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Video Cameras

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L.G.P.
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any reccomendations for a good video camera...+k for help

Jun 8 2012 4:56PM
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eheath
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budget?
Jun 8 2012 5:00PM
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ScooterLapooter
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id go with RED
Jun 8 2012 5:01PM
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Hubsta
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You kinda need to be a bit more specific. Budget, what you intend to use it for, ect..
Jun 8 2012 5:10PM
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Dragonite.
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I have a Panasonic SDR-H85.
The quality isn't amazing on it, but it's good when you use manual settings. (Very simple on this model.) It's not too expensive. It's got 78x optical zoom (If you zoom in on the moon, you can see all it's craters and stuff) and it takes pictures which are pretty nice quality. It shoots in standard definition though.
It also gets around 2:30 of battery time.
Here's the CNET review: http://reviews.cnet.com/digital-camcorders/panasonic-sdr-h85-blue/4505-6500_7-33976234.html
I don't think it's manufactured anymore though. You can still find it on amazon/ebay.
Best wishes!
Jun 8 2012 5:16PM
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B_K
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get a Phantom
Jun 8 2012 5:21PM
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L.G.P.
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I could care less about the price I just want a high quality video camera that looks legit
Jun 8 2012 5:25PM
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WillStart
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video cameras go from like $200-$100,000+ dollars bud
Jun 8 2012 5:38PM
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-KJ-
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a maxim budget would help a lot more...
Jun 8 2012 5:41PM
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L.G.P.
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the most id like to pay is like $1000 cuz i dont want it to be too complex and im new with this stuff, i have other people film me
Jun 8 2012 5:49PM
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Parks.
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Browse and ask around in media and arts. They r the ones who low what they r talking about
Jun 8 2012 6:37PM
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-KJ-
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Canon 550D/t2i is okay..I own it and enjoy it..it gets a little costly with all the add ons and things u buy for it but I like it
Jun 8 2012 6:50PM
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MYNAMEISCARSON
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canon t3i/t2i or nikon d3200 plus glidecam


Jun 9 2012 1:29AM
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qeefmasterflex
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go with the canon t2i for good video
Jun 9 2012 3:23AM
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Splice.
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Some people use t2is, t3is.... My personal favorite to use is the Canon 60D, if you plan on skiing with it you should grab a glide cam. Also, a decent lens usually helps.
Jun 9 2012 9:34AM
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the.cheat
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he said not too complex, so i'd say maybe something from the vixia line or the tm700 from panasonic with a decent tripod set up, a dslr sounds like more than he wants to me.
Jun 10 2012 11:21AM
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ski0
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I would get a camcorder over a dslr considering you dont know anything about cameras.
Jun 10 2012 11:58AM
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.ZT.
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I use a canon t2i that my brother owns if you want to see some videos from it look here http://qzyxya.wordpress.com/ and on his youtube channel http://www.youtube.com/qzyxya PM with any questions too! It is great and I have/ he has been satisfied with it.
Jun 10 2012 1:09PM
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WhiteChawcolate
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*couldn't care less...
Jun 10 2012 1:27PM
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wintersway
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sony handycam or canon vixia
diy handle
tripod for steady shots
wide angle lens (adapter?)

cheap, basic, and makes for a good follow cam if you want to be able to see your shots immediately after or on the chairlift between laps.
Jun 10 2012 2:09PM
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Utard
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Panasonic AG-DVX100 it's a fantastic camera with plenty of manual settings you can start teaching yourself to use. You could find a used one for less than 1000 easy.
Jun 10 2012 2:29PM
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CrotchKiller
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go pro
Jun 10 2012 2:42PM
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.Max.
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If you want this I have a friend who's looking to sell his. You could probably snag it for 800-900.
Jun 10 2012 2:43PM
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eheath
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Only problem with the dvx is that its SD, which is a dead technology. I wouldn't recommend a SD camera, you'll be wanting that high quality HD image and the dvx just wont fullfil that want.
Jun 10 2012 2:46PM
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miroz
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https://www.newschoolers.com/ns/forums/readthread/thread_id/552650/

Get an HD camcorder. You'll find one easy for < $1000. HV40, HF S320, something along those lines. It doesn't sound like you're in it for the art, mostly just the run and gun, point and shoot, and get something with decent quality out. Go with one of those and you'll be fine.
Jun 10 2012 2:55PM
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