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I have about $1200 to spend on a video camera

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.SteezusChrist.
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What should I get? Could possibly go a little higher, but I want HD and basically a sick camera.
Jun 5 2009 11:47PM
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family_vacation
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I don't know much but everyone will tell you to get a HV30.
Jun 5 2009 11:49PM
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Totes_Magotes
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well basically i've been saving up for about 2-3 months for a Canon Vixia HF-S10.. $1200 retail.. pro level lense, HD, flash memory, pretty much an orgasm in a tangible object.

P.S. If you wanna help me out with my goal, click.

https://www.newschoolers.com/web/forums/readthread/thread_id/463683/

Jun 6 2009 12:01AM
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.jr
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http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=cart_accessories&A=details&Q=&sku=597440&is=REG

Camera is down to $965,

You can do what I am doing, get the camera, warranty, mic, 2 -16gb cards for right around $1200..
Jun 6 2009 1:26AM
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Zent33zy
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get a good camera
hv30 ovbiously and if you really, really want a good cam get a vx2k
Jun 6 2009 2:33AM
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juanborlando
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lollll
Jun 6 2009 9:13AM
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Shewlur...
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the hv30 isn't overated. HD, 3ccd, and if you want a good mic you can always buy one and attach it. you won't notice that much that it's smaller cause all you have to do is make your own handle(easy) and attach it. But if you want a sick camera, the films in HD, 3ccd, and bigger with already a good mic on it, get the sony fx7. but if you want some really useful infromation just join, skateperception.com. the people on there know their shit, and there's some super useful threads.
Jun 6 2009 9:49AM
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horner
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The HV30 is a good camera, but the HFS10 would be a better option.  I'd stear clear of the Fx7 also.

I think skate perception is a a joke, if you want real professionals to help you, join www.dvxuser.com.  But if you want to learn how to film on a skateboard with a vx1000,  join skateperception.

Get the HFS10.
Jun 6 2009 11:18AM
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eheath
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HV30 is a 1/2.7" single chip camera, not 3ccd.
Jun 6 2009 12:29PM
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Shewlur...
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yeah my bad, i screwed that up, right after i posted that, i realized i was wrong.
Jun 6 2009 12:36PM
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EH_DUBS
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Jun 6 2009 12:42PM
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[-mvee-]
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yeah, but he wants a HD cam...the vx2000 isnt HD...but its still sick, my cousins got one.

Jun 6 2009 4:05PM
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josh.
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skateperception would be good if you want info that was relevant 13 years ago.

dvxuser is legit
Jun 6 2009 7:38PM
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ILoveOhio
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DVX......honestly i'd take my DVX over some consumer camera any day, but if you must get HD then.....save up and get a prosumer one.
Jun 6 2009 8:42PM
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kzrstf
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its possible to find a gl2 for 1200$
Jun 7 2009 11:35AM
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TomasAa
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I would save some money and go for a prosumer cam. Like the canon xha1. I have the xha1 myself and its a sick cam forsure! Ive worked with sony fx1,sonyfx7 and with the panasonic hvx200. I didnt like the fx7, mainly because it doesent have xlr. Witch is great when youre shooting interviews etc.
So why dont you save some money and buy maybie a used xha1!
Jun 7 2009 4:13PM
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Totes_Magotes
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http://www.ksl.com/index.php?nid=218&ad=6734123&cat=513&lpid=

http://www.ksl.com/index.php?nid=218&ad=6548388&cat=513&lpid=5

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there's more

Jun 7 2009 5:42PM
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Shewlur...
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good point, they all love the vx1000. still some good info, if you know what threads to open.
Jun 7 2009 7:02PM
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ILoveOhio
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Yeah I HATE the FX7.  HD or not it's a shitty camera.  The manual controls lack for sure.  No XLR, ect.

I would either save up for an XHA1 or HMC150  or maybe if you don't mind standard deff. go with a DVX.  Steer clear of GL2.

So save up for a used XHA1 or HMC150:  $2000-2500?

Save a little more and get a used DVX100b: $1400?

Buy a consumer camera like the HV30/HV40: $700-$1000

Prices may be a little off.
Jun 8 2009 8:36AM
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slottyboom
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my threads!
Jun 8 2009 12:24PM
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Jwenz
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i am selling a gl2 right now. not hd still has good colors. a bit above your price range with all the extras though.
Jun 8 2009 2:21PM
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ILoveOhio
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Yeah I did over do it with the word shitty hahah.

My teacher has one and I feel so limited with controls and options compared to my DVX.

It doesn't have progressive framerates either.  Still a decent camera, but there's better options for sure.
Jun 8 2009 4:31PM
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