want to ask all sifu here, i need some advice on handycam or camcorder / recommendation mostly for vlogging or
act as face cam for my youtube channel (my webcam does not perform well,C920) long story short

i have my eyes on below, but i wasn't sure which to pick

can sifu advice or suggest another model that fit the requirement below?

Sony hdr-cx405

Sony hdr-cx240e


requirements:

full hd (1080p, AVCHD or better format)
produce clear , accurate video quality
able to record at least more than 2 hours continuously
mainly indoor (my room)
tripod mount
budget: below RM1200
support memory card up to 64gb
able to zoom
brand prefer sony as i have a sony video editing software (sony movie studio 13 platinum)
or else kindly suggest

thank you very much

note: that are people suggest mirrorless Sony A5100 based on my research is not able to record more than 30minutes as will overheat and force shut down and while charging battery does not allow to record at the same time https://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qi...06120734AAZe0bX

action camera like gopro or xiao mi yi camera also not suitable due to do not have zoom option

This post has been edited by Amy09: Jun 1 2015, 02:03 PM

no one can help?

u say u prefer sony, so just buy sony.
u want to record long, then cameras are out of the question due to the 4gb / 30min limit.

the cx240 is a 2014 model.
cx405 is 2015 model.
very little differences between the 2, and im sure u already know sony got nothing else really that does hd for rm1.2k and below apart from those 2 that meets ur requirements.
so since both same price, just buy the 2015 model.

and if u want cheaper, then theres the panasonic 2015 model v160 that retails at rm899.

This post has been edited by Everdying: Jun 2 2015, 01:52 PM

thank you for your time helping me to answer this

Dunno how you vlog that's why. 2 hour continuous in a room? What are you going to continious vlog about for 2 hours?

But maybe if I do a vlog on the cheap in a more proper way I would get gears like this:

-china knockoffs of the GoPro cameras - they shoot HD on the cheap.

-Wired lavalier mic - good audio so people cam hear you clearly. Wired ones are not expensive and can plug right into laptop to record.

-300 led lights x 2, considering all cheap cameras suck at indoor and lowlight. These will make your videos look more pro and worth the investment if you take your vlogs seriously. Many china brands make this affordable.

well i record long because i use to continuous recording then edit it out for unwanted videos ( you can click my channel by link at my siggy)

reason i dont choose coz it does not have zoom...which very limit for me recording

i using AT2020 condenser microphone

led light i think not needed...i might need a reflector if not mistaken...i really invest alot for my channel over 2k alrdy

not to say i alrdy bought tripod and green screen ready now

This post has been edited by Amy09: Jun 2 2015, 02:30 PM

From the two models you were thinking I'll probably go for the SONY HDR-CX405 as it has sony's newest XAVC S codec. But i do hear you need a fast SD card to accommodate it.

yes for that latest 4k recording indeed need different sd card

guys can anyone recommend me good HD 60fps video camera
main use for
-indoor classroom training (good audio capture)
-simple outdoor activities good zoom capabilities
-budget 1.5k ++

btw my usage is recording continuous up to 8hours daily in HD
how much memory would i normally need.