I know people do this here all the time, but I really don't know of anywhere to ask because the people in the shops just want to sell it to me and have never done anything close to what I want to use it for.
I'm looking for a non-professional (because I can't afford it) DV camera with good quality.
What should I get?
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RE: What should I get?
Get a sony or a canon. any models in mind?
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RE: What should I get?
I've had conisistant problems with Panasonic cameras. Canon items are just OK, I don't care for their quality either. I recommend Sony, I love their quality and I have never had a problem with one in the past.
As for prices go, basically the more you're willing to pay the better the camera will be.
As for prices go, basically the more you're willing to pay the better the camera will be.
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RE: What should I get?
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RE: What should I get?
I'd say either a Canon or Sony miniDV camera with maybe a microphone jack and white balance, that's it. Any other gimmick on a camera is just for show and to make money, sort of like a remote which is only good if yo're making animation and night vision if you film things in the dark without a light on hand.
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RE: What should I get?
I manually set the Focus, Iris, Shutter speed, and Gain on my camera every single shot. I wouldn't exactly say those are gimmicks just for show.
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RE: What should I get?
Be sure it has a mic in jack, and a hotshoe (for shotgun mics, lights, accesories).
I've tried a consumer Sony camera, and it utilizes a touch-screen for a lot of the functions. I actually find that really annoying, and would prefer physical buttons on the camera.
I have a Canon, and would highly recommend them. Nice manual controls, and most of their models come standard with 16:9 support.
I've tried a consumer Sony camera, and it utilizes a touch-screen for a lot of the functions. I actually find that really annoying, and would prefer physical buttons on the camera.
I have a Canon, and would highly recommend them. Nice manual controls, and most of their models come standard with 16:9 support.