Which video camera do you recommend? |
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Which video camera do you recommend? |
 Jun 25 2012, 06:29 PM
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Atomican Champion   |
In a few months, I will soon be a Father for the first time. One thing I want to do is record all the fun things he will do growing up...
It don't have to cook me breakfast or break the bank. I am not sure how much a decent video camera is worth or what brands to steer clear of. Thanks in advance. TH. |
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Jun 25 2012, 07:47 PM
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Mod Hero  |
I personally just use my phone. It'll always be ready and nearby, plus the latest from both Android and iOS camps do a pretty darn good job of HD.
-------------------- "Great minds discuss ideas; Average minds discuss events; Small minds discuss people." - Eleanor Roosevelt
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Jun 25 2012, 09:43 PM
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QUOTE (Triggerhappy @ Jun 25 2012, 05:59 PM)  In a few months, I will soon be a Father for the first time. One thing I want to do is record all the fun things he will do growing up... It don't have to cook me breakfast or break the bank. I am not sure how much a decent video camera is worth or what brands to steer clear of. Thanks in advance. TH. Congrats. I have two little girls and I was there for both births and I have been shooting photos and video of them ever since. I started with the birth, then the first bath, first week, first smile, first laugh, first wave, first eye contact and it goes on and on. They seem to learn something majorly new every 3 months. Lots of small things on the way. I find I review the photos more than the video. The video zooms about the place, people talk over the top, the kid grabs the lens and more. I found the photos more pleasing. With Video, I found the best candid tool is a small HD video camera. One you can sneak about with. I would not be scared of cheap as you will likely drop the camera and it will get dirty. Kids do that. I ended up with a good video DSLR for the video I planned and a cheap video for the candid moments. Not really tips for you as far as brands, just what I expearianced. i use a Sony or Panasonic Video camera and a Canon DSLR. -------------------- Michael Jenkin (Mickyj)
www.mickyj.com (Community website) *5 times Microsoft MVP award winner, Winner SMB150 2012 *Previously MacWorld Australia, CRN, ARN contributer *APAC Chairman GITCA (Global IT Community Association) *Director Business Technology Partners Microsoft Small Business Specialist (Back when it meant something) |
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Jun 26 2012, 06:39 AM
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I am thinking of getting a good video camera, with a hdd.
One thing my family is lacking is family pictures. When you walk into a home, you see family pics on display. My parents don't have that. |
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Jun 26 2012, 12:29 PM
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Super Hero Immortal  |
Bought a HD camera about 18 months ago.
My criteria was that I didn't want it to have ANY storage. The reason being that family and I have had cameras in the past and the tape or disk mech is always the thing to die. I bought the Panasonic HDC-SD700. Good lens with 12x Optical zoom, reasonable features and shoots at 1920x1080(progressive). It takes a SDXC/SDHC/SD Memory Card. This post has been edited by Mac Dude: Jun 26 2012, 12:31 PM -------------------- Karl Kruszelnicki - No, I’m fully prepared to believe in the “Church of God the Utterly Indifferent who sets the universe going and says you’re on your own kids.
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Jun 26 2012, 03:06 PM
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Atomican Guru  |
Depends how much you want to spend, I guess.
I just picked up a JVC Everio GZ-E10 for $288 (from JB, price matched Harveys) Full HD, takes SD cards, very lightweight and compact, straightforward interface. -------------------- KEN SENT ME
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