Q. I'm thinking of something like the Sony VX1000, but maybe a little newer, and hopefully under $1000.
Keep in mind it needs fish eye! :)
Keep in mind it needs fish eye! :)
A. The Sony DCR-VX1000 was first made in 1995. It was replaced by the VX2000 in the year 2000 and later, in 2004, replaced by the VX2100. All are standard definition camcorders that record high quality, low compression, DV format video to miniDV tape. These were considered "prosumers". Better than consumer grade - not quite pro grade. They were in the $3,000 range when new.
Large - for the time - lens filter diameter (52mm),
Large 3CCD imaging chip array (1/3"),
Lots of manual controls on the outside of the camcorder - not buried in a menu,
Integrated overhead handle/mic
Skipping past the the standard definition PD-series camcorders gets us to what is available now with similar features in the Sony HDR-FX7 and HDR-FX1000. They are 2-3 times more than you want to spend.
If we stay in your price range, the only miniDV tape based camcorder available new is the consumer grade Canon HV40. If you mount this to a Scorpion or similar hand-held stability device, this takes care of the integrated handle issue.
So... you get to increase your budget or decrease you requirements.
Any camcorder with a "lens diameter", "filter diameter" or "lens filter diameter" specification can mount (screw mount or bayonet mount - it depends on the camera) a fisheye lens with a matching spec. This includes all the cameras listed in paragraphs before this one.
As miniDV tape based camcorders, getting the video form the digital tape and into a computer for editing means connecting the camcorder's DV (i.Link) port (not USB) to the computer's firewire port (not USB) with a firewire cable (not USB). And USB-to-firewire cable/converter/adapter things will not work. We know nothing about your computer so we don't know if it has a firewire port or an available expansion slot so you can add one.
High compression, AVCHD format, MTS/MOD file type video capture devices (most of the consumer grade flash memory and hard disc drive camcorders available today) do not get along with fast action video, so be careful if you start to think that flash memory is "better because it is newer". The memory media used is irrelevant. The video the camcorder stores to the memory is the important part. And low compression video with fast action get along just fine.
The Panasonic AG-HVX200 (P2 cards), Canon XF series (SDHC), JVC GY-HM series (SDHC) and Sony XDCAM series (SxS compact flash) all record low-compression, high quality video formats to flash memory and are 5-6 time more than you want to spend. MiniDV tape is the affordable lternative - the HV40 is as close to $1,000 I can get (and still have $ left to buy the fisheye lens).
Large - for the time - lens filter diameter (52mm),
Large 3CCD imaging chip array (1/3"),
Lots of manual controls on the outside of the camcorder - not buried in a menu,
Integrated overhead handle/mic
Skipping past the the standard definition PD-series camcorders gets us to what is available now with similar features in the Sony HDR-FX7 and HDR-FX1000. They are 2-3 times more than you want to spend.
If we stay in your price range, the only miniDV tape based camcorder available new is the consumer grade Canon HV40. If you mount this to a Scorpion or similar hand-held stability device, this takes care of the integrated handle issue.
So... you get to increase your budget or decrease you requirements.
Any camcorder with a "lens diameter", "filter diameter" or "lens filter diameter" specification can mount (screw mount or bayonet mount - it depends on the camera) a fisheye lens with a matching spec. This includes all the cameras listed in paragraphs before this one.
As miniDV tape based camcorders, getting the video form the digital tape and into a computer for editing means connecting the camcorder's DV (i.Link) port (not USB) to the computer's firewire port (not USB) with a firewire cable (not USB). And USB-to-firewire cable/converter/adapter things will not work. We know nothing about your computer so we don't know if it has a firewire port or an available expansion slot so you can add one.
High compression, AVCHD format, MTS/MOD file type video capture devices (most of the consumer grade flash memory and hard disc drive camcorders available today) do not get along with fast action video, so be careful if you start to think that flash memory is "better because it is newer". The memory media used is irrelevant. The video the camcorder stores to the memory is the important part. And low compression video with fast action get along just fine.
The Panasonic AG-HVX200 (P2 cards), Canon XF series (SDHC), JVC GY-HM series (SDHC) and Sony XDCAM series (SxS compact flash) all record low-compression, high quality video formats to flash memory and are 5-6 time more than you want to spend. MiniDV tape is the affordable lternative - the HV40 is as close to $1,000 I can get (and still have $ left to buy the fisheye lens).
I am going to start a video production business what camcorder should I buy?
Q. I am going to start a video production business for recording events such as pageants and weddings and I would like some advice on the best camera to buy for under $2000. (preferably around $1000 or less if possible) It would be great if it has white balance controls and any other features that would make the recording an event a lot easier. Thanks!
A. If you got money to burn then an HD cam would be great to have but highly unwarranted for your proposed application. If you want HD mini DV has a 16x9 mode which is also comparable to a broadcast HD signal despite what broadcast providers would have you believe. SONY MINI-DV CAM! You will not be sorry. Thats what I started with for professional video productions in 2005.
Panasonic has affordable 3ccd cams for around $1000 if you want to spend that much initially. For editing Premiere Elements is a great legal buy for only about $80-$100 with DVD encoding. (if your Mac OSX i guess you could use iMovie...Final Cut is major $$$)
A 3 CCD cam would be great to have but if you don't know how to sequence and edit etc... a great camera is not going to help you. Your in for a tough time I can assure you. DVD compression, DVD covers, Photoshop, Menus, copyright BS, ordering, selling, people saying "my $3 DVD player wont play your disc...I HATE YOU!!!" and.... Computer and Hardware issues.
Also if your taping events your mostly not going to have time to white balance and manually control everything. Its not like setting up a movie set. An event happens and you have to be on the ball. All the power to you but know that your in for many google searches down the road. Peace. My pro video Website is below, I've gotten very vast in what I do.
Panasonic has affordable 3ccd cams for around $1000 if you want to spend that much initially. For editing Premiere Elements is a great legal buy for only about $80-$100 with DVD encoding. (if your Mac OSX i guess you could use iMovie...Final Cut is major $$$)
A 3 CCD cam would be great to have but if you don't know how to sequence and edit etc... a great camera is not going to help you. Your in for a tough time I can assure you. DVD compression, DVD covers, Photoshop, Menus, copyright BS, ordering, selling, people saying "my $3 DVD player wont play your disc...I HATE YOU!!!" and.... Computer and Hardware issues.
Also if your taping events your mostly not going to have time to white balance and manually control everything. Its not like setting up a movie set. An event happens and you have to be on the ball. All the power to you but know that your in for many google searches down the road. Peace. My pro video Website is below, I've gotten very vast in what I do.
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