Toshiba Camileo or similar camcorder

Dick_Turpin99

What i'm looking for is a handy little cam-corder, doesn't need to be dripping with functions just a quality picture esp. outdoors/sunny weather stuff.
Been nosing through Amazon and they have this Toshiba Camileo and the reviews seem pretty good (and budget is good too)
Did anyone here consider this model and what other models?
Also what software is available for editing the film does it come with the camera or is there something more preferable to use?

m5rcc

Sony Bloggie MHS-TS20K?

spannerzone

Most of the Toshiba Camileo's are made by a company called Aiptek - they're pretty much bargain end of the spectrum so don't expect superb results or quality. I'm not saying they're bad but they' not made by Toshiba.

Depends on what you want but the Kodak Z5 series aren't bad little cams or for something somewhat better then you could get a JVC Everio Full HD camcorder for £130 at the moment which I'd get over a Toshiba any day (link)

Marty999

I looked at the Camileo but decided to go for a Panasonic HX-DC1 instead, and I'm very pleased with that.

neilwoods

These little upright camera's are good. But the huge drawback to them is the battery life on them. Most use the same battery as point and shoot camera's. Most seem to last for roughly 35 minutes record time.

So a lot will depend on what you want to use the camcorder for, if for out and about and you think you are going to a lot of filming, then may need to invest in several batteries as well. So for 5 hours recording, need about 10 batteries. So imagine the time to charge all of them.

Dick_Turpin99

Thanks to everyone for the advice.

Been reading a bit deeper in to this, a friend said last night that he didn't rate those smaller cameras - didn't know that bit about Aiptek.......so it would seem worthwhile spending the extra and getting something a bit further up the scale.

How do you edit out your films?...through the camera or with computer software, then what happens you put your films on a CD or what?

Sorry for the "dull" questions, but the last camcorder i had was mid 90s so out of touch with it all.

m5rcc

The Panasonic are the best, but they're not cheap unless you buy a second hand one on eBay

Dick_Turpin99

m5rcc wrote: »

The Panasonic are the best, but they're not cheap unless you buy a second hand one on eBay

Out of interest what are the features and benefits between the SD (40, 80, 90) range and the V (100, 500, 700) range?

Bowling_4_Gold

I recently bought this from Canon's outlet store on ebay for £80- with a 1 year guarantee. It shoots in Full HD and is an awesome camcorder. May not be exactly what you're looking for though.