What Video camera to buy?

What Video camera to buy?
View related threads: (in this forum | in all forums)

Logged in as Guest

Users viewing this topic: none

Printable Version

All Forums >> Radios, Batteries, Clubhouse and more >> Digital Video (DV) & Video Editing Software >> What Video camera to buy?

Page: [1]

Login

Message

<< Older Topic Newer Topic >>

What Video camera to buy? - 2/5/2008 12:56:16 AM

ExtremeNitro

Posts: 167
Joined: 4/2/2007
From: Clinton, MI, USA
Status: offline

I need some direction on what Video camera to buy

I want to use it to record video footage of my 40 to 55 mph RC cars/trucks.

What soft ware should I use? I am currently messing around with Windows Movie Maker, will this work?

I would like to also take on board footage without strapping the camera to the truck or car.

Price range $400 to $600.

Thanks for your time!

Post #: 1

RE: What Video camera to buy? - 2/11/2008 4:26:31 AM

danfarina44

Posts: 115
Joined: 6/26/2007
From: Lisle, IL, USA
Status: offline

I'm looking to buy the Canon Powershot G9. I like it because it can be a HD video or 12mp photo camera.

If you google it you see it going for as little as $350.

I just bought a new Mac computer. When you eventually buy a new computer, get a Mac, if your doing lots of photo video work. imovie and iphoto are great, and it comes w/ the computer!

I'm not sure what you mean by not wanting to strap on the camera.

Velcro and/or rubber bands work well for me.

Good Luck!

_____________________________

"OK, I gunna hold it like this. When I nod my head, you hit it."

(in reply to ExtremeNitro)

Post #: 2

RE: What Video camera to buy? - 2/22/2008 5:00:08 AM

skyskysky

Posts: 30
Joined: 8/29/2007
From: 1, AK, USA
Status: offline

How do you think of this Canon HG10 40GB High Definition Camcorder? I just received it for $626 about a week ago and I have played with it a little bit. It takes very good pictures in low light if the subject is within the reach of the flash and if the camcorder is able to focus well. The hard drive makes it very easy to get out and shoot, I am happy with the product so far.

(in reply to ExtremeNitro)

Post #: 3

RE: What Video camera to buy? - 2/22/2008 12:14:01 PM

danfarina44

Posts: 115
Joined: 6/26/2007
From: Lisle, IL, USA
Status: offline

That's a nice camera. I wish I had it.

Keep in mind that it's a lot of data for a computer to handle. If you plan on doing any editing , you'll need tons of memory and ram etc.

Extreme, I'm curious to see if Movie Maker works for you, let me know.

imovie is set up w/ an HD format, but I'm still going to want a separate hard drive to do any serious editing. At least 500G.

Just for fun, here's my last You Tube video: not high def though

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wwvEEgOmbkc

Have fun w/ your camera skysky

Dan

_____________________________

"OK, I gunna hold it like this. When I nod my head, you hit it."

(in reply to skyskysky)

Post #: 4

RE: What Video camera to buy? - 2/23/2008 3:59:40 AM

Darkbird

Posts: 280
Joined: 10/13/2002
From: Jackson, MI, USA
Status: offline

I'm also very interested in this subject as all I have is an old VHS camcorder. Took(takes) pretty respectable video as long as I can keep up with the subject, but I can't find batteries for it and it's a pig. Not to mention no way to get the vids on my pc. Can the powershot G9 Take good close-ups? I mean down to a few inches. The stilll cameras I've been looking at lately seem to have trouble with this(or it's operator error!!) when I'm messing around with them in the store. Already took back a Kodak that I just wasn't happy with,and I'd rather avoid that issue again. I like to take pictures of my fish and other pets as well as my planes/cars/boats so the occasional very close shot is important to me. I did manage to get a couple good shots out of that Kodak camera while I had it.
This is a shot of a "life flight" helicopter that landed in front of me on my way home one day and one as it left.

Attachments

Click to see fullsize image.

Click for fullsize

Click to see fullsize image.

Click for fullsize

_____________________________

"Whadda ya mean, "There's a loose nut behind the transmitter?!!"

(in reply to danfarina44)

Post #: 5

RE: What Video camera to buy? - 3/22/2008 8:07:41 PM

somegeek

Posts: 2084
Joined: 8/1/2005
From: Vancouver, WA, USA
Status: offline

Fast panning with some HD cameras can produce a studdering effect(similar to low FPS in a game) so you need to capture footage with this in mind. Check out review sites with user feedback - can't beat user input.

I got my HD camera right before my wedding and honeymoon to discover when we got home that some footage had this studdering effect. Had I known this beforehand I woulda captured my footage a little differently to get a better finished product.

somegeek

_____________________________

Fly safe, have fun. Measure three times, cut once. The man who makes no mistakes does not usually make anything.

(in reply to Darkbird)

Post #: 6

RE: What Video camera to buy? - 3/22/2008 10:40:40 PM

danfarina44

Posts: 115
Joined: 6/26/2007
From: Lisle, IL, USA
Status: offline

Here's a great HD camcorder, for a really good price! Check it out if your in the market.

Right now, (today is Sat. 3/22/08) This camera is $459.00 ! I just ordered this camera from this web site two days ago for $549.00.

****I'll be calling Mon to get my credit.****

I work for Costco and we're selling this camera for $1,050.00 !

Just thought some of you might like to know.

Dan

_____________________________

"OK, I gunna hold it like this. When I nod my head, you hit it."

(in reply to somegeek)

Post #: 7

RE: What Video camera to buy? - 3/23/2008 12:26:29 PM

Darkbird

Posts: 280
Joined: 10/13/2002
From: Jackson, MI, USA
Status: offline

Link please!!! I'm still looking.

_____________________________

"Whadda ya mean, "There's a loose nut behind the transmitter?!!"

(in reply to danfarina44)

Post #: 8

RE: What Video camera to buy? - 3/23/2008 12:48:41 PM

danfarina44

Posts: 115
Joined: 6/26/2007
From: Lisle, IL, USA
Status: offline

Sorry,

I thought I pasted it in there.

This is the same camera ,but a different site.

You can "google" it yourself, Just search " sony hdr sr-11 ".

http://soniccameras.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=4950

Check out the reviews to see what you think.

Good Luck

_____________________________

"OK, I gunna hold it like this. When I nod my head, you hit it."

(in reply to Darkbird)

Post #: 9

RE: What Video camera to buy? - 3/24/2008 3:38:49 AM

ExtremeNitro

Posts: 167
Joined: 4/2/2007
From: Clinton, MI, USA
Status: offline

danfarina44,

Are you sure this site is not a scam? I searched for pricing on the Sony HDR-SR11 60GB and the best I could come up with is $929.00 Did you get your order? Let us know because if it is true, it's a sweet deal!

Thanks for the info.

quote:

ORIGINAL: danfarina44

Sorry,

I thought I pasted it in there.

This is the same camera ,but a different site.

You can "google" it yourself, Just search " sony hdr sr-11 ".

http://soniccameras.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=4950

Check out the reviews to see what you think.

Good Luck

(in reply to danfarina44)

Post #: 10

RE: What Video camera to buy? - 3/24/2008 3:51:38 AM

danfarina44

Posts: 115
Joined: 6/26/2007
From: Lisle, IL, USA
Status: offline

I don't think so. Now their price is $699.00 "best price cameras.com "

Here's the link:

http://www.bestpricecameras.com/prodetails.asp?prodid=4267608

Check it out.

What do you think?

Dan

_____________________________

"OK, I gunna hold it like this. When I nod my head, you hit it."

(in reply to ExtremeNitro)

Post #: 11

RE: What Video camera to buy? - 3/24/2008 4:11:19 AM

ExtremeNitro

Posts: 167
Joined: 4/2/2007
From: Clinton, MI, USA
Status: offline

Dont understand? I went to http://soniccameras.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=4950 and it is still $459. Did you get yours yet? What website did you buy from?

(in reply to danfarina44)

Post #: 12

RE: What Video camera to buy? - 3/24/2008 4:26:27 AM

Sugafree

Posts: 920
Joined: 10/17/2006
From: ontario, ON, CANADA
Status: offline

quote:

ORIGINAL: ExtremeNitro

danfarina44,

Are you sure this site is not a scam? I searched for pricing on the Sony HDR-SR11 60GB and the best I could come up with is $929.00 Did you get your order? Let us know because if it is true, it's a sweet deal!

Thanks for the info.

quote:

ORIGINAL: danfarina44

Sorry,

I thought I pasted it in there.

This is the same camera ,but a different site.

You can "google" it yourself, Just search " sony hdr sr-11 ".

http://soniccameras.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=4950

Check out the reviews to see what you think.

Good Luck

Don't Buy from them.......
http://www.dcresource.com/forums/showthread.php?t=37545

(in reply to ExtremeNitro)

Post #: 13

RE: What Video camera to buy? - 3/24/2008 5:32:32 AM

danfarina44

Posts: 115
Joined: 6/26/2007
From: Lisle, IL, USA
Status: offline

I paid 549.00 from Best priced cameras. That was the cheapest listing at that time. 3 days ago
Now this other site has it for even less. Ok?

http://soniccameras.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=4950

_____________________________

"OK, I gunna hold it like this. When I nod my head, you hit it."

(in reply to Sugafree)

Post #: 14