Q. I need to find a camera that has Manual zoom ( at least 10X), manual focus and white balance possible. Also either Mini DV or Hard drive. Optional: Be able to film in 16:9 widescreen, and be able to film in 24p. Hd an added plus if possible. i can spend anywhere from a grand to MAYBE a grand and a half if the camera is really good. appreciate any suggestions.
A. The Canon HV20 is a compact camcorder with HDV (high-def miniDV), 10X zoom, manual focus and white balance (via menus and dials), 16:9 and 24p, for around $700. It is very popular among budget indie filmmakers now. While it does give you manual control over most things, it is a little awkward and time-consuming to adjust such settings via its menus and tiny buttons.
More professional cameras use dedicated physical controls like rings and switches so that these functions can be quickly easily adjusted while shooting, but obviously these cost a lot more. The cheapest camera with good manual controls would be something like a Canon GL2 at around $2000 new. It is a miniDV camera, not high definition, and it is not native 16:9 or 24p. The Canon XH-A1 has all of those things (and more) in high definition at around $3500.
Don't forget that a good camera is only one tiny part of making good films. Good actors, a script, directing, lighting, blocking, sets, costumes/makeup, and good sound and music are all often overlooked by newcomers, but are far more important than the image quality of the camera.
More professional cameras use dedicated physical controls like rings and switches so that these functions can be quickly easily adjusted while shooting, but obviously these cost a lot more. The cheapest camera with good manual controls would be something like a Canon GL2 at around $2000 new. It is a miniDV camera, not high definition, and it is not native 16:9 or 24p. The Canon XH-A1 has all of those things (and more) in high definition at around $3500.
Don't forget that a good camera is only one tiny part of making good films. Good actors, a script, directing, lighting, blocking, sets, costumes/makeup, and good sound and music are all often overlooked by newcomers, but are far more important than the image quality of the camera.
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Q. im new to filmmaking, i do have experience with cameras, i made decent videos for school projects, homemades, what not.Now im thinking of making several short films this year if possible. so give me a camera worth buying, meaning that it could give be a good quality to replicate some what of a theatrical look..my budget is under $1000.
Oh and also, it would be even better if i get answers from ppl with experience in this field and know their equipment very well.
Thank you!
let me point out that the Canon HV40 and the Canon Vixia HV40 are different. The HV40 is a prosumers cam and goes way over $1,000 and the Vixia $689 at Amazon.
Oh and also, it would be even better if i get answers from ppl with experience in this field and know their equipment very well.
Thank you!
let me point out that the Canon HV40 and the Canon Vixia HV40 are different. The HV40 is a prosumers cam and goes way over $1,000 and the Vixia $689 at Amazon.
A. Canon HV40 or HF S200.
Mic jack and manual audio control and high definition video.
Mic jack and manual audio control and high definition video.
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