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Just wondering if anyone has any suggestions for a good quality affordable HD video camera. Looking for something to use casually, but still able to produce a semi-professional-looking HD picture.
Thanks!
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Best Affordable HD Video Camera
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mavrck
Columbus, OH
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I have a Canon HV30 for shooting live concerts and it's worked out pretty well. Canon replaced it with the HV40 since my purchase. Current Amazon price is ~$650. I usually shoot remote and then pull the footage in via firewire or hdmi. On the very low end, the flip hd (~$200) can be good for a quick interview. On the higher side you'll be getting multiple sensors and better low light performance/less noise.
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vestanpance
Harrison West/at work OSU
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I've got the flip HD and the picture is great. Needs a external mic for good sound though.
Posted 1 year ago # -
thorne
Clintonville
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If you truly want semi-professional results, stay away from the Flip. They are awesome for what they are, but no one would mistake their footage as "semi-pro" without double-system sound and hours of transcoding and editing. mavrck has it right on the nose. The Canon HV series is amazing for the price. I have an HV20 and have used it on paying gigs.
Posted 1 year ago # -
Brant
Gahanna
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In March, Canon is releasing the Rebel T2i, an HDSLR camera that has 24p video capture capability. The starting price is an astonishing $800, and you get the added benefit of interchangeable lenses and manual focus control. And since it looks like a still camera, you can get away with shooting video without making everybody around you camera-shy.
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patient_zero
Falafel District
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thorne wrote >>
If you truly want semi-professional results, stay away from the Flip. They are awesome for what they are, but no one would mistake their footage as "semi-pro" without double-system sound and hours of transcoding and editing. mavrck has it right on the nose. The Canon HV series is amazing for the price. I have an HV20 and have used it on paying gigs.I thought of you when I read this thread, John. I really enjoyed your videos that you posted on CU. I know a lot about still cameras, but almost nothing about video. So when someone as talented as you posts a recommendation for a piece of equipment, I know it's sound advice (not to discount anyone's advice here, though). If I had an extra $650 I'd go buy one now and I bet I'd enjoy it.
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vuch
grandview
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It depends on what kind of stuff you will be shooting. For instance, the Flip recorders have been the best to work with when recording loud events. I've been amazed at times at the ability of these little guys not to muffle live music - especially right in front of the PA at the treehouse (the room is extremely small.)
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GW_Justice
Grandview Hts.
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The Canon VIXIA HF R100 is the cheapest HD cam with the ability to use an external mic that I can find. At $500 this is a big step. Seems like some manufacturer would fill this gap.
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paktinat
KLD
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I found Canon's Vixia HF20 refurbed for under $500 from B&H.
I have never owned a camcorder, so please excuse my shaky hand; but I shot this real quick at the earth day celebration in franklin park yesterday.
I think the video quality is quite impressive and I was surprised how well the internal microphone did.
(please click through to go to youtube and make sure you switch it to 720 or 1080 HD; I dont think you can embed HD version)
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