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Upgrading from the GoPro?

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Andcz
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Ive decided I'm going to sell my Gopro and upgrade to a better camera. Because guys, lets be serious the go pro is not what it lives up to be. But yeah i was just wondering if you guys had any good ideas for something to upgrade to, not too expensive. But a good camera for filming and such.
Mar 4 2014 6:42PM
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Lou.
Posts: 1787 - Karma: 3,876
T3i. Start out with the simple 18-55 kit lens. Then once you learn manual photo and video and get good upgrade with glidecams and nicer lens and mics and such.
Mar 4 2014 8:51PM
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Andcz
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Thanks man.
Mar 4 2014 9:32PM
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Laurent.
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At least Lou managed to get his T3i comment in. Do you knead your crotch every time you have an opportunity to recommend it without providing a single argument?
Mar 4 2014 9:42PM
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Lou.
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Well op didnt really provide really anything he was looking for. Just a step up from the gopro and argurably the most popular an d most justified jump into filming with dslrs is the t3i. So please try and argue why op shouldnt get the t3i
Mar 4 2014 10:00PM
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eheath
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Because hes coming from a gopro, a very "auto" camera.

Id suggest to OP to check out some regular video cameras too, like this one:
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1023204-REG/canon_8gb_vixia_hf_r50.html

or this

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1023343-REG/panasonic_hc_v750_full_hd_camcorder.html

these will be more versatile than a DSLR but its up to you OP
Mar 4 2014 11:21PM
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Theskiingguy
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More? How so..
with DSLR you can change lenses, manually change shutter and iso and focal length, things you can't do with those type of cameras (excuse me if I'm wrong, I've never bothered to really look into those).

However OP if you're familiar with any photography with a DSLR, def get one. You'll feel more familiar around the camera like me.
Mar 5 2014 12:24AM
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Theskiingguy
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P.S. hate all you want, but GoPro's are not "over rated". It's just like any other camera you have to get used too and learn. They never promised amazing customizability with shooting, just a very strong/rugged camera that shoots high resolution footage and that's exactly what it does. Combine it with ProTune, Davinci resolve (or other good color correction footage), clean lens, and an experience filmer of a GoPro and I can produce stuff that will rival most DSLR edits on here.
Take this for example, 100% with stock GoPro's using everything listed above.
Mar 5 2014 12:33AM
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eheath
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I mean he probably can only afford a t3i with a kit lens...


That being said, you can manually change all of those things on those type of cameras and they usually have decent zoom as well.
Mar 5 2014 12:45AM
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Theskiingguy
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Ohh okay, I see. Well he could always go used and then sell it again for 50-100 bucks less a year later.

Ah, never knew. I still prefer the "twist zoom" and crank-able nobs of a DSLR though, plus to change lenses too it a huge plus.
Mar 5 2014 2:27AM
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Laurent.
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I still see no argument from your side and with that I'm assuming you are surely not using 'popularity' as an actual argument.
Mar 5 2014 5:03AM
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Lou.
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Interchangeable lens, ability to shoot nice pictures as well as video, you can shoot auto or manual, manual if you want further control, relatively cheap, allows him to get as into it or as not into it as he wants.
Mar 5 2014 7:05AM
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Laurent.
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Those are the charecteristics of HD-DSLR's in general ,nothing of that exclusivly pertains to the T3i.
Mar 5 2014 8:41AM
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Lou.
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Well I recommended the t3i because it is pretty much one of the cheapest dslrs. And it is a solid entry level dslr because of its relatively simple interface and again. Its the cheapest
Mar 5 2014 9:33AM
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raymondcabral
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Canon t2i, t5. nikon d3100. plus all of canon and nikons older dslrs
Mar 5 2014 10:34AM
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Lou.
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So are you are you arguing with or against me here?
Mar 5 2014 11:55AM
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Laurent.
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Also, "relatively simple interface" is hardly an argument, that counts for pretty much any camera interface nowadays.
Mar 5 2014 12:02PM
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Lou.
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It was just a recommendation man. It doesn't mean there are no other good options. Both thec cameras eheath reccomended looked nice aswell. But I was really reccomending hddslrs, and a good choice for getting into dslrs is the t3i. So calm down
Mar 5 2014 2:56PM
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AHREN*
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yeah maybe they dont seem overrated but i for one agree with op on this. I myself have hero 3 white edition. quite regularly i have problems where it will randomly stop recording or wont even turn on unless i plug into my PC first. It shoots like crap in low lighting and the quality isn't all that great. Its a great camera for 200$ especially since i had just started filming action sports when i got it. But to say the least, I also need an upgrade. If anyone cares to reply, i'm looking for something cheaper than 300$ that shoots good video. Doesn't have to be DSLR and doesn't have to be new.
Mar 5 2014 9:28PM
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erikK
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No.... The zoom on DSLR lenses is the worst thing for video. Video cameras have parafocal lenses with servos so you can actually zoom while you film. And any decent video camera will have a zoom ring as well but it'll be smooth.
Mar 5 2014 11:04PM
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boulderin
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Whatever you end up getting, keep the go pro as well. Two cameras gives you so many more options, not to mention the go pro does many things your new camer won't- like pov and fitting in your pocket.
Mar 7 2014 10:42PM
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Blake.P
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and why not a t2i? they are essentially the same besides the flip out screen and some other minor differences, and the t2i can be found significantly cheaper
Mar 8 2014 11:39PM
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Lou.
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Did you not read the post? Just because I reccomend something doesnt mean I am saying there are no other good choices. The t2i is essentially the same thing. I just believe the flippy screen is worth the extra cash but I agree if you wanna save a bit of money it's not essential
Mar 9 2014 6:13AM
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