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Looking to buy a camcorder

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grapejuice3000+
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so i have been really into taking pictures and filming for a while now, and have decided its time to get my own camera. I've used everything from shit point-and-shoot, to dslr to camcorders and i really think camcorder is the direction i need to go, that being said i want a nicer one, something that i will be able to take to school with me (film school).
Ive been looking at canon xl2, i really think the interchangable lens is a nice feature especially on camcorders, plus im familiar with the canon interface. anyone have this? suggestions for something better at a similar price? it will most likely never be used for filming skiing/skating/action sport at all edits if thats any help.
any input will recieve +k
Jun 4 2013 8:47PM
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jordy19
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Buy my HVX200
Jun 4 2013 9:54PM
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Mitchell.
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Im going the camcorder route aswell, but needed something full size and HD that wasnt tape based. I went Sony HXR-MC2000U cause I got a real nice deal on it. As per the XL2, that seems like a good choice for tape based camcorders
Jun 4 2013 11:53PM
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erikK
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you need to tell us your budget.
if it's around 800-1600, I have a pansonic hmc40 for sale which is a really good camera, all bias aside. the only aspect it really lacks in is lowlight.
Jun 5 2013 12:56AM
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