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Camcorders have nothing to do with film.
Camcorders have nothing to do with film.
What is a good video camera for filming football games?
kyle
I want my football games to be filmed. What is a good video camera under 250$ for this. Needs to have good zoom because it will be recorded from the stands. Any help is appreciated!
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$250 is about entry level for a consumer camcorder. All the camcorders from Sony, Canon, Panasonic and JVC will provide about the same video quality.
The person using the camcorder will also want a tripod because video should not be captured when the camcorder (or camera) is handheld - this is even more important when any sort of zoom is used because the motion of the person holding the device is amplified. If the stands have vibration/movement from fans walking/cheering, then that vibration will be transferred to the tripod - and into the camcorder and video. "Dampening" that vibration may not be possible. And, assuming there is no power available, an optional rechargeable battery from the camcorder manufacturer will be needed.
You will not be able to get "TV-like" closeups. For televised games, there are 6-10 cameras around the stadium and each starts at about $100,000. Then a lens is added for another $100,000... The shoulder-mount cams used are in the $80,000 range. I don't know how much the Skycams are... I am sure you understand this - but just want to be sure the right expectation is out there...
When you get whatever camcorder you decide on, turn off digital zoom. It useless. Only optical zoom should be used.
$250 is about entry level for a consumer camcorder. All the camcorders from Sony, Canon, Panasonic and JVC will provide about the same video quality.
The person using the camcorder will also want a tripod because video should not be captured when the camcorder (or camera) is handheld - this is even more important when any sort of zoom is used because the motion of the person holding the device is amplified. If the stands have vibration/movement from fans walking/cheering, then that vibration will be transferred to the tripod - and into the camcorder and video. "Dampening" that vibration may not be possible. And, assuming there is no power available, an optional rechargeable battery from the camcorder manufacturer will be needed.
You will not be able to get "TV-like" closeups. For televised games, there are 6-10 cameras around the stadium and each starts at about $100,000. Then a lens is added for another $100,000... The shoulder-mount cams used are in the $80,000 range. I don't know how much the Skycams are... I am sure you understand this - but just want to be sure the right expectation is out there...
When you get whatever camcorder you decide on, turn off digital zoom. It useless. Only optical zoom should be used.
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