What to Buy??

[stacks156]

Hey guys,

I am looking into getting my feet wet with the production/ filming field.
with that being said i want to get my first video camera. My budget is about $1000, any of you more experienced than myself able to give me some advice as to what direction to go in with a video camera? i was looking into a Sony Handycam

 

[JakeSully]

Thought about DSLR + Audio recorder?

 

[stacks156]

i have a nikon d70

but it doesnt record video, you have any suggestions?
i was thinking the d90 but that doesnt record video either i think.

 

[directorik]

If you are interested in a DSLR there are many that record video.

If you are interested in a Sony camera check out the Sony HDR-CX550V
and Sony CX100.

 

[Alcove Audio]

Sound is half of the experience.​

You should consider some audio gear as a part of your production kit.

 

[PositiveFuture]

Sound is half of the experience.

You could make a good case for sound being 2/3rds of the experience, when you factor in the combined strength of dialogue, music and sound effects.
When I first read that quote, I thought it was correct, but exaggerating a little. Now I think "Sound is half the experience" underplays audio's importance.

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OP, you might be able to get a 2nd hand DVX for that money. They are a little old, and can't shoot HD, but have great sound. You might be able to get a 5D if you're lucky, but you'll have no audio or lenses.

 

[JakeSully]

t2i is a nice camera for what it costs.
You'll probably need to pair it with a video recorder.

 

[directorik]

Why would you need to pair the t2i with a video recorder?

 

[PHIL SJ]

he probably meant to type audio recorder??