Recommend EduGeek a Camcorder

[Dos_Box]

This is a copy of an email I sent out this mornng to the admins.

 

We need a camcorder for the various events this year, and in the future. It is fair enough to ’borrow’ a device when required, but I’d rather we had something we could call our own and we got familiar with. The requirement will be:

 

HD (either full or 720p)

USB connectivity

SD\HDD. No tape

Rechargeable batt

Tripod mount

Standard file formats only. No proprietary rubbish Optional if the device delivers in other areas)

Budget of £300 (we can go a little further is the device delivers the goods in heaps)

 

Any suggestions?

 

Well, any suggestions?

[featured_spectre]

Panasonic HDC-SD10EB-R

HD - 1080i

Camera - 1.47 MP

Zoom - 16 x optical zoom

Card Type - Flash card, SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, F/1.8-2.8

Digital Video Format- MPEG-4, AVCHD

Connector Type - 1 x HDMI output, 1 x USB, 1 x composite video/audio output, 1 x component video outputv 1 x DC power input

Battery Details- 1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery - 725 mAh ( included )

 

Price - £347 from dabs ... that good enough?

[GrumbleDook]

Although you didn't put on the spec, I would strongly recommend you get a camera with a mic input. Having an external mic can make all the difference at times.

[laserblazer]

Although you didn't put on the spec, I would strongly recommend you get a camera with a mic input. Having an external mic can make all the difference at times.

 

Couldn't agree more. The wind noise on my Canon HF-S100 is terrible. My wife made a gag for it but it gets in the way of the manual control wheel, so I tend to stick a lavalier mic. in the ext. socket. Trouble is, this is a feature that is being left off many consumer camcorders.