Hunting & Fishing video camera

[mlw332]

not sure if this is the right section.
I am looking to get a decent camera to start filming some of our deer hunts/coyote killing sprees. If any one can point me in a good direction or if anyone knows someone wanting to sell theirs let me know.
Thanks
Michael

 

[Lowlight]

Re: video camera

Figure out what software you want to use and then look at the camera formats. Some software may not like AVCHD as much as others so you want to tailor the camera so its easy to edit.

Then you can look at features, like zoom, HD formats battery life. When you start getting crazy with digital zoom you lose a lot of quality, so you want to get a good multiplier up front and not rely completely on digital zoom.

Batteries are going to be key, make sure you can get a longer lasting battery from the company, and not just aftermarket.

Storage is important too, solid state, but have a back up, like an internal storage solution and then a flash slot or two. Use SDHC / SDXC for higher capacity.

Sony & Canon would be my first choices for what you want. Along the lines of a Canon Vixa HF G10, see those specs and work off that.

 

[CoCaDoRi]

Re: video camera

Looking a the Canon Vixia HF 10 myself. Seems to be a good mix of prosumer, mobility and quality. They are proud of them though.

 

[Sendero_Man]

Re: video camera

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Lowlight</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Figure out what software you want to use and then look at the camera formats. Some software may not like AVCHD as much as others so you want to tailor the camera so its easy to edit.

Then you can look at features, like zoom, HD formats battery life. When you start getting crazy with digital zoom you lose a lot of quality, so you want to get a good multiplier up front and not rely completely on digital zoom.

Batteries are going to be key, make sure you can get a longer lasting battery from the company, and not just aftermarket.

Storage is important too, solid state, but have a back up, like an internal storage solution and then a flash slot or two. Use SDHC / SDXC for higher capacity.

Sony & Canon would be my first choices for what you want. Along the lines of a Canon Vixa HF G10, see those specs and work off that.

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what works best for editing software for something like this ?

 

[blksno]

Re: video camera

Adobe Premier Pro and After Effects, but if you go that route, be prepared to study and go through a boat load of tutorials if you're not going to take a dedicated class.