Q. I'm looking to get a camcorder/video camera.
I want to film nature scenery, birds, etc.
I'd like a camcorder with highest optical zoom out there, digital, not HD, for $300 or less
Any suggestions?
On the same subject,
Is there a way I could save money by getting a mid-range camcorder and attaching a telephoto lens to it allowing me to boost it's zoom capabilities when needed and to detach the zoom-lens for mobility and indoors shooting? Is this an option if so which camera and which telephoto lens would you recommend?
For the telephoto option: I would like the camera to be $200 or less, the telephoto lens to be $300 or less.
Another benefit to the idea of attaching a telephoto lens is the quality. Cameras with less optical zoom built in have better picture quality and do better in less than optimal light conditions. I want one camera to work for both indoors and every day shooting and for outdoors bird and animal shooting, be digital, be compact enough (once the zoom lens is removed) .. Anything out there that fits this?
Another benefit to the idea of attaching a telephoto lens is the quality. Cameras with less optical zoom built in have better picture quality and do better in less than optimal light conditions. I want one camera to work for both indoors and every day shooting and for outdoors bird and animal shooting, be digital, be compact enough (once the zoom lens is removed) .. Anything out there that fits this?
To answer Mmm J, no i had not considered recording binoculars. But, now i will defiantly will. I wonder about the length of recordings they can make/storage capacity. I can get a regular camcorder for every dy things and a recording binoculars for nature/bird filming.
I want to film nature scenery, birds, etc.
I'd like a camcorder with highest optical zoom out there, digital, not HD, for $300 or less
Any suggestions?
On the same subject,
Is there a way I could save money by getting a mid-range camcorder and attaching a telephoto lens to it allowing me to boost it's zoom capabilities when needed and to detach the zoom-lens for mobility and indoors shooting? Is this an option if so which camera and which telephoto lens would you recommend?
For the telephoto option: I would like the camera to be $200 or less, the telephoto lens to be $300 or less.
Another benefit to the idea of attaching a telephoto lens is the quality. Cameras with less optical zoom built in have better picture quality and do better in less than optimal light conditions. I want one camera to work for both indoors and every day shooting and for outdoors bird and animal shooting, be digital, be compact enough (once the zoom lens is removed) .. Anything out there that fits this?
Another benefit to the idea of attaching a telephoto lens is the quality. Cameras with less optical zoom built in have better picture quality and do better in less than optimal light conditions. I want one camera to work for both indoors and every day shooting and for outdoors bird and animal shooting, be digital, be compact enough (once the zoom lens is removed) .. Anything out there that fits this?
To answer Mmm J, no i had not considered recording binoculars. But, now i will defiantly will. I wonder about the length of recordings they can make/storage capacity. I can get a regular camcorder for every dy things and a recording binoculars for nature/bird filming.
A. Have you considered "digital camera binoculars" or "digital recording binoculars"? I can't think of many consumer grade camcorders with mounting threads in the price range you specify; usually the "telephoto add-on" lens is something less than 2x (and the less expensive lens add-ons don't have very good glass). For less than $200, I found several possible recording binocular candidates.
As for "Cameras with less optical zoom built in have better picture quality and do better in less than optimal light conditions"... I can't agree with that. The cameras/camcorders with large lens diameter and large imaging chips do well in low-light. Less optical zoom potential has little to do with that. As an example, my Sony HDR-FX1 (72mm lens filter diameter; 1/3" 3CCD imaging chip system) has built-in optical zoom of 12x. My Sony HDR-HC1 (37mm lens filter diameter; single 1/3" imaging chip system) has built-in optical zoom of 10x. The FX1 does MUCH better in low-light than the HC1... The larger lens allows more light into the camcorder to hit the imaging chip and the larger imaging chip can deal with what little light is allowed in under poor lighting conditions.
I understand that this will not provide an "indoor camera" (if you go the binocular route), but depending on the binocular you get can impact the camcorder budget.
Regardless of your decision (camcorder vs recording binoculars), use of a tripod or other steadying device at high zoom levels is strongly suggested. Humans were not built to be steady, so handheld use for video capture is discouraged (especially at high zoom levels).
As for "Cameras with less optical zoom built in have better picture quality and do better in less than optimal light conditions"... I can't agree with that. The cameras/camcorders with large lens diameter and large imaging chips do well in low-light. Less optical zoom potential has little to do with that. As an example, my Sony HDR-FX1 (72mm lens filter diameter; 1/3" 3CCD imaging chip system) has built-in optical zoom of 12x. My Sony HDR-HC1 (37mm lens filter diameter; single 1/3" imaging chip system) has built-in optical zoom of 10x. The FX1 does MUCH better in low-light than the HC1... The larger lens allows more light into the camcorder to hit the imaging chip and the larger imaging chip can deal with what little light is allowed in under poor lighting conditions.
I understand that this will not provide an "indoor camera" (if you go the binocular route), but depending on the binocular you get can impact the camcorder budget.
Regardless of your decision (camcorder vs recording binoculars), use of a tripod or other steadying device at high zoom levels is strongly suggested. Humans were not built to be steady, so handheld use for video capture is discouraged (especially at high zoom levels).
What's an affordable camcorder to film hunts?
Q. My brother and I are planning on filming our hunting trips this upcoming fall. Looking for a good quality camera for under $300. Must have high zoom capability (optical) and preferably water proof (resistant).
One that I am interested in is the sony handycam DCR-DVD650, any input on this model will be helpfull.
One that I am interested in is the sony handycam DCR-DVD650, any input on this model will be helpfull.
A. You may want to get something that is not a DVD or HDD (Hard Disk Drive) cam which are subject to failure should the camera be dropped or abruptly jolted. And HDD drives can fail at high altitudes. DVD cams are not easy to access (edit) your final video on disk (you have to use a ripper program). Also moving drives use more battery consumption. For going out in the field on a hunt, you would want to use a flash memory camcorder. Some are dual-flash which can record your video on internal memory or to a memory card. A cam that would work for you in your budget would be something like the Canon VIXIA HF R100. It records in HD to memeory cards. It has a 20x optical zoom.
$279.00 (amazon.com)
$279.00 (amazon.com)
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