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Camera for skiing under $700?

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rballs_
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Hey guys, I'm looking for a good video/photography camera that can shoot video 120fps or higher. something that would be compatible with a stabilizer would be an amazing bonus as well. I'm trying to stay under $700 for the camera + a lens or two. Im not much of a camera guy, so i dont really know a lot but it would be awesome if you guys could help me out! Thanks!
Jul 13 2014 1:38AM
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erikK
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The only thing you're going to find that will shoot 120fps under $700 is a gopro.
Jul 13 2014 1:47AM
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Aenomaly
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For under 700$ you won't get anything like this than a GoPro. These are great to start filming skiing but you don't have a lot of possibilities like zooming or variable aperture.
Jul 13 2014 7:45AM
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Aenomaly
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Let me know if you'd decide to liften your budget and I could give you some recommendations.
Jul 13 2014 7:46AM
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StokeFactor
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700$ for a camera + 1-2 lens you won't easily find something that shoots 120 fps, unless you get a Gopro.

Is 120 fps really so important? 60 fps is good to slow down your footage up to around 45%, wich IMO is generally enough.

If you just want to easily do some super slowmo edits get a Gopro, but if you're really interested in starting up with videography I'd say get a T3i (60 fps) to start.
Jul 13 2014 11:13AM
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gordie.
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outaouais_reppinIs 120 fps really so important? 60 fps is good to slow down your footage up to around 45%, wich IMO is generally enough.


Yeah, you almost certainly dont need 120 FPS native framerate, shooting 60P to 24P will be slow enough for almost any ski related slow-mo. 120 is intensely slow, I shot a bunch of a film in 120 last year and it was too slow in fact.
Jul 13 2014 3:55PM
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Theskiingguy
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Yeah just get a 60 fps, and then use twixtor if you REALLY want to get slower.
Jul 13 2014 7:03PM
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rballs_
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thanks guys! ill go for 60fps. any suggestions?
Jul 13 2014 9:29PM
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will-blackwell
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I started with a t2i and it was perfect for learning
it also allowed me to collect lenses and accessories that i'll be able to continue using when I upgrade the body
I think canon is on the t5i now but basically just check out the rebel line, you should be able to find a t3i or t4i in your budget and they're more than enough to get started
Jul 13 2014 10:10PM
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StokeFactor
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buttermeskithanks guys! ill go for 60fps. any suggestions?


Like said above anything from t2i to t5i will do the job, I have the t3i and it's awesome.
Jul 13 2014 11:03PM
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rballs_
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Thank you guys SOOO much! You're awesome!
Jul 14 2014 12:00AM
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Laurent.
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Get an Eos M, because the price is unbeatable.
Jul 14 2014 12:49AM
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BlackcountryBill
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Nikon d3300? 1080/60p which none of the canons have.
Jul 14 2014 4:08AM
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Bergan
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BlackcountryBillNikon d3300? 1080/60p which none of the canons have.


Canon is usually better for video then Nikon
Jul 14 2014 4:40PM
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dan_swagner
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Nikon d3300 if you want 60p at 1080. The canons only do 60p at 720. both sensor are pretty similar as far as size and quality.
Jul 14 2014 5:23PM
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Bergan
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i'm just saying the truth, personally i film with a 7D and 24-70 f/4.0 and a glide cam hd2000. Canon is actually known for being better for the sake of filming, it's a common knowledge in the photography world
Jul 14 2014 7:25PM
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BlackcountryBill
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ShaolinTangCanon is usually better for video then Nikon


Used to be, the current crop of entry level nikons are much better out of the box for filming. d3300s are so cheap for how good the footage is.
Jul 14 2014 7:37PM
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erikK
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ShaolinTangi'm just saying the truth, personally i film with a 7D and 24-70 f/4.0 and a glide cam hd2000. Canon is actually known for being better for the sake of filming, it's a common knowledge in the photography world


It's not 2008 anymore. Sony, Nikon, and Panasonic all offer better options than Canon. Also your one lens setup claim is not giving you any credibility.
Jul 15 2014 1:32AM
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Bergan
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erikKIt's not 2008 anymore. Sony, Nikon, and Panasonic all offer better options than Canon. Also your one lens setup claim is not giving you any credibility.


Haha damn your funny, if it comes to dslr's sony can't even be compared to a canon and Nikon, him if that's 2008, how come field prod still films with some 7d's and 24/70mm, check they're movie on Netflix "supervention" after you're done you can tell me how old my setup is. Btw 7d came out in 2009
Jul 15 2014 7:38AM
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Laurent.
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ShaolinTangHaha damn your funny, if it comes to dslr's sony can't even be compared to a canon and Nikon


Besides the Alpha 99 being pretty good, for video you can now toss you dslr out off the window.

Jul 15 2014 8:17AM
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StokeFactor
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Let's start a Sony/Nikon vs Canon war on this thread, that'll help OP make a clear choice!

No seriously @buttermeski any entry DSLR that can film 60 fps (1080 or 720) will do the job to start for under 700$, it's up to you to see if you prefer the D3300, T3i or any other cameras.

The real difference will be made by how much you're willing to learn and how you use your camera.
Jul 15 2014 5:37PM
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Bergan
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outaouais_reppinLet's start a Sony/Nikon vs Canon war on this thread, that'll help OP make a clear choice!

No seriously @buttermeski any entry DSLR that can film 60 fps (1080 or 720) will do the job to start for under 700$, it's up to you to see if you prefer the D3300, T3i or any other cameras.

The real difference will be made by how much you're willing to learn and how you use your camera.


Haha sorry, ye that's true. Doesn't need to be a 2000$ camera, just a cam that has the settings you want for your own use, and invest in a good lens (affordable of course)
Jul 15 2014 5:42PM
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