Any good deal on decent camcorder for under £200?

mrsbudget

hi, could you pls tell me if there's any good offer for a camcorder,,thnks

nobbyh_2

Hi mrsbudget. I've just bought a Sony Handycam DCR-HC24E camcorder from Sainsburys £199.99 reduced to £149.99. I have'nt got round to trying it yet(need some mini dv tapes) but I've read good reviews about it.

Here's some of the features

20X optical zoom
touch panel lcd screen
nightshot plus(for recording in dark areas)
Carl Zeiss lens
USB cable for connection for transfering video to PC
editing software for PC
AV cable for connection to TV

Hope this helps.

nobbyh_2

Alternatively, Tesco Direct are selling a Samsung VP-D361 mini dv camcorder for £117.97 instead of £177.97 !!!

http://direct.tesco.com/q/R.100-7105.aspx

mrsbudget

now, that;s confusing...which one is the BEST then!!!!:eek:

nobbyh_2

I'm happy with the Sony camcorder. Tried it this afternoon. The advantage with the Sony over the Samsung is the touch panel lcd screen. It makes navigating through all the menus a breeze. The Samsung has got 33X optical zoom in its favour. Personally I'd go for the Sony but it depends on your budget at the end of the day. Both are good value. Has that made it even more difficult to choose? :-)

Here's a link for cheap mini dv tapes as well

http://www.tapesuk.co.uk

antiville

nobbyh wrote: »

I'm happy with the Sony camcorder. Tried it this afternoon. The advantage with the Sony over the Samsung is the touch panel lcd screen. It makes navigating through all the menus a breeze. The Samsung has got 33X optical zoom in its favour. Personally I'd go for the Sony but it depends on your budget at the end of the day. Both are good value. Has that made it even more difficult to choose? :-)

Here's a link for cheap mini dv tapes as well

http://www.tapesuk.co.uk

Excellent prices - thanks very much!!:beer:

colmil

Is it possible to take still photos from a video with either of these using a computer?

the_reallongshanks

nobbyh wrote: »

Hi mrsbudget. I've just bought a Sony Handycam DCR-HC24E camcorder from reduced to £149.99. I have'nt got round to trying it yet(need some mini dv tapes) but I've read good reviews about it.

Here's some of the features

20X optical zoom
touch panel lcd screen
nightshot plus(for recording in dark areas)
Carl Zeiss lens
USB cable for connection for transfering video to PC
editing software for PC
AV cable for connection to TV

Hope this helps.

which sainburys?

shropslad

When I was in Argos today I saw a DVD camcorder reduced to £199. I can go and found out more details about it tomorrow if you like. It was on a shelf behind the serving area, so I can not find details of it online.

nobbyh_2

It was the big Sainsburys at Oldbury but I would think this offer is available at other large Sainsburys across the country.

fishfinger

dabs.com
Sony DCR-HC27E Mini DV Handycam
In stock now
quicklinx: 4DVSI8
mfr#: DCRHC27E.CEH

£179.25 inc vat

http://www.dabs.com/productview.aspx?quicklinx=4dvs