Cameras & Camcorders

[madistorey]

I'm looking for an HD camcorder, hopefully on the less expensise side. But I definality want good qulity. And it's for a Youtube Channel starting up.

Second question. I have a camcorder that I'm looking to sell for money towards the new camcorder. Does Best Buy buy old camcorders?

[xl]

I'm going to answer your questions in reverse order.....

• what is your old camcorder model?
• have you checked the online auction sites to see what it's worth?
• in general, old camcorders have little value, especially with wear and tear on tape based models.
• The resale value is very limited.
• I don't think Best Buy takes old camcorders

With regards to a new model....

• click on this link and use the wizards to shortlist models that may be of interest to you.
  http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olstemplatemapper.jsp?id=pcat17080&type=page&qp=q70726f63657373696e67746...
• Look for camcorders with forward facing microphones for better sound.
• avoid camcorders with bottom loading batteries, unless you don't mind recharging it every 30 minutes
• yes, get a better camcorder if you want people to watch your YouTube..... I avoid video's that are not HD.
• also budget for a tripod.... I hate handheld YouTube videos that are shaky.  Get a tripod with a "fluid head" for sexy smooth panning.

Wow, I noticed there's a DXG 3D camcorder on the Best Buy site for $299.99.  However I hope the battery is at the back and I'd like to see more video samples before recommending it.