IMHO, do just get something and start......I use a JVC that has DV tape and my Kodak that records .mov files 640x480....the big thing with quality I have seen is what program you use to "create", edit and compress your videos.......I use the "lite" version of Sony Vegas and for the most part it is pretty good......
I say just start because I kept getting caught up in the "I have to have the "perfect" camera" debate in my head and with others, I found the JVC on sale and had some discount coupons and got it fairly inexpensivily, so although I know I will be upgrading again soon, I will use it as my second camera so it's not a loss. But just go and start the best way to learn is by doing...no amount of research can replace the "hands on" experience you get and this community is just great for helping out....so go vlog!! :) Also for right now steer away from HD, it is still to new and it consumes A LOT of hard drive space.....and it is still a bit buggy....IMHO Heath - Batman Geek http://batmangeek7.blogspot.com --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, "David Meade" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Well I'll make the disclaimer up front: It depends on your budget .... but > ... > > If you want to go with a real video camera (instead of a digital still > camera that also takes videos), you'll get better quality video (and likely > sound). > > If you can afford a 3CCD camera, they are usually somewhat better in low > light, but even 1ccd cameras are leaps and bounds over digital stills. > > Try and find a model that you can easily plug a mic into if you so choose. > In my opinion, you should try and pick a model that doesnt require a base > station to connect to your computer but rather has a Firewire port on the > camera itself. (although if your model saves to an SD card this may not > really even be an issue) > If your looking at a model that uses miniDV tape, take note where the tape > goes in ... some models are designed such that if the camera is mounted on a > tripod you cant get to the tape door anymore. > > A recent thread showed that a number of people in this group are happy with > the Panasonic PV-GS150. I have that one and have been quite happy with it > ... > > Also consider how often you'll be taking it out and about with you and how > you'll shoot things, some interesting form factors out there now. > > - Dave > > On 4/12/06, Mark <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > > Im sure that this question has been asked 1000 times but here it goes, > > I am just starting out and have searched all the sites on Vlogging to > > find out the best starter videocamera, most people say "oh anything > > will work or as long as it uploads to a computer its fine" I would > > like to take this seriously and if I start with something "cheap" and > > get to frustrated I might give up... so can anyone tell me the model > > that they use to shoot with? What about HD? Is it worth the extra > > money or just overkill? > > > > Thanks for your patients. > > > > Mark > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > -- > http://www.DavidMeade.com > feed: http://www.DavidMeade.com/feed > Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/videoblogging/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
