Posted: 2/27/2017 9:58:03 PM EDT
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Expecting a baby in April.
The wife grew up with parents who video taped everything. I grew up with still photographs but I'm not sure that any video of me at a young age even exsists. The wife wants a good, general purpose video camera that we can use for the baby. It doesn't have to be professional shit. Good resolution and easy to upload, save, watch, and share capabilities. Thanks in advance. |
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If you just want video, Canon and Sony put out some decent straight camcorder for around that price range. Personally, I'd recommend a Sony unit, especially if you can get one of their 4k models. They usually have 12x optical zoom, image stabilization built in, etc.
Personally I'd consider a bridge camera (think a DSLR with a permanently attached lens) or a DSLR in general. Both will have manual and video modes, but the downside is DSLR video doesn't go over 29 minutes for legal reasons. Camcorders don't have that issue. (it's to legally make cameras and camcorders distinct from each other in Europe from what my rep told me) |
| I bought a Sony cx455 for my son's wedding. I didn't want to spend a lot because it was for a one-time use, but I also wanted great results because I would only have one chance to video. I was very satisfied with the camera. It only weighs 8 ounces so is quite handy. I'm far from an expert on video, but thought I should use a dedicated video camera, for video. Maybe a dslr would do just as well, I'm not sure. |
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If you just want video, Canon and Sony put out some decent straight camcorder for around that price range. Personally, I'd recommend a Sony unit, especially if you can get one of their 4k models. They usually have 12x optical zoom, image stabilization built in, etc. Personally I'd consider a bridge camera (think a DSLR with a permanently attached lens) or a DSLR in general. Both will have manual and video modes, but the downside is DSLR video doesn't go over 29 minutes for legal reasons. Camcorders don't have that issue. (it's to legally make cameras and camcorders distinct from each other in Europe from what my rep told me) The time limit is so they don't get classed as video recorders and have to pay a higher European import duty. Or that's what de interwebz sez. |
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The time limit is so they don't get classed as video recorders and have to pay a higher European import duty. Or that's what de interwebz sez. Quoted:
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If you just want video, Canon and Sony put out some decent straight camcorder for around that price range. Personally, I'd recommend a Sony unit, especially if you can get one of their 4k models. They usually have 12x optical zoom, image stabilization built in, etc. Personally I'd consider a bridge camera (think a DSLR with a permanently attached lens) or a DSLR in general. Both will have manual and video modes, but the downside is DSLR video doesn't go over 29 minutes for legal reasons. Camcorders don't have that issue. (it's to legally make cameras and camcorders distinct from each other in Europe from what my rep told me) The time limit is so they don't get classed as video recorders and have to pay a higher European import duty. Or that's what de interwebz sez. Isn't that what I said? (not being sarcastic) |