http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ Videomaker Community Forums » Forum: Camcorders - Recent Posts en Fri, 17 Feb 2012 06:42:10 +0000 http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/buying-a-camcorder-help-please#post-59752 Sun, 20 Jun 2010 23:44:09 +0000 DSTOCK 59752@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>At that price range I would pick up a HVX200 off Ebay, then invest the rest in a Letus 35mm lens adapter kit. Also you could look at getting a Red Scarlet, but I am not even sure if those are shipping yet and if they are god only knows how long the wait list is on them. A third option would be getting a DSLR, I hear good things about the Canon 5D, but if you go that route be prepared to rent a hard disc recorder because you probably arnt going to want to run your location sound mix to this camera.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/buying-a-camcorder-help-please#post-59738 Sun, 20 Jun 2010 08:10:56 +0000 birdcat 59738@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>At a $7k budget you're gonna be hard pressed for phenomenal depth of field - You could go with a $3-4K camera and a lens adapter - something like this: <a href="http://store.redrockmicro.com/Catalog/M2EncoreBundles">http://store.redrockmicro.com/Catalog/M2EncoreBundles</a> for about $2k leaving you about $1-2k for a lens(es) (depends on what's left over).</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/buying-a-camcorder-help-please#post-59736 Sun, 20 Jun 2010 06:40:56 +0000 CraftersOfLight 59736@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> I pointed this out because of two of your requirements that are pretty hard to find in a camcorder.</p> <p><em>...I would like to get as close to film as possible (without shooting on film :p).</em></p> <p><em>... shallow depth of field is also a must.</em></p> <p>This comparison was done on how well thee DSLRs did video and compared them to film. There a re many on this board that feel that the sensor/package format of these DSLRs are the next generation of cinema camera.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/buying-a-camcorder-help-please#post-59726 Sat, 19 Jun 2010 10:06:42 +0000 thefan12345 59726@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>from what I can see this is more on DSLR cameras, I'm looking for a camcorder type device</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/buying-a-camcorder-help-please#post-59724 Sat, 19 Jun 2010 09:47:04 +0000 CraftersOfLight 59724@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> Have you checked out the video series in this topic yet?</p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/the-great-shootout-is-here">http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/the-great-shootout-is-here</a></p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/buying-a-camcorder-help-please#post-59723 Sat, 19 Jun 2010 09:32:21 +0000 thefan12345 59723@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Hi All,</p> <p>I  want to buy a camcorder for making short films... I want as good quality as possible and by that I mean I would like to get as close to film as possible (without shooting on film :p). That would mean at least HD1080, 24 frames... ability to shoot slow motion (60-120 or higher), shallow depth of field is also a must.</p> <p>I'm looking to spend around $5-7K any advise would be greatly appreciated!</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/i-am-new-in-here-need-help-with-camcorder#post-59546 Sat, 12 Jun 2010 00:34:52 +0000 Darthmol 59546@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Thanks EarlC you are amazing and very helpful you make my day by recommending I did checked on you tube is amazing the quietly cinemalook and that 's what I was looking for </p> <p>thank you very much </p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/i-am-new-in-here-need-help-with-camcorder#post-59541 Sat, 12 Jun 2010 00:28:38 +0000 zoobie 59541@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Hi Earl - </p> <p>I noticed everyone left...</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/i-am-new-in-here-need-help-with-camcorder#post-59536 Fri, 11 Jun 2010 21:56:30 +0000 EarlC 59536@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Try to find a Canon HV40, when you can get one for less than $700 it is a GREAT camera that should get you started, especially with what you have otherwise to work with on the editing and production side.</p> <p>Ignore Zoobie and maybe he will go away. Thought you'd left the colony Zoobie...what kind of answer is "yes?"</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/i-am-new-in-here-need-help-with-camcorder#post-59535 Fri, 11 Jun 2010 18:16:08 +0000 zoobie 59535@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> yes</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/i-am-new-in-here-need-help-with-camcorder#post-59526 Thu, 10 Jun 2010 22:27:03 +0000 Darthmol 59526@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Hi everyone as you see this my first post so please excuse me If I posted in wrong section ...</p> <p>I really need little help here I am trying to make short films like 15 or 20 minute footage film and would like to which is the best for me is it Mini dvd cam, flashmemory or harddrive brand does not matter to me as long it has following featuring </p> <p>external mic input , 20xoptical zoom and quality HD great one</p> <p>Let me tell you something about my background and I have started editing wedding on my pc for years and using adope cs2 tyears ago and I become good at so I made it hope and was passion of editing any footage I got I would edit make it really good</p> <p>I took lynda online course and also auto desk 3d max for almost year now</p> <p>so as far editing I have covered that passed but I have never took my own footage I have been using someone else footage so now I decided to start making my own footage.</p> <p> </p> <p>I have saved some money bought equipment and system</p> <p> Mac Pro </p> <p>Quad core One 2.66</p> <p>with Nehalem processor 6gb</p> <p>two apple display 24inch and Adope CS4</p> <p>and friend of mine just told me his friend has final cut studio which he 's selling for 300$</p> <p>So what I want is to start my footage take action footage I have all the accessoir like lights tripod and green screen.. good loctaion isn basement with huge garage</p> <p>My goal is to keep practicing with small camcorder and than next year buy Panasonic dvx200</p> <p>so I am set I just need which camcorder will fit me needs</p> <p> </p> <p>average I will spent is right now 350 to 400 with tax...</p> <p>which one would be recommended</p> <p> </p> <p>thanks advance</p> <p> </p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/hd-hard-drive-based-camera-to-stream#post-59201 Sun, 30 May 2010 04:09:01 +0000 birdcat 59201@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Many of these cameras have HDMI outputs - can you use that?</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/hd-hard-drive-based-camera-to-stream#post-59194 Sat, 29 May 2010 16:49:34 +0000 amilby30 59194@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Hello ,</p> <p>I need to purchase an HD hard drive base camera that I can stream video directly from  for a ustream show. All the cameras that I have researched are all old Min DV cams that have this capability because the new cameras do not come with firewire. </p> <p>Even if there is a way to plug the camera into a DVR device and stream directly to my computer would work as well. Any solutions at all I'm open to, Thanks!</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/sony-hvr-z7u-vs-canon-xh-a1s#post-59135 Thu, 27 May 2010 19:03:19 +0000 javapop 59135@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Biggest thing is tape vs/tapeless of course; any input? Have used Canon DV cams for past 10 years. Also have considered the XL-H1s, because it looks and feels more like our current XL1s cams. </p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/are-there-any-good-prosumer-camcorders#post-58499 Tue, 11 May 2010 15:30:05 +0000 pseudosafari 58499@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>HFS1Dude, does the HFS10 record in AVCHD?  What file type (mts, m2ts, etc.) does it record in?</p> <p>Just curious, thanks.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/i-know-i-know-whats-a-good-hd-pro-or-prosumer-cam-for-music-videos-and-realit#post-58491 Tue, 11 May 2010 12:38:55 +0000 anindya49 58491@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Do you want to use tape or memory cards?</p> <p>I use a Panasonic HMC150 and a Canon HF200 (tiny, hence very portable) and love the image quality from both cameras. They are both card based and record in AVCHD.</p> <p>For tape-based cameras, the Canon XH-A1s, Sony Z5U are good choices (both have XLR audio, for example).</p> <p>Another option to consider is a DSLR like the Canon EOS 5D Mark II.</p> <p>These are just a few suggestions - hoping to hear from others with more experience. All the best!</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/i-know-i-know-whats-a-good-hd-pro-or-prosumer-cam-for-music-videos-and-realit#post-58485 Tue, 11 May 2010 11:04:16 +0000 rhentosh 58485@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>OK im very new to this field..... I have a small record company and Im looking to invest in a camera good for filming music videos, on the road touring/reality tv. My budget is like 2000-3000 Id like to keep it in the 2000 range.</p> <p>Im editing all on a Imac and my Macbook laptop. I dont want a small handheld, Def should be HD as in thats standard right? I can deal with SD Cards or Minidv.</p> <p>Dont know what other info you need to help but ask if you need to know something :)</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/proficient-camcorder-for-small-to-medium-market-commercials#post-58479 Tue, 11 May 2010 08:44:11 +0000 BRoach25 58479@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Thanks for the resources - my wife gave me some that she uses as high school teacher - but they are very high on the cheese factor.  I took your advice and did a forum search, and found a lot of threads on this -and also a website you had suggested to compare camera models -  thanks again.  I think I made up my mind to just borrow a camera/lighting kit from my alma mater, do the two commercials for my portfolio, and then begin submitting my resume -and/ or - keep my eye out for a cheap, but decent camera like ones suggested on these forums for others on Ebay and craigslist.   To all moderators and frequent posters - thanks, your library of advice/knowledge has been helpful - </p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/are-there-any-good-prosumer-camcorders#post-58473 Tue, 11 May 2010 04:37:31 +0000 HFS10Dude 58473@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>More of a "Consumer" cam than a "Prosumer" cam, try the Canon HFS21 - lacks some of the flexibility but has an amazing picture quality for the money,<a href="http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/controller?act=ModelInfoAct&amp;fcategoryid=177&amp;modelid=19827">http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/controller?act=ModelInfoAct&amp;fcategoryid=177&amp;modelid=19827</a> . Just a thought!!</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/are-there-any-good-prosumer-camcorders#post-58468 Mon, 10 May 2010 21:24:42 +0000 daryldrj 58468@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Remember Guys He said he had 2000.00 dollars that is it! Grinner love my FX-1 and mine like yours it just keeps going, and going, and going</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/are-there-any-good-prosumer-camcorders#post-58463 Mon, 10 May 2010 15:25:45 +0000 pseudosafari 58463@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>I'm not a pro but I've used both tape and digital.  I prefer digital--just put the card in, copy and paste, and you can edit or back it up or whatever you want, and there's no boxes of tape to store.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/just-got-1000-help-me-pick-a-camcorder-please#post-58462 Mon, 10 May 2010 15:17:50 +0000 pseudosafari 58462@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>My camera shoots HD and you could buy that plus a $100 range editing package for around $1,000.00 if you shop for both.</p> <p>My camera: <a href="http://www.sonystyle.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10551&amp;storeId=10151&amp;langId=-1&amp;productId=8198552921665842120">http://www.sonystyle.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10551&amp;storeId=10151&amp;langId=-1&amp;productId=8198552921665842120</a></p> <p>I LOVE the quality of the picture it shoots, but it has its shortcomings, too.</p> <p>But I second what birdcat says--look for one with a mic input. I miss that.  Sony doesn't usually provide that, so I end up recording audio separately much of the time.  And composite1's got a good point, too--if you need a computer, you might better skimp a bit on the camera and make sure your computer is up to snuff.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/just-got-1000-help-me-pick-a-camcorder-please#post-58457 Mon, 10 May 2010 13:22:50 +0000 composite1 58457@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Kenjiffy,</p> <p>In your shoes I would go with cheap 'happy cams' like the FLIP and similar rigs. You get two cams for under $300, and take the rest and buy that software 'Cat mentioned and a PC workstation Desktop that has the minimum spec's to push your video during editing. Then I'd scour VM's free video tutorials on lighting and other topics so that I could make my video production values take advantage of what I had to work with. You're also going to have to scrape up some extra cash for an audio recorder like a Zoom H2 or H4n because though the video can look very good, the audio on consumer cam's are poor at best. Initially, I'd stick with the 720p format cameras because it's HD, but a lot less hassle for a low-end computer to push than 1080p/i. Here's some examples:</p> <p><a href="http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/search?ci=1871&amp;N=4294548093+4293918168+4294194757">Cheap consumer HD cams</a></p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/are-there-any-good-prosumer-camcorders#post-58454 Mon, 10 May 2010 10:58:46 +0000 oceanblue 58454@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> I am also wondering about the older type cassette Camcorders, even though some of them are HD are the images as good with these cameras, as it would be on the newer tapeless HD full digital rigs? and also are there big differences in editing.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/proficient-camcorder-for-small-to-medium-market-commercials#post-58443 Mon, 10 May 2010 03:42:37 +0000 birdcat 58443@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>I'll let others speak to the camera suggestions, but of you're looking to do commercials, don't forget you royalty free assets - Music, titling software, motion backgrounds, etc...</p> <p>There are free pieces of the above (do a forum search - there are plenty of message threads) but I have found a few gems for reasonable prices or even free:</p> <p>Titling - Bluff Titler (if you have access to a PC - <a href="http://www.outerspace-software.com/blufftitler.html">http://www.outerspace-software.com/blufftitler.html</a>) or Wildform FX Pro (<a href="http://www.wildform.com/products/wildfx/">http://www.wildform.com/products/wildfx/</a>)</p> <p>Stock Video: <a href="http://www.stockfootageforfree.com/">http://www.stockfootageforfree.com/</a></p> <p>As I said, a search of VM will come up with many resources: <a href="http://www.videomaker.com/search/?q=royalty+free&amp;sa=Search">http://www.videomaker.com/search/?q=royalty+free&amp;sa=Search</a></p> <p>And my favorite for royalty free assets (titling backgrounds, music, you-name-it) is Digital Juice (<a href="http://www.digitaljuice.com/">http://www.digitaljuice.com/</a>) - They offer an amazing selection and some of the best VALUE in RF assets around.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/just-got-1000-help-me-pick-a-camcorder-please#post-58440 Mon, 10 May 2010 03:13:46 +0000 birdcat 58440@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>For $1000 total budget you won't get new professional equipment or even new prosumer level either.  But that doesn't mean you can't do professional looking video.</p> <p>You can keep software costs down to &lt; $100 by going with one of the "home" versions of non-linear editors (Sony Vegas Movie Studio, Premiere Elements, etc...).</p> <p>As for the camera, since you want to do music videos, look for one that has the ability to hook up to an external microphone (you don't need XLR input, later on you can buy an adapter for that) and one that does well in low light situations.</p> <p>Consider used equipment from reputable sources (Craig's List and eBay can give you the value of diamonds or camel poop so caveat emptor at those two sources) to hold prices down.  </p> <p>Maybe a used Sony VX1000 or VX2000/VX2100 if you can get it for your budget (not HD but a great pro camera that still is in use by many wedding videographers).</p> <p>Good luck.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/proficient-camcorder-for-small-to-medium-market-commercials#post-58429 Sun, 09 May 2010 19:42:37 +0000 BRoach25 58429@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>I've been directing local news for a few years, but just graduated college and am wanting to make a switch to local production/marketing companies.   I know a couple of local business owners who have agreed to let me shoot commercials for them to help build my portfolio as i start applying for these positions.   I use final cut pro and the adobe suite on my 20 inch imac.  I just received a lot of graduation money, and I am wondering what camcorder would be proficient enough to shoot professional quality commercials for the smaller-sized market.  I'm thinking anywhere in the 800 - 1300$$ range would be great.  I appreciate any advice you can give - thanks!</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/just-got-1000-help-me-pick-a-camcorder-please#post-58425 Sun, 09 May 2010 16:54:40 +0000 kenjiffy 58425@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>okay so im a music producer and im interested in buying a videocamera to shoot music videos and maybe make some money on the side .i don't know to much about video cameras but im looking for something that might come with a video editing software so i wont have to pay for this separatly what do you guys think ? well my budget in around $1,000 dollers . im looking for something that can gives me the best professionally quality for that amount of money .  If you guys could give me some ideas that will be great .TY . </p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/need-help-choosing#post-58423 Sun, 09 May 2010 16:01:28 +0000 grinner 58423@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> the Sony HDR-HC1</p> <p>no contest</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/need-help-choosing#post-58422 Sun, 09 May 2010 13:18:56 +0000 netgeak 58422@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Hello Everyone,</p> <p>I am looking at getting into getting a camera for both shooting weddings, special event, etc and also short movie, Full length movies and documentaries. I am having trouble deciding between cameras.</p> <p>I would like to get the Sony HDR-HC1 for its HD ability compact size and abiltiy to use mini dv tapes.</p> <p>I am also looking at the Panasonic DVX100 DVX-100A for it's professional features and good reviews for this type of shooting.</p> <p>Question is, will the HC1 work for short movies and even indie filmmaking or would the DVX100a be a better choice. </p> <p>Thanks.</p>