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What camera to get. need your expertise

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Lou.
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1) my budget is about

2) no experience with dslrs but lots with camcorders gopros, compacts etc. Want to step it up to a dslr

3) Gopro Hero 2, Nikom aw100, pvc handles, monopod. Super cheap but light tripod

4) mainly used to shoot skiing buutt I would like to be able to shoot other action sports like mtb or skating in the summer.

5) I want something that I can setup for them (aperture white balance etc) then just hand to them and they just hit record

6) I do all of kinds of shooting. My favorite effect is when a skier takes a whole lap filled with bangers and the editor just speeds up the time in between hits so prob a lot of follow cams

7) editing on adobe premiere and after effects. Out of all the aspects of filming im prob best at editing. Im prob a 9 at it.

Thanks guys. My budget also includes like accessories so im not opposed to getting stuff used. Id love to get 1 pretty decent piece of glass and just use it for most things. Also need some form of steadicam and maybe a cheapo mic
Aug 27 2013 8:43AM
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Lou.
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My budget is 800. Idk y it didnt show
Aug 27 2013 8:56AM
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chris.G
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I'd go with the Canon t3i. It'll give you the best versatility and creative control for the lowest price (around 600), BUT don't get it with the kit lens. Try to get it with a better lens, 18-135 IS for example. A lot of camera stores have deals like half off a lens when you buy a body.

Then get some sort of stabilization (this is the next most important thing for video, other than the camera). I love glidecams but you're looking at another $400 for this. The same with tripods. Don't go cheap on stabilization, but shop around. I've seen really good results simply from a pistol grip and an LCD viewer (around $100 for both). The viewer will also help you see how well you are focused, especially when its bright out. The last thing you want is to get into Premiere and realize that you were slightly out of focus all day.

So, in short:

For around $800, I recommend the t3i with a better lens, with a pistol grip and lcd viewer.
Aug 27 2013 9:47AM
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Lou.
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Thanks a ton dude. Ill prob get the t3i but just save up a little extra for a flycam nano
Aug 27 2013 10:08AM
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Michael_Thatcher
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Personally I would either attempt to make a DIY glidecam/steadicam or save up some money and buy a decent glidecam. There's no sense wasting your money on some in between product.
Aug 27 2013 4:11PM
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Forcillo
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The flycam nano really isn't bad. It has lower build quality and no fine-tuning knobs, but when taken care of and balanced correctly it can achieve indistinguishable results to a glidecam.
Aug 27 2013 6:28PM
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chris.G
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Yeah I've seen some really smooth shots with a flycam. You could do a DIY, its better than nothing, but I think you'll find a flycam a little more versatile with a much lower profile.
Oct 13 2013 12:40AM
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Moosen
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I love my t3i. I can crank such good quality out for the price. Definitely recommend a better lens. I upgraded recently and the quality is way better. But I still want to drop some coin on L glass. :'(
Oct 13 2013 3:32AM
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