On average an HD Camcorder costs between two and three hundred dollars.
Sony HD camcorders come in a broad range of quality and features. A lower end one will cost around $200 or $300. A higher end Sony Camcorder can easily cost over $1,000.
Mini HD camcorders range from $80 to $300. Non HD mini camcorders are cheap, ranging from about $20 to $80. The reason they are cheaper is because the HD camcorders have more megapixels than a non HD.
Some of the features on the Canon HD Camcorder are Progressive controls. The Canon HD Camcorder also features a mic input with manual audio controls.
Y3000 HD is considered the smallest camcorder.
An HD camcorder can be made to be compatible with a non HD tv. Using video editing software, you can downgrade the HD video from an HD camcorder to standard definition which will play on a non-HD TV. Some camcorders will also have RCA outputs which will play on a non HD tv. If the camcorder only has HDMI outputs, then it can not be directly connected to you non-HD TV. There are also some camcorders which can record in both HD and Standard Definition.
The lowest priced Sony HD camcorder on the market would have to be the Sony Handycam HDR-CX190/B HD Camcorder. It's as low as $186.99 and as high as $286.99.
The Sony SR 12 is a standard definition camcorder, so does not capture video is as good quality as an HD camcorder, however the price of the SR 12 is much lower than that of an HD camera and still a good camera. For it's price the SR12 is a good camera
Walmart, Walgreens, Sears, Amazon, eBay, and much more.
One can purhcase a Sony HD camcorder on various internet marketplaces across the web or in person at a local store. Best Buy, Ebay and Amazon are the best stores to purchase a Sony HD camcorder
There is only one Sony camcorder available on Radio Shack's website at this time and it is not an HD camcorder. I would check with your local Radio Shack to see what options they have.
An ENG is a new camcorder, that is slightly more professional than a regular camcorder, and also offers more HD options.
btw the sony i was talking about is the webbie