Q. I'd like to know what is the best Prosumer video camera for under $500?...I'd like to know if there are any HD video cameras coming within a year for under $500.00. Any information would be greatly appreciated.
A. Define "prosumer" camcorder.
My definition means it has a mic jack and manual audio control. Generally, the lenses are larger than 60mm (filter diameter) and the 1 or 3 CCD or CMOS imaging chip system is 1/4" or larger (1/3" is better.
Most camcorders under about $1,200 do not meet the above specs. Camcorders in the $500 range are generally in the mid-consumer grade area...
The Canon GL2 is the least expensive standard def camcorder that comes close. The high definition cams include Sony HVR-HD1000, HDR-FX7, HVR-A1, and HDR-FX1000. Below this in the high end consumer cams includes the Canon HF S Series, HV40 and Sony HDR-CX500 series. Below this includes the Canon HF series and the Sony HDR-CX100 or 300 series. There are a couple of Panasonics and JVCs that match up to these categories...
The most obvious visible difference between the prosumers and the pro-grade camcorders is the prosumers use a 1/8" (3.5mm) stereo audio-in jack... when you step up to the pro cams, they use XLR connectors for audio in. Less obvious are the video formats some of them use.
Prosumers can use 24mbps AVCHD (not recommended) or DV/HDV (preferred). Pro cams use DV/HDV, DVCPRO HD, HDCAM and XDCAM formats...
To answer your original question, I like the Sony HDR-FX1000. It replaced the FX1 - and is the sibling to the HVR-Z1 and HVR-Z5.
My definition means it has a mic jack and manual audio control. Generally, the lenses are larger than 60mm (filter diameter) and the 1 or 3 CCD or CMOS imaging chip system is 1/4" or larger (1/3" is better.
Most camcorders under about $1,200 do not meet the above specs. Camcorders in the $500 range are generally in the mid-consumer grade area...
The Canon GL2 is the least expensive standard def camcorder that comes close. The high definition cams include Sony HVR-HD1000, HDR-FX7, HVR-A1, and HDR-FX1000. Below this in the high end consumer cams includes the Canon HF S Series, HV40 and Sony HDR-CX500 series. Below this includes the Canon HF series and the Sony HDR-CX100 or 300 series. There are a couple of Panasonics and JVCs that match up to these categories...
The most obvious visible difference between the prosumers and the pro-grade camcorders is the prosumers use a 1/8" (3.5mm) stereo audio-in jack... when you step up to the pro cams, they use XLR connectors for audio in. Less obvious are the video formats some of them use.
Prosumers can use 24mbps AVCHD (not recommended) or DV/HDV (preferred). Pro cams use DV/HDV, DVCPRO HD, HDCAM and XDCAM formats...
To answer your original question, I like the Sony HDR-FX1000. It replaced the FX1 - and is the sibling to the HVR-Z1 and HVR-Z5.
Can someone help me with information on prosumer camcorders?
Q. Can someone help me with information on prosumer camcorders?
I'm looking for a good quality HD camcorder to use in independent feature-length filmmaking. Several action shots/scenes appear in my screenplay so I need a camcorder that will capture the fast pace of the movie. Would like some advice from people who are in the business and have professional experience with cinema-like production quality cameras.
I'm looking for a good quality HD camcorder to use in independent feature-length filmmaking. Several action shots/scenes appear in my screenplay so I need a camcorder that will capture the fast pace of the movie. Would like some advice from people who are in the business and have professional experience with cinema-like production quality cameras.
A. Canon's XH A1S is excellent camcorder for entry-level professionals and independent filmmakers $3,399.00, http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001JQLKRG?ie=UTF8&tag=digitsy-marina-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B001JQLKRG or
AG-HVX200 P2 HD Camcorder, $4,295.00
High definition recording formats - 1080/60i, 1080/24p, 1080/24p, 1080/30p, 720p
CineSwitch technology for variable frame rates in 720p mode - 12, 18, 20, 22, 24, 26, 30, 32, 36, 48, 60fps 16 - 9 native high-sensitivity progressive 3-CCD with 1080/60p scanning; DSP with 14-bit A/D conversion and 19-bit internal processing for unprecedented accuracy; 16 - 9 4 - 3 switchable for standard definition recording, 16 - 9 native for HD http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0018C72E6?ie=UTF8&tag=digitsy-marina-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B0018C72E6
AG-HVX200 P2 HD Camcorder, $4,295.00
High definition recording formats - 1080/60i, 1080/24p, 1080/24p, 1080/30p, 720p
CineSwitch technology for variable frame rates in 720p mode - 12, 18, 20, 22, 24, 26, 30, 32, 36, 48, 60fps 16 - 9 native high-sensitivity progressive 3-CCD with 1080/60p scanning; DSP with 14-bit A/D conversion and 19-bit internal processing for unprecedented accuracy; 16 - 9 4 - 3 switchable for standard definition recording, 16 - 9 native for HD http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0018C72E6?ie=UTF8&tag=digitsy-marina-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B0018C72E6
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