Need help getting a new video camera.

Discussion in 'Digital Video' started by charlyee, May 27, 2013.

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  1. charlyee, May 27, 2013

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    Hello all, I would like to get a video camera that would a nice step up from my Cannon VIXIA HF 10. Nothing professional but a good upgrade.


    Looking forward to your suggestions.

    Thanks much :)
     
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  2. daybreak, May 27, 2013

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    What do you have in mind and how much are you willing to lay out.
    Is best to start out with what camcorder you are looking at.
     
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  3. charlyee, May 27, 2013

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    I haven't looked at anything, my budget is $1200 max, looking for suggestions on what to look at.

    Thanks :)
     
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  4. Lil Chillbil, Jun 3, 2013

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    Get a vixia for $1100 then shell out another $100 for a used rode mic

    or...

    Get a sony handycam for $1100 and a used rode mic








    or....... you could just get a t3I a new rode mic and tripod
     
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  5. Borntorun, Jun 4, 2013

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    Slightly out of your budget, but the Canon XF100 is quite good. I have one, and have been using it for a year or so. 4:2:2 chroma subsampling, 25p at 50mb/s.
     
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  6. charlyee, Jun 4, 2013

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    Thanks very much, yes it is quite a bit out of my budget and I am not at that level of proficiency :)


    I was looking at the VIXIA HF G20, any opinions?


    Thanks again
     
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  7. Lil Chillbil, Jun 4, 2013

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    Great camera, It can do some very good work with the right editor the right writer and the right crew. Even hollywood style work
     
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