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Video camera! What to buy?

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MNSkiers
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I have been looking into buying a camera for filming skiing. I have looked at a couple different cameras but i still have no idea what to get. I would like to get a camera that shoots 1080 and 60 fps or higher. With the camera I will also be getting a light and a microphone with a wind shield for better sound quality. My price range is pretty open.
Oct 26 2014 6:31PM
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MNSkiers
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My price range is around $1,000 and I would also like the camera to have a high shutter spead
Oct 26 2014 6:33PM
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Blurst
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go pro
Oct 26 2014 7:09PM
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PacificRimJob
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Sony VG20. You should be able to get one for around 1000$, comes with a microphone already on it that's not too bad (records in 5.1 surround sound) and you can adapt just about any lens to it you can find.

yes, 1080p60



If you're looking for something a little more "DSLR-like" then either the Panasonic GH3 as another solid mirrorless video platform, or the Nikon D5300 if you want to get into shooting stills as well.
Oct 27 2014 6:09AM
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ChaseW
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One of my favorite cameras I am using right now is the Af-100. If your willing to pay some more $$ I would go for it.
Oct 27 2014 7:00PM
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eheath
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ChaseWOne of my favorite cameras I am using right now is the Af-100. If your willing to pay some more $$ I would go for it.


For how much an af100 costs, there are much better cameras out there. An fs100 is the same price and 1000 times better IMO.
Oct 27 2014 7:10PM
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nathan33
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Which brand do you prefer?
Nov 2 2014 10:30PM
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nathan33
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Which brand do you prefer?
Nov 2 2014 10:30PM
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nathan33
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This site recommend cameras on your budget, and you can compare the features here

http://thedigitalcamera.net/best-cameras-under-1000-dollars/
Nov 2 2014 10:34PM
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