Q. I am looking to buy a prosumer video camera to film with. I have been looking around but thought I would get some other people's advice. Here are a few guidelines that I have set:
Needs to be either HD or good looking SD.
Needs to be 3 Chip.
Needs to be in the "prosumer" market, or the lower end of the professional market.
Needs to use progressive scan.
Needs to preferably be 16:9.
Needs XLR inputs,
Also, just a good camera possibly with interchangeable lenses, that isn't terribly expensive. If you really want to earn respect points include a list of possible cameras based on price points with pros and cons. ;]
ALSO -- The Canon XH A1 you posted doesn't offer progressive scan, does anyone know of a similar camera, similar price range, features that are at least as good as the Canon with progressive scan? Or does the Canon look good and does it not even need progressive scan?
Needs to be either HD or good looking SD.
Needs to be 3 Chip.
Needs to be in the "prosumer" market, or the lower end of the professional market.
Needs to use progressive scan.
Needs to preferably be 16:9.
Needs XLR inputs,
Also, just a good camera possibly with interchangeable lenses, that isn't terribly expensive. If you really want to earn respect points include a list of possible cameras based on price points with pros and cons. ;]
ALSO -- The Canon XH A1 you posted doesn't offer progressive scan, does anyone know of a similar camera, similar price range, features that are at least as good as the Canon with progressive scan? Or does the Canon look good and does it not even need progressive scan?
Answer
u serious in alll thous? damm u must be one battle hardened ready guy =D
ok now what you need is these
Canon Vixia HV40 (no XLR inputs but 3.5mm mic jack and mini DV camcorder)
JVC Everio GZ-HM400 (personally the best for me)
Panasonic HDC-TM300 (one of the best for 2009)
Canon Vixia HF S11
all these are
HD
CMOS sensor (Panasonic a 3MOS sensor)
all are top end models
and all use 1920X1080i (Canon Vixia HV40 1440X1080)
and all have a 3.5mm mic input and 3.5/ mini headphones
but since you want something top notch ill step it up alltile
Canon XH A1 damm right superb! and this is what ur looking for ^__^
reviews links are below
http://www.camcorderinfo.com/content/Canon-XH-A1-Camcorder-Review.htm
http://www.camcorderinfo.com/content/JVC-Everio-GZ-HM400-Camcorder-Review-37168.htm
http://www.camcorderinfo.com/content/Panasonic-HDC-TM300-Camcorder-Review-37105.htm
http://www.camcorderinfo.com/content/Canon-Vixia-HF-S11-Camcorder-Review-37150.htm
u serious in alll thous? damm u must be one battle hardened ready guy =D
ok now what you need is these
Canon Vixia HV40 (no XLR inputs but 3.5mm mic jack and mini DV camcorder)
JVC Everio GZ-HM400 (personally the best for me)
Panasonic HDC-TM300 (one of the best for 2009)
Canon Vixia HF S11
all these are
HD
CMOS sensor (Panasonic a 3MOS sensor)
all are top end models
and all use 1920X1080i (Canon Vixia HV40 1440X1080)
and all have a 3.5mm mic input and 3.5/ mini headphones
but since you want something top notch ill step it up alltile
Canon XH A1 damm right superb! and this is what ur looking for ^__^
reviews links are below
http://www.camcorderinfo.com/content/Canon-XH-A1-Camcorder-Review.htm
http://www.camcorderinfo.com/content/JVC-Everio-GZ-HM400-Camcorder-Review-37168.htm
http://www.camcorderinfo.com/content/Panasonic-HDC-TM300-Camcorder-Review-37105.htm
http://www.camcorderinfo.com/content/Canon-Vixia-HF-S11-Camcorder-Review-37150.htm
Video Camera Help Pls?
Q. Hey.
I've got a camera and it's really REALLY good for photo quality but the video quality and the sound quality suck to bh frankly honest. Me, my brother and our friend harry are really getting into filming short videos and just pratting around with a camera basically.
We really enjoy it and we are going to invest money into a camera---designed purely for video.
Can anyone sugest a good make??? Please. The amount I want to spend is about £200 tops.
Also we are hoping to get a tripod, I've heard about 'gorrila tripods' and they sound great to me but i don'y know much about tripods so would anyone like to suggest i dont know a brand of tripod preferably gorilla, i dont know how much they cost but im hoping for about £80 max i can go over but :S
Any help would be thanked.
Quick (but accurate and deatailed) answers get best answers :) thanks
I've got a camera and it's really REALLY good for photo quality but the video quality and the sound quality suck to bh frankly honest. Me, my brother and our friend harry are really getting into filming short videos and just pratting around with a camera basically.
We really enjoy it and we are going to invest money into a camera---designed purely for video.
Can anyone sugest a good make??? Please. The amount I want to spend is about £200 tops.
Also we are hoping to get a tripod, I've heard about 'gorrila tripods' and they sound great to me but i don'y know much about tripods so would anyone like to suggest i dont know a brand of tripod preferably gorilla, i dont know how much they cost but im hoping for about £80 max i can go over but :S
Any help would be thanked.
Quick (but accurate and deatailed) answers get best answers :) thanks
Answer
Hello
personaly i suggest the Flip UltraHD should come in around less than $300.
Sony Webbie HD MHS-PM1 Camcorder ($ 166.99 MSRP)
or the Sony Webbie HD MHS-CM1 ( estimation 180.99 USD)
but for u i suggest getting the Flip UltraHD
My review
After releasing an HD version of its Flip Mino camcorder late last year, Pure Digital has finally provided the same update to its larger Flip Ultra models. The Flip UltraHD, which features a new video compression engine, 8GB of internal flash memory, an HDMI output, and 720/30p HD video recording, is currently on the market for $199âthat's $30 cheaper than the Flip MinoHD if you're taking notes. The camcorder also features the same, easy-to-use uploading software that has made Flip camcorders the favorite of YouTubers and video bloggers alike. With YouTube now firmly supporting HD video, the Flip UltraHD is arriving at just the right time for novice users to catch onto the high definition bandwagon.
Our testing showed the Flip UltraHD offered a significant improvement over the Flip MinoHD when it came to video performance. The UltraHD doesn't have any additional settings or modesâeverything is still bare-bones recordingâbut its auto white balance and exposure gave us better results than previous models. Still, there is some good competition coming out there from Sony in the form of the Webbie HD camcorder (the MHS-CM1 and MHS-PM1). Read on to see which of these ultra-compact products is the best fit for your camcorder needs.
Update: The Flip UltraHD was ultimately selected as our 2009 Ultracompact
The Good
=Simple, rugged aesthetic
=Very low noise and better color accuracy than MinoHD
=Less artifacting than the competition from Sony; sharper than MinoHD
=Excellent sensitivityâmuch better than the Sony Webbie HD
=Editing software is incredibly easy to use, Windows- and Mac-compatible
=Lack of manual controls make operation incredibly simple
=Nothing of note
=Camcorder is very easy to operate, rugged, and portable
=HDMI cable is a nice perk
=Stereo microphone is an upgrade over the MinoHD
The Bad
=Less sexy than its MinoHD cousin
=Isn't great compared to most consumer camcorders
=Only records in 30p, so all video has a slower, choppier look; 30p on the Sony ultracompact is smoother
=Color accuracy is a little worse than the MinoHD and the Kodak
=Internal memory can't be upgraded or swapped out like memory cards
=Absolutely no image controls available; no optical zoom
=There aren't any still photo capabilities on the UltraHD
=Battery life isn't great and the supplied pack takes a long time to recharge
=No thumbnail view in playback; no standard AV port or cables
=No way to adjust audio, no other features
Hello
personaly i suggest the Flip UltraHD should come in around less than $300.
Sony Webbie HD MHS-PM1 Camcorder ($ 166.99 MSRP)
or the Sony Webbie HD MHS-CM1 ( estimation 180.99 USD)
but for u i suggest getting the Flip UltraHD
My review
After releasing an HD version of its Flip Mino camcorder late last year, Pure Digital has finally provided the same update to its larger Flip Ultra models. The Flip UltraHD, which features a new video compression engine, 8GB of internal flash memory, an HDMI output, and 720/30p HD video recording, is currently on the market for $199âthat's $30 cheaper than the Flip MinoHD if you're taking notes. The camcorder also features the same, easy-to-use uploading software that has made Flip camcorders the favorite of YouTubers and video bloggers alike. With YouTube now firmly supporting HD video, the Flip UltraHD is arriving at just the right time for novice users to catch onto the high definition bandwagon.
Our testing showed the Flip UltraHD offered a significant improvement over the Flip MinoHD when it came to video performance. The UltraHD doesn't have any additional settings or modesâeverything is still bare-bones recordingâbut its auto white balance and exposure gave us better results than previous models. Still, there is some good competition coming out there from Sony in the form of the Webbie HD camcorder (the MHS-CM1 and MHS-PM1). Read on to see which of these ultra-compact products is the best fit for your camcorder needs.
Update: The Flip UltraHD was ultimately selected as our 2009 Ultracompact
The Good
=Simple, rugged aesthetic
=Very low noise and better color accuracy than MinoHD
=Less artifacting than the competition from Sony; sharper than MinoHD
=Excellent sensitivityâmuch better than the Sony Webbie HD
=Editing software is incredibly easy to use, Windows- and Mac-compatible
=Lack of manual controls make operation incredibly simple
=Nothing of note
=Camcorder is very easy to operate, rugged, and portable
=HDMI cable is a nice perk
=Stereo microphone is an upgrade over the MinoHD
The Bad
=Less sexy than its MinoHD cousin
=Isn't great compared to most consumer camcorders
=Only records in 30p, so all video has a slower, choppier look; 30p on the Sony ultracompact is smoother
=Color accuracy is a little worse than the MinoHD and the Kodak
=Internal memory can't be upgraded or swapped out like memory cards
=Absolutely no image controls available; no optical zoom
=There aren't any still photo capabilities on the UltraHD
=Battery life isn't great and the supplied pack takes a long time to recharge
=No thumbnail view in playback; no standard AV port or cables
=No way to adjust audio, no other features
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