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Mr N8 · 07-06-2002, 02:08 PM

I've been looking to purchase a camcorder for ocassional use. I want an 8mm or hi8 camera. I have been looking for a little while, now, and have a good estimate of the price range. Samsungs tend to be the chapest, but are they any good? I don't want to spend a whole lot on one, but I don't want to get burned on one on ebay either. To get a guaranteed good camcorder there, you might as well buy a new one.

Anyway, I've also looked at some of the Canon and sony's. Any more recommendations?

Lord Prism · 07-07-2002, 07:42 PM

Vote for a SONY model - DEFINATELY.

Good luck,

Mr N8 · 07-07-2002, 10:08 PM

Thanks, looking at a sony handycam right now. I think I may go with that, but I'm still doing a little research.

Statica · 07-08-2002, 01:07 AM

Another vote for SONY camcorders. I've had a Canon that die on me within the space of a year; the Sony's are usually rather well featured, if you arent looking for bleeding edge technologies.

If you are going to get it from an electronics superstore, I would also like to recommend getting an extended warranty that would include a yearly cleaning .. its really worth it.

Mr N8 · 07-08-2002, 08:35 AM

Thanks Statica. Do you know if Best Buy offers that? I won't do business with Circuit City, so that's out of the question.

Lord Prism · 07-08-2002, 05:35 PM

Doing research on functions, features, useability, quality, and repair history (Consumer Reports) usually leads you to something Sony when it comes to Camcorders.

07-06-2002, 02:08 PM	#1
Mr N8 Member (12 bit) Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Racine, WI Posts: 2,094	Camcorder recommend I've been looking to purchase a camcorder for ocassional use. I want an 8mm or hi8 camera. I have been looking for a little while, now, and have a good estimate of the price range. Samsungs tend to be the chapest, but are they any good? I don't want to spend a whole lot on one, but I don't want to get burned on one on ebay either. To get a guaranteed good camcorder there, you might as well buy a new one. Anyway, I've also looked at some of the Canon and sony's. Any more recommendations?

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Lord Prism Sibak Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Houston, Texas, USA Posts: 1,080	Vote for a SONY model - DEFINATELY. Good luck, __________________ By knowing what we value We will know what we want And how to act in life

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07-07-2002, 10:08 PM	#3
Mr N8 Member (12 bit) Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Racine, WI Posts: 2,094	Thanks, looking at a sony handycam right now. I think I may go with that, but I'm still doing a little research.

07-08-2002, 01:07 AM	#4
Statica Join Date: Jun 1999 Posts: 9,231	Another vote for SONY camcorders. I've had a Canon that die on me within the space of a year; the Sony's are usually rather well featured, if you arent looking for bleeding edge technologies. If you are going to get it from an electronics superstore, I would also like to recommend getting an extended warranty that would include a yearly cleaning .. its really worth it.

07-08-2002, 08:35 AM	#5
Mr N8 Member (12 bit) Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Racine, WI Posts: 2,094	Thanks Statica. Do you know if Best Buy offers that? I won't do business with Circuit City, so that's out of the question.

07-08-2002, 05:35 PM	#6
Lord Prism Sibak Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Houston, Texas, USA Posts: 1,080	Doing research on functions, features, useability, quality, and repair history (Consumer Reports) usually leads you to something Sony when it comes to Camcorders.

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