is there any good alternative tocanon xa1 worth $500?

[fcnealvillangca]

hi I am looking for a sharp camcorder, I dont need any extra features. i will use it for weddings, concert, and corporate video.
I already have a dslr and a canon m3 for video and I am not looking for camera with depth of field.

 

[basroil]

hi I am looking for a sharp camcorder, I dont need any extra features. i will use it for weddings, concert, and corporate video.

Your budget is far too low considering you will be using this for professional use. Keep using your current camera until you can afford a decent camcorder like Sony HXR-NX100 or Canon XA20. You'll thank yourself later when you realize you need the "extra features" more than you thought you would.

 

[fcnealvillangca]

is it worthy to spend money for 4k?
because I noticed that xa20's price is almost the same with ax100

 

[basroil]

is it worthy to spend money for 4k?
because I noticed that xa20's price is almost the same with ax100

The AX100 is a consumer product, and will cause issues later on. What you want is something that will give you the features necessary for the video you want, which will only really be possible with professional equipment like the XA20 and NX100

 

[fcnealvillangca]

alright that convince me. I just have $1000 dollars budget for two cameras. but I think I have to spend more. thank you very much