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Greetings,
Long story short... I am in need of a decent, prosumer camcorder. I will be using it for blogs, music videos, commercials, short films etc. I have experience in the production side of filmmaking, but not so much with the technicals. I was looking at the Canon HX A1 i believe it was? As well as some DSLR's (24p and 1080 is important to me). Anyhow, I would sincerely appreciate some recommendations. I'm not exactly sure where to start.
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The Canon XHA1 is basically a pro-grade camcorder. In the same ball park are the Sony HDR0FX7 at the low end and the HDR-FX1000 at the high end. Note that the XHA1 has XLR audio-in connectors but the two listed HDR models use 1/8" stereo audio inputs (that can use an XLR adapter like those from juicedLink or BeachTek if XLR mics are needed). The Sony HVR series is from the pro line-up. I would recemmoedn any of them for what you propose to do.
In my opinion, dSLRs were designed to capture stills - and they do that well; but video - and audio is not their primary function. While it is possible to do, they are more a convenience feature. The camcorders will have a better low-light capture capability for video.
The Canon XHA1 is basically a pro-grade camcorder. In the same ball park are the Sony HDR0FX7 at the low end and the HDR-FX1000 at the high end. Note that the XHA1 has XLR audio-in connectors but the two listed HDR models use 1/8" stereo audio inputs (that can use an XLR adapter like those from juicedLink or BeachTek if XLR mics are needed). The Sony HVR series is from the pro line-up. I would recemmoedn any of them for what you propose to do.
In my opinion, dSLRs were designed to capture stills - and they do that well; but video - and audio is not their primary function. While it is possible to do, they are more a convenience feature. The camcorders will have a better low-light capture capability for video.
Need a semi pro camcorder to record special events ,,?
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I purchased sony vegas pro 12 and used it on my old camcorder. The results were not at its best sd definition.I want to switch to full HD. My budget is under $1200 =1300 . does any one have a suggestion. thx
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Prosumer? more like 2x more than you want to spend.
My definition of "prosumer" camcorder:
Lens filter diameter: 70mm or larger.
Imaging chip array: 3CCD or 3CMOS 1/3" or larger
Low compression video capture
If it has XLR audio connectors it jumps to pro-grade
The closest I can get you is a prosumer Sony HDR-FX1000. There is no "prosumer" camcorder that can provide good low light behavior in your price range.
If we are locked to your price range, there are a couple of consumer camcorders that have 58mm diameter lenses and single 1/3" imaging chips. Like something from the Canon HF S series. We assume you computer is relatively new and has enough RAM to deal with AVCHD-compressed video.
You will want a mic (wireless) or an external audio recorder (like a Zoom H1, H2 or H4, among others from Olympus, Edirol, Marantz, Tascam, etc... We assume you already have a tripod.
Prosumer? more like 2x more than you want to spend.
My definition of "prosumer" camcorder:
Lens filter diameter: 70mm or larger.
Imaging chip array: 3CCD or 3CMOS 1/3" or larger
Low compression video capture
If it has XLR audio connectors it jumps to pro-grade
The closest I can get you is a prosumer Sony HDR-FX1000. There is no "prosumer" camcorder that can provide good low light behavior in your price range.
If we are locked to your price range, there are a couple of consumer camcorders that have 58mm diameter lenses and single 1/3" imaging chips. Like something from the Canon HF S series. We assume you computer is relatively new and has enough RAM to deal with AVCHD-compressed video.
You will want a mic (wireless) or an external audio recorder (like a Zoom H1, H2 or H4, among others from Olympus, Edirol, Marantz, Tascam, etc... We assume you already have a tripod.
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