I'm hoping someone can help me narrow down camera options. I need a camera for work. I will be shooting a lot sports and interviews. I'll be filming a basketball team that wants some closer shots than what they are getting now. Of course, the games are in a stadium with decent lightening but I'm thinking light might be a consideration. I am a beginner, so the easier the better but I can learn...We currently use HD Flip cams. Here are some features I would like:
- I want a clearer, crisper picture than the FLIP HD cameras. (I love the way this video looks but I'm wondering if this was shot with a very expensive camera? http://devour.com/video/a-very-zombie-holiday/)
- Good audio is preferable but I am willing to use an external audio system if necessary.
- I would rather not have to digitize footage. I've never done that and it sounds like a long process, but maybe I just need to suck it up?
- I would like to be able to put a light on the camera. I know this is possible with the Panasonic AG DVX 100BP, one camera that was suggested to me.
- Slow motion would be good.
Here are the cameras people have suggested...
1 - Sony HXR-MC50U Ultra Compact Pro AVCHD Camcorder
2 - Cannon 60D with a Tungsten Basic Lighting, Audio-Technica AT-897 Shotgun Kit, maybe reflectors
3 - Panasonic AG DVX 100BP
4 - Sony NEX-VG10 Handycam camcorder
Any feedback or suggestions? Thank you so much!!
