My brother has been thinking of what his career should be. He likes Special Video Effects stuff and he's been thinking about a career in that area. He's in 9th grade and he's thinking ahead and planning on taking A/V classes. He is also saving money for a camera for his projects. What type of camera would be best for him?
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I did a lot of that in HS. I was in the Mass Media room playing with graphics & animation and editing video. Lots of fun. As for a camera, it depends on the budget. Need a computer to edit it all too.
- Rodfather
You really don't need much to get started. I mean, I used a cheapo Aiptek hybrid camera to shoot video. I used this quite a bit. http://www.amazon.com/gp.... It's not the best quality, but it's something.
- Rodfather
We both agreed that I would help him save for the camera and we could both share it. I'm looking for one that can record 1080p. I have a Desktop that I would let him use for school to edit and stuff.
- Alfredo 亜瑠布れっど
Thanks Rod, do you know if the video will shake (jell-o effect) whilst recording? I am looking for something like that, maybe one with a better battery life. Maybe an entry level-medium level camcorder.
- Alfredo 亜瑠布れっど
If you want to go high-end, something like a Canon T2i is great. It's good enough to shoot a feature and future proof with lenses.
- Rodfather
As for the jello-effect (rolling shutter), it's hard to find a camera that doesn't have it. It's part of using a CMOS sensor. CCD sensors don't have that, but with CCD, you get purple fringing.
- Rodfather
For real camcorders, the lower end Canon and Panasonics are good. Like the Canon HF's.
- Rodfather
I would consider an entry level DSLR that can shoot 1080P video. Such as a Canon Rebel T1i or T2i. Then he has a still AND a video camera. Very affordable way to get both functions.
- Jeff P. Henderson
yeah im thinking a camcorder would be better for video than getting a high end dslr
- Alfredo 亜瑠布れっど
I would also suggest a Nikon D7000
- Johnny
Rod, T2i is high end? I thought the 1Ds MkIII was high end...
- Jeff P. Henderson
It's all relative. If I were in the 9th grade, I'd be elated with a T2i.
- Rodfather
So would I!
- Jeff P. Henderson
T2i has a lot of video specific additions which are nice. Like an audio in jack.
- Rodfather
Or can go micro 4/3's which I'm doing. A GH2 is fantastic for video, if you can find it.
- Rodfather
Actually I think the T1i or T2i would probably be cheaper than a mid range dedicated Video Camera. And would take better quality videos too, especially in low light.
- Jeff P. Henderson
My kid is into this stuff too! He's in 8th grade and loves video production. He's in the A/V club already and we just got him a camera for his birthday... I will try to remember to ask Tad what we got tomorrow. He really likes the one we got.
- Lindsay
Yes, Micro 4/3's would be another option. I think they probably cost a bit more than an entry level DSLR though.
- Jeff P. Henderson
Johnny, thanks for the Nikon input. I'm a Canon guy and don't really know which Nikon models shoot 1080p.
- Jeff P. Henderson
I only suggest that cause it's cheap but powerful.
- Johnny