Before I begin, I understand that there are better cameras out there. I'm really not interested in them, so here is my question.
I have an opportunity to get a camcorder that I'm going to use to get my feet wet videoing hunts. The choice I have is between a Canon Optura 50 and a Panasonic Pv Gs120. Both are discontinued models. Both are very close in price.
The optura has optical stabilization and a manual focus ring. It only has one ccd but is pretty large at about 2.2 mp.
The Panasonic is 3ccd but has electric stabilization and no focus ring.
Both have microphone and headphone jacks.
I am leaning toward the canon, but don't know if I should go for the 3ccd over the other features.
What does everyone think?