What should I buy???? Help!?

and if you like the look of film you could go with an HV20 and than maybe get a sort of 35mm adapter? It makes your camera look far less consumer, and the outcome aint to bad either ;)
 
I recently sold both my DVX100Bs, one went for $1,900 & the other for $2,500. Now I'm looking for a Canon 814 or 1014XLS because these darn Auto Zoom Electronic models are too noisy!

BTW MechSpike I'm really surprised that you don't know of the DVX as this model is legendary!! You really need to do your research before you can appreciate why the DVX is such a legend in the DV camcorder world.

I recently got a Canon HV30 and have pre-ordered the new V3 RNG35 35mm DOF adaptor. I gotta say I'm super impressed with the little HV30 - the only thing I wish I could do with it is disable the AGC - other than that it's like holding a mini-me version of the XH-A1.
 
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To be honest, I've only heard a few specific cameras. I'm not heavily into the technical aspects of movie making...that is with different types of cameras and what they do. Of course I CARE about them, but I just don't know all the different models etc.

I'll check out that other one mentioned for cheap...

I just want to go as cheap as possible but still be able to have it look decent. I'm not REAL picky.

PS I just looked at the HV20 and wow I'm impressed. I originally wasn't going to go for a smaller consumer-like camera, but that one looks pretty nice. Especially with the 24p. For only 700 bucks that's somewhat of a steal.

Can anyone tell me what they think of that camera? Any opinions?

My one concern is just ease of use. I want one that gives me manual exposure and focus. Also, would I be able to get a 35mm adapter for that? Or make one....?
 
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I use the HV20 on everything I do outside of work. Why? Because I don't believe in buying consumer or even prosumer cameras. I rent everything I use typically. This comes from someone who uses F900s and Aatons.

It serves my needs. Exposure is manual if you use a work around. Which also gives you gain control. You need to search on here to find it. Basically you have to buy a minisd card.

You aren't going to get a pro looking rig for 1500. Ain't gonna happen. There is more to film than the camera. The HV20 will give you some work, though its a finicky camera. Lots of workarounds needed. Extracting the 24p footage is a pain. And yes, you can get a 35mm adapter when you are ready for it.
 
okay...so your basically saying its not that good...but i have to deal? lol I'm trying to just understand if it's a good buy or not. Everything I read about it it seems to be good. I already found some adapters for it that aren't that expensive.

I'm not trying to get a pro rig...but I want something that I can go make movies with and have them look decent.....

Some of the lingo you guys use here flies over my head and I try to keep up.

What workarounds? So I have to like hack the thing to get it to do anything manual?
 
If you want to shoot on 16mm film, I have a Bella and Howell Filmo 70DR that is in very good to excellent condition for sale. It runs quiet and smooth, as good as new. The B7H Filmos are built tough and are virtually indestructible. War correspondants, news cameramen and documentary filmmakers have used them in some of the harshest conditions imaginable. They were the filmmakers' workhorses all through WWII, the Korean War and the Vietnam War. They are very low maintenance, too. Just a few drops of sewing machine oil a couple of times a year and you're good to go.

I am selling mine with a Pan Cinor 17mm - 70mm zoom lens, a K-to-C-mount lens adapter that allows you to use standard K-mount 35mm (still camera) lenses and a light meter.

Just send me a PM if you think you might be interested.
 
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