what is the best HD video camera on the market for the money?
hi
looking for the best HD video camera on the market.
trying to make some awesome videos for the web and i’d love to know what is the best HD camera on for the money. see lots of HD 1280X780p video cameras on ebay but what are key crucial features i should be looking for? please help. i’m wanting to get some very professional videos on the web.
What is your budget?
In my opinion, "crucial features" mean:
Lens system larger than 40mm diameter.
Audio-in connection(s) AND manual audio control.
Manual zoom, Manual focus, Manual Shutter speed, Manual White Balance, and other controls on the outside of the camera and easy to get to.
Least amount of compression applied to the video stream when writing to the storage media.
The starting point that meets all four criteria is the Sony HDR-FX1000, but this is only prosumer… Pro grade starts at the Sony HVR-V1U, HVR-Z1U, HVR-Z5U, HVR-Z7U, Canon XHA1 and Panasonic AG-HVX200 and JVC GY series… And they go up from here.
February 9th, 2010 at 11:21 am
What is your budget?
In my opinion, "crucial features" mean:
Lens system larger than 40mm diameter.
Audio-in connection(s) AND manual audio control.
Manual zoom, Manual focus, Manual Shutter speed, Manual White Balance, and other controls on the outside of the camera and easy to get to.
Least amount of compression applied to the video stream when writing to the storage media.
The starting point that meets all four criteria is the Sony HDR-FX1000, but this is only prosumer… Pro grade starts at the Sony HVR-V1U, HVR-Z1U, HVR-Z5U, HVR-Z7U, Canon XHA1 and Panasonic AG-HVX200 and JVC GY series… And they go up from here.
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