Just ordered a HV20...Now what??

[TOKBANDIT]

I just ordered one from Dell they had 10% off ...I was wondering what accessories that will need and stuff.....

Working on a very limited budget so need to get the most important first....

I have a tripod and case from another camera..... I will be doing mostly graduations and weddings this summer and since it has 24p I want to try making some movies...

1. what mic?? mini shot gun mic?

2. what lenses?? wide angle or telephoto?

3. what software?? I have a PC but want to get a Mac....

4. I want a pistol type holder for it?? but dont know what it would be called? the one in the pic

What is the name of the lens on this also?

5. I know of BH Photo but where else is a good place and cheap to shop for accessories...

thanks alot....I havent shot anything in video for 6 or 7 years...been doing mostly Still shots with SLR's....I am trying to switch back into video starting with this camera until I can afford a A1 or HVX

 

[Emanuel]

Hmmmm Michael's (Pappas) Super8 inspiration... I second the plead, mine too.

 

[William_Robinette]

Looks slick man.

 

[FatDaddy]

Where did the shade come from? Looks tight.

I wouldn't want to pull that thing out on a crowded street in a foreign city!

 

[Zim]

I even like this look. Maybe add the pistol grip too. Not sure how well those Canon mics work.