[Don Brecht]

Thank you for your input! Much appreciated!

[Don Brecht]

I am in the exact same boat here… I graduated college with a tv, broadcasting and production degree 9.5 years ago!

I am finally looking to pull the trigger and get started in filming and editing! I literally have no equipment and looking to see where would be a good start point. I had just recently purchased a GoPro 3 cam and have the editing software. I want to just start doing small side jobs and or hobby type of videos/editing. But I dont know what to buy and or invest in….

I have been in talks with someone that is selling his “Production equipment”. What are your thoughts with this camera:
https://www.usa.canon.com/app/html/HDV/XHA1/specifications.shtml

Canon XH-A1 w/ lens cover and hard shell case
2 batteries w/ charger
Remote Control
Lens cleaning kit
Lavaliere microphone w/ hand held mic capability
On Camera, rechargeable light w/ sepia filter
Tripod (not pictured) adjustable head with level and adjustable legs

Just looking for some thoughts on this… And what I should spend and or expect to spend…?