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looking for good handycam for home use

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March 25, 2014 10:02:34 AM

hello forum users,
I am Sudharsan from India, can anybody tell me which brand handycams or Camcorder are the best in the price range from $350 to $450. Please specify whether it is Sony or Panasonic or Canon and also suggest a few models.

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a b w Digital camera
March 25, 2014 9:24:06 PM

The Canon 32GB VIXIA HF R52 Full HD Camcorder might be worth a look. It is at the high end of your budget at $449. Reviews and opinions: http://camcorders.reviewed.com/content/canon-vixia-hf-r...
http://news.softpedia.com/news/CES-2014-Canon-Introduce...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yUtnFzXY2HM - sample footage shot at 60p and auto (no manual controls were used)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pw9_1Kof4pk - after the 5 minute mark
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kQfSExfQ52Y - unboxing video

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March 27, 2014 1:40:14 AM

hello kenrivers,
Thank you for your suggestion but here in Coimbatore (South Indian City) most of the models available are Sony and Panasonic make. Can you or anybody suggest some of the models from Sony and Panasonic in the price range of $350-$450
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a b w Digital camera
March 27, 2014 12:49:23 PM

These two may be worth a look. Both are priced about the same at around $400.
Panasonic HC-V550 Full HD Camcorder
Sony 8GB HDR-PJ275 Full HD Handycam Camcorder with Built-in Projector (Black)
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April 1, 2014 3:21:29 AM

Thanks for both of you Kenrivers and Ubrales. I did inquire here and found out that Panasonic doesn't have a proper service network here so the only option for me is to buy a Sony make. The model 8GB HDR-PJ275 is not available here. The model available here is HDR-PJ240E Full HD with Built-in Projector, which is within my budget. Please give your suggestions regarding this model.
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a b w Digital camera
April 1, 2014 4:12:25 AM

http://www.sony-asia.com/product/hdr-pj240e

Looks like a cool product! And it has Carl Zeiss optics (great).

Make sure you ALWAYS use the neck strap over your neck (not on your shoulder to look cool) whenever you are handling the camcorder and/or shooting videos. Dropping this might be a disaster!
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a b w Digital camera
April 1, 2014 7:01:32 AM

Looks like the HDR-PJ240E would work for you. I agree with Ubrales, the Carl Zeiss optics are great. I own four Sony camcorders and have been pleased with the performance of each. Make sure you use a Class 4 or higher micro SD card and get a couple so you will have a spare. As Ubrales has already mentioned make sure you get a good tripod as well.
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April 1, 2014 9:33:27 PM

Thank you both Kenrivers and Ubrales, so much for your suggestion. I have decided to buy the Sony handycam.
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a b w Digital camera
April 1, 2014 10:32:36 PM

You're welcome. Glad we could help.
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