around 1000, give or take.
Get a $500 camera and spend the other $500 on class to learn the basics of videography
however, if you really want to spend $1000 and want the best camera possible, I'd recommend the HV20.
around 1000, give or take.
Get a $500 camera and spend the other $500 on class to learn the basics of videography
however, if you really want to spend $1000 and want the best camera possible, I'd recommend the HV20.
Good
Your HS most likely has better cameras than you'll be able to buy, and you'll be able to use them whenever, so you might be better off getting something else for your birthday.
I don't want to wait a year so would i be better off getting the Canon HV20 or something cheaper with 3 CCD?
Like...http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage...CategoryId=pcmcat91400050050&id=1166236106283 And whats the difference between the image quality on a HD and a camera
with no HD but 3ccds?
The cheap consumer HD cameras are going to give you a high resolution picture but it's not going to be very sharp and the color will be crap.
A "prosumer" (real professional cameras are $50,000+) HD camera will give you a better picture with better color because of the 3CCDs but the cheapest ones are around $3000.
If you get a SD prosumer camera, you'll get the same types of color as the HD versions, it just won't be high resolution. HD wont be standard for at least 2 more years, so you can always upgrade later.
If you're just starting out, it would be a lot easier to go with standard definition. Most likely, this is what you'll be using at your school next year too.
I'd recommend you get a used 3CCD SD camera that went for like $2000 new a couple years ago. Something like a Canon GL1, GL2, or a Sony, JVC, or Panasonic. You can easily find a used GL1 or GL2 for around $1000, and this will be better than a cheap consumer new camera.
so is that panasonic good?
It's probably ok, but you'd definitely be better off buying a used GL1 or similar. I really wouldn't recommend a consumer camera because they're really not that good, plus the small size makes it more difficult to hold it steady.
yea, but right now i really can't afford such an expensive camera.
Why do the GL2, XL2, and XH-A1 have LANC then?