Hi im totally new to this and i need an advice in choosing best camcorder for me, id prefer MiniDV but maybe you can reccomend me some different type of camera for my use so heres what i need:
Digital camcorder for: usual recording stuff (parties, travels etc), some night "documentary-type" shots, and from time to time to record some funny movie or something
specification:
-IR for this nightvision-type of shots
-cinema mode
-good focus (Auto/Manual)
-good zoom
-lightweight and handy
-reliable and durable
-nice natural colors
-high speed shutter
-image stabilization
-ability to take pictures
-microphone "wind blow - filter" i dont know exacly how this feature is called
is it possible to find something like this in up to 400$-500$ pricerange
as i said im total novice on this so i dont have a total clue what to pick

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