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need a documentary camera
- Thread starter matt1wt
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Before worrying about the camera, make sure you have several good mics. People will understand slightly bad video for a docu, but no one can stand bad audio, and with documentaries there is no going back to fix it.
What is your budget for camera and audio setup?
What is your budget for camera and audio setup?
You can find a nice HD cam for under 700 on ebay or even brand new. Check out the canon HV series.
Then check out Alcove Audio's blog. He has a basic audio setup laid out that would run you approx 750 bucks.
Then check out Alcove Audio's blog. He has a basic audio setup laid out that would run you approx 750 bucks.
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you can look at the canon hv40 that is a little camera that shoots 1080. It also has audio in and out. I use a rode shot gun mic for it. If you wanted to get that set up it would be around 775 if I remember right. Check stuff out on B & H photo you can get a good feel for what is out there.
you can look at the canon hv40 that is a little camera that shoots 1080. It also has audio in and out. I use a rode shot gun mic for it. If you wanted to get that set up it would be around 775 if I remember right. Check stuff out on B & H photo you can get a good feel for what is out there.
