im an amature film maker, well atleast try to be. Right now I just use a cheap 200buck camcorder that my little sis has (i know im that cool), it is a basic point and click but it does the job. I am getting more serious into film making and think its time i ugrade to my own camera. I am looking at getting an hd camcorder. i figure the technology is there so why not use it? I have been doing some reading, looking on ebay, and am lost. What do i want to look for? any good brands or spefic cameras to look into? Any info on selecting an hd camcorder would be great thanks very much
I have the same Canon that Carlos has, even after looking online it says its the "best" (in its price range) but honestly I wasnt impressed. Its nothing like the HD you think of when people say "high def"
Depends on what lence you use and if you photoshop the image to give it better quiality. I would say NIKON D series are best in it's class going from $500 and up if you want to spend around 800 bucks get the D60 if you want to spend less get the D40 series. Cant beat hose cameras.
I don't know I'm very pleased with my camcorder, I can't complain about it's quality...but I kinda wish I went with the other camcorder I was looking at..different price range though more like in the $3,000.00 range.
those are sweet cameras..... with the boom mics and all the toy and features. One day i wil have one of these.... i can just see how awsome that will be mmmmmm Like i said i know aplace you can rent them to give them a shot.... ohh and if my bids on ebay fail i know a guy whos willing to buy a used sony
Thanks everyone for the help, the camera i was looking at turned out to be a not so great deal. I did soe searching on ebay and found what i wanted here it is JVC Everio GZ-HD3 3CCD 60GB HDD Hi-Def (HD) Camcorder - (eBay.ca item 230255980185 end time 29-May-08 01:12:33 EDT) Its a JVC Everio GZ-HD3 HHD.... i got a good deal (well i think it is) at 645. The camcorder info site said the big issue was the price at 1000-1400 so i figure cut the price down and life is good.... so im happy. Hopefully I will get my camera soon and start making some films
I would love to get a sony but they are not cheap by anymeans....carlos has one, maybe ill break into his house ans steal it :whistle:
I have looking at upgrading my JVC Everio since i got it. I love it but i want something more. something with more toys. The camera i have decided on is the Canon XH A1..this this is a sweet peice of camera, now to save the 4g to get it... here is a link to a review Lenses N More
Yup, thats the one..but now that I have it I sure wished I went with my original choice..the Sony one would have been much, much better..but at least that gives me an excuse to purchase another one now. But I have to admit, this HG10 is not bad at all. It gets the job done just fine.