Hi,
New to this game. I'm looking for a lightweight camcorder for doing airborne video from a paramotor. I need to connect a bullet cam for some shots. Are there any AVCHD models with an AV-IN interface ? A LANC input would also be useful, although not as essential as an AV-IN. My unsuccesful research, so far, makes me think I may be asking for too much...
Edward

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Ron Evans

I was also going to suggest waiting for the new cam from Sony - I presume it will have LANC through the A/V "D" jack, and some early reports on the cam suggest it's ideal for extreme sports and bullet cam type situations. Probably just what the Dr. ordered!

Looks like a repacked HDRTG1. Will definitely be on my list when it comes out as a perfect cam for headcam skiing and sailing. IT does apparently have all the interfaces that the TG1 has from looking at the brochure.

Ron Evans

Thanks guys,
That seems exactly what I need. Any idea of what the price tag could be ?

Rumour is 2000-2500 euro, but with the FOREX fluctuations... I'd guess somewhere around the 1K USD price point is where the "market price" ends up.

Ouch... That's a painful rumour. Your "market price" evaluation, on the other hand, translates into 750 euros which is not substantially more than the cost an SD bullet cam and a digital recorder today.
I guess we'll have to wait and see.
Thanks for pointing me towards the new Sony cam, anyway.
Edw.

Well price will be a premium over the HDRTG1 and then a premium for coming from the Broadcast division. I would say at least 30% more than the going rate for a HDRTG1.

Ron Evans

I would say at least 30% more than the going rate for a HDRTG1.

Ron Evans
For sure it’ll be over a grand, and your estimate doesn’t seem off.
Even SD only models of other manufacturers cost a lot.

This one for example cost $649 at B&H.
V.I.O. | POV.1 Digital Helmet Camera System | POV1 | B&H Photo (http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/549524-REG/V_I_O__POV1_POV_1_Digital_Helmet_Camera.html)