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Polishpimp7789
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I was wonderen wich video camera was good for ski footage. One that would hold up well in ny weather and that wasnt to expansive.
Jan 25 2005 5:47PM
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LostCarKeys
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BUY A CANNON....then just thrown on a sick lense
Jan 25 2005 5:55PM
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amlowenstein
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i would vote sony...we had a canon then it broke and was unfixable...i think sonys hold up a little better.
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Jan 25 2005 6:53PM
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MadTrix4185
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i got a new sony handcam hc 30. its really small and has lots of features. i highly reccomend it.
Jan 25 2005 8:14PM
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amlowenstein
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i agree with lostcarkeys about a lens--a fisheye lens helps a ton with follow cams and general good footage. i dont think a decent fisheye is too expensive either. mos def a good investment.
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Jan 25 2005 8:58PM
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Polishpimp7789
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ok thanks but does anyone know of a certain vid camrea and model also wat would be a good battery to get with it so it works for a while.
Jan 25 2005 9:13PM
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MadTrix4185
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sony handcam hc 30. i got it for 300 bucks at best buy on sale. and they sell a wideangle and telefoto lens kit for like 50 that fits it.
Jan 25 2005 9:30PM
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Polishpimp7789
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ilright ill look for it but any more video cams uk bout tlel me
Jan 25 2005 9:35PM
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amlowenstein
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sorry i dont have model but you might search ebay for a battery that fits whatever cam you end up getting...if you can find a generic one that fits your cam you'll save a lot of $$ and get lots of extra recording hours.

but as for a specific model, go to best buy, soundtrack, or something like that and talk to someone. they can help youout
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Jan 26 2005 12:23AM
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ECM
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panasonic pv gs 120. is a 3chip. not real expensive. it shoots well too

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Jan 26 2005 7:52AM
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Polishpimp7789
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Also i would need a camera that would work well during night skiin
I like the panasonic is it good during the night.
Jan 26 2005 7:12PM
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Polishpimp7789
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Also i would need a camera that would work well during night skiin
I like the panasonic is it good during the night.
Jan 26 2005 7:16PM
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MadTrix4185
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sonys have night shot on um, you could also get a light but those drain the battery quick
Jan 26 2005 11:19PM
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michiganjibber
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I'd recommend the Canon Gl-2 with a high-quality fisheye and the acc. light for sure, but unless you have a good job or are willing to take out a loan it might be too expensive. I love mine though, all I've used it for is skiing and it's incredible.





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Jan 27 2005 12:25PM
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snowsnowsnow
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dont listen to thees peepl, go for the Sony VX-1000 or maybe the VX-2100.....2100 is newer and a little more expensive, but the VX-1000 has better contrast quality wich is important wen filming on snow....ive found them on ebayy for as cheap as 1,350 wich is a steal ! then just throw on the most gangster fisheye u can find and uve got a proffessional grade camera my friend....other than 16mm, thats wut all the pros use to film
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Jan 28 2005 12:02AM
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MadTrix4185
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he said cheap though man, 1300 isnt cheap for most people. go to best buy and play wit all the cameras and find one u like and then look on the net to get a good price on it
Jan 28 2005 3:14PM
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Polishpimp7789
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damnet im not a rich bastard 1.3k is to much for me right now ik its a nasty cmaera but im looken for like 5oo or less
Jan 28 2005 4:09PM
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skier27
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SONY VX 1000,get one of these, but i dont kno where you could get one for under 500 haha, and whetever you do paul, dont get a really small camera, it makes it a lot harder to hold steady shots which definitely makes follow shots look worse...



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Jan 28 2005 10:12PM
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Polishpimp7789
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yeah ik wat u mean i just dont want sometin to big or sometin to expensive

Jan 28 2005 10:23PM
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another1260poser
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i think somebody mentioned it up a little higher...battery life. look for one with the longest battery life possible. also an off-camera charger will help out a ton. buy a second battery and charge one while you shoot. you can have a $4k video camera but without an extra battery you'll spend more time sitting on your ass waiting for a charge than actual time on the snow filming.
Jan 29 2005 1:14AM
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pierceme
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all's i can say is look for a refurbished camera. i spent $300 on mine but it was like an $800 camera. and refurbished just means it was sent back to the company for whatever reason, it doesnt mean it was broken, then fixed necesarily. and u can still get the same warranties usually.







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Jan 29 2005 1:33PM
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Polishpimp7789
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do uk where i could find a referbished camcorder.
Jan 29 2005 7:39PM
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a-g-b
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I have a canon zr90. its a basic point and shoot camera na dcan have upgraded wide and telephoto lenses.
Jan 29 2005 11:24PM
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Polishpimp7789
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hows that
Jan 30 2005 5:11PM
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