http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ Videomaker Community Forums » Tag: which camera - Recent Topics en Fri, 17 Feb 2012 18:11:57 +0000 http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/whats-the-best-camcordercamera#post-60121 Wed, 07 Jul 2010 16:17:11 +0000 BalanceTree 60121@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>I am currently shooting yoga videos and using a Canon Rebel 1di which does not have external mic capabilities.</p> <p>I am now looking for a new camera and wireless mic combo. I am thinking of a lapel (lavalier) mic and want to keep the HD quality that my Canon currently has.. Not sure if I should stick with Canon, if I should use tapeless.. So many options!</p> <p>With so little experience, I appreciate any and all input..</p> <p>If you want to see the kind of videos I am talking about, check out <a href="http://www.balancetree.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.balancetree.com</a></p> <p>Thanks!</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/canon-xh-a1-or-sony-pd170#post-40208 Thu, 18 Sep 2008 00:20:59 +0000 Kraemer 40208@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>I'm looking to buy a semi-pro video camera and think I'm going to go with the XH-A1. </p> <p>I am fairly new to video, but learn quickly and have been messing with some borrowed hand SD cameras and the Canon HDV20. </p> <p> I'm leaning toward the Canon because of the HD capability, but am a little concerned it's going to be harder to edit and manage.  I have Sony Vegas Pro Audio 8.   I hear the the PD170 is a reliable workhorse, and pretty easy to handle.  I will be using mostly SD mode because I'll be filming educational videos to uplad to the internet, but I'd like the capability to use HD down the line. </p> <p>I will be doing some band video taping, so like the low light capabilities of these camera's, and also the XLR inputs for sound.  The Canon is a little higher priced on Ebay right now (for new opened box and slightly used), but the PD170 isn't really that much cheaper. </p> <p>My question is if anyone finds the editing and handling of the Canon footage in Sony Vegas Pro 8 more of a challenge than with a Sony camera or SD camera,  such as the PD170. (Also, is it easier in SD mode or transfering from HD to SD mode before editing?).</p> <p> Thanks,</p> <p>  </p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/the-dreaded-question-of-which-camcorder#post-35797 Fri, 04 Apr 2008 09:48:27 +0000 iplaywithfire 35797@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Although I'm new to the camcorder scene (in terms of technology and keeping up to date), I'm not new to editing and shooting video.  I've mostly used the Canon GL2 for my projects.  However, I'm moving on.</p> <p> I want a somewhat better quality in the projects that I'll be shooting.  I've seen some amateur films with a professional look all over it (that sharp, crisp look) -- but I'm sure a lot of that is in the editing technique also.</p> <p>I'll be going down to Peru for a month and will do a lot of recording there.  What I'm looking for is a new camcorder, one that will last me awhile (a little more than a year).  But the more research I do, the more questions I stumble upon.  CMOS vs. CCD?  Solid state vs. miniDV? etc...</p> <p> I know CMOS lacks a little in terms of quality, but has better batter life.  But I'm not sure whether I should choose solid state over miniDV.  Is this where the market is headed - tapeless?</p> <p>What I'm really looking for is a great camera at a great price.  Something that will produce great quality and I won't be embarrassed to show my work because of a grainy, non-professional look.</p> <p>I did look at the Canon Vixia HF10.  I was just wondering if this is a good one to consider or are there better?  Of course I know there are better, I guess I should include a budget.  I'm looking for a camera perhaps under 2k that satisfies these (low) requirements.  Thanks for any help or any points in the right direction!</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/hd-or-standard-camcorder-#post-36100 Sun, 20 Apr 2008 06:52:04 +0000 yeeman 36100@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Hi, this is my first post. I'm planning a music instructional video to eventually put on the market. I plan to shoot all the video my self &amp; have someone else edit it. I have a LIST of questions but will just start with the first one. I have a Panasonic mini-DV camera from 10 years ago but was thinking about a ( consumer ) HDD/3CCD standard def camera. I get the impression that an HD camera involves specific production equipment in the studio....HD discs? HD burners ? I'm not clear yet if the person that will be working with me is equiped for HD but felt that standard def. will be fine for my product. I don't have any HD gear in my home either. Which HDD camera would you recommend.....under $800.00 ? Thanx. Hmmm,BTW...can an HD camera shoot in standard def. if that's what I need ? It seems that most HDD/3CCD current cameras are HD now...unless I find an older model ?</p>