Q. Right now, I have a Sony a350 dSLR and a Sony SR-7 1080p camcorder.
I really don't take photos that often, but when I do they have to be good. Same goes for video, and right now, the little Sony is not doing the job.
I'm looking to get a video camera that does outstanding video, but doesn't leave me broke. I'm considering selling both of the cams I currently have and just using 1 that does both.
I'd rather not use AVCHD either... too hard to edit.
I really don't take photos that often, but when I do they have to be good. Same goes for video, and right now, the little Sony is not doing the job.
I'm looking to get a video camera that does outstanding video, but doesn't leave me broke. I'm considering selling both of the cams I currently have and just using 1 that does both.
I'd rather not use AVCHD either... too hard to edit.
A. For "solid HD video" use of a video capture device that does not use a high compression to process/store and lots of light during capture are your best bets.
The Sony HDR-SR7 was one of the early AVCHD cams (2007, I think). Between the high compression AVCHD and smallish (37mm) lens filter diameter, I'm not too surprised that you are not happy with the results. In my opinion, a larger lens diameter and 3CCD or 3CMOS imaging chip will provide a vast improvement when coupled with lots of light and less compression.
Here's the problem: Low compression, high definition video, in a 3-chip camera with a large lens diameter starts at the prosumer Sony HDR-FX1000. HDV format onto miniDV tape or an external flash memory recording device (over firewire). $4,000.
Since we don't know what computer or editing application you are using, it is challenging to understand how we can get you to an easier editing place. AVCHD does not have to be difficult to edit if the video capture is done with tools designed to do the job.
If we bail from the HDR-FX1000 and stay in consumer grade, I do like the Canon HF S series. I don't know if that is still too much $. But assuming we can get an AVCHD-capable editor, it should be easier to edit + a larger lens diameter (58mm) than the SR7, decent sized single imaging chip and lower compression than the older AVCHD system...
Camcorders are designed to capture good video and audio. Their ability to take stills is a convenience feature. Cameras and dSLRs are designed to take stills. They can capture great video and audio - but there are challenges when dealing with this "convenience feature". I have not yet seen the single device that can do both well.
The Sony HDR-SR7 was one of the early AVCHD cams (2007, I think). Between the high compression AVCHD and smallish (37mm) lens filter diameter, I'm not too surprised that you are not happy with the results. In my opinion, a larger lens diameter and 3CCD or 3CMOS imaging chip will provide a vast improvement when coupled with lots of light and less compression.
Here's the problem: Low compression, high definition video, in a 3-chip camera with a large lens diameter starts at the prosumer Sony HDR-FX1000. HDV format onto miniDV tape or an external flash memory recording device (over firewire). $4,000.
Since we don't know what computer or editing application you are using, it is challenging to understand how we can get you to an easier editing place. AVCHD does not have to be difficult to edit if the video capture is done with tools designed to do the job.
If we bail from the HDR-FX1000 and stay in consumer grade, I do like the Canon HF S series. I don't know if that is still too much $. But assuming we can get an AVCHD-capable editor, it should be easier to edit + a larger lens diameter (58mm) than the SR7, decent sized single imaging chip and lower compression than the older AVCHD system...
Camcorders are designed to capture good video and audio. Their ability to take stills is a convenience feature. Cameras and dSLRs are designed to take stills. They can capture great video and audio - but there are challenges when dealing with this "convenience feature". I have not yet seen the single device that can do both well.
What camera would be best for shooting an independent film on a budget?
Q. I have a budget of about $1000 for a camera, light, and possible editing program. I've been looking around for the best deal and I've found a few but I would like to know the best deal on an HD 1080p camcorder and/or camera that shoots video for shooting an independent film...
A. do what HANNA said to do
make a list side by side
so you can match and see which has which and then you can decide that way
good luck
smile
make a list side by side
so you can match and see which has which and then you can decide that way
good luck
smile
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