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Galin
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thinking about getting a camera with a couple friends. Need some input on what one to use, i've kind of narrowed it down to 3 options. Im looking for fairly cheap but still good quality so i've got the 1)the 3ccd gl2-esque camera, the panasonic dvc30, 2)cheap HD camera, the sony hdr1, and 3) a super low budget 3ccd camera, the panasonic pv-gs180  which i've found for $400. So tell me what you think, any help would be appreciated.
Aug 19 2006 10:01PM
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ecski73
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how old are you becasue if you split a camera with a few friends, who is going to take it to college? splitting it just seems to make things very difficult, like who will keep it at their house, who will pay the most, ect.

also what type of filming are you going to be doing? if it is just skiing i would go with the low end 3ccd panny.

http://www.skateperception.com/reviews/reviews.php?prod=dvc30
^that is a review of the dvc 30 if that helps
Aug 20 2006 9:00AM
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Snowcase
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I suggest getting a trv900. It is a consumer 3ccd camera and is the little brother of the vx1000. It is a very good camera and on ebay it goes pretty cheap.
Aug 20 2006 9:12AM
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Thorvildsen
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panasonic dvc30 for shure. i have it and it kicks ass.

Aug 20 2006 2:47PM
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Galin
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ok, well does anyone have or know anyone who has the sony hdr-hc1, cause im kind of interested in that because it's HD. Anyone have a clip of it too?
Aug 20 2006 2:53PM
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Thorvildsen
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Fuck it isn't HD, it's Compressed HD, also known as HDV. the image quality isn't better, and you need a hella fast pc or mac to edit it
Aug 20 2006 3:29PM
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Galin
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oh ok. So i'll just stick with the 3ccd ones then. thanks
Aug 20 2006 3:41PM
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Snowcase
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For what you're doin a 3ccd is overkill so HD would be massive overkill. My dad has a nice jvc cam 3.5inch lcd, takes stills and is compact. $700 new.
Aug 20 2006 4:23PM
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Galin
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what do you mean for what im doing? Im gunna be filming skiing, and looking for the best quality possible at a somewhat low price. Im gunna get a lot more into filming this year and film a lot more than i did last year (i only filmed like 4 days).
Aug 20 2006 5:13PM
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Snowcase
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You're not going to be making a movie and selling it though.
Aug 20 2006 5:30PM
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FINALLY someone who knows what they're talking about.
Aug 20 2006 8:23PM
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Jrap14
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there is a sony i think that comes with a sick helmet cam and it is waterproof
Aug 20 2006 10:30PM
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cofreeskier
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panasonic dvc30 definitely its a much better quality camera than the others
Aug 21 2006 12:06AM
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Intergalactic
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I got the dvc30 this summer and it is soooo big ballin, i cant wait to use it this winter.The quality is sick it comes with a handle, its niceand compact pretty beefy and solid feeling. If you can get the funds i would highly recommend it. Read this article http://www.skateperception.com/reviews/reviews.php?prod=dvc30
Aug 21 2006 12:28AM
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Static
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you could edit in offlineRT if your computer is weak.
Aug 21 2006 9:44AM
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