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Questions about buying a Camcorder

by Sep 12, 2013 6:21AM PDT

I'm going to be working on doing a "small" documentary.
I have a budget for a camcorder of about $1000.
I need one that will work in low light and also one that has an input for a stereo mic.

I've been looking at the Canon Vixia HF G20.

Anyone have any recommendations?

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Low Light
by Sep 12, 2013 6:36AM PDT

What do you mean by low light? How low? Outside at night or indoors?

Most mid range camcorders will pick up light.
You should get a stereo Microphone input for your price range. Look for a headphone socket too so you can monitor the sound the camera hears.

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Low Light
by rafalovich Sep 12, 2013 8:46AM PDT

By low light I mean indoors not outside at night.

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Indoor filming
by Terfyn Sep 12, 2013 2:45PM PDT

Then most mid range cameras will work OK. Your Canon is a good choice. I use a Panasonic HC-V700 which has recently been replaced by the 720, this camera has a good performance indoors.

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