Yep, basically the title says it all.
I've been using a camera phone (Nokia N95) for my last bunch of films, utalizing what I had available. Now that I've got some money to dish out on a good camera, I'm wondering what I should get.
I simply cannot wade through the various 1000 or so review pages on all the cameras out there. GIVE ME THE LOW DOWN. What type (DV,HDD...?) How much (Under $1500AU) Where can I get it?
Now, also while I'm here... I've been warned against the hard drive-based camcorders, simply because of the EXTREMELY low quality and compression these cameras give/do. I'm leaning towards a Mini-DV camcorder, I've seen some really nice DV footage from various cameras.
I've been told that the Canon HV20 (and it's various younger brothers) is the BEST out there. Is it, or are people pissing in my pocket?
Thanks in advance for the info.
I've been using a camera phone (Nokia N95) for my last bunch of films, utalizing what I had available. Now that I've got some money to dish out on a good camera, I'm wondering what I should get.
I simply cannot wade through the various 1000 or so review pages on all the cameras out there. GIVE ME THE LOW DOWN. What type (DV,HDD...?) How much (Under $1500AU) Where can I get it?
Now, also while I'm here... I've been warned against the hard drive-based camcorders, simply because of the EXTREMELY low quality and compression these cameras give/do. I'm leaning towards a Mini-DV camcorder, I've seen some really nice DV footage from various cameras.
I've been told that the Canon HV20 (and it's various younger brothers) is the BEST out there. Is it, or are people pissing in my pocket?
Thanks in advance for the info.