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VIDEO CAMERA
Jim Work, Photographer
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Alpine | TX | USA | Posted: 5:41 PM on 11.15.09 |
| ->> Looking for sugestion for a video camera. I am wanting to work at learning some video skills. Aiming for high end consumer level or low end pro. I have been researching and reading but am in a state of confusion (normal 4 me) and more questions than answers: tape,disk, etc. I do want external wireless mike capabilities, but am open to any help or suggestions. |
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Peter Huoppi, Photographer
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New London | CT | USA | Posted: 7:53 PM on 11.15.09 |
->> One of the first questions to need to answer is what will you be editing on? Tapeless cameras can be great, but the files may require conversion and lots of processing power. Tapes can be nice as they provide a permanent archive, no need for terabytes of hard drive space.
Are you hoping to control exposure manually like you would on a still camera? Lower end cameras sometimes have these capabilities, but they're buried in menus and not at all convenient to use on the fly. Same with manual audio controls.
Lower end cameras have a single 1/8" audio input, which means only one mic. If you want to use two mics, you'll need an an adapter like a Beachtek. Higher end cameras will have two XLR audio inputs.
If you want low end professional, the Sony A1U is a good place to start. My only issues with that camera were the manual focus and exposure were not especially convenient. |
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