Are there any good, or really good HD cameras for around 500$ that anyone could recommend?
Also, is it worth considering Flash DRM?
Also, is it worth considering Flash DRM?
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I heared nothing but good comments about Canon HV30 (might be HV40 now, not sure), for its price range, should be around $800 thoughCustom adult games / apps for your paysites.
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Try a yard sale.Comment
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I got myself a Canon HV20 used for $500 and really love it. I added a wide-angle lens, a Rode Videomic, and a steadicam to it. I had a few really nice videos on youtube but the fascists decided to delete them.
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though myself, I want to move more towards a tape less work flow.
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I have the Canon HV30 its awesome.Comment
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regarding the tapeless point, among the cheaper HD cameras (500-1000 new or used), hv30 tapes are the upside, because most of the tapeless cams use some internal codecs to compress the vid a bit and squeeze more footage on each memory card or drive.. hv30 keeps it as is, sorta raw.. at least thats what I've read on istock video forums.Custom adult games / apps for your paysites.
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I picked up a Canon Vixia HF100 last Christmas for about $530 and I love it. Granted ours is just for personal use, but it shoots beautiful full HD (1080p). It's a flash based camera. The HF100 comes w/ no on-board storage and just uses SDHC cards. Other models in the Vixia line do have some on-board storage - but for the price difference it's not worth it. Besides, I couldn't see any real advantage to having on-board flash memory vs just going w/ SDHC cards.
I was able to pick up 3 16GB Transcend SDHC cards for < $30 each when I bought the cam. With SDCH cards so cheap these days, they're a pretty close match to tape as far as backup/storage is concerned - except they are a lot easier to work with and store.
I can get just over 2 hours of 1920x1080 w/ each 16GB card.
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I bought a Canon Vixia HG20 recently. I used it in conjunction with a green screen to record the video on this page. (I know, it's ridiculous ;))Comment
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I'd stick with tape, if for no other reasons than the "instant backup" mentioned by stickyfingerz and the internal compression. I'd rather do my own compression however I want it, thank you.
And stay away from cameras with internal hard drives, I've heard all kinds of fun stories.Donovan TrentComment
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I also have the HF100, and it certainly does produce stunning footage one one condition... you have to have a solid work-flow and know how to get the most out of the footage from Point A to Z. I have to admit I was a little intimidated by the process at first, but after about a solid month of testing, rendering, testing and more rendering... I finally figured out what works better than anyone's current workflowI picked up a Canon Vixia HF100 last Christmas for about $530 and I love it. Granted ours is just for personal use, but it shoots beautiful full HD (1080p). It's a flash based camera. The HF100 comes w/ no on-board storage and just uses SDHC cards. Other models in the Vixia line do have some on-board storage - but for the price difference it's not worth it. Besides, I couldn't see any real advantage to having on-board flash memory vs just going w/ SDHC cards.
I was able to pick up 3 16GB Transcend SDHC cards for < $30 each when I bought the cam. With SDCH cards so cheap these days, they're a pretty close match to tape as far as backup/storage is concerned - except they are a lot easier to work with and store.
I can get just over 2 hours of 1920x1080 w/ each 16GB card.
But one thing... it doesn't do 1080p. It inserts progressive 30p footage into a 1080i stream, or does 1080i 60i. I have found that using the deinterlacing method "blend fields" to provide the best final product from the footage from this camera.Comment
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Canon Vixia HF200 is very good one, but a bit expensive than $500
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xoxoxo, madison
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since i'm not a camera snob, what i like about cnet is not necessarily their reviews, but the user reviews, plus they list a ton of places to buy the item in question with the prices and shipping included for easy comparison...making it easy. JFC!xoxoxo, madison
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OOOHHH found one of my clips that hasn't been deleted:
Keep in mind that this was recorded using cheap work lights before I knew how to properly light a scene. IMO even the cheapest camcorder can produce good footage with good lighting. HV20...Glad to be here. Glad to be anywhere.Comment
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Canon HV40 Rocks, Look on youtube for samples of the HV40 quality videoComment
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add a 0 if you want a good one.
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Heard good things about the Sayno CG10 HD camera. It's 1280x720p. Its not Full HD, but still looks good. Check youtube for some reviews.
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Ahhh thanks for the correction. I was a little hesitant as I put that 'p' on there.
I'm far from a video geek and have tried to decipher the vid-speak before, but gave up and now just follow some guides that "Eugenia Loli" has produced on working w/ this cam and Vimeo - which if I recall does what you said - deinterlace using blend fields (and a few other tips). It definitely produces great results - even when ya don't know what the hell you're doing (like me!).
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