my birthdays coming up and i want a new camera that my parents will pay half for. i was looking into the canon rebels (the t2i, t3i, t3) and like those. but i cant decide if i want to get a video camera that tkes good stills, or a dslr that takes good video. what are your suggestions.
sparknotes: suggestions for cameras with good video and still shots
1) What is your budget? How much money can you spend right away, and do you think you can get more money to invest in the future?
Buget: 600 at most but mabye higher. i might be able to get more money in the summer if i get some yard work to do
2) What experience do you already have with cameras? Have you ever even used one before? Have you helped your friend out with his camera? Have you owned your own?
yes i have a go pro and old camera like a flip
2) What gear, if any, do you currently have? (tripod, old camera lenses, mics, etc)
i have a good tripod and some old lenses from my mom
4) What are you planning to shoot and how do you want to use your camera? Are you going to use this with the sole purpose of shooting skiing? or do you think you might try other stuff as well (movies, documentaries, short films, etc)
i would try other stuff. interested in shooting macro outside or just shooting nature
5) Do you want a camera that you can hand to your friends, that could or could not have film experience, and let them shoot you? or will you be doing all the filming?
i will be doing the filming
6) When filming skiing, how do you tend to shoot? (follow cams, leave it on record on a tripod and hike, film from a tripod, etc)
foolow cams or film from a tripod little bite of all depending on the location
7) What computer do you currently have/use to edit (if not currently editing, what would you most likely use)? If you can provide specifics, such as hard drive space, RAM, processor size, that would be great.
i use a mac. have final cut but never really got the chance to learn how to use it
7) What program do you currently edit on? How familiar are you with it (1- just learning; 10- I can make tutorials and know the keyboard layout)
iMovie about a 7 and final cut a 1
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1) Do you think you might consider using a DSLR?
yesss
2) Do you have any knowledge about the HDSLRS?
no
3) Do you know the limitations to using HDSLRS?
no
4) Are you willing to take the time to learn about a DSLR, and how to shoot with manual lenses?
yes
5) Again, do you want a camera that you can hand to your friends, that could or could not have film experience, and let them shoot you? or will you be doing all the filming?
mostly me shooting
