What's the best camcorder for me!?

Jonathan

I'm getting ready to buy my first video camcorder and wanted to get some advice. I'm looking for something to post good, high quality videos on Youtube. I want it to have at least 1080p HD quality, at least 11 mp, and I want it to be HDMI compatible. (Note: I'm just listing stuff I saw other expensive camcorders had, IDK if these specs are actually good). It will also be used to record group discussions, sporting events, and church services. Finally, I want something which has good video quality at night, maybe something with a light on it. It would be great if it was water proof, but that wouldn't be necessary. Any suggestions???

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Camcorders do NOT need high pixel count sensors

* HD video = 1280 x 720 uses 0.9 megapixels
* Full HD video = 1920 x 1080 uses about 2.2 megapixels
* Even the new 4K video camera only use 8.3 megapixels (3840 Ã 2160)

What is your budget?

The best video cameras use three sensors.

Here is a link to one such camera.

http://www.panasonic.com/business/provideo/AG-AC90.asp

Best HD camcorder for the best price?

motormouth

What is the best HD camcorder for the lowest price?

Links are appreciated.

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Your question is subjective as what is best at the lowest price will mean differently to everyone. There are too many variables as to what makes a camcorder best, like for what use? Low light, the most features and/or manual controls? What format it records as, etc.? Low price will be determined by the lack of features, reliability, serviceability, available accessories, demand, etc. And being that you did not state your budget, nobody will know if you can purchase only a HD pocket camcorder, one of the HD-SLR cameras, or one of the ultra HD 4k cameras, like the RED ONE.

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Can't afford 35mm film for my horror movie. Is the next best thing still 16mm?

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Johnny

I want to shoot my low budget independent horror feature length movie on film. BUT, i can't afford 35mm film. Not even sure if I can afford 16mm film for that matter. However, i've not seen or read about any type of video camcorder/camera that can give me that "film look" that I would really like to achieve for my horror movie. The Black Magic Cinema Camera looks like a good deal, but i'm not sure how that media would transfer to the big silver screen. I'd like to know what the PROS AND CONS are of using 16mm to film the movie and what the process is for getting it into Final Cut Pro or Adobe Premiere for editing. Any info from you filmmaking professionals out there would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.

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You can rent an ARRI 16 mm motion picture camera with the lens and tripod.

The editing of film is a whole different technology.

You may want to look into renting a 3-CCD video camera. With that footage, you can use Adobe Premiere to edit the video.

If you intend to eventually make 35 mm theatrical relase prints, you may want to look into shooting with a 4K video camera. ARRI, JVC, Sony, JVC and Red One make such cameras you can rent

What is good MP quailty on camcorders?

Juliannne

I know with digital cameras you have your 8mp, 12mp 16mp, all kinds of mp
what is what type of mp should i look for in camcorders because I'm getting married soon and will be recording my own wedding.

thanks for your input.

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Megapixels are used for measuring digital still image resolution, not video. Video resolution is measured using Horizontal line count and video quality is based on the amount of compression used.

Horizontal line count is used for measuring video resolution:
Standard definition video = 480 horizontal lines.
High definition video = 720 or 1080 horizontal lines.

640 x 480 = standard definition video @ 4:3 aspect ratio = 307,200 pixels or about 0.3 megapixel.

1280 x 720 = high definition video @ 16:9 (widescreen) aspect ratio = 921,600 pixels or almost 1 megapixel.

1920 x 1080 = high definition video @ 16:9 (widescreen) aspect ratio = 2,073,600 pixels or about 2 megapixels.

The *QUALITY* of the video depends on the above AND the amount of compression applied to the video when it is captured and stored.

LOTS of compression = lots of discarded video data = lower video quality.
Less compression = less discarded video data and higher video quality.

Even "ultra high definition" video is referred to as "4k video".

Since we don't know which camera you have or what its video capabilities are, we have no way to know what sort of quality you'll get.

Tips:
1) Use LOTS of light when capturing video. Indoors, that means adding LOTS of light.

2) Use a tripod or other steadying device. Don't capture video handheld.

3) Don't expect good quality capture of REALLY LOUD or really low audio. Normal levels will be fine.

4) Get the camcorder close to where the people are speaking. If that is not possible, use an audio recorder (like a Zoom H1, or H2) and synch the audio later or use an external mic connected to the camcorder.

What to look for:

LARGE lens filter diameter (58mm or larger for your project.)
LARGE imaging chip system.
Mic jack
Mics (wireless would be best - I like Sennheiser G3 with a portable base station - but they are pricey.)

Suggestion: Canon HF M500 or higher.

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