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cakesnjelly

08-10-2009, 09:56 PM

Never bought one before so haven't got a clue what to look for
Would €300 be enough for a decent one
If someone could pick us a decent one and where to buy i'd be very grateful
Cheers

wertyu

08-10-2009, 10:06 PM

http://www.hallcameras.ie/catalog/?function=detail&id=1416

Have a look at this Pete in your price range and a Sony win/win

Podgecheco

08-10-2009, 10:12 PM

Have a look around this site man, its a god show these boys (and one cracker of a lady) know their stuff

http://fwd.five.tv/gadget-show/bestbuys/camcorders

Gerry

08-10-2009, 10:13 PM

Going into the home made movies Peter ?

Paddser

08-10-2009, 10:17 PM

Stick to Jib Jab Pete! You've mastered that

RedWally

09-10-2009, 10:00 AM

paulwex

09-10-2009, 10:17 AM

Cakes if your buying one make sure it is a hard drive one then it is easier to put on your computer & burn copies far better than a tape or dvd one......

cakesnjelly

09-10-2009, 10:20 AM

Thanks everyone that one on Amazon looks sound for that price

Unfortunately not for the home made movies Gerry's thinking about but i woudn't rule it out

There's only so far yer can go with jibjab Paddser i need to move on ;-)

Benbecul97

09-10-2009, 03:18 PM

Loads on Amazon.co.uk with reviews and they include free shipping now for orders over UKP25.

This sony with 60gb hard drive is inside your budget - http://www.amazon.co.uk/Sony-DCRSR37ES-Handycam-Camcorder-Built/dp/B001PGXA0K/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1255081995&sr=1-3

I bought the 40gb version of this last Christmas also from Amazon (they didn't ship to Ireland at the time so I had it sent to a friend in London) and I could definitely recommend it. Its really simple to use and the picture quality is superb.

A tip for you - If you do go for this one make sure you also get this carry case
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Sony-LCS-X20-Handycam-Soft-Carry/dp/B0014SZKZW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1255101239&sr=8-1-catcorr
there is loads of space in it for cables/recharger pack and I can also fit my camera into this case.

And maybe a spare battery too
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Sony-NP-FH50-Infolithium-Camcorder-Battery/dp/B000NJ0OHW/ref=pd_cp_ce_1

Camcorder, Carry Case & Spare Battery and you will still come in under budget.

Good luck!

justydawson

10-10-2009, 02:22 AM

Never bought one before so haven't got a clue what to look for
Would €300 be enough for a decent one
If someone could pick us a decent one and where to buy i'd be very grateful
Cheers

pixmania all the way mate

best site for cameras on the cheap.

RedWally

10-10-2009, 08:29 AM

pixmania all the way mate

best site for cameras on the cheap.

Be prepared for your package to go missing and their customer service is not good. I had first hand experience when buying a camcorder there.

cakesnjelly

10-10-2009, 09:19 AM

Thanks boys

Just ordered that Sony one with the case from Amazon and noticed their conversion rate was wrong.
Getting overcharged by €9 so i contacted them and they rang me back to confirm their mistake and would deduct it from the price. They also said all other orders in Euro will be reviewed and refunds issued where necessary.
If anyone here has ordered stuff and gets refunded the difference i drink any arl shite

justydawson

10-10-2009, 04:47 PM

Be prepared for your package to go missing and their customer service is not good. I had first hand experience when buying a camcorder there.

Really? :eek:

They always gave me tracking numbers and I never had any problems.

Maybe their quality has gone down.