Creating a great wedding video starts with the camcorder. You don’t have to have the most expensive equipment to record a memorable wedding, but you do need something that can record good images and sound. If you’re just starting out, having a camcorder that is easy to use is also a big plus.
According to this guide you can get a high quality camcorder for under $600. These have good resolution and are pretty user-friendly. Below are some camcorders listed on the guide, so hopefully the information will at least give you a starting point before you go shopping for recording equipment.
The Canon ZR300 has a 22x optical zoom, 2.4 inch LCD display and wide screen recording capabilities. This would be a nice starter camcorder for anyone and get the job done.
Another good pick would be the Sony DCR-HC21. This camcorder would work well for wedding videos with its 20x optical zoom function, 2.5 inch LCD touch screen plus SteadyShot stabilization feature.
The Panasonic PV-GS150 has a 2.5 inch LCD display, 10X Lecia optical zoom lens and fantastic color images, according to the guide.
With the Sony DCR-HC42 you get a 2.7 inch LCD touch display, 12x optical zoom lens and it has easy-to-use functions and menus.
The JVC GR-D250 is a small camcorder but good for simple videos. It comes with a 2.5 inch LCD display and 25x optical zoom.
With the Panasonic PV-GS31you get a 26x optical zoom function, 680,000 pixel CCD, 2.5 inch LCD color display, low-light MagicPix feature plus Electronic Image Stabilization system.
When you buy the JVC GR-D93 you get a camcorder that has a 2.5 inch LCD display, 10x optical zoom and image stabilization system.
The Canon Elura 70 is a great camcorder that features an 18x optical zoom, 2.5 inch LCD display, wide-angle lens, digital and M-JPEG movie mode options plus direct print option.
The Hitachi DZ-MV730A comes with a 16x optical zoom, 2.5 inch LCD display and direct to DVD option.
Finally, the guide lists the Panasonic VDR-M50. This camcorder has an 18x optical zoom, 2.5 inch LCD display and removable 8cm DVD-RAM and DVD-R discs.
These are just a few of the camcorder options available out there for recording wedding videos yourself. You can check these suggestions out in more detail online or at a retailer and find the one that works best for you.
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