Affiliate Links:

Sony CX405 - https://amzn.to/3ml9xzX
Sony CX450 - https://amzn.to/2K6IDia
Sony CX625 - https://amzn.to/3mm7Wd8
Sony AX53 - https://amzn.to/2LDOLPo

Gear Used in my Video:
Sony AX53 - https://amzn.to/2KrQ6YS
Manfrotto Tripod - https://amzn.to/2Wfl2y3
Falcon F7 Light - https://amzn.to/2IRXSej
Ulanzi VL49 - https://amzn.to/3oUcY23 and the RGB Version - https://amzn.to/34h5AG9
Manfrotto Mini Tripod - https://amzn.to/3mjJs43
Beachtek Preamplifier - https://amzn.to/2JY6kt6

I have never used a really posh video camera. Stills cameras, yes, but not video. The main reason is that I never want to lug an expensive camera around with me outdoors and I don'y like lugging something heavy around with me. So more often than not, I use a GoPro; especially when going abroad because it takes up so little room.

This video is just an example of what can be done with the camcorder. They're kind of out of date these days with people all using DSLR cameras, but I really like their convenience, ease of use and above all their cheapness!

I bought the cheapest at around £175. Half the price of a GoPro and in some respects, it's actually better.

So this is for you if you'd like to get into video on a small budget and still retain some control over the picture. I'm showing some of the advantages with a little demo video tacked on the end where I literally sat in just two spots by a pond and used the zoom lens to do the legwork for me!

If you ever consider a cheap camcorder, please use the links below to help this channel continue to develop. They are affiliate links and so cost you no more but allow me to buy something else to demo on YouTube for another video.

Sony CX405 - https://amzn.to/3gt5S0A
Sony CX450 - https://amzn.to/2Pc3qjd
Sony CX625 - No longer on Amazon

All three of these cameras can be bought online. In the UK, Argos have had some good deals on the CX450

Sony ax53 - https://amzn.to/39LC4d3
SIRUI 3T-35 Table Top/Handheld Video Tripod with Ball Head - https://amzn.to/30fAJYR
Adapter rings - https://amzn.to/3gl8LRn

The Sirui tripod is excellent. Not cheap but solid and counterbalances the camera. It works as a tabletop tripod, short pistol grip, longer pistol grip and as a shortish selfie stick. You can also buy spare plates to enable all of your cameras to be quickly attached to it.