best prosumer camcorder xlr image
Christian
Im always making videos.. i use my regular camcorder but im looking for a professional one.. this will be my first pro one so any suggestions would help?
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You *could* step into it. We don't know what you are using now, so we are at a bit of a disadvantage. There are "prosumer" camcorders like the standard definition Canon GL2 and Sony DCR-VX2100 and in high definition, there is the Sony HDR-FX1000. The biggest obvious difference is Prosumer cams use a 1/8" stereo mic jack instead of the pro-grade XLR connectors... You can use an XLR adapter like those from juicedLink or BeachTek if you use XLR-based mics.
Or you can take the leap and get to the Sony HVR-V1U or Canon XHA1 in relatively short order.
You *could* step into it. We don't know what you are using now, so we are at a bit of a disadvantage. There are "prosumer" camcorders like the standard definition Canon GL2 and Sony DCR-VX2100 and in high definition, there is the Sony HDR-FX1000. The biggest obvious difference is Prosumer cams use a 1/8" stereo mic jack instead of the pro-grade XLR connectors... You can use an XLR adapter like those from juicedLink or BeachTek if you use XLR-based mics.
Or you can take the leap and get to the Sony HVR-V1U or Canon XHA1 in relatively short order.
What is the most cost effective camcorder out there?
Randy Gall
I am looking for a camcorder that shoots in HD, has a Manual Focus, White Balance, all that jazz. Does anyone know which camera is the best bang for your buck? I have been looking at the different Canon Vixias, but I would another persons opinion on this one.
Answer
The Canon Vixia, Sony Handycam, Panasonic (they don't have a brandname) and other consumer camcorders bury manual controls in a menu. While the Vixias and Handycams at the higher end (in the $800+ range) have a thumbwheel that can be assigned manual focus capability, none in this class have a focus ring. The least expensive camcorder that captures high definition video and has a real focus ring is the Sony HVR-HD1000 shoulder mount - or the Sony prosumer HDR-FX7 for a smaller footprint. If size is an issue, the Sony HVR-A1 (with the XLR adater removed) has a lens-barrel ring that can be either manual focus or manual zoom but it is pretty pricy.
ALL camcorders have a white balance control in their menu system.
The Canon Vixia, Sony Handycam, Panasonic (they don't have a brandname) and other consumer camcorders bury manual controls in a menu. While the Vixias and Handycams at the higher end (in the $800+ range) have a thumbwheel that can be assigned manual focus capability, none in this class have a focus ring. The least expensive camcorder that captures high definition video and has a real focus ring is the Sony HVR-HD1000 shoulder mount - or the Sony prosumer HDR-FX7 for a smaller footprint. If size is an issue, the Sony HVR-A1 (with the XLR adater removed) has a lens-barrel ring that can be either manual focus or manual zoom but it is pretty pricy.
ALL camcorders have a white balance control in their menu system.
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