[Dominic Owens]

You have a lot of guys on here who are giving you information that
1. Your not going to understand
2. Isnt of use in this situation
3. Doesnt answer the question asked.

When looking for a camera that is broadcast ready you need to have information on the standards that your post production or final product is going to have to match up to. When it comes to regular definition and HD quality cameras your lower end is obviously the lower definition. How ever once you put forth money into a durable HD camera you now have access to a marketing tool not many consider as well.

You are shooting interviews which isnt very complex but still complex enough that a camcorder isnt going to cut it. Most of the interviews my company does in terms of sports, and music festivals we tend to use a medium sized production grade sony P2 with a ribbon mic NOT a Lavalier.

You are looking to save money and i get that. However your budget is too low for what your specifications are. You need to go up to about $4,000 you want a camera with HD capability, find out what ratios your production company prefers in post. This include bit rates and sample rates for audio aswell. If you go to the right supplier some P2 cameras come with a built in mic ussualy its a standard condensor mic. However if you want good quality shots you also want good quality audio so purchasing a lapell mic which are also condensors is your best bet.

What you buy will be based of of what the production company can work with in terms of compatability. Most production grade cameras dont record on an inclosed hard drive most are relayed through to a P2 recorder or AJA system.

Find out what the company uses in terms of outboard gear auch as
– recorders and designated drives
– editing programs ( some can allow you more leniance with lower end cameras )
– prefered bit rate and sample rate
– quality preferences and standards for the production companies affiliated partners.

Out here in Canada the CRTC standards are that audio levels have to be consistant, eith minimal interuption and should not go above -18 DB
In terms of visual comtent it is more leniant however as long as the aspect ratio and fram rates are met you shouldnt have a problem.

Your main issue is deciding who will be airing it and then finding out what their standards are from there you can figure out your budget.

Sincerely:

Dominic Owens

Freelance Talent/Media/Business management specialist

Pro Audio Engineer/Producer – TVCOGECO

DominicOwens@outlook.com
613-483-6516

170 colbourn St
Kingston, Ontario, CA
K7L-5M7

https://www.tvcogeco.com