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  1. MarkPDX

    MarkPDX F1 World Champ
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    #1 MarkPDX, Nov 29, 2009
    I'm looking for an inexpensive camcorder to give as a Christmas gift... It's for someone who isn't particularly tech savvy so ease of use is a major factor. I see a few Canon and Sony models for $3-400 that look alright but I don't really know much. It would seem that something that takes flash memory cards would be the way to go?

    Any recommendations?
     
  2. b-mak

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    #2 b-mak, Nov 29, 2009
    Flip.
     
  3. 2NA

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    #3 2NA, Nov 29, 2009
  4. MarkPDX

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    #4 MarkPDX, Nov 29, 2009
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    That's a neat little gizmo though I'm not sure how much I would need the really wide angle, definitely not the type of thing I'm looking at for this person. It's an interesting piece though..... I have a special mount made for my own camcorder so my camera is firmly attached to take video while flying low level. Just ordered a Canon 5D Mk II and I'm really looking forward trying out the hi def video options with that.
     
  5. Fast_ian

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    #5 Fast_ian, Nov 30, 2009
    +1

    Also see this thread - It includes a link to a vid someone shot here with one mounted in their bumper - Set it "HD" and the quality rocks IMHO - At least given the size & price of the thing. Plus it's really "idiot proof".

    Cheers,
    Ian
    http://ferrarichat.com/forum/showthread.php?t=264406
     
  6. ryalex

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    #6 ryalex, Dec 2, 2009
    Kodak Zi8 - shoots 1080p and 720 in 60fps, screen much bigger than Flip, better control interface, only $179 at Target.
     
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  9. Fast_ian

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    #10 Fast_ian, Dec 2, 2009
    Again, I have zero personal experience, but suggest you read this:

    http://www.macworld.com/article/142473/kodak_zi8_review.html

    Suffice to say, they weren't impressed.....
     

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