I use the Rode video mic a lot since I have gotten it, for audio it's great....I'm just not that impressed with my camera low light abilities....but thinking about what Brook mentioned I think I am going to try and find a rental place around here. I think I have made some pretty good stuff with what I have, I know that is subjective, but I think I have when I have used my camcorder insted of my other camera that captures video....but by playing around first hand with some stuff I can get a feel for some things i think..
Thanks everyone for their thoughts Heath http://batmangeek.com --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Brian Richardson - WhatTheCast? <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Heath: > > I don't have much to add to Brook's long & informative response. I agree > with her that the newer JVC & Sony equipment doesn't feel as solid as > the Canon. The XH-A1 is on my wish list when I can spare the money to > make the jump to HDV. > > One thing I see as a difference between "pro" and "consumer" cameras is > the audio interface. > * Can you plug in XLR audio? > * Can you separate right & left audio channels from different sources? > * Can the inputs take line level inputs, or just mic level? > * How goos is the on-board microphone? Does it stand out far enough from > the camera body to reject the lens motor noise? > > If you don't have the budget for a pro camera with these features, they > can be added to a cheaper camera like the HV20 using good add-on > adapters ... as long as it has a 1/8" mic jack. I use a Rode shotgun mic > & BeachTek passive XLR adapter with my Sony TRV950. Those two add- ons > cost about $300 together, and they really add to what my little > "prosumer" camcorder can do. > > Add-ons do complicate your setup. You're adding extra batteries, plugs & > on-switches ... and if you're not careful, your camera rig looks like > the Bride of FrankenVision. I'm not ready to drop $3K+ on a new HDV > camera and accessories yet, but when I do I will spend more to get a > more solid camera without needing to add lots of stuff to the shoe :) > > br > > Heath wrote: > > I read a lot of good things about the Panasonic DVX100 line, it's a > > good point about HD though, with so much stuff going that way.....I > > will have to check to see if there are any rental places around > > Cincinnati....didn't think about that option.... > > > > Heath > > http://batmangeek.com > > > > -- > Brian Richardson > - http://siliconchef.com > - http://dragoncontv.com > - http://whatthecast.com > - http://www.3chip.com >
