Best inexpensive low light camcorder: Sanyo CG10?
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Radioshack has CG10 for $129 right now. I don't think any other small form factor cameras can match the feature/price it offers even Flips, Kodaks.
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I LOVE this camcorder. Hi Def is incredible. Still shots (photos) are also great. I use it mainly for sports. I bought a couple different lenses (wide angle & telephoto) because I like what they offer. I personally use Adobe Premiere for editing but Final Cut would be another great option. Wondershare is also decent for quick editing and nothing fancy.
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I go the one from Cleveland paranormal just for the full spectrum capability(IR and Ultra violet)...It works very well. my only complaint with any of these different camcorders is the light on the camera. You'll have to get a light bar and get a secondary IR light to light up the place. Bell and Howell is a better name then the one from Cleveland, but they both work about the same, but you must care for them well.
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I found a few on google and youtube but nothing solid. I also downloaded the manual from samsung. At this price, it's only double the Flip HD. Then add another $40 or so for a decent 16GB SDHC card. I must admit, the price is very tempting since I'm in the market for a HD camcorder.
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From what I have read, and I have read about this camcorder and the TM700 & TM900 extensively, is that the low light is slightly poorer than the TM700. I imagine it has to do with it not have the same 3CCD sensor setup with seperate Red,Green and Blue sensors, it has a single sensor "MOS" setup. It is good in low light, especially in it's price range, it is one of the best just not quite as good as the TM700 or the TM900. For a step down from the TM900 (that's VERY expensive) you can also look at the SD800. It has almost all the same features and the same 3CCD setup, but just lacks a few of the features. Actually after looking at the product description on another page it seems I was correct, an excerpt is below: "The HDC-TM700K uses three separate "MOS" sensors for video that approaches professional quality. The sensors process reds, greens, and blues separately, for color reproduction that's vibrant and true-to-life. The sensors also capture images in lower light conditions better than regular CCD sensors, so you get better detail in shots taken in dim settings."
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Hi David,The minimum illumination in NTSC Auto mode is rated at 1.2 lux (with auto slow shutter selected - shutter speed 1/30 sec.) In Low Light mode it is rated at just 0.1 lux (shutter speed 1/2 sec.)This, with an image sensor of 1/3-inch HD CMOS Pro should be enough to make the video very acceptable in low light.Art Speck
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Hi, William: I'd like to help you with a reasonable answer, however somebody took it from me in a very short while after buying it, and I didn't have the chance to check it deeply in all its features. I am sending you something that brings the camera reading: "Built-in LED video light The DCR-SX65 features an LED light that can assist in low-light situations giving you more flexibility when capturing your video". I hope this help you. Regards, Silvio Minaya, from Dominican Republic.
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THE OM-D E-10 has a built in flash. In my opinion any flash you could get for under $100 would avail you little improvement over the one you already have. If you can find a used Nissan or Olympus you might do alright.
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I use this camcorder in the field hunting deer has very good low light resolution I would buy this camcorder
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The video and camera do not work well in low light. You think you have good lighting but, it has to have lot's of light. In the day time you get great video and pictures. I use a flash light at night ( Mag. Light LED ) to light up what I need at night. Works well. The audio is very good. The wide angle is very nice. I would say a 45 degree angle to each side. The Muvi is a very nice tool for me. The cost is very low. I work Security and I would not want to work with out it.
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I have the same camcorder and haven't gotten any grain in a well lit room. There are a few options you can try to reduce the graininess, especially in low-light conditions. Depending on how well a room is lit, it may well still be considered low light. I don't know if you've tried any of these yet, but here it goes: Try setting the camcorder 'cine mode' at 24p. Another setting which works for me is to set your camcorder to aperture priority (Tv) at 1/30, and your frame rate at 30 fps. Hopefully, one of these settings will work for you.
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For the most impartial reviews, I suggest http://www.dpreview.com/. This site offers balanced & thorough reviews. I am rather partial to Canon cameras but I have also come across several Kodaks that have had very good color. While the S90 is a very good camera for low light, the Canon SD4000 has also received high marks and might be a little more appropriate to your needs. But truly, it would be best to check dpreview.com and read through their reviews.
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I have done low-light shooting of youths dancing to Soca/Calypso and Dancehall music while using a Canon hot shoe flash unit on my Rebel T4i with great results. There is almost no blur once you set the camera to function at night setting hand-held...no tripod. I also get good results in low light using the night settings 'with tripod'. The camera's lenses have built-in anti shake systems and I have no complaints with it's operation in any condition so far. Skill to handle such situations guarantee an even better result. This camera is good as any and better than many...I have no regrets.
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Look at YouTube has a very detailed video. I had to watch it a few times. The covert code black is an easier and better cam for the money.
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Yes, it's called NightShot Plus. It is available on most, if not all, Sony camcorders. Most other manufacturers may have a 1 or 2 lux minimum, (needing some light to work) while the Sony can work in total darkness with its infrared sensor to a distance of 10-12 feet. The older version gave everything a greenish hue, while the newer version supposedly has more accurate color.
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I have both: Sanyo and the Panasonic. Both are excellent, but the Sanyo has stereo microphone, flash, can take picture while doing a video and is better built. The quality of the videos and pictures is very good on both, but the Sanyo has an edge. The Panasonic will refuse to charge after a while, and unless you have a wall charger for your battery, well, you are out of luck.
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I went with the Panasonic. The price was right, I liked the zoom ratio over the Canon and the fact I could carry it in a pocket of my jacket. I took it to Disney and alsmost lost it on the monorail as it slipped out of that convenient jacket pocket. It took beautiful pictures outdoors and acceptable in dark indoors. The sound quality was fine. However, I noticed that the on-board light casts a greenish-blue hue to skintone. I point at something white, let it adjust and it's fine. So, for the money and family videos, I think it's great. The bonus of the still camera is nice as well.