Which Hd Cam...

For a while now I've wanted a HD camera to use, mainly for the future but for now too but anyway I want something that will be good for documentaries, movies and the normal HG stuff, does anyone have any recommendations?

For a long time I have wanted a HDR-FX1 after previously wanting a VX2100 then I thought I may aswell get a HD one as it will be good for future use too.

Basically I want to move up the scale to HD, im not made of money and could probably afford something upto about £1000ish.

I was looking at the HC7 after Tom mentioned it in another thread and it seems alright but does anyone have any other cams they think would be good so I can compare? (preferably with nightshot and a mic input)

So a HDR-FX1 is completely out of the question?

It'd be an amazing camera.

I have heard many good things about the sony HDR-HC5 and the Canon HV20. those should be around 500-600 of your funny munny.

If you're looking for a HD Sony at a decent price for the best quality you definately want the HDR-HC7. Canon and Panasonic are shit, remember that.

HC7 is 18 times better than the HC5.

my bad, I wasnt sure to mention the HC5 or HC7.

how is it better though?

It has a larger ClearVID CMOS sensor which allows for stills up 6.1MP and Dual Record stills of 4.6MP, compared to the HC5 which is capable of taking 4MP stills in still mode and 2.3MP stills in Dual Record mode.

The HC7 also has a mic and headphone jack and an assignable dial. The dial is capable of controlling exposure, AE shift, white balance shift, and focus.

The layout is alot sexier too.

You should focus on doing my fucking desktops, asshole.

Canon HV 20. Although consumer in marketing, very popular for indie filmmakers now.

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Cheers guys, will check them all out later.



Theres no need to be like that man, I've been very busy lately with college and stuff I've hardly had a chance to do anything and when I do it's formatting my piece of shit computer cos it keeps fucking up lately, I formatted yesterday and it seems fine now and if you still want me to do them I'll get on it later when I've installed photoshop, I still have the stuff you sent me in a backup folder, this time its at the top of my list cos I know you've waited quite a while now man and I apologise for that, I'll install photoshop in a bit and get right on it.

hahaha

You got my email, homie.

All the canons I've used have been good apart from their shitty handycams.

drop your purse and buy an hvx

I cant stand their presentation. Sony have it all set out so you can find it all.

Yeah, get a Panasonic HVX-200. It's like the VariCam (variable frame rates) and the Cinealta (can record in 1080/24p, 30p, and 60p). It's about $6000, but I've seen some people sell them for much cheaper. It's worth the money.

Post a pic of yours.

Mine? Ha, I wish I had that camera, I have a friend who has one. I have a pd170.

I want an FX1 so bad. I'm working up the money right now, but God knows how long til I'll actually have it.

One of the only reasons why I don't like the FX1 is because is doesn't have any XLR ports.

im good with mini dv

Dont get FX1. Get z1, has XLR ports, underscan and other very vital things. There basically identical, but its worth extra money for XLR ports alone.



When you get into HDV teritory circa is most certainly wrong.

Canon have the best HDV camera on the market, and benefit from interchangable lenses etc.





Cant agree with you more.

Hey everyone look over here!!!

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She likes the HC7. She fuckin swears by the HC7.

thats like an even hotter version of paige

Ahh Paige.

Shes the reason I get up in the morning.

paige or GTFO