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Howdy.

It's been a while since I've been on here, being busy with my Diploma of multimedia course and all (which I graduate next week! Woot!).

Once I've finished said course I want to get myself back into animating. And I want to do it as a higher quality than my 9k can provide.

So I'd like to ask, if it isn't to much trouble, for some advice on what camera(s) I should look at. My want list is as follows...

- compatible with stop motion pro
- widescreen
- manual controls (obviously)
- low lense, to allow more creative shots
- a VERY good resolution. I'm going to want to be able to broadcast this on TV if the opportunity arrives.
- a lot of optical zoom

I'm prepared to pay quite a lot, as long as I get what I'm paying for. I hate cutting corners if I can help it.

Thanks in advance,
Sean

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Re: In the market for a brand spanking new camera

You're aware that the 9k can film at 1600 x 1200, right?

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Re: In the market for a brand spanking new camera

Even so, the quality it provides at that size can't be matched by a proper camcorder... Unless there's something I'm missing.

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Re: In the market for a brand spanking new camera

A possible option?

Which version of SMP are you using? As my version (education) only lets me shoot at 640x480 or less with my Quickcam pro 9000, and to upgrade to a version which allows me to film at an unlimited resolution, which also happens to be compatible with the QC's HD ability, is a substantial investment ($790).

So if I were you, I would uprgrade SMP before considering a new camera

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Re: In the market for a brand spanking new camera

I currently have the education version of SMP. I should also add to my list, optical zoom.

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Re: In the market for a brand spanking new camera

Powershot: G9, S5 ISS (has the 'Live View' featue, but not as close on focus or control)?
HD camera.
DSLR.

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Re: In the market for a brand spanking new camera

Mindgame uses a canon HV30

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Sean wrote:

Even so, the quality it provides at that size can't be matched by a proper camcorder... Unless there's something I'm missing.

I'm very happy with what I've been getting out of it, here's a raw image taken with my 9k using HeliumFrog.

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I'm totally saying a powershot A85. it's great. I have a similar model, and it can go up to 2024x1784 or something, widescreen, still high resolution widescreen, great focus, and all manual controls. it would be your best bet.

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Re: In the market for a brand spanking new camera

The canon HV30 looks very nice... Although I think firstly I'll take CheesyBricks' advice and upgrade my version of SMP first.

Thanks for your help guys.

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Re: In the market for a brand spanking new camera

To what level?

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Probably SMP HD.

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Re: In the market for a brand spanking new camera

mini/jaw No. I. Can. Not. Believe. It.

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Why's that?

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Re: In the market for a brand spanking new camera

Sean wrote:

The canon HV30 looks very nice... Although I think firstly I'll take CheesyBricks' advice and upgrade my version of SMP first.

Thanks for your help guys.

YAY! Something I said went to good use! mini/bigsmile