[Calgarydetail]

im an amature film maker, well atleast try to be. Right now I just use a cheap 200buck camcorder that my little sis has (i know im that cool), it is a basic point and click but it does the job.
I am getting more serious into film making and think its time i ugrade to my own camera. I am looking at getting an hd camcorder. i figure the technology is there so why not use it?

I have been doing some reading, looking on ebay, and am lost.

What do i want to look for? any good brands or spefic cameras to look into?

Any info on selecting an hd camcorder would be great

thanks very much

[twinmax]

This place has a lot of good info.
Camcorders - Independent Camcorder Reviews, Ratings & Comparisons

[Calgarydetail]

Originally Posted by twinmax

This place has a lot of good info.
Camcorders - Independent Camcorder Reviews, Ratings & Comparisons

cool thanks, ill have to check it out

[adriankeith]

thanks for that link, I've always been looking for a good site for thorough reviews.

[FMINUS]

I have the same Canon that Carlos has, even after looking online it says its the "best" (in its price range) but honestly I wasnt impressed. Its nothing like the HD you think of when people say "high def"

[g35videos]

Depends on what lence you use and if you photoshop the image to give it better quiality.

I would say NIKON D series are best in it's class

going from $500 and up if you want to spend around 800 bucks get the D60 if you want to spend less get the D40 series.

Cant beat hose cameras.

[adriankeith]

Depends on what lence you use and if you photoshop the image to give it better quiality.

I would say NIKON D series are best in it's class

going from $500 and up if you want to spend around 800 bucks get the D60 if you want to spend less get the D40 series.

Cant beat hose cameras.

I think he's referring to a canon HD Video Camera, not a digital SLR.

[Nica]

I don't know I'm very pleased with my camcorder, I can't complain about it's quality...but I kinda wish I went with the other camcorder I was looking at..different price range though more like in the $3,000.00 range.

[Calgarydetail]

Originally Posted by Nica

I don't know I'm very pleased with my camcorder, I can't complain about it's quality...but I kinda wish I went with the other camcorder I was looking at..different price range though more like in the $3,000.00 range.

those are sweet cameras..... with the boom mics and all the toy and features. One day i wil have one of these.... i can just see how awsome that will be mmmmmm

Like i said i know aplace you can rent them to give them a shot....

ohh and if my bids on ebay fail i know a guy whos willing to buy a used sony

[Calgarydetail]

Thanks everyone for the help, the camera i was looking at turned out to be a not so great deal.
I did soe searching on ebay and found what i wanted

here it is

JVC Everio GZ-HD3 3CCD 60GB HDD Hi-Def (HD) Camcorder - (eBay.ca item 230255980185 end time 29-May-08 01:12:33 EDT)

Its a JVC Everio GZ-HD3 HHD.... i got a good deal (well i think it is) at 645. The camcorder info site said the big issue was the price at 1000-1400 so i figure cut the price down and life is good.... so im happy. Hopefully I will get my camera soon and start making some films