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Topic: Good video camera that's affordable?

Before you ask, yes this does have to do with brickfilming, sort of, it'll make more sense when i get the video done

I'm looking for a good video camera that doesn't cost more than 250$, these are the specifications I need the camera to have-

  • Manual options for all capture settings (I've had nothing but bad luck with automatic lighting, color, etc.)

  • Resolution of 1920x1080

  • Manual focus option (I don't care if it does have auto focus as long as I can turn it off, same as the camera settings)

  • Films in a format that is compatible with Sony Vegas

  • Tripod compatible

  • Films 24 Frames per second (FPS)

If you could post a link to buy the camera on Amazon that'd be really useful, thanks mini/smile

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Re: Good video camera that's affordable?

The Logitech C920 meets your specifacations and is only about $80 on amazon or at best buy and it has a tripod screw.

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Re: Good video camera that's affordable?

High Mountain Studios wrote:

Before you ask, yes this does have to do with brickfilming, sort of, it'll make more sense when i get the video done

Are you going to be making an actual brickfilm? If not, you'll probably want to avoid purchasing a webcam. If you're recording footage, an iPhone is a great option, if you have one. There is a fairly priced app, Ultracam, that allows for 2K recoding capabilities. This should meet all of your specifications, though I am not certain about manual control. All and all, this option would save you quite a bit of money, granted you already have a smart phone.

Though, as END films pointed out, the C920 is a fantastic option if you are animating.

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Re: Good video camera that's affordable?

He said "film" which more than likely means "Live Action."

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Re: Good video camera that's affordable?

I'm looking for one that's good for filming live action scenes, but thanks END for the webcam suggestion, I'll think about buying that for my next brick film mini/smile

I thought about the phone thing and I've tried filming with a phone but my phone doesn't work with any tripods and has a lot of auto stuff that makes really good pictures and home video but really bad for filming a movie (also it's frame rate is really bad).

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Re: Good video camera that's affordable?

To be honest, you aren't going to find many, if any, good cameras out there for a price of $250.

If you do it's going to be pretty low quality. You might find a body to a DSLR for that price but you'll have to drop another $100+ dollars for a lens, and then some more for an SD card.

If you really need a camera for live action, look on craigslist. I bought my T2i and two lenses for $550.

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