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Capture Cam?

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dunkaroos
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Do you guys think that I would need to have a capture cam for a JVC GZ-HD7, its not a wicked expensive PRO camera but its still pretty nice. Im kinda new to filming and everyone says use a capture cam. What do you guys think?
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.jr
Posts: 5313 - Karma: 356
hah you buy mikevickners camera?
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dunkaroos
Posts: 2574 - Karma: 634
nah, im getting one on ebay
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Blandct
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depends if you want to keep the hours on the heads down...
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dergblerp
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I'm not saying its a bad camera or anything, but a lot of people would use your camera as a capture camera for a better cam.  Unless you're using a $3000+ camera I wouldn't spend the money.  Besides, the heads will be good for a really long time, unless you're shooting just tons and tons of footage, there's really no need even with a really pricey camera

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thisandthatfilms
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this is why there was an invention called a head cleaner
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.jr
Posts: 5313 - Karma: 356
just go buy a broken camcorder on ebay.. find one that plays back footage for like $20 like I did
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