http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ Videomaker Community Forums » Tag: Journalist - Recent Topics en Fri, 17 Feb 2012 12:41:35 +0000 http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/need-advice-on-a-good-beginners-camera#post-56457 Tue, 16 Mar 2010 16:20:19 +0000 MommyReporter 56457@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Hi gang!</p> <p>I am a reporter/journalist and I am looking to learn how to start shooting my own stories.  I need advice on a good camera for a beginner to buy.  I want the best camera for a beginner but at the same time it could be useful for someone who is more advanced.  I would prefer one that is not too heavy.  Price doesn't matter, I want the best one I can get.  Any suggestions?  Also, what would you recommend for accessories... tripod, bag, mic, etc.</p> <p>Thanks so much!!</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/camcorder-external-mic#post-46975 Tue, 19 May 2009 00:29:25 +0000 sputnik101 46975@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Hi guys</p> <p> </p> <p>I'm a video journalist working in the UK. We currently use a palm-sized Panasonic SDR H40 (Hard disk camcorder, not HighDef) to produce our video news and features, and since it produces good pictures (3CCDs) and .mpg format video, it's quite simple to work with. Since I produce video for the web in .flv format, there's no point getting footage in High Def as it's not for broadcast; it would only be heavily compressed into the .flv format anyway.</p> <p> </p> <p>The only problems with the camera are that</p> <p>a) there's no jack for headphones or external mic</p> <p>b) outside, the audio is often rubbish, especially if there's traffic around </p> <p> </p> <p>We're now looking for a new camcorder, can you recommend one in the  £350/$500 price range with an external mic jack?</p> <p>Or would you recommend trying a workaround with a digital voice recorder hooked up to an external mic?</p> <p> </p> <p>Any suggestions welcome</p> <p> </p> <p>If you want to have a look at the kind of news we produce go here: <a href="http://www.salfordonline.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.salfordonline.com</a></p>