Q. I'm looking to purchase a good entry level professional video camera. I plan to shoot music videos, commercials, professional youtube content, etc. I probably won't replace this camera anytime soon, so I'm looking for something cost effective but that I won't outgrow immediately. I'm thinking a three-ccd, but if anyone has any other suggestions, I'm open to hearing them,
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A. The prosumer Sony HDR-FX1000 has all the same capabilities as its pro-sibling the HVR-Z1/Z5 with the following major exceptions:
1) The FX1000 has a single 1/8" (3.5mm) stereo audio input. The Z1/Z5 use dual XLR audio inputs. To use XLR mics on a FX1000, use an XLR adapter from juicedLink or BeachTek.
2) The FX1000 records DV/HDV format to miniDV tape. The Z1/Z5 do that and have DVCAM/HDCAM capabilities (which you will not need).
There are a few others - but nothing that will make much difference for a few years.
As these are miniDV tape based camcorders, the computer you use for editing must have a firewire port to connect to the camcorder for importing. No USB connection will work - No adapter/cables/converters, either... just a plain old firewire cable to connect the camcorder's DV port to the computer's firewire port.
MiniDV tape based camcorders can be equipped with external flash memory modules (See Sony and Firestore), but getting that video into a computer still requires a firewire connection.
If you insist on not using tape and don't want to use an external memory module, then low compression formats (HDCAM/XDCAM, MXF, DVCPRO/DVCPRO HD, etc) to flash memory are appropriate. The Sony XDCAM series, Panasonic AG-HVX200 and Canon XF300 are worth a look. They are about 2x-3x more than the Sony HDR-FX1000.
1) The FX1000 has a single 1/8" (3.5mm) stereo audio input. The Z1/Z5 use dual XLR audio inputs. To use XLR mics on a FX1000, use an XLR adapter from juicedLink or BeachTek.
2) The FX1000 records DV/HDV format to miniDV tape. The Z1/Z5 do that and have DVCAM/HDCAM capabilities (which you will not need).
There are a few others - but nothing that will make much difference for a few years.
As these are miniDV tape based camcorders, the computer you use for editing must have a firewire port to connect to the camcorder for importing. No USB connection will work - No adapter/cables/converters, either... just a plain old firewire cable to connect the camcorder's DV port to the computer's firewire port.
MiniDV tape based camcorders can be equipped with external flash memory modules (See Sony and Firestore), but getting that video into a computer still requires a firewire connection.
If you insist on not using tape and don't want to use an external memory module, then low compression formats (HDCAM/XDCAM, MXF, DVCPRO/DVCPRO HD, etc) to flash memory are appropriate. The Sony XDCAM series, Panasonic AG-HVX200 and Canon XF300 are worth a look. They are about 2x-3x more than the Sony HDR-FX1000.
What's the best camcorder for independent horror movie?
Q. I'm interested in film making, and I want to create a horror movie and send it out to film festivals. I already created a script and have the actors, however the camcorder I have isn't entry level. I'm only 16, so money is an issue. I have about $800 for a new camcorder that would be good in low light situations and film in HD. What would be a good camcorder for my budget?
A. Before you decide on which camcorder - or we make suggestions - we need to know if that $800 budget includes mics, lighting, cables, power, tripods or other steadying devices, computer upgrade for video editing, editing application and a few other things.
If the $800 is for the camcorder only because the other items are already budgeted elsewhere, then get the largest lens diameter and imaging chip you can afford. Most likely in the Canon HF M series.
If the $800 is for the camcorder plus everything else, then you really need to save more.
The *best* camcorders with good low light behavior are those with LARGE lens diameter (70mm or larger) PLUS large imaging chip (3CCD or 3CMOS). The closest I can get you is the Sony HDR-FX1000 which is about 3x more than your budget.
If you can't increase your camcorder budget, then learn to shoot "day for night".
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4MaC44MU4iw
This way you will not need a camcorder that has to be good in low light conditions... YOU control the lighting, don't let the camcorder control you.
If the $800 is for the camcorder only because the other items are already budgeted elsewhere, then get the largest lens diameter and imaging chip you can afford. Most likely in the Canon HF M series.
If the $800 is for the camcorder plus everything else, then you really need to save more.
The *best* camcorders with good low light behavior are those with LARGE lens diameter (70mm or larger) PLUS large imaging chip (3CCD or 3CMOS). The closest I can get you is the Sony HDR-FX1000 which is about 3x more than your budget.
If you can't increase your camcorder budget, then learn to shoot "day for night".
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4MaC44MU4iw
This way you will not need a camcorder that has to be good in low light conditions... YOU control the lighting, don't let the camcorder control you.
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