How do you shoot video?

Titus · Nov 15, 2012, 08:37 PM

I've had a high-end Canon camcorder for 5 years and a flip video. The Canon had been repaired once, then broke again so I sold it on e-bay. The flip video is no longer supported so it's useless to me.

I have a Canon EOS Xti that I use for photography but it's not suitable for video.

I'm looking for something easy that I can use with iMovie and easily upload clips to Youtube and FB. I really don't want to replace my Xti because the card/batteries are different and it'll be too expensive.

I looked at some inexpensive (under $300) camcorders in Best Buy and they have WiFi and 40x optical zoon with image stability.

Any suggestions?

puckhead193 · Nov 15, 2012, 08:38 PM

any canon vixia has my vote. some are better then others but overall the vixia lineup from canon is pretty good.

daybreak · Nov 16, 2012, 04:35 AM

Buy a cheap Sony that will go with iMovie. That is if you are looking for something basic.

Titus · Nov 16, 2012, 03:41 PM

I'm really a Canon person but the JVC (not at all fond of the brand) had some Wifis for under $300...all high def....all easily integrated with iMovie.

I also looked at some Sony products. Just not sure. I guess I just need to do more research.

daybreak · Nov 16, 2012, 05:49 PM

One can only advice. I always say go with your instincts. For those who hum and Ha are lost. You know what you like? So go and have a look and good Luck.

Titus · Nov 16, 2012, 07:33 PM

Good point

Quotenfrau · Nov 18, 2012, 06:06 AM

just use iPhone

Nov 15, 2012, 08:37 PM	#1
Titus macrumors member Join Date: Nov 2009	How do you shoot video? I've had a high-end Canon camcorder for 5 years and a flip video. The Canon had been repaired once, then broke again so I sold it on e-bay. The flip video is no longer supported so it's useless to me. I have a Canon EOS Xti that I use for photography but it's not suitable for video. I'm looking for something easy that I can use with iMovie and easily upload clips to Youtube and FB. I really don't want to replace my Xti because the card/batteries are different and it'll be too expensive. I looked at some inexpensive (under $300) camcorders in Best Buy and they have WiFi and 40x optical zoon with image stability. Any suggestions? __________________ iMac 27" 16Gig iPad 3, iPad iPhone 4, iPod Touch, iPod nano Apple TV
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Nov 15, 2012, 08:38 PM	#2
puckhead193 macrumors 604 Join Date: May 2004 Location: NY	any canon vixia has my vote. some are better then others but overall the vixia lineup from canon is pretty good. __________________ 20" iMac C2D - 2.33GHz, 3 GB ram, ATI X1600 256 MB VRAM 17" MBP i7, 8 GB ram, 500 GB HD @ 7200 - 64 gig iPod Touch 64 GB black Verizon iPhone 5 - Verizon 64 gb iPad 3
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Nov 16, 2012, 03:41 PM	#4
Titus Thread Starter macrumors member Join Date: Nov 2009	I'm really a Canon person but the JVC (not at all fond of the brand) had some Wifis for under $300...all high def....all easily integrated with iMovie. I also looked at some Sony products. Just not sure. I guess I just need to do more research. __________________ iMac 27" 16Gig iPad 3, iPad iPhone 4, iPod Touch, iPod nano Apple TV
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Nov 16, 2012, 07:33 PM	#6
Titus Thread Starter macrumors member Join Date: Nov 2009	Good point __________________ iMac 27" 16Gig iPad 3, iPad iPhone 4, iPod Touch, iPod nano Apple TV
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Nov 16, 2012, 04:35 AM	#3
daybreak macrumors 6502 Join Date: Sep 2009	Buy a cheap Sony that will go with iMovie. That is if you are looking for something basic.
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Nov 16, 2012, 05:49 PM	#5
daybreak macrumors 6502 Join Date: Sep 2009	One can only advice. I always say go with your instincts. For those who hum and Ha are lost. You know what you like? So go and have a look and good Luck.
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Nov 18, 2012, 06:06 AM	#7
Quotenfrau macrumors 6502 Join Date: Mar 2011	just use iPhone
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