http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ Videomaker Community Forums » Tag: hf100 - Recent Topics en Fri, 17 Feb 2012 09:58:30 +0000 http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/dvx100b-or-vixia-hf100-to-hd-or-not-to-hd-that-is-the-question#post-46561 Thu, 07 May 2009 19:38:56 +0000 thinkbeinteresting 46561@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>I'm a video production student as well as a news intern.  The news station has told me to buy a camera and start putting together my own packages.  I have dreams of shooting a documentary, but I could also possibly get hired by the station.  I'm currently training with their shooters as well as in writing/producing.  I ended up buying a new dvx100b for $2000 total (we use the original dvx100 at school and I'm familiar with it) but immediately had buyer's remorse.  I've heard so many professional opinions I don't know which way to turn.  Here's the gist:</p> <p>1. ME: I'm familiar with the DVX line, like it and it has a good rep (plus I won't deny it looks professional)  I would like manual control and XLR inputs but would put up with an audio input used in consumer lines (guessing 1/8 inch)</p> <p>2. Teacher 1 opinion: "DVX100b is a great camera and HD is changing fast. wait and save for HD."</p> <p>3. Teacher 2 opinion: "buy a cheaper HD camera and rent a fancy cam when you get hired for gigs - it's all about framing anyway."</p> <p>4. Stringers use even cheaper canon HD's and their video makes the news</p> <p>5. opinion 5:"Everyone wants HD, no one will pay for your lame-o SD...SD is over."</p> <p>6. Opinion 6: "DV tapes take too long to ingest."</p> <p>7. Teacher 1: "Data/video saved to a Hard Drive and not backed up can be lost."</p> <p>8. My opinion: one caveat to the dvx is that I would also like to shoot climbing videos on the side and a smaller camera is better for that - though this is a minor side project.  Ideally I would like to shoot a short doc for KQED - that sort of thing, plus packages for news.</p> <p>So, should i return the DVX100B, save my money, get a consumer cam? </p> <p>Anyone got a better recommendation than the VIXIA? </p> <p>I'm planning on getting a tripod, mic, etc. no matter what camera I choose. I would really appreciate some guidance, and yes - I'm looking to make money with this camera.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/hf100-or-the-hv30-which-is-best-for-editing#post-41775 Wed, 26 Nov 2008 14:41:44 +0000 dg10m 41775@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Any thoughts on which would be best for editing purposes? I don't have a lot of experience in shooting or editing and will be purchasing a camera soon. Any opinions would be helpful. </p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/canon-hv30-x-hf10-x-hf100#post-37395 Thu, 12 Jun 2008 23:19:23 +0000 shippocaio 37395@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Hey Guys!</p> <p>I am doing some research to buy a new Camcorder, and i found the Canon HV30, HF100, and HF10 with really good price at <em><strong><a href="http://www.6ave.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.6ave.com</a>.</strong></em></p> <p>I really like the reviews about the HV30, with all of them stating that the camera makes wonderful videos and etc..</p> <p>My <em><strong>mom</strong></em> (Yes! I am a teenager trying to be a video maker! :] ) is always telling that tape is a thing ´<em>from the past</em>´.... so this make me wonder: it is worth buy the Hv30...??</p> <p>For what i read, the HF10 and HF100 are the same thing, but the HF10 has a 16GB internal memory...is that right?? If so, isnt it worthier to buy an HF100 + a 16GB (or Larger) Memory card??</p> <p>And if you guys know any other (not-so-expensive) camcorder (like under $1,000), please, help me with the search  :)</p> <p>Thanks for all the help!</p> <p>Caio</p> <p>P.S: The HV30 is a ´Prosumer´ Camcorder right?? If so, I would like to buy an prosumer camcorder (Yes! I will share the camcorder with my family) under $1000...Any opinions??</p>