Anyone know a good cheap camcorder?

Question

i need a really good one for video making. it also needs to be one that can transfer to a computer. (not ones with the tapes) thanks!

Answer 1

Most camcorders that use memory cards are capable of what you are looking for.  

Check out this place: http://www.digitaldealz.net, they have lots of really really nice cameras, but they also have some of the lower ended models that would be perfect for your needs.  

Camcorders:

http://www.digitaldealz.net/index.php?cP...

Check out their camera section to, they have some cheap cameras as well that will record video:

http://www.digitaldealz.net/index.php?cP...

This one might be perfect for you:

http://www.digitaldealz.net/product_info...

Fairly inexpensive, no tapes, and hooks right up to your computer.

Answer 2

Best quality is from MiniDV tapes. Cheapest with external mic jack is Canon ZR800. Add a firewire port to your computer. Cheap and easy to do. Less than $15.

Next best are hard drive and flash memory based. They are not cheap.

Worst are DVD based.

DO NOT BUY A DVD BASED CAMCORDER.

DO NOT BUY A DVD BASED CAMCORDER.

DO NOT BUY A DVD BASED CAMCORDER.

DO NOT BUY A DVD BASED CAMCORDER.

DO NOT BUY A DVD BASED CAMCORDER.

DO NOT BUY A DVD BASED CAMCORDER.

DO NOT BUY A DVD BASED CAMCORDER.

DO NOT BUY A DVD BASED CAMCORDER.

Answer 3

I own this camera myself and as someone who reviews EVERYTHING to death before i buy it... I came across this one...

and it's NOW at walmart for less than $200 its won many awards and it's very easy to use and OUTSTANDING quality filming.http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.d...

enjoy

Answer 4

How about Sony DCR-SR42? 30GB ...Camcorder. It is Comfortable, lightweight, easy to use and good video quality. So nice to not have to worry about having tapes or discs. Plenty of memory even on the highest quality video setting.

And i find that a decent deal for it is only $400.

http://dealstudio.com/searchdeals.php?de...