 | Canon VIXIA HG20 AVCHD 60 GB HDD Camcorder with 12x Optical Zoom
Buy new: $724.99 / Used from: $639.00 Amazing quality, low price.
This camcorder outputs H.264 files. H.264 produces very high quality footage & small file sizes.
Add a wireless mic to this camcorder and you have a small but powerful mobile recording setup.
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 | Canon 2591B002 DM-100 Directional Stereo Microphone for HF/HG Series Camcorders
Buy new: $145.00 / Used from: $140.00 You need this. Trust me. This attaches to the Canon HF10.
Great for run and gun shooting, very tiny, kinda silly looking, but powerful enough to get the job done.
Hey, it even comes with a wind screen!
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 | Canon BP-827 Lithium Ion Battery Pack for Vixia HG 20/21, HF11/10 & 100 Camcorders
Buy new: $134.90 / Used from: $114.99 You need extra batteries for your Canon HG20.
At least 1-2 backup batteries when you are in the field...you will kick yourself if you skimp on this!
I recommend genuine Canon batteries for this camcorder as knock-offs only hold about 1/2-1/3 the power (in my experience.)
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 | Sennheiser EW122P-G2 Wireless Microphone System with Portable Receiver (for camera use).
THE mic to have if you are serious about good sound & durability.
I use this with my Canon HF100 all the time.
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 | Flip MinoHD Camcorder, 60 Minutes (Black)
Buy new: Too low to display / Used from: $138.00 What can fit in your pocket and produce HD quality footage with ease? The Mino HD of course!
Pros:
Small, HD quality, H.264 format
Cons:
The minimum focus distance is 5ft (Makes it tough to get in close for good interview audio.)
No stabilization.
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 | Kodak Zi6 HD Pocket Video Camera
Buy new: Too low to display / Used from: $83.98 The Flip Mino HD stole the Kodak's thunder. IMHO, the Kodak has more going for it.
Pros:
Better sound quality, close focus distance, uses AA batteries (!), uses memory cards
Cons:
Eats batteries QUICK!, no stabilization, bulkier than the Flip Mino HD
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 | Sony Cybershot DSC-T500 10.1MP Digital Camera with 5x Optical Zoom with Super Steady Shot Image Stabilization
Buy new: $349.95 / Used from: $189.12 My latest camera/camcorder and arguably the most versatile.
This camera is priced between the Canon HF100 and the Flip Mino HD/Kodak Zi6.
Pros:
Produces H.264 files, GREAT sound quality, GREAT stabilization
Cons:
Memory cards from Sony are over-priced.
Eats batteries quick, have to buy extra Sony batteries
Maximum record time per shot= 10mins.
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 | Manfrotto 701HDV,547B Video Tripod Kit with 547B Tripod and 710HDV Video Head (Black)
Buy new: $293.94 Cameras come and go but a good tripod will make all of your footage better.
(A tripod is CRUCIAL for the above small form cameras like the Flip and the Kodak which have no stabilization.)
This tripod lets you make smooth panning and tilting moves.
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