Advice on a small, easy to use FULL HD camcorder

[DimPrawn]

Looking for a small camcorder, easy to use, records in full 1080p HD onto a hard-disk or large flash memory.

Any advice?

[DimPrawn]

Looks like no one here has yet moved to full HD (1080p) camcording yet then?

[scooterscot]

Have got panasonic HDC-SD9 - 1920 x 1080 - it's OK - AVCHD format

[TheFaQQer]

If you want to drop to 720p, then the Kodak ZX1 is a great little toy.

[DimPrawn]

Is 30fps at full HD going to look lousy?

A lot of them are 60fps but not at full 1080p.

[Paddy]

Have got panasonic HDC-SD9 - 1920 x 1080 - it's OK - AVCHD format

Snap! OK? It's fu**ing good, almost pro quality.

[Paddy]

Is 30fps at full HD going to look lousy?

A lot of them are 60fps but not at full 1080p.

60fps is for the USA 50fps is the European standard.

(Think TVs and scan rates)

[OwlHoot]

Why not lash out on a Sony Z7P (or Sony Z7E - not sure what the difference is) ?

I imagine it's pretty easy to use, once you've mastered all the buttons, and I bet it produces outstanding results even in low light.

Must admit it's pretty expensive though.

Also, to buy all the bits and bobs that go with it, such as a carry case, zoom lens, spare batteries, etc, I'd budget on adding a grand to the price.

[dinker]

Why not lash out on a Sony Z7P (or Sony Z7E - not sure what the difference is) ?

I imagine it's pretty easy to use, once you've mastered all the buttons, and I bet it produces outstanding results even in low light.

Must admit it's pretty expensive though.

Also, to buy all the bits and bobs that go with it, such as a carry case, zoom lens, spare batteries, etc, I'd budget on adding a grand to the price.

The Register thinks the Sony is pretty much perfect:

http://www.reghardware.co.uk/2009/10...ony_hdr_tg7ve/

[DimPrawn]

Why not lash out on a Sony Z7P.

Note the question:

small, easy to use