im trying to find a good camera for under $2000. im trying to make my own comedy series and i need help.
im trying to find a camera
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what do you like over @ b&h in your price range?
if i were you & had no sound setup i would get this camerahttp://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/518555-REG/Sony_HVRHD1000U_HVR_HD1000U_Digital_High_Definition.html#specifications
& a sony pcm-d50 here...http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/524130-REG/Sony_PCM_D50_PCM_D50_Professional_Portable.html
if you wanna go used you might get a better camera...b&h has a used section too.......
you might get a used 3ccd camera for 2 gran but no warranty....
it really depends what your needs are....hopefully a pro will chime in to give more options...but those sony's would be a sweet beginners setup....i have a 3 yr warranty on my pcm-d50.....
if i were you & had no sound setup i would get this camerahttp://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/518555-REG/Sony_HVRHD1000U_HVR_HD1000U_Digital_High_Definition.html#specifications
& a sony pcm-d50 here...http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/524130-REG/Sony_PCM_D50_PCM_D50_Professional_Portable.html
if you wanna go used you might get a better camera...b&h has a used section too.......
you might get a used 3ccd camera for 2 gran but no warranty....
it really depends what your needs are....hopefully a pro will chime in to give more options...but those sony's would be a sweet beginners setup....i have a 3 yr warranty on my pcm-d50.....
i found this panasonic..uner 2 gran....it's a 3ccd......i've never used either so maybe somebody will chime in with more knowledge than i have..i think i might opt for the panasonic given it has 3ccd,but with these cheaper cameras it may not make much difference...go to youtube & see what the differences are in those cameras..or better yet,,,,vimeo.........http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/547680-REG/Panasonic_AG_HMC70_AG_HMC70U_Shoulder_Mounted_Camcorder.html#features
& here's a used canon gl2........3ccd would be better for action shots http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/800698375-USE/Canon_7920A001_GL2_Mini_DV_3CCD.html
I agree with scifijedi. You shouldn't consider anything other than 3CCD's, and you can definitely get a used one for WELL under $2G.
HOWEVER...
Lately, I'm becoming convinced that DSLR's are eventually going to make "regular" video cameras obsolete. They shoot at 24FPS, and are capable of a much shallower depth of field, and therefore have a more film-like look. I have a friend who's been shooting on them, and the results are gorgeous. It's sort of a new trend, so there are some inconveniences, but Canon has recognized the potential new market for DSLR's, and they're developing new ways to make this method beneficial to filmmakers.
The Rebel t2i is $800, and you'll be shooting in HD! You might also want to check out the Canon 5D or 7D. Then, you can use all that money you've saved to buy a couple nice lenses, a cheap (but decent) mic, a boom pole, and a portable digital audio recorder (DSLR's can't capture external sound).
HOWEVER...
Lately, I'm becoming convinced that DSLR's are eventually going to make "regular" video cameras obsolete. They shoot at 24FPS, and are capable of a much shallower depth of field, and therefore have a more film-like look. I have a friend who's been shooting on them, and the results are gorgeous. It's sort of a new trend, so there are some inconveniences, but Canon has recognized the potential new market for DSLR's, and they're developing new ways to make this method beneficial to filmmakers.
The Rebel t2i is $800, and you'll be shooting in HD! You might also want to check out the Canon 5D or 7D. Then, you can use all that money you've saved to buy a couple nice lenses, a cheap (but decent) mic, a boom pole, and a portable digital audio recorder (DSLR's can't capture external sound).