Well it's been a fun 4 months of working 2 jobs so i can pay for all my ski stuff, but almost as important, my new video camera. I've only spent about 30 hours on hv20.com researching... and researching... and researching. I decided on the HV30 (suprise suprise) because it was the only camera i felt safe buying knowing i could research it to no end and have a whole forum dedicated to all my questions and comments on it. The money issue is basically a $1000 line. So without further adu, here's my list of ready to be ordered items:
-Canon HV30 refurbished - $480.00
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/800638486-USE/Canon_2680B001_VIXIA_HV30_HDV_High.html
I'm going to include a 2 year Sagemax Protection plan on this (protects against user accidents too - dropping, snow, etc...) - $80.00
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/524221-REG/NEW_SCCC2_450_2_Year_SAGEMAX_Protection_Plan.html
-Raynox HD6600 Pro 52mm Wide angle lens w/ necessary step up rings - $120.00
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/394720-REG/Raynox_HD660052_HD_6600PRO52_52mm_0_66x_Wide.html
-Velbon DV-7000 tripod - $115.00
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/366741-REG/Velbon_DV_7000_DV_7000_Tripod_with_2_Way.html
-Canon Deluxe 200 EG Backpack (fits HV30) - $50.00
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/248295-REG/Canon_6229A003_Deluxe_Backpack_200_EG.html
-BP-2L24H Canon compatible high capacity battery - $34.00
http://lacolorshop.com/products/item.asp?id=bp2l24h
-CB-2L Charger for battery - $16.00
http://lacolorshop.com/products/item.asp?id=cb2l
-Lens Hood - $33
http://lacolorshop.com/products/item.asp?Id=a1hood
So that's what i'm ordering right now, just lookin at the basics. I really want (and am on the list to get) a IRV focus ring for $50. Also need some suggestions on tapes, lights, and mics for my purposes. I've got Sony vegas pro 9 (torrent, sorry sony for stealing your money) and have got a computer that more than meets standards.
I'm just lookin for a little "Good to go" sign before i spend a shit ton of my money. Suggestions are welcome and I want some feedback!
+k for some basic help