camcorder recommendations?

[siennamiller]

Hiya
can anyone recommend a cheapish camcorder that will do good xc/sj please
thanks

 

[Judie]

Depends what you mean by 'cheapish', but I recently bought a Sanyo HD700EX for £270 and it's really cool looking and small enough to go in your handbag (coz we all use those xc/sj

), really easy to use as well.

 

[dixie]

Hi, I use a Sony Handycam and find it really easy to use. I bought it to go on holiday with as its nice and lightweight. You can also take photos on it. I think it cost around £250 ish from Amazon. I'm no expert though but find that it does what I want really well.

 

[Toby_Zaphod]

For recording show jumping you need one with a good optical zoom so you can get in closer when the subject is on the other side of the arena. Steer clear from those very cheap ones that only have a digital zoom, they are pathetic & the picture pixelates.

I use one very similar to the one on the link below. It has a 40x optical zoom, which is a massive zoom & they are very easy to use..... if I can use one then anyone can. It is digital, the tapes are reasonably priced & quality of recording is good. The price is very reasonable as well. I doubt if you'll find one much cheaper. Good Luck

http://www.currys.co.uk/martprd/store/cu...&sku=106090

 

[siennamiller]

how funny! This is the exact one Jessops recommended to me today and I am going to try it out tomorrow. Am going to make the man in the shop dance round so I can see how good it is-lol
I have much more confidence about buying this one now ( and so cheap

)
Thanks

xx