Digital Camcorder / Camera

[le pire]

Ok it's buying time for étienne. I need a new camcorder & digital camera and would like to buy the best that I can afford.

I would like a broadcast quality camcorder-- or at least one good enough to produce internet porn. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

étienne

[Mr Qwirk]

get a camera with 3 chips(prosumer/proffesional), as opposed to one chip (consumer cameras).

Panasonic, Sony, and Canon are the 3 best brands!!

Other than that, spend as much as you can afford, and you wont go wrong!

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[le pire]

yes I know this- I was wondering about specific models.


étienne

[Drew Richardson]

I have not used it or seen it, but the Panasonic dvx100 has gotten some good reviews. It can shoot in 24 frames per second progressive mode to look more like film.
It's what I would buy if I had the money, but I'm also doing a lot of short movies.

[Steven Ragatz]

If you are looking for a "pro-sumer" model, look at the Cannon GL line, specifically the GL2 - it comes recommended. The GL line has the same optics as the higher end XL line, though it doesn't offer removable lenses. Also, the GL has the same manual controls (important for maintaining focus on moving objects like juggling)as the XL.

The mic is weak on the GL2, but if you run your sound off to another mic, you can avoid any problems with hearing camera noise.

The XL2 is coming out soon, so the XL1 will probably drop in price soon. You can get $250 back on the GL2 these days at just under two grand.

Check out http://www.cannondv.com for more detailed info.

Steven Ragatz

[martin ewen]

more specifically

http://www.canondv.com/gl2/s.html

[Mr Qwirk]

the panasonic mx5000 (I think its called in nth america) and the sony trv950 are two of the best cameras in their price range!! if you can find it, the panasonic mx7000 has won awards and is probably one of the best cams around!!

all have very good optics, optical zoom, optical image stabalizer, etc...


hope that helps!
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[worldwidese]

Did nobody notice that Etienne is going into the porn business? Is he going to produce, or is he going to star?

[scot]

I don't know what they did with the GL2 but the GL1 is a good camera despite common pixel burnout and timecode problems. The XL1 has the same chip set, but has improved sound input, better accessories, interchangeble lenses, and some other more pro features.

If you want broadcast quality, you should get a Beta or DVCam (instead of miniDV.

Don't get a camera that burns DVDs. If your camera has expensive extras in it like a DVD burner, you're paying for that extra and the company is scrimping on the other parts.

Porn is always better on film.

Scot

[David Straitjacket]

I used to do all my filming on an old Sony VX1000, these are superb 3CCD digital cameras that produce broadcast quality footage. The only downside is that they are quite large, and even the newest ones are getting old now, and repairs cost the earth.

I just upgraded to a Sony PD100, this is a small (compared to the VX1000) camera, again producing broadcast quality footage. Also, unlike the VX1000 the PD100 series are considered proffesional, rather than prosumer, kit. They have great features, and can take DVcam tape, as well as the standard comsumer mini DV tape.

My PD100 cost me £980 on eBay and you can pick up VX1000's for about £750. Either was you will be happy

David Straitjacket