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PAINE_IN_MAINE
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I was looking at buying a camera, i want one that takes cristal clear pictures from a good distance and it can take really good and long videos, I want to spend less than or around $1500 and it has to be able to attach to a computer, to upload videos and such

Jan 28 2009 9:42PM
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NataliePortman
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are you retarded
Jan 28 2009 9:43PM
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Aaaron.
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raise your budget another 500 or so and you will be in heaven.
Jan 28 2009 9:43PM
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Jordan
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Wait are you talking SLR with video like the 5d Mk II or like a panasonic hvx200 type of camera haha?
Jan 28 2009 9:45PM
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NataliePortman
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this is what you do

you get an hv 30 off amazon.com for around 600 dollars

then you go and buy a letus mini 35mm lens converter for the camera so u can get those clear shots u want and shit(around 900) and then find real cheap old lens's off ebay.

done.
Jan 28 2009 9:47PM
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popNfresh44
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you should be good to go with this complete package

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Jan 28 2009 9:51PM
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NataliePortman
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jizzed in my pants, not quoting that shitty youtube video
Jan 28 2009 10:16PM
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eheath
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That was the stupidest thing i've ever heard, you can't get a "good" picture from a video camera, its like 2MP. I suggest buying two cameras, video and slr.
Jan 28 2009 10:25PM
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hartig
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end of thread
Jan 28 2009 10:26PM
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[~_~]
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How do you expect him to take good photos with that thing if he hasn't a clue how to use it? Fail.
Jan 28 2009 10:31PM
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CBROOKS
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not at all.

That camera would be shit for what this kid wants, assuming he wants to film skiing. The video function is geared towards still life stuff, there is absolutely no video autofocus, and it would be pretty damn hard to shoot action in general.
Jan 28 2009 10:34PM
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NataliePortman
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dispite it only being 2mp the 35mm lens make the picture very vivid..

5d if your learn to use it..ill change that
Jan 28 2009 10:43PM
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Snowcase
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Are you serious? Adding more glass will make any picture less clear... And have you ever tried to take a screen shot from a video camera?


This thread is fucking stupid. www.justfuckinggoogleit.com>


Jan 28 2009 11:12PM
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Jordan
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It's getting ugly.
Jan 28 2009 11:18PM
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eheath
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You fucking have no idea what you're talking about.
Jan 28 2009 11:20PM
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hartig
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so much anger and agression..
Jan 28 2009 11:22PM
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EH_DUBS
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my threads this is great.

i might join in but i want to see where it goes.
Jan 28 2009 11:24PM
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Snowcase
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Btw bottom right appears to be a nikon 13mm in which case this is a very very cool picture. They are so rare they're going for double what they were new back in the 70's.
Jan 28 2009 11:50PM
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josh.
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thats not quite the 13mm from the 70's this is

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Jan 28 2009 11:57PM
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josh.
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sorry i saw the 13mm afterwards.
Jan 28 2009 11:59PM
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Jordan
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Clearly you peeps don't know your lenses.

Bottom right is a nikon 6mm f/ 2.8

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Jan 29 2009 12:01AM
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dergblerp
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your only choices are pretty much the 5dmkII or the Nikon D90

Another, more interesting option would be this: http://exilim.casio.com/browse_cameras/high_speed_exilim/EX-F1/
Jan 29 2009 1:37AM
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cclan
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few problems with the 5D that ive read on

-AF is really slow so get ready for your focus to jump back and forth(this is only a problem if you're shooting moving subjects...oh wait...
-be prepared to always shoot with a tripod because there is no in-camera stabilization
-Internal Mic is terrible and picks up lots of sound from internal AF motor
-really hard to focus from the LCD screen
-accurate focus is much more important because of the difference in depth of field
-You'll need a huge memory card as 1080p is about 500mb per min. of footage
-Image degrades due to heat so you have to give the camera time to cool down between longer takes(problematic on a hot day, maybe trying the same shot over and over again?)
-need to convert every file before you can edit


Jan 29 2009 1:39AM
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g.muelheims
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WHY IS EVERYONE YELLING!!!!111!!

Jan 29 2009 1:48AM
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ChronicLines
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OMG.  The photo of the D3 with the 13mm on has to be one of the most gorgeous things I've ever seen.
Jan 29 2009 1:48AM
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*Fujative*
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I love my 5D. The video is great!! As for your points,
Af is terrible, just prefocus
I have been able to hold the thing pretty stable using the strap
all internal mics are terrible, but i do agree with the af motor
pre focus with the viewfinder and your are golden
you can get an 8gb for $50 and high speed, that holds about 25 minutes which is a lot of clips
no need to convert!!! its in .mov, its perfect!!
Jan 29 2009 9:40AM
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connoroh
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recommending the 5d to this kid is dumb. he wants to spend 1500 dollars for something that doesn't exist.

we coulda just told him that right away.
Jan 29 2009 3:23PM
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*Fujative*
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2700 body
1200 (awesome) lens
=
3900
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1500 original budget
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2400 over budget
Jan 29 2009 3:50PM
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