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john oleson Loyal user 296 Posts |
Would like to purchase the best value camera to video moves and routines.
Suggestions appreciated ... johno from tropical Michigan ... john_oleson@comcast.net Thx!!!! |
1KJ Inner circle Warning: We will run out of new tricks in 4385 Posts |
John,
I just saw a blog last week on this. I'm kicking myself for not writing it down. Perhaps you can find it. However, for what it's worth, he did the entire video blog using cameras ranging from around $100 to $15K. The bottom line was you can hardly tell the difference in the quality between any of them. He had several suggestions for good inexpensive options. As I recall, most of the low end options were small Cannon digital cameras with video capability. The one thing he suggested you not use is a Go Pro as it distorts the image to get a wider angle. KJ |
TheRaven Special user 597 Posts |
What kind of venue? Where will you play them back?
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TheRaven Special user 597 Posts |
I've been pleased with this nice zoom, external mic input, records on SD cards.
Canon VIXIA HF R500 Digital Camcorder (Black) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HLDFTRS/ref......bNSNN187 |
john oleson Loyal user 296 Posts |
Thanks!
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john oleson Loyal user 296 Posts |
Venues ... have some talented friends who have offered to let me film them doing the trick and then an explanation.
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eralph357 New user 61 Posts |
The Canon Vixia is a great value (newest model is the 600, I think). For a bit more $, but still less than $1k, the Panasonic HC-V750K gets great reviews (though I have no personal experience with that one.
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JoshRyan Regular user Kitchener, ON, Canda 123 Posts |
Panasonic DMC-FZ200 ... it's a still camera, around $600. With a big memory card, it can hold a good amount of video footage. It's great footage too.
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Waterloophai Inner circle Belgium 1368 Posts |
My son works at "Testaankoop" (they test all the new camera's in labs and write reviews).
The general problem with camera's is usually NOT the memory or hard disk. Place enough.... But the main problem is how long the batteries hold out! And that is rarely mentioned in the advertisements. When the camera is connected to an outlet at home there is of course no problem. It is when you are outside and the camera must work on his batteries. (in particular when you zoom in and out repeatedly) You are nothing with a hard disk of 20 giga when the batteries of your camera or empty after 15 minutes.... |
drosenbe0813 Elite user Long Island, NY 405 Posts |
I believe that the camera itself is not the biggest factor...but the lighting. Good lighting (as in extra or sunlight) will produce a much better image in any camera.
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Dynamike Eternal Order FullTimer 24148 Posts |
I use two of the Sony HDRXR260V High-Definition Handicap Camcorders: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006K55......_o05_s00 The price was less a few years ago. What I like the most about the camcorder is you do not have to use to use a memory card. The camcorder already has a built in hard disk memory. It can record up to 63 hours with 160 GB. But I keep mine on high quality. You still get a lot of hours.
The battery it comes with last 1 hour. Additional batteries for the camcorder can record up to 4 and 6 hours. I use a 4 hour battery in each of mine because sometimes I record more than an one hour show in a day. Get two camcorders when you are ready. You can have one camcorder on the audience, and the other on yourself. John, make sure you get a camcorder with HD. But first make sure your computer can play HD. I record mine myself because it saves me a lot of money, plus I already know the specific area where I want the camera to be when recored. I recorded most of the clippings myself: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W6tY2CZi4BM I am not still about Go Pro camcorders this moment. So I cannot answer that. |
Ray Pierce Inner circle Los Angeles, CA 2607 Posts |
The main mitigating factor in video recording is the needed resolution for the output. If it is to be broadcast you'll need a MUCH better quality camera. If it's just for rehearsal the quality just isn't as important. Most cell phones are capable of recording more than adequate video for study but the memory could be an issue. There are even apps like FiLMiC Pro that can generate very high quality results. If it is just to study the act that might be ok. GoPro's are wonderful but have a very wide angle lens. If depth is an issue they can be a wonderful tool. Most still cameras have video tools. I'm currently using several Nikon Coolpix S7000's for locked off HD video and they are amazing. Don't get more than you need. There are many affordable options to fill your needs.
Ray Pierce
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Tim Ellis V.I.P. Melbourne, Australia 1234 Posts |
Ray, would the Coolpix work as a close up camera to do live to screen projection of cards etc?
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Ray Pierce Inner circle Los Angeles, CA 2607 Posts |
Probably, and many have an HDMI output to go straight to the projector. Many will timeout and turn off the camera if you are not recording so even though you don't need it, you should always have a card in the camera and be recording to keep the camera on.
Ray Pierce
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