One of my beloved Sony HDR-HC3 cameras has finally shuffled off its mortal coil and has been given a suitable burial. I need to replace it and would love some suggestions from forumites as the only acquisition I have made in recent times is a GoPro Hero 3 and I've lost touch with where the industry is at.
The camera should be Full HD 1920x, preferably 50p. It would be nice to have an external mic. I/P. It does not need to have interchangeable lenses. I would prefer a camera that does not use proprietary memory for storage. The camera will be used mainly for B Roll stuff at weddings, seminars etc and for travel documentary work, where the talent will operate the camera themselves. In other words, a lot of hand-held stuff. I am prepared to pay for a product in the mid to high end of the camcorder range.
I am not interested in 3D or 4K and have a perfectly functional EX1R for serious work.
Over to you and thanks in advance.
The camera should be Full HD 1920x, preferably 50p. It would be nice to have an external mic. I/P. It does not need to have interchangeable lenses. I would prefer a camera that does not use proprietary memory for storage. The camera will be used mainly for B Roll stuff at weddings, seminars etc and for travel documentary work, where the talent will operate the camera themselves. In other words, a lot of hand-held stuff. I am prepared to pay for a product in the mid to high end of the camcorder range.
I am not interested in 3D or 4K and have a perfectly functional EX1R for serious work.
Over to you and thanks in advance.