Video cameras

[Twerp]

So I know virtually nothing about cameras and I'm sure that there are some people that do. I'm wondering what to look for in a camera (have a budget of about a couple hundred (200-300'ish?). Sorry it's not exact; I don't have the specifics from the person wanting the camera. Can I expect to get a decent video camera out of that budget?

[megaman89]

you can borrow the one in my room :stuart:

[Cops]

My specialty is professional video cameras, so I'm limited with my experience with personal devices. For a budget of $200-300, you're going to end up with a camera that uses DVC tapes, may or may not have an LCD screen that folds out to see what you're shooting. You won't get a tripod. Your camera will look like shit when your hand moves slightly, making it near impossible to get a steady shot or frame it up. The microphone will be internal so you won't be able to attach a mic, meaning the sound will sound pretty bad.

I own a couple shitty hand helds that all range from $300-400, two of which were given to me. The quality sucks shit, and I don't think there's any way around that.

To answer your question, no. I'm not trying to discourage you from purchasing a video camera, but in my experience even the low budget skits on youtube (mainly done by students) are done with at the very least a decent camera, usually provided to them by their College. If it's for a wedding, I'd also realize that I have not seen one decent Wedding Video that was shot using a hand held. It's a cluster fuck of crappy audio and shitty video, that depending on the longevity of your relationship may have you kicking yourself in the balls for not hiring someone in the first place.

[Nickname]

Twerp, is this just for filming homemade porn without the girls knowing about it? Because as good as that idea is, it can backfire...big time.




So somewhat off topic, allow me to tell you all a tale. Our hero's name is Jack - and Jack is a class act. So one day he decides to film his girlfriend without telling her. So he sets up the camera, I guess he starts it before they get in, or when she goes to the bathroom, who knows and who cares. Anyways, they start getting down to business, camera filming away. They do the deed, blah blah blah. Afterwards, he tells her he filmed her and that he wants her to see it. So he pops it into his VCR and begins - I SHIT YOU NOT - Critiquing her performance. "You could have used more hustle here, and see how your not arching your back? That's all wrong." How you have the balls to critique your girlfriend on SEX right after it happens after video taping her without her permission, that I don't know. Anyways, she storms off in a huff. He continues watching, I guess admiring himself, and he watches it till the end. Here comes the best part. Apparently, after he got up and went to the bathroom, when she got dressed again, you can see her pick up her panties and make a funny face while looking at them before putting them back on. That's right folks, she left herself a rosebud (which she later admitted to...so shes a class act too)

So you see Twerp, no good can come of it....except for your buddies who get to hear an awesome story.

[Fit of Rage]

Still doesn't top tongue piercing blowjob story.

[Nickname]

story has grown into legend to the point it's not even recognizable anymore.

[Twerp]

So its for a friend that wants to film sports for his club and put it up on the website. Thanks for all the info guys.

[Saturn V]

no t really