Best Camcorder - $600 limit

[WyoHunter]

What's the best camcorder I can get for under $600.00? It will be for family functions and occasionally filming a hunt?
Appreciate the info!

[Mike D]

Panasonic PV-GS300 come to mind pretty quickly but you may be able to step up to the 500.

Reviews and pricing can be found here.

[Peyton]

You can also look at CamcorderInfo.com or B&H Photo

The GS 300 would be a good choice.

[Matador]

Peyton is it a pretty good idea to go with the kits on B&H? What is needed and what is not? Thanks

[Peyton]

The kits on B&H include a tripod, xtra battery, lens filter, case, and additonal warranty. You will need all of these accesories, but you can get better quality ones for a little more. It's your choice whether to get the kit or get all these things seperately.

The GS300 is a great low price 3CCD camera, but you only get a 10x optical lens. There are other cams with a better zoom that are very close in image quality. Look around on Camcorder info or B&H and compare a few before you make your choice. I'm at the ranch and on 21.4 dialup or I would look for you. Check out the Canons, JVC, Sony's, and Panasonics.

[WyoHunter]

Thanks to all for the info!

[Rattler]

I have a JVC D370 and love it. You cant beat the 32X optical zoom!