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Sandy R
I'm looking for a camcorder to buy, something that will not give me the whole 'home movie' effect and feel to it. I will also need a tripod so it won't be shakey and all that but could you just tell me some good inexpensive camcorders that will give me what i'm looking for. I don't know much about camcorders and lenses but i'm looking into it. If anyone can help me with brands and prices of camcorders to look into I will be very thankful.
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By "something that will not give me the whole 'home movie' effect and feel," I think your talking about the film-look. It can be replicated, through either software or in-camera. However, both these options are pretty expensive, and it doesn't sound like you have that much money right now. I'll get to that later, but for now I'm going to talk about cameras.
I dont know your budget, but from what you said, Im guessing you want a camera probably $800 or below (correct me if I'm wrong, and I'll re write this). In that price range, I cant recommend any particular camera, but follow these rules and you should have a pretty good beginner filmmaking camera:
1. Get miniDV- pretty obvious isn't it?
2. Look for a lot of manual functions- every cam has auto functions, but look for the ability to switch to manual focus, iris, shutter, etc.
3. 3ccds are better than 1
4. The newest isnt always the greatest- not really a rule but basically dont go and get the newest thing that just came out
Other plusses are mic ports, headphone ports, hot shoes, and optical image stabilizer.
If you get a tripod, get one with a fluid head. I'm not recommending a particular one, but look around on google. To tell you the truth, Im not exactly a pro on tripods. But a useful trick that you can do with your tripod is screw on your camera, and instead of opening up the legs, hold the legs together and walk with it. If you do it right, the tripod will absorb the shake from your hands giving you a very cheap steadicam effect.
I hope this helped, and I'm a filmmaker as well, and I always like meeting other filmmakers so feel free to contact me at evilgenius4930@yahoo.com
By "something that will not give me the whole 'home movie' effect and feel," I think your talking about the film-look. It can be replicated, through either software or in-camera. However, both these options are pretty expensive, and it doesn't sound like you have that much money right now. I'll get to that later, but for now I'm going to talk about cameras.
I dont know your budget, but from what you said, Im guessing you want a camera probably $800 or below (correct me if I'm wrong, and I'll re write this). In that price range, I cant recommend any particular camera, but follow these rules and you should have a pretty good beginner filmmaking camera:
1. Get miniDV- pretty obvious isn't it?
2. Look for a lot of manual functions- every cam has auto functions, but look for the ability to switch to manual focus, iris, shutter, etc.
3. 3ccds are better than 1
4. The newest isnt always the greatest- not really a rule but basically dont go and get the newest thing that just came out
Other plusses are mic ports, headphone ports, hot shoes, and optical image stabilizer.
If you get a tripod, get one with a fluid head. I'm not recommending a particular one, but look around on google. To tell you the truth, Im not exactly a pro on tripods. But a useful trick that you can do with your tripod is screw on your camera, and instead of opening up the legs, hold the legs together and walk with it. If you do it right, the tripod will absorb the shake from your hands giving you a very cheap steadicam effect.
I hope this helped, and I'm a filmmaker as well, and I always like meeting other filmmakers so feel free to contact me at evilgenius4930@yahoo.com
What is the best camera or camcorder that can take great pix and great video (preferably HD)?
Doodlin Th
I've looked at camcorders such as the mino flip HD and the new sony webbies and also casio's cameras with the video capabilities. Its all a mess and I'm really confused! I don't want crappy quality videos either. Any ideas would be much appreciated.
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Just like you, I have been on the lookout for a camcorder that could well take good pictures and high definition video at the same time. Although I have an SLR for my pictures, I still prefer my camcorder to be able to take some photos too when I'm pressed for time in between videos and photos.
I have trimmed my choices down to 3 in terms of price, brands and features.
1. Canon VIXIA HFS100 HD Flash Memory Camcorder with 10x Optical Zoom (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B001OI2YZQ/yoga089-20)
It's HD-capable with recordings up to 1920x1080. It has an auto exposure system and face detection for more vibrant videos. It has a built-in 8MP camera so it's actually a good 2-in-1 purchase.
2. The Samsung HMX-H104 HD (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B001OQC0H0/yoga089-20) is a mid-range compact camcorder that's also HD ready. This unit is more of a video camera rather a digital one so the drawback would be its camera feature. But it's also 1920x1080 Full HD quality so one is likely to capture a great video from this unit. It's lighter and smaller than the other camcorders available in the market so it makes it a choice for frequent travelers.
3. Sony HDR-SR11 60GB Hard Drive 12x Optical Zoom HD Camcorder (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B001KAIOXY/yoga089-20) is one of Sony's best camcorders available. You can't go wrong with a Sony since it's already a well-trusted brand. It's just quite pricey but you get your money's worth with it.
I hope this helps. It's always nice to have choices :)
Just like you, I have been on the lookout for a camcorder that could well take good pictures and high definition video at the same time. Although I have an SLR for my pictures, I still prefer my camcorder to be able to take some photos too when I'm pressed for time in between videos and photos.
I have trimmed my choices down to 3 in terms of price, brands and features.
1. Canon VIXIA HFS100 HD Flash Memory Camcorder with 10x Optical Zoom (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B001OI2YZQ/yoga089-20)
It's HD-capable with recordings up to 1920x1080. It has an auto exposure system and face detection for more vibrant videos. It has a built-in 8MP camera so it's actually a good 2-in-1 purchase.
2. The Samsung HMX-H104 HD (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B001OQC0H0/yoga089-20) is a mid-range compact camcorder that's also HD ready. This unit is more of a video camera rather a digital one so the drawback would be its camera feature. But it's also 1920x1080 Full HD quality so one is likely to capture a great video from this unit. It's lighter and smaller than the other camcorders available in the market so it makes it a choice for frequent travelers.
3. Sony HDR-SR11 60GB Hard Drive 12x Optical Zoom HD Camcorder (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B001KAIOXY/yoga089-20) is one of Sony's best camcorders available. You can't go wrong with a Sony since it's already a well-trusted brand. It's just quite pricey but you get your money's worth with it.
I hope this helps. It's always nice to have choices :)
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