Video Cameras - not action ones

[iainnic]

Looking to replace an aged Sony that is giving up the ghost !

So, looking for something that will take HD, tape is good, and will have external sockets for mike and headphones.

Looked at the current ones on the market that all seem to look like large toilet roll tubes, and none seem to have the ability to take a mike etc - so it looks like a big step into the SOny / Canon Pro range

Anyone know of anything else around ? Option "b" is to upgrade the Canon 50D to a new 70D when they're out and use that for video too !

Iain

[PaulD]

Have a look at the Canon XF 100, small enough to fit in your tank bag, has mic capabilities & is approved by the BBC as well. Great travel doco setup.
Cheers
Paul

[ninothedude]

LUMIX (panasonic) DMC-TS1.........shock and waterproof...great for pic and vid...google some reviews...i love myne, as i am heavy handed this camera survive me and road for last 2 years....few drops, load of water and still great...
good luck
nino

[Cody1771]

just stick with a major brand name and find what suits you, all the majors make a very nice camera these days. honestly, goto a specialty camera store, if they can't help you they will point you to someone who can, some of the big box stores like futureshop are good, but it is all over the place, some hire people that are passionate about what they do and others that couldn't tell you a mirroless from a point and shoot.