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What camcorder? $300

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rxqz
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i wanna start filming this season and im looking for a nice starter camcorder with a good stabilization, 1080p60, decent lowlight/night filming and a good durability! (should also work when temperature drops at -15 degrees) an extra lens should also be attachable.
i dont want anything too professional just a basic model with the abilities listened above.

my budget is $300 for the camcorder only
Can you guys suggest me some camcorders? is my budget even realistic?
Oct 13 2015 11:18AM
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JibbaTheHutt
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if you want 1080/60p the only thing that comes close to your budget is a gopro.

if you want something with interchangable lenses (dslr/some higher end camcorders) and maintain 1080/60p you're going to need to up your budget significantly...
Oct 13 2015 5:18PM
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eheath
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Gopro 4
Oct 13 2015 5:31PM
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RockNRollNghtClb
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get this camcorder and a digital converter, i have it and its amazing

http://www.ebay.com/itm/NICE-WORKING-SONY-HANDYCAM-CAMCORDER-CAMERA-180X-ZOOM-CCD-TR416-TRANSFER-VHS-/231718919780?hash=item35f3861e64

this is what the footage looks like properly converted with no color grade

https://www.newschoolers.com/videos/watch/787533/Empia-Movie-33
Oct 13 2015 9:55PM
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zbphoto
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You could probably find a T2i and a kit lens for $300, won't do 1080/60 though.
Oct 14 2015 4:25PM
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cdip
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zbphotoYou could probably find a T2i and a kit lens for $300, won't do 1080/60 though.


does magic latern work on t2i?

it could still look really nice.
Oct 14 2015 4:28PM
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Michael_Thatcher
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cdipdoes magic latern work on t2i?

it could still look really nice.


Yeah and magic lantern works better on a t2i compared to a t3i because of the audio controls.
Oct 15 2015 4:35PM
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HenriksDreads
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If you have an iPhone maybe try a waterproof action case like the optrix or hit case. It essentially turns your iPhone into a GoPro (admittedly mounting it on a helmet is kind of awkward due to shape/size), and the iPhone (6 at least) already has a great camera, 8 MP with 1080p and can record in 60fps. They both also offer interchangeable lenses, including 2x telephoto and wide angle.

It's not gonna be DSLR quality but if you already have an iPhone and are on a budget, it's not an awful alternative. I have the hitcase for my 6 and like it a lot
Oct 16 2015 12:57PM
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