Cam recorder for recording shows

[jederlacht]

I meant comparing Panasonic and Canon with same / very similar parameters..

ah ok, maybe, i don't know.

Me neither, I just consider the prices from what I've seen on the internet. Not an expert at all, but I used to be updated about cameras. I thought you could have more knowledge about that, since you've been using camcorder. Have you, right?

[Flequi]

canon!!

what model?

[norbinho]

Me neither, I just consider the prices from what I've seen on the internet. Not an expert at all, but I used to be updated about cameras. I thought you could have more knowledge about that, since you've been using camcorder. Have you, right?

i have a life besides this and this is more important than knowing everything about a cam...an importnat point for me ia also the handling of the cam...how easy can i change settings etc.

PS: also i'm not one of tehse filmers who buy a new cam nearly every year.

[norbinho]

canon!!

what model?

i'm using an old model - hf11...before i had a hf200 which was quite satisfying too...what i like about canon cams is that the audio is pretty decent as i don't like recording audio seperately...that's too much things to deal with during a show and i also want to enjoy the show a bit and not focus totally on the recording process.

but it's always up to the filmer what he wants to do and which way...i think nowadays a lot of HD cams deliver quite satisfying results.

[Paganec]

You said nothing about budget you're looking up.
I'd stick with Panasonic HC-V720. Video quality is nearly best you can get for the price range (~600 dollars). As for audio, if you're not satisfied, you can always get an external mic because it has that option (min input slot). The only big issue for now is the battery, there are no chinese replicas available at open market for now, you can buy only genuine battery and it costs much. If you're not in hurry, I'd recommend to wait or get HC-V700, its prior generation of Panasonic camcorders.
Some samples of V700 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=trUJJXUGKfc, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6G0ink5rQCA, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wbUjryAZp0I)

[Flequi]

canon!!

what model?

i'm using an old model - hf11...before i had a hf200 which was quite satisfying too...what i like about canon cams is that the audio is pretty decent as i don't like recording audio seperately...that's too much things to deal with during a show and i also want to enjoy the show a bit and not focus totally on the recording process.

but it's always up to the filmer what he wants to do and which way...i think nowadays a lot of HD cams deliver quite satisfying results.

I was watching the HF200 and I quite like. It has good audio? got some sample? thanks!

[norbinho]

I was watching the HF200 and I quite like. It has good audio? got some sample? thanks!

i'd say the audio quality is satisfying, you can adjust the volume of the mic manually.

have a look on my YT channel, there are clips of 3 metallica shows filmed in 2010.

[Flequi]

You said nothing about budget you're looking up.
I'd stick with Panasonic HC-V720. Video quality is nearly best you can get for the price range (~600 dollars). As for audio, if you're not satisfied, you can always get an external mic because it has that option (min input slot). The only big issue for now is the battery, there are no chinese replicas available at open market for now, you can buy only genuine battery and it costs much. If you're not in hurry, I'd recommend to wait or get HC-V700, its prior generation of Panasonic camcorders.
Some samples of V700 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=trUJJXUGKfc, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6G0ink5rQCA, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wbUjryAZp0I)

I would like to spend about $ 600, the V700 looks pretty but that model is not achieved in Argentina

[Flequi]

and this? http://www.usa.canon.com/cusa/support/c ... ia_hf_r300

[Paganec]

and this? http://www.usa.canon.com/cusa/support/c ... ia_hf_r300

Estimated Retail Price: $299.99†
from my experience, camcorders under 400$ are garbage. If you have 600$, spend 600$ the difference between 300$ and 600$ camcorders is huge. Unless you want blurry footage..