http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ Forums Topic: Camcorder for short film making en Sat, 22 Nov 2008 19:54:41 +0000 http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/camcorder-for-short-film-making#post-35046 Mon, 11 Feb 2008 23:59:48 +0000 cdanddvdpublisher 35046@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>I have a Sony Handycam DCR-DVD305 - not sure how outdated it is - I got it over a year ago, but it has worked extremely well for basic home movie stuff. Sound quality is great as well as low light and quick focus.</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/camcorder-for-short-film-making#post-35045 Mon, 11 Feb 2008 17:27:27 +0000 russim 35045@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>I recently purchased the Canon HV20 and I must say that it is an excellent beginners camera. It has been perfect for just about any use I have come across and I love making short-films with it. You can get the HV20 for cheaper than what I got it at now because the HV30 just came out. The HV30 retails for about $1000 so you could pick that up, but I would personally get the HV20 and then get some accessories with the rest of your money. I hope this helps. :)</p> <p><a href="http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/481076-REG/Canon_2059B001_HV20_2_96MP_CMOS_HDV.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/481076-REG/Canon_2059B001_HV20_2_96MP_CMOS_HDV.html</a></p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/camcorder-for-short-film-making#post-34728 Sun, 20 Jan 2008 20:20:02 +0000 nickr 34728@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Hi guys,</p> <p>I'm looking for a decent camcorder for making short films, as well as home videos. I'm not a professional film maker so I'm looking for something suitable for a new starter, but with reliable quality and feature-set. Just wondering if anyone has any suggestions based on the following basic specifications:</p> <p>1. atleast 10x optical zoom</p> <p>2. external mic (audio input)</p> <p>3. since I plan to edit the short films on my computer, I guess DV or DVD storage is more suitable, rather than a hard-disk (less reliable I suppose)</p> <p>4. I mainly plan to distribute the short film(s) online (streaming videos), and once in a while on DVD's; so I guess 24fps (PAL) and web quality are important as well</p> <p>5. I'm located in Melbourne, Australia; and my budget is under US $1000</p> <p>Please share your suggestions.</p> <p>Thanks in advance! Cheers :)</p>