Camcorder Comparison Question?

September 6, 2010 by: nickadmin

I’m looking to purchase a camcorder in the $500 price range, and have been looking at two models:

The Panasonic HDC-SD60K

The Canon VIXIA HF M30

Here are some factors that I’m looking for, and would like to know which one will fit them better:

- High quality video
- Lense adaption (if it exists at this level of camcorders)
- Stability in conjuction with a Steadicam Merlin type setup
- Ability to add weight (in accessories, etc) to bring it up to 1 pound (to use with the Steadicam)
- Video light or video light compatible (low power light needed only)
- Manual and auto modes, manual having good control
- Accessory compatible

Thanks very much for feedback!
EDIT:

Another useful quality would be firewire.

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2 Responses to “Camcorder Comparison Question?”
  1. Joanna Seabook says:
    September 6, 2010 at 12:40 pm

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    Widescreen HR recording, Dual Shot Mode and Image Stabilizer
    Ultra-sleek, lightweight design allows you to take your camcorder with you anywhere
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    Records crisp high definition video directly to removable SD memory cards
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    Genuine Canon 20x HD Video Lens delivers unsurpassed image quality
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  2. Tom Bagg says:
    September 6, 2010 at 1:08 pm

    Whatever your purposes in converting a canon AVCHD, HDV, DV, MOD, etc video, you can get the method here, so just know how to do it.

    http://www.aunsoft.com/camera/canon.html