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Reccomend me a 3CCD Camcorder!

GeorgeCGeorgeC
edited February 2011 in General Chat
Hey all, A couple of years back I bought a basic consumer level HD camcorder, which got broke recently when a skateboard landed on it whilst I was filming a few tricks for my friend off some stairset..

ANYWAY: I wanted to start making mini movies and such with my friend who is studying this kind of thing at university, and I was looking for suggestions on a good, Consumer grade 3CCD camcorder. My Budget is around £500, but I'm willing to go higher. I've been out of the filming loop for a while now, so I'm probably a bit out of touch with the prices and new technologies and such, so any help would be appreciated. Thanks!

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  • LonnieLonnie
    edited February 2011
    GeorgeC wrote: »
    Hey all, A couple of years back I bought a basic consumer level HD camcorder, which got broke recently when a skateboard landed on it whilst I was filming a few tricks for my friend off some stairset..

    ANYWAY: I wanted to start making mini movies and such with my friend who is studying this kind of thing at university, and I was looking for suggestions on a good, Consumer grade 3CCD camcorder. My Budget is around £500, but I'm willing to go higher. I've been out of the filming loop for a while now, so I'm probably a bit out of touch with the prices and new technologies and such, so any help would be appreciated. Thanks!

    Hey dude, I HIGHLY recommend a Panasonic DVX100b (PAL). I bought one over a year ago and it is fantastic. It's basically THE best standard definition camera of its time. You can find them on ebay. Its a tape based camera, takes mini DV tapes and is a very pro camera.

    Check it out here-http://reviews.cnet.com/digital-camcorders/panasonic-ag-dvx100b/4505-6500_7-31568573.html?tag=contentMain;contentBody;2r
  • ShauntronShauntron Telltale Alumni
    edited February 2011
    Any particular reason you need a CCD camcorder? Those sensors have mainly been phased out by CMOS sensors.

    A lot of people (myself included) are shooting video on DSLR cameras these days. The Rebel T2i with a the stock lens falls in your price range, and you get full 1080p@24fps, 720p@60fps and pretty good low-light.
  • GeorgeCGeorgeC
    edited February 2011
    Thanks for the advice guys!
    Like I say, I'm not too up on the latest technologies, last time I heard, 3CCD ruled! I guess things have changed!

    I was considering getting a DSLR as it has the advantage of great photos too. Are there any downsides to a video capable D-SLR, such as short battery life?
  • LonnieLonnie
    edited February 2011
    GeorgeC wrote: »
    Thanks for the advice guys!
    Like I say, I'm not too up on the latest technologies, last time I heard, 3CCD ruled! I guess things have changed!

    I was considering getting a DSLR as it has the advantage of great photos too. Are there any downsides to a video capable D-SLR, such as short battery life?

    If you get a Canon 550D (T2i) you run the risk of shit sound and you will have to have magic lantern, because of lack of manual controls. Remember also you need a computer thats going to be able to handle HD editing. A DSLR was meant for still shots not video, so thats why the video side isnt all that convenient.

    I recommended a Panasonic DVX100b as its standard definition (no where near as much hard drive consumption as HD) and its a fantastic camera to learn with. Plus theres a whole website dedicated to the dvx:

    www.dvxuser.com

    If you really want to go HD, get a Canon HV40 or Canon Hf100. I'd go with the Hf100 as you record onto cheap memory cards and its AVCHD, which is pro HD.

    Check out this youtube video for its great quality:

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1vn6GQpHgH4
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