Ok, I've had a Samsung DV cam for quite a while now and it's time to upgrade. I want something smaller with clear video and audio, and something that will work well in low light settings. A hard drive would be really nice, but that boosts the price quite a bit. I'm not that concerned with the price as long as it's not ridiculous. Give me some cheaper options as well though. Let me know what you guys think.
I don't know how good your A/V quality is with that paticular camera, but. I have a Sony Handycam DV. not DVD. it works fine and when used with a DV cable and Firewire card it produces superb A/V and i have no problems with it. Camera was around 400 I think and DV cable and Firewire card i got for 20$ together. If you are looking for something that has Even better A/V I suggest a Cannon DV camera. My friend has a lower end Cannon DV and it has amazing quality for the price, which he got for about 600$. Needless to say it makes Great DVDS. Also try Amazon. He got his Cannon there for a steal.
The Sony HC 90 has been discontinued, replaced by the HC 96.
The HC 96 has a large single CCD sensor and is highly rated for low-light, even better than the 3 CCD Panasonic GS500. I'm seeing it online for about $630.
I think the HD recorders have their weaknesses (due to compression), and that for me MiniDV is the way to go to get digital video in its uncompressed form. Just my $0.02.
That one looks pretty good. Not too expensive, good in low light settings and it's gotten good reviews. I think I'm gonna get it. Thanks for your input. :)
