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Discussions on the Thread "Starter Handycam Recommendation??"

e7b3l

Thread : Starter Handycam Recommendation??

Posted on Sep 29, 2010 at 11:18 pm

There seems to be too much to choose our there and being that I am all too new into this world, I need advice...What is a good starter handycam to practice with and inevitably shoot 'How to' or 'My name is' up to 2-3 min spot intros or 5-10 min prep with editing? Thanks for the help!

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bhisgen

bhisgen
Monday Jan 31, 2011 at 11:19 am

Canon HF200 at Amazon.com Amazing Deal! Absolutely blown away what this camera is capable of!
http://www.amazon.com/Canon-VIXIA-Memory-Camcorder-Optical/dp/B001OI2Z2I/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1296494275&sr=8-2

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michael

michael
Friday Oct 8, 2010 at 2:53 pm

This is not for you... yet, but you may find it interesting
http://tech.spotcoolstuff.com/3d-video-camera-review/panasonic-hdc-sdt750k-camcorder

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michael

michael
Friday Oct 8, 2010 at 2:49 pm

OK.
In the 'can't go wrong, around $500, I'm just getting started' area you should look at the
Sony HDR-XR150 120GB HD Handycam Camcorder and the
Canon VIXIA HF M30 Dual Flash Memory Camcorder
I am not recommending these per se, and there are certainly others you can consider, but many people who have taken the bootcamp have used these and they seem very happy with them. If you are in NY, I would strongly suggest you go over the B&H Photo on 9th Avenue. They have a pretty limitless selection, they'll let you play with the cameras and their sales people are very well informed.

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e7b3l

e7b3l
Friday Oct 8, 2010 at 2:33 pm

michael wrote: No, for a starter, I think you are in good shape at that price point. I am somewhat reluctant to recommend a specific camera - a lot of this is personal preferences, like buying a car. You SHOULD however, take a look at www.bhphoto.com. That is the best place to buy a camera and also peruse the options. The only thing you want to be sure of is that you have a firewire connection that is compatible with your laptop or computer. Take a look, and if you come down to a few choices, lemme know and I will be happy to help.

Hello Michael
I went to B&H and they seem to have everything and anything under the sun. I narrowed down 2 cameras: Canon Vixia HF R10 and Canon Vixia HF M300 Flash Memory Camcorder. If you have any suggestions I am open...Thanks!

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e7b3l

e7b3l
Friday Oct 8, 2010 at 2:32 pm

Thank You TopAbbott. I already have both of them and needed a cam to use to go through the lessons.

Hello Michael
I went to B&H and they seem to have everything and anything under the sun. I narrowed down 2 cameras: Canon Vixia HF R10 and Canon Vixia HF M300 Flash Memory Camcorder. If you have any suggestions I am open...Thanks!

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TopAbbott

TopAbbott
Monday Oct 4, 2010 at 8:45 am

I LOVE B&H Photo, especially going in the place, looking up and seeing everything moving around on the conveyors, soooo cool!

I recommend starting a Flip HD or Sony Webbie HD. They're great for cost + quality. Extremely easy to use, in decent lighting they give you a great picture. There are some videos here at NYVS, with the wonderful Tiffany Burnett on the Flip,
http://www.nyvs.com/courses/lessons/Flip-Cam/lesson/introduction-3

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e7b3l

e7b3l
Thursday Sep 30, 2010 at 11:14 am

Thank You! I will check on that today...

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michael

michael
Thursday Sep 30, 2010 at 11:09 am

No, for a starter, I think you are in good shape at that price point. I am somewhat reluctant to recommend a specific camera - a lot of this is personal preferences, like buying a car. You SHOULD however, take a look at www.bhphoto.com. That is the best place to buy a camera and also peruse the options. The only thing you want to be sure of is that you have a firewire connection that is compatible with your laptop or computer. Take a look, and if you come down to a few choices, lemme know and I will be happy to help.

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