Looking to buy a camera

swoger

swoger

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Alright so I'm considering buying a camera to film a bit this year. First off, I'm not looking for the nicest camera I just want something to film mainly just skiing. My budget is around $100 (not familiar with prices so I don't know what $100 could get me). I don't have much experience with cameras to begin with so I'm not looking for something too complicated. The only gear I currently have is a tripod. I do not currently have any special software to edit but I know my friend has final cut which I will most likely end up using.

Sorry if that looks like a lot of information but just trying to give an idea of what I'm looking for. If I am missing any important info let me know.
 
Yeah I kind of realized $100 wasn't going to get me anything but I really have no idea on prices.

I'll still take suggestions on whatever you all think is a cheap but reliable cam (doesn't matter what price)
 
Save up a little more and buy a t2i. They're cheap these days and you can get really good at shooting video and photo on a starter kit if you put the time and effort in
 
Everyone is going to tell you to buy a T2i.. Just a quick reminder, you can always ask Google if there's something on your mind : = )
 
500$ gets you plenty.

I'd go with a D5100 and the Nikon 18-70. Would cost 400-450 or so. Add on a couple cards and a couple batteries and that get you to about 500$

From there, plenty of cheap audio options (Takstar hotshoe mic costs like 35), and a sturdy tripod isn't as expensive as you'd imagine it to be.

Really, for under 600 you can get a solid basic setup and build from there. throw in stabilizers and other lenses and it gets pricy, but the basics aren't too hard to cover.
 
13183711:DingoSean said:
500$ gets you plenty.

I'd go with a D5100 and the Nikon 18-70. Would cost 400-450 or so. Add on a couple cards and a couple batteries and that get you to about 500$

From there, plenty of cheap audio options (Takstar hotshoe mic costs like 35), and a sturdy tripod isn't as expensive as you'd imagine it to be.

Really, for under 600 you can get a solid basic setup and build from there. throw in stabilizers and other lenses and it gets pricy, but the basics aren't too hard to cover.
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Cool...thanks
 
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