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First camcorder .please advice?

Hello.

I'm looking into buying camcorder and have begun looking at the various models.

This is mostly for home movies, with the occasional amateur project.

What I am looking for
It must be small and compact
Work well in low-lighting so inside shooting is not a problem
10x zoom or more
Good audio and preferably mic option
Hand-strap would be great, but not a must

What I have found so far
It has been 2 months and I have watched many youtube videos, went to stores to feel the camera and read a lot of contradicting reviews. Youtube 1080p does not represent video quality well, because of its low bitrate. Reviews are really all about the perception and needs of the reviewer!

I am willing to pay $ 350 OR more for a good camcorder. I just can’t find one. The more expensive camera’s seem bulky and except a better image stabilization, they don’t offer much more.

What camcorder would you recommend? Why? And do you have other suggestions for a camcorder?

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