O/T Camcorder Recommendation

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RockCharogne

O/T Camcorder Recommendation

Post by RockCharogne »

My old Camcorder is getting a bit shaky - I understand a 3-chip model is the ideal for good quality shooting. Can anyone recommend a reasonable buy - presumably the "semi pro" end is adequate or does one have to be looking at "pro" - I notice one company (Sunrise) for example advertises various 3-chip models ranging from around ?1200 to ?2500. Any advice (other than don't do it) welcome!

Rock
John Mason

Re: O/T Camcorder Recommendation

Post by John Mason »

I use and recommend the Canon XM1, I know a few other pro's use them as well, including Phil McCavity.
I got mine from a shop in the Tottenham Court Road for only ?1200.
Cornish Chris

Re: O/T Camcorder Recommendation

Post by Cornish Chris »

IMHO you wont go far wrong with either

Canon DM XM1 (3ccd + pixel shift) @ ?1699

or if your feeling mega extravagant

Canon XL 1S @ ?2999

Prices quoted are from the latest catalogue, but if you scower the web im sure you will find some bargains.

Cheers Cornish Chris.
Bill Malone

Re: O/T Camcorder Recommendation

Post by Bill Malone »

Canon XM1 is now defunct, replaced by XM2 for around ?1600. Includes a memory card for taking stills.
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todge

Re: O/T Camcorder Recommendation

Post by todge »

You can make very acceptable quality vids with cameras under
? 1,000-unless it's for tv.
Never loose site of the fact it's what u film and how u film it
that you should really worry about.
Pre-digital picture quality left a fair bit 2b desired but
people will still happily watch if content and a semblance of
filmmaking skill r present.
In fact in the porn field usually just the former is sufficient
for a lot of punters.

Just a thought -but I do think some people reckon u get high end equipment + it somehow automatically guarantees a decent
result.
God, would that life were that simple !
Midlands Amateurs

Re: O/T Camcorder Recommendation

Post by Midlands Amateurs »

You could also consider the Sony VX 2000 at about ?2.000 I have used the VX1000, for quite a few years now, also try the Panasonic 1100 3 chip.
Officer Dibble

Re: O/T Camcorder Recommendation

Post by Officer Dibble »

Great minds think alike - I bought an XM1 from 'Hi-Way' - just across the road from Marcus's old gaff.

Officer Dibble.
RockCharogne

Re: O/T Camcorder Recommendation

Post by RockCharogne »

Many thanks for all that guys

Rock
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