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MiniDV cameras

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hendrik.
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alright, im really interested in starting to shoot skiing and make vids...maybe also other sports....anyways, how cheap can i go, and still get a good camera that i can edit, and make look quasi-professional?

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Jul 18 2004 5:17PM
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freezed
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there are no 3 CCD miniDV cameras (i believe)...if you want it to look professional, you need to get a DV camera, not miniDV. Many filmers use the Canon GL2, its a nice DV camera, well-suited to skiing. I personally have a Canon Optura Xi (miniDV), it is good for filming friends and making videos for fun, but its not professional-level.


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Jul 18 2004 5:50PM
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linemaverick540
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my bro has a panasonic ( :/ ) mini dv 3cc camera


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Jul 18 2004 6:26PM
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nilzlet
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dude, its all about the vhs-c.



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Jul 18 2004 7:19PM
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eastcoastskier
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get a 3 chip camera if u want/need good quality, but if you are just screwing around just get anything digital.
Jul 18 2004 7:31PM
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bitterwithin
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^ freezed: there are 3ccd minidv cameras, and those are the best quality u can get with minidv, the chepest one of those i think is around 1000 but im not possitive on that. this fall there are goin to be some high def shit comin out which will be slightly better quality then whats out now, if u have the cash go for the panasonic dvx-100A u can shoot that in 24p mode and tweak some other settings to get close to film quality, better then any other camera, the only problem is that if u are goin to edit in that (24P mode) u have to find a program that will support that feature (final cut pro and avid those are the only two i believe, again not possitive).


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Jul 18 2004 9:54PM
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Barely180
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There are pleny of 3ccd cameras out there. They range from about 2000 to 3000, even more with accessories and such. The Canon GL-2, Sony 170, and there are numerous Panasonic ones...I don't know the names of those, but I have seen the quality of Jonny Decesare's and it is really nice. It is an investment to buy and to learn
Jul 18 2004 9:58PM
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whatsupdan
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miniDV and DV are the same thing first off all. just some people just drop the mini part when they are talking the lingo. it really depends on what your budget is and what you want to do with it. anything from $500 for a pretty compact camera that you can throw in your backpack and do easy park shots and stuff to like the higherend miniDV cameras like the GL2, PD-170, VX2100,Canon XL-2. panasonic has quite a good line up of 3 chip cameras in their DVproline series that are worth checking out. go to www.bhphoto.com to do research on em all.


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Jul 18 2004 11:40PM
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hendrik.
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i think im looking at 500 to 1000, but closer to 500 for now...depending on income, that may change...
thanks for the help though
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Jul 19 2004 2:07AM
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T.L.
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my bro has a sony trv-18 and hes really good at filming. at school all he uses is like pro shit like the pd150's and 170's. hes a lucky bastard cuz my parents support him in what he wants to do and not me.


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Jul 19 2004 3:20AM
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hendrik.
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i know how you feel...im paying for this shit out of my own pocket..i hope to god i dont get a girlfriend in the next month or so...otherwise my momney goes bye bye
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Jul 19 2004 5:32AM
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hendrik.
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i know how you feel...im paying for this shit out of my own pocket..i hope to god i dont get a girlfriend in the next month or so...otherwise my momney goes bye bye
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Jul 19 2004 5:32AM
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hendrik.
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argh...double posth
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Jul 19 2004 5:32AM
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chipkalback
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canon optura 300...i've done a ton of research and this is about the best mini-dv cam right now for under $1000. i have it and the quality is awesmoe, definitely check it out
Jul 19 2004 10:00AM
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hendrik.
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is this the one you speak of?


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Jul 19 2004 10:27AM
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danbrown
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i have a trv-18 also...i likie it a lot
Jul 21 2004 3:47PM
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lj5
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i got my optura xi for $750 and its better than the optura 300 and it take s great still shots too.
Jul 21 2004 4:46PM
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