Best all around camcorder?

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Horsegirl

I need an hd camcorder that has a pretty large zoom and 300 dollars or less (ish). I will be using it for makeup tutorials and shooting fast motion horse riding clips. I need an all around good camcorder 2013. Thanks

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You should go with Sony HDR-CX220/B since your budget is $300.

http://www.amazon.com/Sony-HDR-CX220-Definition-Handycam-Camcorder/dp/B00AR95H0W/ref=as_li_tf_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&tag=informazcom-20

It has good quality. Nice zoom. Supports full 1080p in 60 fps. Go read some reviews.

Time to upgrade, but to what?

magnas

Hi,
I have been shooting videos for almost 4 years with the same camera, the sony HDR-SR12 but I came to the point where I want more control, more options.
The camera I am looking for is the panasonic gh3 or black magic pocket cinema camera.
The panasonic gh3 seems very promising with its ability to record in ALL-I and 72 Mbits mov file, but the sensor size is small and the color space is quite poor. (8 bits 4:2:0)
In the other hand, the black magic pocket cinema camera is very portable, is able to interchange lenses, can record on raw files, and can record with 13 dynamic range which is incredible for its price! Again, I am not sure how the 16 mm sensor will affect the overall image quality.
I am well aware that coming from my sony hdr sr12 camera it will be a huge step up, but I would like to make every bucks I have worth it.
I shoot videos mainly for narrative, but for the upcoming project I will do a documentary film.
Also, how about Nikons and Canons?
Lastly my budget is 1500$, but I could wait and save money if needed.
Thank you for your generous inputs.

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I would suggest that you take a look at the Canon VIXIA HF G20. It has many features that rival much more expensive cameras. It's the top of the line consumer camcorder for 2013. Go here for a few reviews:

http://camera-warehouse.com/camera-photo-video/camcorders/canon-vixia-hf-g20-hd-camcorder-with-hd-cmos-pro-and-32gb-internal-flash-memory-com/

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Guitar777

Ok so im looking for a kind of cheep cinematic camcorder. I saw one on G4 attack of the show it was 500 bucks and shot in movie quality but i cant remember what it was. i know they have them but i just need a movie quality camera for around 300-700

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Hi "Guitar777":

I know you asked this same Question 3 months ago, so no-telling what camera the AOTS hosts or gadget geeks were reviewing back then.

"Cheap" and "cinematic" (or "cheap, movie quality") don't fit in the same sentence, in the real world. So don't fall for any hype you heard on a gamer's cable TV channel. Even in the "used" department for your budget range, you might get decent "Hi Def" recording, but nothing approaching a pro-cinema camera and lens. Just having a "24p" film-rate setting on a camcorder doesn't make it cinema quality.

From your other posts, your goal might be to produce decent band-demo videos or music video projects, so you should concentrate on pro-audio features and not high-end imaging.

No one wants to watch a video of a band with crappy sound quality. And if you're clever, you'll realize that capturing a good "live" mix requires better sound than a single mike on a camcorder will capture.

Most music videos (and almost every motion picture made since "sound films" started in 1927) use a separate sound recording system from the camera. This is called "double system recording" for films and video. (For an in-depth article see SoundOnSound.com's excellent 3-part article: http://www.soundonsound.com/sos/jun00/articles/practicalaudio.htm )

And now, since most videos are edited on computer, bands have learned to use software like ProTools (or even cheaper apps like "GarageBand") to take the place of older, expensive multi-track recorders. Having a good mix already on the computer makes editing a good soundtrack into a video project very easy.

Drop in at a good local camera store (not a "Best Buy" type store) on a slow day and ask the video pro's behind the counter for some suggestions within your budget. You can always shop the internet for cheaper prices, but having local professional help to turn to is invaluable (not to mention "service after the sale").

And take advantage of Guitar Center's current alliance with AVID/ProTools to provide free ProTools training every Saturday morning at 10am: http://www.guitarcenter.com/Recording-Made-Easy-g26448t0.gc [Classes start back up January 2013, after the Holidays.]

hope this helps,
--Dennis C.
 

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