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Beginner Cameras

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lamppost
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I bet this is a repost but fuck it.

Im just starting to get into filming and i already have a Flip HD (lol) that ive been using. I was wondering what is a good, cheap, fish eye & light adaptable, video camera. It wont be anything pro like a VX1000 but just something not too big.
Oct 28 2012 12:14PM
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Splice.
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Contour or GoPro is always good.

I'd really like to see what else comes up though.

so threads
Oct 28 2012 12:18PM
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Mar-O
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Fill out this and post it here..
Oct 28 2012 12:24PM
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Dan.
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fs700 with some canon primes.
Oct 28 2012 4:52PM
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lamppost
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Nothing over 500$
Im alright with cameras, I would say I'm okay at Photos
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I would want them to film a little bit
I try to follow (doesnt work too well) but i also just shoot from a certain point while the skier is doing his/her thing
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iMove ('09 or '10), 5

I have no idea about the next 5 questions



Oct 28 2012 7:18PM
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erikK
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If you can increase your budget just a bit then you could get the panasonic tm700 which is a beast. imo it's the best consumer camera for filming action sports in that price range. don't worry about the last questions, those types of cameras are out of your budget.
Oct 28 2012 8:00PM
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CrotchKiller
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Oct 28 2012 8:35PM
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PacificRimJob
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Canon HV20/30/40

basic way to get into the game.
Oct 28 2012 9:26PM
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1337
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don't suggest a video camera when you don't know anything about it ;)

....seriously though, don't suggest a tape camera. they're outdated as FUCK
Oct 28 2012 9:28PM
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[J_Gasper]
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Honestly, for 500 dollar buget, i would go with the new black edition go pro. The panasonic tm700 is sick, but its out of your proce range a little bit.
Oct 28 2012 9:32PM
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PacificRimJob
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I don't know anything about it? I own one haha.

And it's may be 'outdated' but it's cheap and useable. He did say beginner.. lol.
Oct 28 2012 10:07PM
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Dub_Digital
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hv40's do have slots for miniSD, ...but after doing research I couldnt find anyhting on how well miniSD's work for video with the hv40
Oct 28 2012 10:48PM
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erikK
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the minisd card in an hv40 is only for photos shot with it
Oct 28 2012 10:50PM
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Dub_Digital
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no wonder I couldnt find anything
Oct 28 2012 10:51PM
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PacificRimJob
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yeah. Same with the A1H1.

either way. Anyone who can't figure out how to import tape footage should just give up on learning video. It's annoying, sure, but if you're going to whine like that, then you're a wimp like Jamie ;)
Oct 28 2012 10:57PM
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1337
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working with tape for 50+ hrs a week makes you want to slap a bitch (like sean ;)
Oct 28 2012 10:59PM
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PacificRimJob
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And I'm the bitch, eh?
Oct 29 2012 3:03AM
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JahFeels
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Pick up a canon t3i and get a quality lense for it. A sale with video can be used for anything
Oct 29 2012 10:48AM
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JahFeels
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*dslr
Oct 29 2012 10:48AM
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will_powder
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nooooooooo
Oct 29 2012 1:38PM
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Juicy-J
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for once, im actually gonna have to agree with splice. it sounds like you are just basically asking for something that can take video but also can have that fisheye affect. if so, a gopro would be perfect for you, considering how cheap they are. if, however, your looking for more of a dslr type of camera that is a whole different issue
Oct 29 2012 1:47PM
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.qzyxya
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I agree. For someone who is just starting out filming, honestly, just use a gopro and have fun skiing. If you want to get more into filming, maybe get a camcorder like the tm700 or whatever else people are suggesting, but until then use a gopro and see if you want to upgrade to one of those. If your like me and want to be able to upgrade your camera without buying a whole new one (as with camcorders, you cant buy a new lens obviously) you might want to get a DSLR. But don't buy a T2i and kit lens for $600 and expect to get as good footage as a 600 dollar camcorder. I just like the idea that as I get more and more into filming I can upgrade my gear, so I got a T2i. But for now just get a gopro, and maybe upgrade to a camcorder later on. Gopro is much better than a flip hd (not that its an amazing camera itself - its shit compared to a dslr or good camcorder)
Oct 29 2012 3:31PM
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Eggbert
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best advice... and if/when you eventually upgrade, you'll have a gopro to mess around with/ get a different perspective as well as a camcorder (or dslr) as a main camera
Oct 29 2012 4:17PM
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zahava
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Bitch = Jamie

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Oct 29 2012 5:02PM
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sweatshirt
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hahahahahahahahahahahahahha
Oct 29 2012 5:06PM
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Juicy-J
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ahaahhahahahahahhahahahhahahah
Oct 29 2012 5:22PM
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erikK
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1337, you're pretty much our gift that has been sent down to us in order to clean m&a of splice. can't you just cut off his access to m&a or something? i mean banning him would be the best, but i understand if you're not able to do that... #stopsplice2012
Oct 29 2012 5:37PM
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Mag
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What happened to his thread yesterday? Came on this morning looking for it but it wasn't there.
Oct 29 2012 5:40PM
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zahava
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Jamie happened
Oct 29 2012 5:45PM
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1337
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Banned for a day and I was nice enough to remove the shitstorms so he wasn't totally helpless in getting ganged up on.
Oct 29 2012 5:52PM
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1337
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fucking lol'd at that last one though, good job zach
Oct 29 2012 5:53PM
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Mag
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Banned splice? haha sucks to be him, what was the reasoning? and splice hasn't gotten anything that's actually that mean at all, in fact in that thread(or as far as I saw into it) it was all constructive criticism.
Oct 29 2012 5:56PM
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1337
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Everyone was complaining and he was starting to take away from the quality of M&A and distracting the point of some of the original threads he posted in. Hopefully he learns a lesson
Oct 29 2012 6:10PM
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Mag
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So all he's done is post a boring video? I'm not trying to stick up for him but it doesn't seem too fair
Oct 29 2012 6:23PM
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PacificRimJob
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LOLOLOL
Oct 29 2012 6:24PM
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1337
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you've missed quite a bit of it then....
Oct 29 2012 6:46PM
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Mag
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Yeah I guess so then, sorry.
Oct 29 2012 6:51PM
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lamppost
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i already use a GoPro and i was hoping to get a little bit more serious about filming. i think i might go 500
Oct 30 2012 6:32AM
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.qzyxya
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panasonic tm700/tm900. Might be a bit over 500 though. Don't get a dslr unless you're ready to spend at least $1000 (preferably more). Don't make the mistake of getting say, a 60d or whatever and only using the kit lens.
Oct 30 2012 2:30PM
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PacificRimJob
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If you do get a DSLR, your first several purchases should be vintage glass and a better mic. Straight up.
Oct 31 2012 4:20PM
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RockNRollNghtClb
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poor splice, just a 12 year old that wants to learn but gets shit on by young adults...


minus the pointless, stupid posts he makes,

i feel his pain.
Oct 31 2012 8:11PM
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Linked
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he doesn't get shit on because he wants to learn but because off all the pointless posts and how he acts that splice is the best "video production company" on NS and says he is the CEO and has a Colorado rep and thinks he sponsors pros.
Oct 31 2012 9:01PM
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lamppost
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whos splice?
Nov 1 2012 6:28PM
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