Camcorder with superb image stabilization

[olee 0]

I am looking for a camcorder with superb image stabilization. I have heard great things about Sony's camcorders.

Does anyone have experience with the HDR-CX330/B or higher end camcorders (reasonable dimensions)?

Thanks.

[Jabeln79 0]

Sony's Boss stabilization is the best I have ever seen. Sony Cx 430/580/760.
The 430 and 760 have been discontinued but you might be able to find them.

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[Fullonmother 0]

There is alot you can also do in post Most platforms like Sony Vegas, Premier and Final Cut have stabilisation that can be applied to wobbly footage. It's pretty impressive stuff.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jmqf2rORrDQ

[DSE 5]

in-camera is _always_ preferable due to loss of resolution and recompression.

All of the new Sony's do pretty well. on the super small front, I'm particularly impressed with the AS30 and AS100 cameras.

[Zlew 0]

I have a 540 on the way. It may be a few weeks before I get it in the air, but I will report back. I'm very excited about the BOSS system...seems to be pretty awesome.

[FastRodriguez 0]

DSE

in-camera is _always_ preferable due to loss of resolution and recompression.

All of the new Sony's do pretty well. on the super small front, I'm particularly impressed with the AS30 and AS100 cameras.

I log in almost every day twice to see if you have posted your review / comparison.
Cant wait man!

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[DSE 5]

NAB is delaying it, but yes...it's coming.
Several cameras are vying for first place.

[Kahuna 0]

Excited ... trying to be patient.

[Arcticanalog 0]

Let's see some footy!

[Scrumpot 1]

I/S is for no-talent ass-clowns!

J/K. I think as has been said, at least for current generation, commonly available options, most of the Sony products seem to do a pretty decent job.

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[DSE 5]

keep in mind that the newer generation of everything is lighter in weight, faster in freefall than previous generations.

Weight does help with stabilization...and today, people aren't buying helmets specifically for cameras like they once did. Now they're just lickin' and stickin' a camera on there. I do think that bears consideration.

Add in that people aren't flying with wings much these days, and they're seemingly getting going on camera much earlier...

But even 5 years ago, stabilization was a good thing. Now, it's just a tad more necessary.