Video Cameras
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- surfwired
Hey guys - looking for an inexpensive yet semi-professional cam for shooting my first flick. Any recommendations? Any pros out there with advice for a noob?
- traut0
what price range do you need to stay in ?
- surfwired0
1000-1500. Thanks!
- Chief0
try looking for a used panasonic dvx100, sony vx2000, or canon gl1 or gl2. those are all pretty good for sd. if you want hd, probably the only thing within your budget is the canon hv20.
- version30
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/pr…
this has had my eye for a while now. the lack of interchangeable lenses has prevented the purchase thus far, but soon probably.
- Jurre0
the JVC hd7 is really good - i have been eying it as well. But apperently it's very unique video codec is not supporting by anything but the bundled software - yet. Will be there soon I guess. The lens and image quality is great though
- surfwired0
yeah i was checking out the hv20 - its very nice...and it does 24p. hmmm thanks guys :)
- harlequino0
I heart my Panasonic DVX100. A new one is steep at 3-4k, but if you can find a used one, go for it. There's a reason it is the workhorse.
Beware of HDV. I've heard of many troubles, particularly in post production.
- surfwired0
oh sweet - thats the one they shot arrested development with?
- surfwired0
any cheap dolly suggestions? ;)
- harlequino0
If you wanna do it on the super cheap, get this book:
http://www.dvcamerarigs.com/
The guy teaches at Berkely I think, and does a great job of showing step by step how to build lots of stuff. Steadicam, dolly, cranes, etc.
- surfwired0
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