I'm thinking about getting a camcorder so I can start putting videos together--mostly of skating, but pretty much anything. Something compact and portable is certainly a plus. What do you guys use/recommend?
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I'm thinking about getting a camcorder so I can start putting videos together--mostly of skating, but pretty much anything. Something compact and portable is certainly a plus. What do you guys use/recommend?
I have also been looking for a video camera lately. I have been indecisive, however, on how much I should spend. Pure digital's 60 minute camera seems like a great cheap alternative. I saw the 30 minute version at costco for less than $80 and the video quality is suppose to be rather acceptable. While the shape is not ideal for riding, it wouldn't be hard to make a simple padded-hardcase with handle to ride with. This is the camera I am talking about: http://www.amazon.com/Pure-Digital-P.../dp/B000JCY26M
It is possible to find it cheaper and easily under $100 if you get the 30 minute version. Hope this is helpful and I would love to see some more insight from others that have already purchased a camera.
Camcorders run the gamut in price from $100 for cheap flash based devices to upwards of $6,000 for high end Sony models. The big thing to look for is a 3 CCD model because they are more sensitive (better color reproduction, can shoot in lower light, etc.) I'm a big fan of the Canon GL2, but that is probably expensive, even used. The Panasonic PV-GS320 is just about the cheapest 3 CCD you can get at $500. The Panasonic SDR-H200 has more or less the same features, but records to a 30 gb hard drive in the camera, so you can go a while before offloading footage. That's $700. You'll need to find a balance between the quality of the camera, and the amount you're willing to lose should it break. A good tripod with a fluid head is essential for stationary tracking shots. Sound probably isn't too big a deal because you'll just be laying music over anyhow, so don't worry about mic's. Also, don't forget to allocate money for editing software, RAM, hard-disk upgrades, or possibly a new computer, depending on its age. Editing is a resource intense process. If you're on a Mac, Final Cut Pro is obvious choice in editing software. It's quickly becoming the industry standard. On PC, go with Adobe Premiere Pro.
If you've got any more questions, I'll do my best to help. Best of luck.
If you're going to be skating while taking footage, you probably don't want a big pro-style video camera either. The panasonic 3ccd cams are very compact and image quality is pretty high for the pricepoint. And they have a lot of manual controls if you want to expand your photographic knowledge further down the road. As for stuff that records straight to hard drive or DVD, with current tech you will have a loss of quality vs. the old miniDV tape standard. Unless of course, you step really up in price and get one with a better compression ratio.
Sanyo Xacti E1 Couldn't find a place to buy it or even a price though. Correction: Will be available middle of June for about $500 US. Can't see myself spending that when I fall as much as I do.
Im thinking of buying a Gopro HD Hero 960 and mounting it on an old ski pole. is this a good filming method. and do u guys have any tips for filming longboard videos?
well, i had a sony sx45 camcorder, then i got a flip ultra hd 2 hour one, its actually not bad, i got it for a hundred dollars on sale, since there going out of buisiness. its alot better than the sony, its portable, inexpensive, good quality, and it actually makes a good gopro substitute. especially when you get a wide angle lens.
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