Highschool Film Class equipment

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Zach Lien

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hey guys, quick question...

working at a highschool here, (i do their network stuff) and they're starting a video class. The guy in charge wants to buy 3 cameras- he was going to run to best buy and buy some, but I told him I'd look and see if he can get some professional used cameras- doesn't matter how old- as long as they're better then consumer. any ideas guys? or is anyone trying to get rid of some? thx ahead

-Zach
 
it would help us to know how much he's willing to spend...i'm guessing since it's for a highschool then they don't have that much money.

i'd start them off with some sony pd170s. those are very good cameras to start on. it's what i used in high school and was impressed. suggest it to them and i know there are a bunch of places (camera stores, online stores) that are selling them.
 
great suggestion justin,
go with something that is at least a 3ccd camera, and you can manually adjust things like focus, white balance, etc.
Heck, go for a couple of canon gl1s over anything you find at best buy.
 
I wouldn't go below the VX2000. PD170s would be great. I agree that if this is really going to be a film class then the kids need to know how to be a DP. Can't be a DP if the camera's gonna do all the work for you.

BUT - if he's on a REALLY tight budget and can only spend about 1500 or so for all three I'd get those panisonic GS doodads. Those you can get at BestBuy.

CaptM
 
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