Need camera for skiing +k

Balbertt

Balbertt

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What is the best camera for shooting ski videos, but also the cheapest. I am on a budget, my absolute max is 600, lower than that would be nice, also used cameras are fine too. and dont say gopro. +k
 
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My budget is $600I have used multiple cameras in the past

I have tripods, and will be buying a steadycam if I buy a DSLR or what ever camera I end up with

I would like a cameramade for people who know what there doing, most of my friends are pretty sharp with cameras also.

I shoot follows cams

I have a gaming computer with the adobe master collection, all of the adobe editing softwares

I would love to have a DSLR

I do not know the limitations

I am very willing!

Better?
 
Seeing as you have tripods already, if they're good ones, and you're planning on getting a steadycam already you've got some gear, so I'd recommend either what lupton said(ONLY IF YOU WANT TO TAKE PHOTOS AS WELL or NEED the low light capabilities over some of the camcorders).

If you're just filming get a good camcorder no question.
 
I do want to take photos, but I will be using it for filming like 90% of the time, and I dont really care about photos. What are some good camcorders for ski-filming? and maybe name some more DSLR's also. Thanks!!!
 
In that case get a camcorder, they'll be able to take stills too if you really need it.

I know the panasonic tm700/900's are very good,

canon g10 legria comes to mind as something that I've heard is very good, but It might not be, check it out.
 
Panasonic HC-V700. Hands down.

Great optics. Great resolution. Probably the best 1mos camcorder on the market (any 3mos worth getting is going to be a over 600 - perhaps well over).

28mm f1.8 at the wide end. Shoots 1080/60. Takes 6mp images if you REALLY want any.

And yeah. 600 bucks gets you one.
 
I may get some crap for this, but a d3200. Nikon really pushed the entry level dslr standard. I think it's like 500 and it comes with an 18-55 3.5-5.6 kit which is pretty bad, but still usable.
 
Well, the Canon EOS 600D is an awesome camera. Works really well for filming skiing with the fold out screen. It goes for about 550$ on Amazon. Get the Opteka X-Grip, and you're set! (The Opteka X-Grip is on sale on opteka.com for 22.95!!)

Thats about 572.95$ wich is 28.05$ saved from your budget.

Cheers!
 
If you are only taking videos and only plan to spend $600 than a camcorder like the tm700 would be a lot better than a dslr with a kit lens (and shitty x grip thing)
 
handheld without the x-grip. I used mine once skiing and it was useless. Unless you want to get really low angel shots I really don't see the point of adding a grip on top of your camera.And don't get a dslr unless you want to use allot more money on your setup in the feature. Just get a camcorder and save up some money for a decent tripod, glidecam 1000 (you probably don't need the 2000 if you go for a camcorder instead of a dslr), batteries and maybe a mic.

 
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