Camera needed for iMovie 10 editing

[QUOTE]Any suggestions for a camera that is compatible with iMovie 10 (iOS Mavericks)…in other words no additional file conversions required? Budget is $1,500 and I want included:

• Handle (mounted to camera)
• External shotgun mic (affixed to shoe mount on handle)
• Protective Case
• Tripod
• Extra battery[/QUOTE]

Hi HG – to get an iMovie compatible camera and everything else on your list for $1500, you mayhave to buy a used camcorder.

The best camcorder option is probably a used JVC GY-HM100U for $954.25 from Amazon Warehouse Deals.  This price includes the top handle and the microphone.  The HM100U records to Quicktime .mov files that are 100% compatible with iMovie and Final Cut without transcoding.

Here are a couple of examples of what this camcorder can do:

http://vimeo.com/23710703

http://vimeo.com/17743785

With a $28 Wasabi spare battery, a $120 Ravelli AVTP dual-handle fluid head tripod and a $43 pro camcorder case, you'll be in business for less than $1200.

Hope this is helpful! 

Bill

Hybrid Camera Revolution