I use Panasonic HDC-SD5 camcorder I bought in December 2007 for about US$1000. Including some accessories.
It’s great. But $1000!
Gymnastics video guru coach Don Eckert at Woodward West Camp was the first I saw using an iPhone to demonstrate specific drills to gymnast.
Coach Ed Louie uses one of the inexpensive Sanyo Xacti series. He paid less than US$200. For in-gym use, I think it’s better than mine. Faster. The playback is clearer. It has frame-by-frame advance.
Here’s an up-to-date waterproof version.
Amazon – Sanyo Xacti VPC-E2 Digital Camcorder and 8 MP Digital Camera (US$228)
related post – flip Mino video camera
Leave a comment if you’ve found an in-gym camcorder you like.
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