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CDavis
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so im not an intense filmmaker or anything but i want something decent for the winter. I found this camera in the HD section which sounds good, but i dont know anything about cameras. Is it shit, or legit? Remember i want something cheap so it doesnt need to be amazing.

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=8472958&type=product&id=1185265539624
Nov 19 2007 3:07PM
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CDavis
Posts: 102 - Karma: 39
anyone?
Nov 19 2007 4:30PM
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connoroh
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you should probably just forget the hd dude. 150 for an "HD" camera is way, way too cheap. get a more basic camera for a bit more. like a regular minidv cam. but not for 150.
Nov 19 2007 4:34PM
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ILoveOhio
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Any $150 camera will suck.  Definately HD for $150 is going to be shitty.  Save up for a Panasonic GS-320.
Nov 19 2007 6:21PM
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miroz
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its not true HD...basically its not "good" HD unless it is expensive, thats my rule of thumb, expensive being Hv20 and up
Nov 19 2007 7:38PM
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CDavis
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yeah i thought it  was shity, glad i checked.

anyone have any suggestions for a new camera
Nov 21 2007 12:42PM
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CJHski
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if you want a quality camera, step it up and pay at least $600 and get a 3ccd, mini DV camera.........................none of that HD shit or hard drive camera's
Nov 21 2007 12:47PM
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n-o
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i would never buy a camera from bestbuy
Nov 21 2007 4:58PM
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miroz
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why not? the only reason i wouldn't would be for price.  At our local bestbuy, the people that work there are really legit and help a ton
Nov 21 2007 5:35PM
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CDavis
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http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/Panasonic-Palmcorder-PV-GS85-MiniDV-Camcorder-PV-GS85/sem/rpsm/oid/170324/catOid/-13063/rpem/ccd/productDetail.do


how about this one?
Nov 21 2007 6:13PM
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miroz
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http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/477198-REG/Panasonic_PVGS85_PV_GS85_Ultra_Compact_Mini_DV.html

i'm not sure what you're paying for the one from circuit city, but chances are this is cheaper...they are legit, I know from experience.  I still think that if you can, try and save up more money for this

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/477103-REG/Panasonic_PVGS320_PV_GS320_3_CCD_Mini.html

this is a bit more advanced...
Nov 21 2007 7:02PM
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CDavis
Posts: 102 - Karma: 39
also, whats the deal with hard disk cameras?

like how do they work? sorry i dont know much on this shit
Nov 21 2007 10:17PM
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CDavis
Posts: 102 - Karma: 39
i found a canon hv10 for $514!

looks legitt
Nov 21 2007 11:10PM
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CDavis
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bump
Nov 22 2007 12:26PM
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CJHski
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dont buy HD

i would get the Panasonic PV-GS320
Nov 22 2007 1:32PM
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CDavis
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why not hd?
Nov 22 2007 2:27PM
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396222687862
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HDV is legit. IMO, i'd rather get my 1 chip CMOS hdv cam then a 3 ccd one. atleast for the price i got
Nov 22 2007 2:58PM
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CJHski
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because you drop ALOT more money, its not worth it, its really not HD
Nov 22 2007 2:59PM
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396222687862
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hows the Gs500 footage look compared to the HV20? tell me, please. and the cost difference?




yyea.
Nov 22 2007 4:14PM
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CDavis
Posts: 102 - Karma: 39
yeah hd definately seems worth it, im still trying to find a dope one for fairly cheap. the hv10 looks good
Nov 22 2007 8:09PM
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VT_scratch
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what store or site?  many are scams now.  theres a site to check the legitness of sites.
Nov 22 2007 9:40PM
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CDavis
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well i found an hv10 on amazon for $579 so im set now,thanks guys
Nov 22 2007 9:51PM
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