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Crush86
By Crush86
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Hello,

 

I'm completely new to the forum. I love the YouTube channels though and have watched for a long time!

 

OK, now to the meat and potatoes of my question.

 

I want to record some lectures at my school. I'll be pretty close to the instructor. What I want is some suggestions for a CHEAP camcorder that will yield decent picture and sound. The quality doesn't have to be immaculate. Just as long as I can re-watch them, hear the instructor, and read the writing on the board from assuming about 20-40 feet away I'll be happy. I'm a college student, so yah, I'm looking for the most affordable options available. I don't know SQUAT about cameras, and I'm just really strapped for time, even in summer with my two jobs I have atm. If anyone can expedite this process of finding a good functioning cheap camera I'd be SO appreciative. 

 

Thank you to anyone who takes the time to post and help me out. I really can't thank you enough! 

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Any of the Sony HDR camcorders, Panosonic, JVC, all will do.  They're small, and the mic pickup will be pretty good if you use it in a classroom.

 

Here's a list of some good ones, pick some models you like and search online for some user reviews.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/search?atclk=Brand_Sony&Ns=p_PRICE_2|0&ci=1871&N=4294548093+4291570227+4291398147+4291296566+4291215468

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Any of the Sony HDR camcorders, Panosonic, JVC, all will do.  They're small, and the mic pickup will be pretty good if you use it in a classroom.

 

Here's a list of some good ones, pick some models you like and search online for some user reviews.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/search?atclk=Brand_Sony&Ns=p_PRICE_2|0&ci=1871&N=4294548093+4291570227+4291398147+4291296566+4291215468

 

Yep +1, small cheap camcorder should do the trick, only takes a second to turn on zoom in on the board/teacher and hit record and should give you a decent amount of record time, plus you can grab a few spare batteries/sd cards if you need 

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Thank you guys! I'll take a looksie and see what looks best!

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