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mannequinforce:
I want to start filming and have about a 500 limit on a camera. What can you guys help me with? I want a handle, fisheye, wide angle, extra battery, and a bag. This is my first go around so I don't want to invest too much until I can understand that I need better equipment. Thanks.
Jens M:
Not knowing much about dedicated video cameras, but why not a GoPro Hero 2? You'll only get a fisheye (even though there are medium and tele "zooms" that still gives 1080p). No ugly vignette like most cheaper fisheyes for dedicated videocameras. If you want a display, get the LCD bacpac. You can make your own handle easily. Want decent sound? get an external mic for it.
I mean the Hero 2 is only 300 bucks. 80 bucks if you want a display. Soon there will be the wifi bacpac, that will let you view it straight on your smartphone. Get some extra batteries and build a handle. Spend the last of your money on cards and a shotgun mic.
Watch the BTS for Etnies Aimless. The videographer made a 360 camera out of GoPro cameras.
http://fstoppers.com/video-etnies-aimless-behind-the-scenes-2
barcodebilly:
those dudes were filming skating with a RED camera.. pocket change. And yes i know that its rented.
Jens M:
Well yeah, the main camera was a RED ONE. But the panorama shots are from stitched GoPro footage, and looks great. I'd get a GoPro with a mic if I were to shoot skate. Real simple and easy to carry around as well.
Dick:
--- Quote from: mannequinforce;3550608 ---I want to start filming and have about a 500 limit on a camera. What can you guys help me with? I want a handle, fisheye, wide angle, extra battery, and a bag. This is my first go around so I don't want to invest too much until I can understand that I need better equipment. Thanks.
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I'd opt for a t2i body and a lens of your choice. Filming can't get any easier then with that thing.
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