Flash Memory Camcorders. Anyone have one?

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So I’m tossing around the idea of getting either a flash memory camcorder, or a hard drive one. The flash one that I want, the Panasonic S7, is down to $200 right now and I’m really thinking about getting one.

Does anyone have a flash memory camcorder? How does the video quality stack up? The reason I’m leaning towards a flash one is due to the size. It would be nice to have something that won’t take up space when hiking/camping/traveling. Also great for up-the-skirt video when skunkape is least expecting it.

Right now, I’m debating between that Panasonic, or a Sony DSC-SR45 HDD camcorder with a 30gb hard drive. The sony is $70 more, but has nightshot, the HD, but doesn’t have optical stabilization while the S7 does.

Opinions/thoughts/comments/concerns/bacon?

EDIT - After reading some reviews, the Canon FS100 is getting tossed into the mix. Seems to have superior video quality, but it’s $100 more than the S currently.

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i don’t know. flash seems like it would be more pricey in the long run. i like my JVC everio 30 gb hdd camcorder.

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Is it this years model? MG330 or something like that? We used to get a shitload of those returned, so I’m weary of that model.

I think the HDD will certainly be more convenient as far as not having to switch cards and w/e else. But I just bought an 8gb Ultra 2 SD card for $25, they are coming down like whoa.

What I am mainly concerned with, is the image quality. Although oddly enough, the Sony is 3x the size of the panasonic, but has a smaller image sensor. WTF is that.

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That’s the one I just picked up, so far so good. It’s a hybrid, so HDD and SDHC. Image stabilization isn’t great, but seems fine otherwise.

What were they being returned for?

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I’m not entirely sure actually. I just remember that 1/3 of our stock was open box items from returns.

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is it true that these can’t zoom except for digitally=fail?

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negative. S7 zooms 10x optically.

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I was looking into getting a Canon HV20 camara. It’s a little pricey…around $500 but the quality is awesome.

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Yeah that’s an HD cam. I was looking at those, but out of my price range.

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ah ok…I’ll ask my buddy. He is a film major and would probably know about these.

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http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=8696324&type=product&id=1198888712721

Ended up with this one anyway. For the price range, it seems to be the best bet. And that color matches my car. :mamoru:

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a positive of flash cards is the battery lasts way longer than the HDD ones… since it doesn’t have to power a disk drive.

i’ve been shopping for a cam also, still not sure wtf to get.

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paulo…im considering the FlipUltra…its cheap and plugs directly into comp…seems like itll be easy for tkaing a quick vid and loading online.

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I’m gonna pick it up after xmas to produce softcore azn porn.

seriously though, get this one.

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too much money

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wat

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That’s the same one I got on Black Friday, but in the blue :gay2:

Easy to use, already put a bunch of movies on my computer and I’m pretty much retarded when it comes to stuff like that.

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Hows the video quality? And how much was it on BF?

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Video quality is fine. It’s not HD, but I didn’t pay for HD either. Watching it on my 47" TV I don’t think it’s any worse than standard broadcast stuff. I paid $299 for the camera plus $50 for a case/battery bundle.