New camcorder help.

[dktrfmly]

I currently have a dead Sony DCR-DVD-308. I need one that is better. I like the view finder. I need something that will be better at low light sports like hockey, basketball. I get more confused the more I try to figure it out. Any suggestions? Under 1200 ish.. need more thant 15x zoom. I don't care about HD of DVD.

[edDV]

I currently have a dead Sony DCR-DVD-308. I need one that is better. I like the view finder. I need something that will be better at low light sports like hockey, basketball. I get more confused the more I try to figure it out. Any suggestions? Under 1200 ish.. need more thant 15x zoom. I don't care about HD of DVD.

Canon HV20/HV30
http://www.hv20.com/

[MJA]

I currently have a dead Sony DCR-DVD-308. I need one that is better. I like the view finder. I need something that will be better at low light sports like hockey, basketball. I get more confused the more I try to figure it out. Any suggestions? Under 1200 ish.. need more thant 15x zoom. I don't care about HD of DVD.

I bought a refurb hv20 from onecall.com it shoots in both HD and Dv .you can get it right now for $439 shipped +5-Year Protection Plan for $95

https://forum.videohelp.com/topic358525.html?highlight=hv20

http://www.onecall.com/ProductDetails.aspx?id=92302

since money isn't a big issue .wait for HV40

check this clip from Racer-X

http://www.vimeo.com/1123167

[edDV]

The HV40 only has advantage for 24p. Since OP is shooting sports, he should stay with interlace 29.97 fps (1080i HDV or 480i DV). Next best cam would be ~3500 XH-A1. Best would be the $5000 JVC GY-HD200U (720p @59.94 fps) or higher.