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Lenzz
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_ 		17. April 2004 @ 09:18 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
i have £700 to spend on a digital camcorder. but my knowladge of camcorders if very limated. Any advice on what model to buy would be very much appreciated.

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Lenzz
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ken0042
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_ 		19. April 2004 @ 11:44 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
If you have money to burn, you could always make a donation to support Afterdawn. ;)

Seriously though, it might help people who want to help if we knew what your plans are for this camcorder. There's a lot out there, and some have certain features while others don't.
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Reader650
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_ 		20. April 2004 @ 06:46 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
If you are looking for very good image quality a 3 CCD model is almost imperative.

I recently bought a Canon GL2 which was around $1800 after rebate. This camcorder had broadcast quality video and is comparable to models costing $3,000-$5000. Read the reviews on the net, you will see what I mean.

I also own a Hitachi DVD camcorder and do not recommend it as there are models costing far less with the same resolution.
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Oriphus
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_ 		20. April 2004 @ 15:40 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
I agree with 3CCD! My choice would again be a Canon model for two reasons. They are most definitely the best optical creators in the world - their lenses are amazing (and Expensive). Their 3 CCD systems are wolrd renowned for begin the best in their price ranges. I highly recommend getting a Canon DMXL1S if you can afford it. It has firewire as well:

http://www.jessops.com/search/viewproduct.cfm?PRODUCT=CANVDMXL1S&BRAND=CAN&CONTINUE=false&FEATS=&FIRSTPRICE=0&KEYWORD=&LEVEL=&MODELNUMBER=&NEWQUERY=True&NODE=171&ORD=ASC&ORDERBY=brand&QUANTITY=20&RECENT=0&REFINE=&SEARCH_FOR=&SEARCHNODE=0&SEARCHURL=dointellisearch.cfm&SECONDPRICE=999999&SHOWCASEID=&STARTROW=1&SUBS=&WORD_SEARCH=N&
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DerekG
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_ 		21. April 2004 @ 10:43 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
I think the Cannon GL is horrible. The sound is bad and it makes everything look dirty. That's just my opinion from seeing footage, I don't know much about cameras. I think the Sony vx-1000 is way better You might be able to get one from ebay for around $700.
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