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Which Camcorder to get..Samsung SMX-F34 or Panasonic SDR-S26?
I've been in the market for a camcorder for a while now and have always looked at HD cameras, but I am just going to wait on those because at the moment, for the features I want in an HD cam, it would cost me a fortune, I would rather have a SD cam with the features.
Which camcorder is overall the best camcorder? If you have a SD camcorder you would like to recommend over these then you are more then welcome.
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/597798-REG/Samsung_SMX_F34BN_SMX_F34_16GB_Flash_Memory.html
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/597299-REG/Panasonic_SDR_S26K_SDR_S26_SD_Card_Standard.html
Camcorders above ^ ^
The specifications, price and reviews are so similar on those two camcorders that there's little difference.
Personally, I'd go for the one with more zoom (Panasonic). Not that zooms over about 10x are particularly useful without a tripod, even with image stabiliazation.
If you can part with another $100, and are willing to do refurbished, you can get a similar HD camcorder (JVC Everio GZ-HM200) from Newegg.com with much higher review ratings:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16830145137
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