icequeen_a
Trying to get a DSLR that can grow with my family. Need to get good photos for indoor/low light Ballet and also for football games/action shots. My current camera is starting to go, so I need something new. Not a pro but have an older Sony Digital, built-in lens, that I've been pushing and setting to get pretty good quality low-light no flash pics. I've been able to get only as high as 5 x 7 prints on those before it gets way too grainy. Takes good videos, too.
My father has a Nikon telephoto lens so I'm leaning towards Nikon, but frankly I need something sturdy that is somewhat weather proof, takes great action shots and won't kill my wallet. Want to stay below $800. TIA.
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I would recommend the entry-level DSLRs.
Here are my personal favorites:
Canon t2i: 66.0 for image quality and up to 1080p for video (Full HD video - Movie like )
Canon T3: 62.0 for image quality and up to 720p for video (HD video)
Nikon d90: 73.0 for image quality and up to 720p for video (HD video)
Nikon d3200: 81.0 for image quality (Full HD video - Movie like )
You can find them at a decent price on eBay and it is international so no worries. Be sure to choose "Show lowest price first" so that you don't need to scroll down every page ! But I think that with the price you are willing to pay, it would be okay buying it new.
If you start to really like photography and want to continue to become a photographer, I would suggest upgrading to the Canon 7d or Canon 5d Mark II once you get hold of things and start making money.
Also check out this website : http://www.snapsort.com and write down the camera you want to see the whole review, comments, characteristics etc !
The camera body won't do everything though, you'll need to know how to use the camera and choose the right lenses. I think they are lenses made for sports and moving objects and such
I would recommend the entry-level DSLRs.
Here are my personal favorites:
Canon t2i: 66.0 for image quality and up to 1080p for video (Full HD video - Movie like )
Canon T3: 62.0 for image quality and up to 720p for video (HD video)
Nikon d90: 73.0 for image quality and up to 720p for video (HD video)
Nikon d3200: 81.0 for image quality (Full HD video - Movie like )
You can find them at a decent price on eBay and it is international so no worries. Be sure to choose "Show lowest price first" so that you don't need to scroll down every page ! But I think that with the price you are willing to pay, it would be okay buying it new.
If you start to really like photography and want to continue to become a photographer, I would suggest upgrading to the Canon 7d or Canon 5d Mark II once you get hold of things and start making money.
Also check out this website : http://www.snapsort.com and write down the camera you want to see the whole review, comments, characteristics etc !
The camera body won't do everything though, you'll need to know how to use the camera and choose the right lenses. I think they are lenses made for sports and moving objects and such
whats the best camera for making you tube videos for a beginer you tuber?
huntnbigra
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my recommendation is to use a camera with mini dv and if the budget stretches go for HDV.
here are some things to think about:
first, look at budget and then work out the best you can get for the money spent. try to steer clear of second hand units as they are usually more trouble than they're worth.
second, decide on a format to suit your style. most people are getting Hard drive cameras without thinking of the implications of the design. i will keep using mini dv tape myself until the bitter end as i think they are still the best format for low budget film making. you can use them in many HD cameras and will offer better archival storage and far superior image quality compared to DVD and HDD.
stick with mini dv - you can't miss. (btw mini dv only comes in 2 sizes - 60 min or 80 mins - it's true that you can set cam to shoot Long play and get 90 mins + on a tape but it's not worth it - always shoot SP)
third - what sort of shooting are you looking to do? indoor studio? or outdoor sporting events etc. many cameras are good for one but might be lacking for the other. try to find something that suits your needs and work out features you may find useful. eg - night vision sounds great but it's highly unlikely that you'll use it regularly. but if you found something with decent mic inputs and separate sound controls you may find that FAR more useful.
fourth - HDV is the next generation of camera. more and more people have HD tvs showing in widescreen and you can (in most cases) plug the cam in via HDMI straight into your HD tv and it looks AMAZING. SD or standard def is on the way out so you'll be stuck with a cam that you don't like the images for.
fifth - all cams are good for youtube. even a digital stills camera. most computers accept usb or firewire to upload images to an editing suite.
consider you applications, decide your format and look at how much you want to spend. make a short list then try them out.
the best brand of camcorder would technically speaking be "RED".
it is a 4k resultion cam capable of doing 35mm standard shooting. however, it would be very expensive and out of reach for most people.
however, cams come in many different varieties. there is SD and HD which is standard and high definition.
some have a single chip whereas onthers have three. others are widescreen and some are full screen.
many different factors make up what is best in the market. sony tend to make something that stands out in all market segments wether it be a simple point and shoot right up to the cam they used for star wars (the cinealta). of course the prices are hugely variable starting from around $200 going up to $200000 + depending on features.
the problem with these big expensive cameras is that many people are clueless how to use them. you may have a $10000 HD cam in the hands of a beginner and a pro cinematographer will wipe the floor with you using a bottom of the line point and shoot. they have many confusing dials and buttons designed to bring out the cameras best but it will take a while to learn how to use them effectively.
you can buy HD cams for around US$800 (give or take) which will produce great pictures and even do stills while you shoot. they are easy to use and can dramatically increase the quality of your movies.
many people ask 'what should i get? mini dvd, mini dv or Hard drive?'
i would say that the mini dv (although the oldest format of the bunch) is still the best. it offers excellent resolution (even in hd or HDV as it's known). it has great archiving value and is cheap to run.
dvd and hdd are useful in some ways but quite bad in others. sure, they may seem convienient but DVD has the WORST resolution and the discs are more expensive. HDD is better but what happens when you run out of drive space on a great trip away? and if it stuffs up - a new tape is far cheaper thana new hard drive.
so, to bring this long rambling point to a close, there are many ins and outs with cams so it s 'how long is a piece of string' question. have a look at what feels good to you and what looks good. think about what you are needing it for and consider the practicalities of each type.
i hope this advice helps.
my recommendation is to use a camera with mini dv and if the budget stretches go for HDV.
here are some things to think about:
first, look at budget and then work out the best you can get for the money spent. try to steer clear of second hand units as they are usually more trouble than they're worth.
second, decide on a format to suit your style. most people are getting Hard drive cameras without thinking of the implications of the design. i will keep using mini dv tape myself until the bitter end as i think they are still the best format for low budget film making. you can use them in many HD cameras and will offer better archival storage and far superior image quality compared to DVD and HDD.
stick with mini dv - you can't miss. (btw mini dv only comes in 2 sizes - 60 min or 80 mins - it's true that you can set cam to shoot Long play and get 90 mins + on a tape but it's not worth it - always shoot SP)
third - what sort of shooting are you looking to do? indoor studio? or outdoor sporting events etc. many cameras are good for one but might be lacking for the other. try to find something that suits your needs and work out features you may find useful. eg - night vision sounds great but it's highly unlikely that you'll use it regularly. but if you found something with decent mic inputs and separate sound controls you may find that FAR more useful.
fourth - HDV is the next generation of camera. more and more people have HD tvs showing in widescreen and you can (in most cases) plug the cam in via HDMI straight into your HD tv and it looks AMAZING. SD or standard def is on the way out so you'll be stuck with a cam that you don't like the images for.
fifth - all cams are good for youtube. even a digital stills camera. most computers accept usb or firewire to upload images to an editing suite.
consider you applications, decide your format and look at how much you want to spend. make a short list then try them out.
the best brand of camcorder would technically speaking be "RED".
it is a 4k resultion cam capable of doing 35mm standard shooting. however, it would be very expensive and out of reach for most people.
however, cams come in many different varieties. there is SD and HD which is standard and high definition.
some have a single chip whereas onthers have three. others are widescreen and some are full screen.
many different factors make up what is best in the market. sony tend to make something that stands out in all market segments wether it be a simple point and shoot right up to the cam they used for star wars (the cinealta). of course the prices are hugely variable starting from around $200 going up to $200000 + depending on features.
the problem with these big expensive cameras is that many people are clueless how to use them. you may have a $10000 HD cam in the hands of a beginner and a pro cinematographer will wipe the floor with you using a bottom of the line point and shoot. they have many confusing dials and buttons designed to bring out the cameras best but it will take a while to learn how to use them effectively.
you can buy HD cams for around US$800 (give or take) which will produce great pictures and even do stills while you shoot. they are easy to use and can dramatically increase the quality of your movies.
many people ask 'what should i get? mini dvd, mini dv or Hard drive?'
i would say that the mini dv (although the oldest format of the bunch) is still the best. it offers excellent resolution (even in hd or HDV as it's known). it has great archiving value and is cheap to run.
dvd and hdd are useful in some ways but quite bad in others. sure, they may seem convienient but DVD has the WORST resolution and the discs are more expensive. HDD is better but what happens when you run out of drive space on a great trip away? and if it stuffs up - a new tape is far cheaper thana new hard drive.
so, to bring this long rambling point to a close, there are many ins and outs with cams so it s 'how long is a piece of string' question. have a look at what feels good to you and what looks good. think about what you are needing it for and consider the practicalities of each type.
i hope this advice helps.
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