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Caleb
I am looking for a semi professional video camera that shoots 1080p HD. The two things it needs to have a mic input and either a built in memory or a SD card slot (preferably a SD card slot but not necessary). I would like it to be able to take both 30 fps and 60 (it would be nice but not necessary). I don't have a opinion as to what brand but it needs to be around the $1000 or less range.
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semi professional, its a lot of perception, like is the glass half full or half empty. if a camera is not professional, then it is consumer grade, period. If you want to think that a consumer camera is "just like" a pro camera but costs less then that is your perception. but for a reality check, remember that's not true.
the first point is no professional camcorder uses SD cards for media. Those are ok for still shots, but they require super compression of video by a codec that does not hold up to professional use. And professional videographers shoot for the purpose of making money, not "prestige". They need to usually provide a client with a DVD of the finished work. The only consumer HD format that can make decent DVDs is the miniDV based HDV type which is not SD card or under $1000. When Sony invented AVCHD, it was never intended for pro use, but for people to show off home movies directly from the camera without editing. Same can be said for H.264 which is a public variant of Sony proprietary AVCHD. Having a mic input does not magically result in HiFi sound if the memory card based camcorder compresses the bejeebers out of the audio, and all do. Speaking of editing, AVCHD and H.264 have no support for timecode.
for the purpose of making DVDs, whether wedding/event, music video or action sport genres, the weapon of choice is miniDV. You can still get a consumer miniDV camera, the Canon ZR960 has a retail price way under $1000. It shoots in 16:9 so once it is on DVD, it will look better than any consumer SD card based HD camera.
semi professional, its a lot of perception, like is the glass half full or half empty. if a camera is not professional, then it is consumer grade, period. If you want to think that a consumer camera is "just like" a pro camera but costs less then that is your perception. but for a reality check, remember that's not true.
the first point is no professional camcorder uses SD cards for media. Those are ok for still shots, but they require super compression of video by a codec that does not hold up to professional use. And professional videographers shoot for the purpose of making money, not "prestige". They need to usually provide a client with a DVD of the finished work. The only consumer HD format that can make decent DVDs is the miniDV based HDV type which is not SD card or under $1000. When Sony invented AVCHD, it was never intended for pro use, but for people to show off home movies directly from the camera without editing. Same can be said for H.264 which is a public variant of Sony proprietary AVCHD. Having a mic input does not magically result in HiFi sound if the memory card based camcorder compresses the bejeebers out of the audio, and all do. Speaking of editing, AVCHD and H.264 have no support for timecode.
for the purpose of making DVDs, whether wedding/event, music video or action sport genres, the weapon of choice is miniDV. You can still get a consumer miniDV camera, the Canon ZR960 has a retail price way under $1000. It shoots in 16:9 so once it is on DVD, it will look better than any consumer SD card based HD camera.
Can you guys help me think of a video camera?
Jayiee :D
I want to start saving up for a fairly professional video camera, but one that's not too expensive. Is there a video camera that's cheap but still worth buying. Because I don't want to dig up $1000 bucks and buy something I don't like. Even though I could sell it, it just isn't worth the trouble. I love making pro movies, and if anyone could help me that would be great :)
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47K 12.1 MP Digital Camera with 24xOptical Zoom â Black is fantastic. I am a complete amateur who wants to learn more about photography. I have owned several point & shoot cameras, and have never been completely satisfied with the quality of the photos. This was a big upgrade for me and I am extremely satisfied thus far. This camera is sturdy, easy to use, and has taken great photos so far. It has a lot of different settings, but has been easy enough for a novice like me to use. The zoom is amazing as well as the sports setting. It has allowed me to take great candids of my children while they were playing in the backyard.
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47K 12.1 MP Digital Camera with 24xOptical Zoom â Black is fantastic. I am a complete amateur who wants to learn more about photography. I have owned several point & shoot cameras, and have never been completely satisfied with the quality of the photos. This was a big upgrade for me and I am extremely satisfied thus far. This camera is sturdy, easy to use, and has taken great photos so far. It has a lot of different settings, but has been easy enough for a novice like me to use. The zoom is amazing as well as the sports setting. It has allowed me to take great candids of my children while they were playing in the backyard.
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