Looking for a cheap video camera.

[T-Nichs]

Hello wise ones!

I am now done building my computer and now need help choosing a camera. I am on a tight tight budget lol and I was looking for a camera that can record 60fps at least 480p with 720p preffered. I'm looking at spending as little money as possible. Where should I start?

Thank you for the help!

 

[digitaldoc]

http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-960-000585-HD-Webcam-C310/dp/B003LVZO8S/ref=sr_1_2?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1417322364&sr=1-2&keywords=webcam

Are you looking for a webcam, or a camcorder? You mentioned building a computer, so I linked to a webcam that is affordable from Logitech.

 

[T-Nichs]

Thanks! I will get this but I'm looking for like a camcorder/dslr.

 

[kenrivers]

What is the most you would be willing to spend for a camcorder? Give me a price range and I will see what I can find for you.

 

[T-Nichs]

I'm looking to spend less than 300 bucks..... I know it's a lot to ask lol.

 

[kenrivers]

Just under $300:
Panasonic HC-V550
Canon 8GB VIXIA HF R50

Just under $200:
Canon VIXIA HF R500
Panasonic HC-V250

 

[T-Nichs]

Thank you so much!!!!! Would either of the ones under 200 be good?

 

[kenrivers]

Thank you so much!!!!! Would either of the ones under 200 be good?

Both should be good. I will look at the specs of each and get back to you.

Update: One advantage of the Canon is that it has both a microphone and headphone jack.

Update 2: The sensor size is the same on both Canon camcorders @ 1/4.85" vs. the smaller sensor size of the Panasonic @ 1/5.8" (same sensor size on both Panasonic models). You will probably get better low-light performance from the Canon.

Side-by-side spec comparison: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/compare/Panasonic_HC-V250_Full_HD_Camcorder_vs_Canon_VIXIA_HF_R500_Full_HD_Camcorder_White_vs_Sony_8GB_HDR-CX230_HD_Handycam_Camcorder_Black_vs_Canon_VIXIA_HF_R500_Full_HD_Camcorder_Black/BHitems/1023345-REG_1023455-REG_909737-REG_1023206-REG#removeItem=909737&removeItem=1023455