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Recommend a Vid Cam in the $1k Range?

Discussion in 'Technology' started by Brother Dave, Aug 18, 2009.

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  1. Brother Dave

    Brother Dave Rookie

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    #1 Brother Dave, Aug 18, 2009
    I'm partial to Canon and Sony, but willing to try other brands...

    What's good these days? Hi-def? Hard-disk based?

    I've tried the dvd-based ones and found they compress the vid so bad it turns crappy later when trying to edit...at least that was my impression.

    Anyway, if anyone has any recommendations feel free to post them....I'm leaning toward another 3-ccd mini-dv but hoping something a little cheaper will fit the bill.

    Thanks,
    Dave
     
  2. mercedesbenze55amg

    mercedesbenze55amg Formula Junior

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    #2 mercedesbenze55amg, Aug 18, 2009
    I have a Cannon HD VIXIA HF10 that i bought for around 1K a year ago, great camera HD and awesome you can get now for 700 well worth it
     
  3. Fast_ian

    Fast_ian Two Time F1 World Champ

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    #3 Fast_ian, Aug 18, 2009
    What'cha wanna do with it?....

    - Shooting "wildlife" in Alaska or Algeria is a lot different to:
    - Mounting it in a car for a "track day" to
    - Shooting porn! ;)

    I can probably help with the 1st and 2nd options, but someone else will need to jump in on the porn front :)

    Cheers,
    Ian
     
  4. anunakki

    anunakki Seven Time F1 World Champ
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    #4 anunakki, Aug 19, 2009
    Depends what kind of porn ;)
     
  5. rifter

    rifter Formula Junior

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    #5 rifter, Aug 20, 2009
    Canon HV40 is awesome. True, no-pulldown BS 24p, and of course no more mini dv tapes to deal with although some people still prefer the security of something physical. low light sensitivity is exceptional for a camcorder in this segment.

    The Panasonic HDC series with the real focus ring as opposed to some ridiculous button are also very cool but will stretch your budget by a few hundred dollars.

    If you need a porn cam, I suggest something weather resistant.
     
  6. Malfoy

    Malfoy Formula 3

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    #6 Malfoy, Aug 20, 2009
    I think you're confusing your camcorders. The HV40 is the successor to the HV20 and HV30 which use minidv tapes to record HDV.

    Their HF line uses hard drives or sd cards.
     

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