Discussions on the Thread "Need Help Purchasing a Pro HD Video Camera"

CRungoo ~ The Canon VIXIA HF G10 is a nice camcorder. It comes with several add-on packages that offer a ton of extras. It’s about $400 - $500 more than the Sony HDR-CX700, but since you recommend it, and since it comes with all the extra stuff, I believe it’s worth the cost. I’ve been reading the reviews and not much bad is said about it. I think the Canon camcorder should last me a few years and I’ll have plenty of camera features to grow into.

I also need editing software. I’m not making Hollywood movies, so products like Adobe After Effects are a bit much for me. I need something that is easy to learn and use and that can create title bars at the bottom of the screen for text (labeling kicks, punches, blocks, form and weapon names, etc.) Major graphics work isn’t necessary, but I’d like to be able to incorporate a Kung Fu logo in the title bar or at the beginning and ending of the videos. I’d also like to add on screen text and draw arrows and circles on the screen to better explain concepts to viewers. Any recommendations would be helpful.

They are both very good. However, I'd be inclined to say the Canon would be a solid choice.

CRungoo ~ I like the look of both of those Canon cameras, but I think they're a bit out of my price range. I'm not shooting for TV, so I don't need tape, and I don't plan on getting too fancy with movie quality shots, so I don't need tons of manual features. I'll mostly be filming solo using a tripod and then demonstrating techniques in front of the camera. Not many hand-held shots either. If you have any info or advice on the cameras I listed above I'd like to hear it. I'm kinda' leaning towards the Sony HDR-CX700V.

Im on the same boat Im looking into the Canon xf105. I have experience with canon and they are great camcorders. However I am selling my Canon XH A1 which is beautiful. It shoots 1080i with 3ccd performance. E-mail me if you are interested. I've had it for a year and its in great condition.

I checked out the Sony Handycam HDR-TD10 (3D Model) at Beat Buy. I believe 3D is more a novelty than a valid video format for training videos. I still don’t have much info on the other three cameras. Any advice, comments, suggestions, etc. would be great!!