Which VFM HD Handycam?

[shashank_re]

Iam looking to buy a handycam with high definition(must) capabilities....

Budget is ~Rs.20,000 may extend a bit if i can't fit in a HD based camcorder... HDD based storage is obviously preferred over other storage options..but its not compulsarly.

And will there be any big price difference between white market and grey market?
coz couple of years back i had purchased canon a710is in bangalore grey market for ~Rs.14000 which was sold in other white market places like gk.vale for 20k+

So will there be such huge differences in handycams too? If yes..then i will not hesitate to buy from grey..

Also will that be any cheaper to buy in Amazon/any other US site and get it through KMD? Value For Money is the moto here

[Pugsly]

Sony DCR 650E DVD Handycam
* HYBRID convenience: DVD & Memory Stick
* 60x optical zoom
* Built-in zoom microphone
* Touch Panel LCD with user-friendly menu system
* Easy Handycam Button
* Scene Selection

Sony DCR SX40E Handycam Price
* HYBRID convenience: 4GB internal memory & Memory Stick
* 60x optical zoom
* Quick Startup
* Touch Panel LCD with user-friendly menu system
* Easy Handycam Button
* Scene Selection


I would suggest these camcoder/handycam. It is in your budget and would be helpful.

[shashank_re]

Thanks for the reply...

Can't i fit in a HD model? Wats the entry level cost of HD camcorders?

[Namchan]

Well, if you go with Panasonic HD camcorders, it starts from 11,900 to 33,900. With Samsung camcorders, its from 12,000 to 18,000/-. Sony has made its nice image in Indian markets but it is more costlier than the others. If you go with GR-D350 that i am using, it will cost you around 20,000 Rupees.