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[mitchdchapman]

Hey,

Well i was just told to jump on here and ask a few questions and you all would get back to me, im looking at getting a camera, i haven't had a decent camcorder only have exp in Digital SLR cameras, so im not wanting to spend more that 1000 so what about a JVC GR HD1? let me know

 

[Barry_Green]

Depends on what you want to do with it. If you're into filmmaking, the JVC might not be the first choice because it has very limited manual controls and it doesn't shoot at 24fps, it only shoots 30p.

 

[mitchdchapman]

well, im going to be filming action sports and making edits and eventually a dvd, ie rollerblading, films that i will be making are like these:

http://vimeo.com/3983508
http://vimeo.com/3994102

thanks for the help guys

 

[mattspat]

What kind of camera are those videos shot on? Looks incredible!

 

[mitchdchapman]

Alright, well im saving up for a camera mainly for filming skating, but also a few other small rojects for fun.
im only lookin at spending 1000 i can wait and get more money if i really should, but here are some cameras and placed
i have been lookin into please please let me know so i get the right camera and dont waste my money,
i dont have a mac i have my personal buily pc and sony vegas pro 8 for editing. The ones i really lookin into are the sony vx2100 the JVC GR HD1
and the Sony HVR A1U HDV. and posibly the dvx. Let me know your input thanks guys.



sony vx2100 ($1000 used)
JVC GR HD1 ($800 Used)
Panasonic AG-dvX100B ($1300 Used)
JVC Everio GZ-HD6 or 7 ($600 EBAY)
Canon HV30 ($650 NEW)
Sony Handycam DCR-VX2100 ($1200ish Used)
Sony HVR-A1U HDV ($1000 used? <- i really like)





Let me know what you guys think about these deals. And if this is legit.



Panasonic AG-DVX100B ($979)
http://soniccameras.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=4845


Sony HDR-FX1 HDV ($1,169)
http://soniccameras.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=63_766_1254&products_id=2326.


Canon GL2 Mini DV ($829)
http://soniccameras.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=63_769_1250&products_id=2292


Sony HVR-Z1U($1,129)
http://soniccameras.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=63_766_1254&products_id=2329



Canon HV30
http://cgi.ebay.com/Canon-HV30-HD-MiniDV-Camcorder-HV-30-PRO-KIT-BRAND-NEW_W0QQit
emZ220381032148QQihZ012QQcategoryZ11724QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem



JVC Everio GZ-HD7 new ($819)
http://soniccameras.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=63_767&products_id=5158


any help is at great thanks!

 

[Blaine]

And since you posted this in the QuestFest Forum, I'm assuming you plan to use it for a QuestFest entry?

 

[mitchdchapman]

possibly, but i am new, so if this needs to be moved to a different thread please do so i wasn't to sure were to put it. Thanks!

 

[ChrisHurn]

mitchdchapman,

Some pretty bad stuff comes up on Google when you look up sonic cameras. Those prices seem ridiculous. Stay away from that website.

If you're buying a camera online, buy it from a good source like BH Photo video. Otherwise you'll end up with major headaches and might not ever get the product.

Otherwise consider second hand stuff from sellers with good feedback on ebay or even users here in the marketplace. Do your research before you buy anything online.

 

[RanRanBobandyMan]

if you can, get a DVX100.

That'll be your best bet. When in the range of less than 1000, everything is basically the same.

 

[Nate Haustein]

Just from personal experience, I wouldn't go for the JVC GR HD1 -it's an older camera and the footage isn't anywhere as clean as it should be compared to many other comparable HD cameras available today from Canon/Sony/etc.

I've been very happy with a HV20 for the more mobile stuff, but I think a great first real camera would be a DVX100. You'll thank yourself later for the control you get to make your videos look great. I would recommend looking around on this forum's marketplace and others like it for members looking to sell their cameras.

in fact, here are some links for you to check out:

http://www.dvxuser.com/V6/showthread.php?t=169020

http://www.dvxuser.com/V6/showthread.php?t=168942

http://www.dvxuser.com/V6/showthread.php?t=168944

http://www.dvxuser.com/V6/showthread.php?t=169044

http://www.dvxuser.com/V6/showthread.php?t=166318


or

(I'm sure some nice footage was shot by this one)
http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/private-classifieds/197309-selling-my-precious-dvx100.html

http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/private-classifieds/223576-dvx100b-kit-many-accessories-offers.html

 

[Jackson Miller]

sonic camera is a bait and switch company. Before you buy any camera, look up the company at:
http://www.resellerratings.com/

 

[NoDice]

wow this is cool

 

[mustardseed]

Do NOT buy the JVC GR-HD1. It was fine in 2004 as the first HDV camera but the quality is quite poor compared to what you can get for much cheaper. I highly recommend the HV20(or 30/40). The quality is absolutely fantastic especially when you consider how cheap they are.

I use it as a B-Camera for XH-A1's and it mixes VERY well. You wont regret it.