Why is the white one less expensive? I am considering buying this camcorder, and like the black one because it is not as visible, but why is the white version less expensive?
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They are exactly the same. The prices fluctuate based on Amazon.com's weird price structuring. Right now the black one is less. But it goes up and down and from time to time these sell out then are restocked.
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@ Ronnie Dale Frost: What do I think? I've already pre-ordered one! Yes, $5,200 is a bit steep, but I will sell my current D3 body (mint condition, should fetch $3,200 - $3,700) and use those proceeds to offset the purchase price. I want and need the extra 1-2 stops this new extended ISO range will provide. Regarding the 720P-only video, while the omission of 1080P seems both inexplicable and ridiculously short-sighted (given what is readily available elsewhere, and for far less money), it's not a dealbreaker for me--and that comment is all the more interesting when you factor in that I am an independent filmmaker. Nope, for filmmaking, I want a REAL video camera/camcorder, designed for filmmaking from top to bottom. The Canon 5D Mark II, for example--and despite that whole very impressive Laforet short--is NOT a camera I would even consider using for indie filmmaking.
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I came to amazon to find out what's new on the camcorder front. I bought this Canon HG10 almost two years ago and I absolutely love it.I use it with Mac OS 10, IMovie and Final Cut Pro 6.0. Other than some improvements; 1080p vs 1080i (from Panasonic). I really didn't see any reason to get a new camera (upgrade). I recently just purchased new battery packs and a new Rode SVM Stereo Condenser Microphone. If I was to get a new camera I would probably get the HG20. But that one is $1000. So, no rush. I'm going to hold on to this one for a year or so then see what's available in the HG series later next year. I came to amazon to find out what's new on the camcorder front. I bought this Canon HG10 almost two years ago and I absolutely love it.I use it with Mac OS 10, IMovie and Final Cut Pro 6.0. Other than some improvements; 1080p vs 1080i (from Panasonic). I really didn't see any reason to get a new camera (upgrade). I recently just purchased new battery packs and a new Rode SVM Stereo Condenser Microphone. If I was to get a new camera I would probably get the HG20. But that one is $1000. So, no rush. I'm going to hold on to this one for a year or so then see what's... » Read More I came to amazon to find out what's new on the camcorder front. I bought this Canon HG10 almost two years ago and I absolutely love it.I use it with Mac OS 10, IMovie and Final Cut Pro 6.0. Other than some improvements; 1080p vs 1080i (from Panasonic). I really didn't see any reason to get a new camera (upgrade). I recently just purchased new battery packs and a new Rode SVM Stereo Condenser Microphone. If I was to get a new camera I would probably get the HG20. But that one is $1000. So, no rush. I'm going to hold on to this one for a year or so then see what's available in the HG series later next year. « Show Less
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Is the black one in higher demand? Is the white camera you are comparing a samsung galaxy 2?
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K just means black. The camcorder is black. If they come out with a silver one, it may be TM700S.
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It was the opposite when I bought mine a couple years ago. I wanted black, but the white was crazy cheaper. I suggest you look on ebay and see if they have what you're really looking for with a close price (I think that's what I ended up doing in the end). You can also check out sears and some of the other big department stores back east (they usually sell things online for a good price).
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I'm not so sure about that. Sure there are better camcorders out there now, but they're also more expensive. Unless you absolutely must have bleeding edge technology, I don't see any reason not to pick up a camcorder that's a couple years old at a discounted price. If it was amazing 2 years ago, it's still quite good today.
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Now, that, spending more money on the camcorder instead of the transfer, makes a lot of sense, since the connotation is that is would be far less costly. As I'm sure you know, the worst phrase to use on a shoot is "We'll fix it in post." Thank you for your comments; all this info is really helping!Any suggestions as to what con or prosumer camera (keeping in mind cost, of course) to use? I am not married to any one brand as the tech is fairly similar between them all, I would think, but there are advantages to some, I;m sure.
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I do not have any data or research to back this up, but it seems the less desirable colors go on sale as if the distributors are trying to move the colors that don't sell as well. The more common or neutral colors seem to be sold at regular price more often. Basically, supply and demand, the cameras are the same but a less desirable look might not sell as well and the distributors still need to sell them to get their money back.
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i had called aiptek before i purchased this camera, wanting to know why there was such a price difference. the tech guy told me the ability to record from an external source was the only difference. i have no use for the feature, so i went with the 'silver' model and saved the extra cash.
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Thanks again david.I remember reading some of the flash based camcorders record on .MOD files, which are somewhat hard to work with.This will be my first camcorder purchase in a long while (my last was a sony digital-8...), so your advice is well needed and appreciated.
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I have the white version, I paid a lot more for mine, I would say the $19.00 is a good bargin
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I noticed that my silver colored camera seemed to be thinly coated with clear lacquer that easily got nicked. The black one is most likely made of hard and durable plastic, hence the difference I price.
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I have the red and a friend has the black and they are equally sturdy cameras. The black is a dull finish and the red is a shiny finish which might be why it looks like they are made from different materials. I think the color and finish is just a preference. My friend and I both love our cameras.
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Thanks Jim, What is the advantage of the HF200 over the HF100 camcorder? Is the quality going to be better?
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Scroll down the page and it gives product discription Samsung White HMX-F90 HD Camcorder with 52x Optical Zoom, 2.7" LCD Display Remember though,if you try to zoom in x52 at some person 200 feet away it will not be clear and at that setting you need to have it on a tripod. I did read a car tag number at x52 1/4 mile away with no problem. I took a video of the giant Super moon we had at the first part of augest. It's nice but has no way to hook a MIC cord to it. I play a guitar and that is a CON for me but I made up my own from a China made Speaker./MIC. It has no flash and it has no light on the swing out screen but almost everything I filmed was under most lighting conditions. I posted a URL for a girl here and she was impressed. Excellent for U tube also. Price went down so it's worth every penny. Some others say it cannot be charged with an A/C adapter but I have one here that says 120 Volts in and 5 volts out. Batteries come from China so the wait is long. There are other on line venders that sell them and one is in NY but I lost the mail from them. You'll love it BOB LECH AF2Q
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we do have white available. However, the cam lock mechanism would still be black. If you buy them just shoot me an email and let me know you need them white. thanks!