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Entry level HD camera
Any recommendations on entry level HD cameras, such as the Sony HDR-HC3/HC1? Our school’s budget for our next camera has to remain below $1800, or so. Has anyione had experience with the Sony HDR-HC3?
Thanks in advance,
Chris
Chris
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G’day Chris,
We have the HDV-HC1 and like it a lot. The video quality is great (for prosumer use) and offers many advantages over the low-end cameras which we bought previously. I’m really pleased with it. Is there anything in particular which you’d like to know about it?
Regards,
Doug -
Thanks for the input Doug. I noticed that some stores are selling the HC3 – is that the follow-on model to the HC1? What do you like about it, or perhaps what do you not like about it (limitations)? We use Macs (iMovie & FCP) exclusively – any problems on you’ve had (assuming you use Macs)?
Thanks again,
Chris
Chris
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G’day Chris,
Yes, I saw that the HC3 just came out. My wife would go completely berserk if I suggested buying another camera so soon after buying the HC1, so I haven’t tempted fate by looking at it.
We use macs as well and the HC1 is plug and play. Once we set up 6080i as a preset, it captures wonderfully and we haven’t had any issues. Automatic scene detection using HD capture is a real bonus as well.
Regards,
Doug
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