Canon Zr 900
Which MiniDV camcorder is better? – list included?
I’ve never had a camcorder so I’m totally new to this. I’ve done some research but I’m still lost … 
There are a few things I’d like to have in a camcorder:
1. Good video quality in low light. Low light means indoor for me (NOT totally dark!).
2. Mic-in (just to have the option for an upgrade later) – do I really need this? Is the sound quality bad with built-in microphones?
3. Huge zoom is not important for me,
4. good picture and sound quality is!
Here is the list of camcorders available in stores nearby (within my budget):
Canon Elura 100
Canon ZR-100
Canon ZR-200
Canon ZR-600
Canon ZR-700
Canon ZR-800
Canon ZR-830
Canon ZR-850
Canon ZR-900
Csnon ZR-930
Canon ZR-950
JVC GR-D850U
Panasonic SDR-S10
Panasonic PVG-S31
Panasonic PVG-S39
Panasonic PVG-S59
Panasonic PVG-S80
Panasonic PVG-S85
Panasonic PVG-S90
Sony DCR-HC28
Sony DCR-HC38
Sony DCR-HC52
Sony DCR-HC54
Sony DCR-HC62
The Canon Zr800, ZR900 and ZR930 are the only ones with a mic in jack. I would lean toward those – better to have the jack and not use it than need it and not have it.
A few of the Sonys you listed have an “Active Interface Shoe” which can use special mics only Sony camcorders can use.
None of these camcorders has manual audio control.
If you can control the lighting, turn on a light… or get a video light.
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