Q. I'm starting up a filming business, and for the moment I'm just renting a Canon XF100. I haven't started filming yet, but I have a job in a few weeks.
The money generated from my after school job and my filming business will go towards my new camera.
Just which one?
I like the price of the Canon XF100, but I'm not sure if it's the right camera.
I'm going to be filming Market updates for a real estate company monthly, so it needs to look amazing. I'll also be filming whatever else comes along, plus I scuba dive so I'd like it to film well underwater as well. I will probably do some slo mo as well so I'd like it to be capable of filming over/around 60fps
I want to spend between $2,000 to $3,000/$3,500
Any ideas would be great. Thanks
The money generated from my after school job and my filming business will go towards my new camera.
Just which one?
I like the price of the Canon XF100, but I'm not sure if it's the right camera.
I'm going to be filming Market updates for a real estate company monthly, so it needs to look amazing. I'll also be filming whatever else comes along, plus I scuba dive so I'd like it to film well underwater as well. I will probably do some slo mo as well so I'd like it to be capable of filming over/around 60fps
I want to spend between $2,000 to $3,000/$3,500
Any ideas would be great. Thanks
A. Step 1: Learn the difference between video and film.
The Canon XF100 is a decent digital video capture device. You did not tell us why you don't think the XF100 is "the right camera". You did not tell us why it ended up on your short list - other than price. Most would be investigating video quality...
Any camcorder can capture useful video when the camcorder is used properly. We don't know if your budget includes a good tripod and other steadying devices (for real estate, use of a tripod is minimum - use of a counterbalanced, articulated, arm on a vest (like a Steadicam system - see Tiffen) would be beneficial for "walkthroughs" and maybe a camera crane or drone with video capture capabilities for outside shots; The EXF format captured by the XF100 needs a very robust computer and compatible video editor; mics, lighting, cases, cables, power supplies... and since it is not waterproof, an underwater housing that can handle the depths you plan will be needed (not inexpensive) and if you go deeper than about 40 feet, you'll want underwater lighting, too.
In any case, never capture handheld (for the land-shots - especially important for the real estate segments), add light... In your price range, take a look at the Sony NEX-VG series. They are camcorders that use large imaging chips and have an interchangeable lens system - like a dSLR, but being designed for video capture, do not have the know problems (overheating, file segmentation, audio issues) associated with dSLRs.
The Canon XF100 is a decent digital video capture device. You did not tell us why you don't think the XF100 is "the right camera". You did not tell us why it ended up on your short list - other than price. Most would be investigating video quality...
Any camcorder can capture useful video when the camcorder is used properly. We don't know if your budget includes a good tripod and other steadying devices (for real estate, use of a tripod is minimum - use of a counterbalanced, articulated, arm on a vest (like a Steadicam system - see Tiffen) would be beneficial for "walkthroughs" and maybe a camera crane or drone with video capture capabilities for outside shots; The EXF format captured by the XF100 needs a very robust computer and compatible video editor; mics, lighting, cases, cables, power supplies... and since it is not waterproof, an underwater housing that can handle the depths you plan will be needed (not inexpensive) and if you go deeper than about 40 feet, you'll want underwater lighting, too.
In any case, never capture handheld (for the land-shots - especially important for the real estate segments), add light... In your price range, take a look at the Sony NEX-VG series. They are camcorders that use large imaging chips and have an interchangeable lens system - like a dSLR, but being designed for video capture, do not have the know problems (overheating, file segmentation, audio issues) associated with dSLRs.
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Q. I am looking to buy a camcorder as my sister is graduating from HS, my friend from college, and me from college in spring 07. I am researching what the best camcorder is in terms of color. I think I either want to go the MINI DVD route or the hard drive route. I heard with the MINI DVD you only get 20 minutes recording time- not long enough in my opinion. How much time is it with the plug into your computer hard drive burner type? And what brand would you recommend that I get? Are they very expensive or in a good price range?
Thanks for the response. I am getting multiple responses to go Sony so I shall look that route. I am wondering what exactly is a MinDV and can I transer such a format to my computer to burn on DVD. I want to be able to share the filming with family members via the mail.
Thanks for the response. I am getting multiple responses to go Sony so I shall look that route. I am wondering what exactly is a MinDV and can I transer such a format to my computer to burn on DVD. I want to be able to share the filming with family members via the mail.
A. I would not recomend the DVD camcorders. You should look at Cannon or Sony Mini DV cameras. They record in the digital video format, which is the correct format to import into a computer video software for editing, and can hold 60 Mins. on one tape. The prices on both brands range from about $400 for the basic model to about $3,000 for the Professional grade. So you should be able to find a decent camera that fits your needs.
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