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Starting videocamera

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japie99
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I wanna start filming some stuff. Like some jibbs jumps maybe some runs etc. But not for a super duper movie or something. I've never filmed before so I dont want to spend a lot of money and than realise that it is not something for me.
So I just want a nice starting camera...
May 26 2006 11:29AM
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[~_~]
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you just want video evidence of your tricks or you actually want to make small tight little edits?
May 26 2006 7:17PM
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futurespin
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sony trv 250
May 27 2006 10:59AM
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Crock360
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you can't film with a camcorder. it's impossible.
May 27 2006 2:30PM
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japie99
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well yeah if i like filming i want to be able to make some edits... And if i really like it and have the experience i can always buy one for really good filming.

So yeah one that would be ok for some short edits...
May 27 2006 3:53PM
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Itsbackfliptime
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just get the mini dv camera at best buy with the most features for a price you are willing to spend. Get a UV filter too cause theyre only a couple bucks and they keep your lens from getting scratched.
May 27 2006 4:03PM
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philipc
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May 27 2006 4:56PM
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japie99
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I looked at the searchbar didnt came far with that... So if anyone knows more plz tell me
May 28 2006 10:08AM
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Sony TRV900. I think thats what JP Auclair uses, but still, its a good cam. Also make sure you get a polarizer. you won't see snow texture without a polarizer, so they are a must!
Jun 2 2006 3:01PM
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Static
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filters are for pussys.
Jun 3 2006 3:16PM
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Crock360
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untill you have a broken lens...
Jun 3 2006 3:22PM
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Peter.
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go to like overstock.com or ebay or amazon.com and look around there they have some cheap ones like 100-200 USD
Jun 3 2006 3:52PM
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philipc
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https://www.newschoolers.com/ns3/web/forums/readthread.php?thread_id=218228&
Jun 3 2006 4:57PM
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japie99
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yeah I already read that thread but it didnt make really much sense. I just read that u should take a sony and thats it...
Jun 5 2006 5:35PM
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Matty.
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Canon Optura 10/20.
Jun 5 2006 7:45PM
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NataliePortman
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zx-1000
Jun 7 2006 7:57PM
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^thats VX 1000. And thats not much a of a beginner cam. Not only does it take some experiance, they are bound to have problems.
Jun 7 2006 10:40PM
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cobra_commander
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and I am sure he wants something with an LCD screen.
Jun 7 2006 10:52PM
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japie99
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bump
Sep 22 2006 9:38AM
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xnick11
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Sep 22 2006 9:54AM
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Crock360
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best thing for you to do would be to go to the electronic section of a dept. store, and just check them out. Find one that fits in your hand well, and feels nice. For your price range, all of the cameras will be about the same. May have different features, but the quality will be similar. So go spend like $300, get something with a neutral density filter, or a sand/snow option so when you shoot on the hill it's not all over exposed. 
Sep 22 2006 10:32AM
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