Re: Camcorder recommendation - around $600?

I've been searching for a DV camcorder also and have learned an
amazing amount of info in a short time.

Bottom line stick with either Sony or Canon.

Looks like the Sony's TRV22, TRV33 or TRV38 models or Canon's ZR70MC
model are best for your price range.

They are all around 400-600 depending on where you go.  Buydig.com has
some awesome deals from what I've read on the postings to this
newsgroup.  Another good site to buy from is bhphotovideo.com.

I'm currently deciding between the TRV38 model (at around $600) or
going for the $1000+ models of eiter the TRV80 or the Canon Optura Xi.
 Trying to decide if it is worth the extra cash or not.


"Larry Simon" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote in message news:<[EMAIL PROTECTED]>...
> My daughter in College is very interested in film making.  I'd like to get
> her a digital camcorder for Christmas.  I realize that there is a big price
> range here, but I need to keep this around $600 or so.
> 
> Any recommendations as to current modes/features.  I know very little about
> camcorders, and can't seem to find a web site that has good information on
> current models.  The models seem to change so fast that many web sites seem
> obsolete, unless one is familiar enough with everyone's product lines to
> know how the new models have progressed from recently discontinued models.
> 
> I'd like to get a good mix of size and features too.  I remember from my
> photography days that a compact unit is more usable in many instances than a
> more feature rich, but larger and heavier unit.  Especially tagging along on
> trips and excursions where taking pictures isn't the primary objective.