Camcorder recommendations
Discussion
Hi - I film firework displays, currently with a Canon 600D with a Canon 10-18mm wide angle lens (16mm equiv with 1.6 crop factor).
I need a real camcorder solution as the 12 minute (4Gb) limit is a problem, as is trying to focus the thing with the lens (infinity goes "behind" the fireworks so I have to manually focus then put tape over the ring to stop accidental adjustments).
I need a camcorder that I can setup, dial the focus to infinity, set the relevant shutter speed, press record, and let it do its thing. The world of camcorders seems very confusing and I can't seem to find any useful sites.
My reqs are these
- 1080p is fine - all my content goes on the web
- I MUST be able to screw on an affordable wide angle adapter to get it down to less than 16mm equiv
- it must have manual focus, and manual shutter speed override.
That's it really. I am looking at the Panny HC-V770 - but only because I randomly ended up there. I see Sonys for £100 less etc but just can't find any decent buying guides or reviews.
I don't want a Chinese cheapo 4k pretend cam - which seem to dominate searches. I have cheap Chinese action cams and the colours and detail are aweful in comparison to the Canon 600D.
Any suggestions where to start?
I need a real camcorder solution as the 12 minute (4Gb) limit is a problem, as is trying to focus the thing with the lens (infinity goes "behind" the fireworks so I have to manually focus then put tape over the ring to stop accidental adjustments).
I need a camcorder that I can setup, dial the focus to infinity, set the relevant shutter speed, press record, and let it do its thing. The world of camcorders seems very confusing and I can't seem to find any useful sites.
My reqs are these
- 1080p is fine - all my content goes on the web
- I MUST be able to screw on an affordable wide angle adapter to get it down to less than 16mm equiv
- it must have manual focus, and manual shutter speed override.
That's it really. I am looking at the Panny HC-V770 - but only because I randomly ended up there. I see Sonys for £100 less etc but just can't find any decent buying guides or reviews.
I don't want a Chinese cheapo 4k pretend cam - which seem to dominate searches. I have cheap Chinese action cams and the colours and detail are aweful in comparison to the Canon 600D.
Any suggestions where to start?
Absolutely has to be a "real" camcorder.
I've filmed with all sorts of go-pros and i need a real lens, with a real CCD. The small action cams, no matter how clever, just don't catch night colours properly , have little or no control over shutter speed etc. The results are very noticebly weak compared to cameras with real glass lenses and a half decent sized CCD
I've filmed with all sorts of go-pros and i need a real lens, with a real CCD. The small action cams, no matter how clever, just don't catch night colours properly , have little or no control over shutter speed etc. The results are very noticebly weak compared to cameras with real glass lenses and a half decent sized CCD
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