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Gear / Technical Help => Photo / Video Recording => Topic started by: insanescott on January 20, 2005, 07:59:39 PM
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Hello everyone. I am new here. I have a question for everyone. I am looking to get into stealth video taping and need someone to suggest me an affordable but good camera. I also want something very small, prefferably fit in a back pocket or whatever, if they even make them that small. The best camera ive found so far is the JVC GRDVP3U. I was looking into getting something within the next month and I want to be informed so I make a good decision. Please help. Thanks
Scott
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calling firmdragon...
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Hello everyone. I am new here. I have a question for everyone. I am looking to get into stealth video taping and need someone to suggest me an affordable but good camera. I also want something very small, prefferably fit in a back pocket or whatever, if they even make them that small. The best camera ive found so far is the JVC GRDVP3U. I was looking into getting something within the next month and I want to be informed so I make a good decision. Please help. Thanks
Scott
haven't done any pricing comparisons but i'm running a sony trv22 minidv cam and it works like a charm. the extender lens and longer life battery make it a little bigger than i dream of but as i said, very workable stealth rig. plus the audio bit rate is nice (you can turn it up to 16, same as a dat).
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i haven't seen very many detailed reviews, so i really can't give you a very informed. that being said, specs wise it looks pretty good and seems to match your needs quite nicely. the only thing i fear is it's ability to perform under low light conditions. you might want to do some reasearch on that first. i would think by decreasing the size of this camcorder, there'd have to be some draw backs to it, otherwise wouldn't all camcorders be this size. ;)
you might also want to check out the new model cameras coming out this year, if you can wait. might be worth it, maybe not.
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There seems to be a big discussion going on in the tradens den about the JVC GR-MC100. Looks pretty killer. I know you posted there too Insane Scott, but for those who haven't: http://www.jvc.com/presentations/everio/
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the sony trv22 miniDV cam is great. used it last weekend to film a show, in a low-lit bar, and the results were surprising! thought i'd end up with virtually black video, but with a simple Levels adjustment in Premiere, i got an excellent MPEG-2 video. ;D
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The Panasonic PV GS120, GS200, & GS400 cams are tiny, tiny, tiny. Plus they are 3 CCD, while most handy cams are 1 CCD (3 CCD produces a more vibrant picture). I use a GS120 as a secondary camera, for a full stage shot or stationary "drummer cam" set up onstage. My main cam is a Sony VX2100, which produces picture quality nearly as good as broadcast TV. Between the two cameras, I've produced some nice 2 camera mixes.
The GS120 models can be purchased for about $500. The biggest drawback, I've found, is that the steadyshot function doesn't work in low-light environments, which most shows are. So you would need to have the camera on a stable surface if stealth recording (either on a ledge or in your lap). On the plus side, the built-in mic on the GS120 works quite well, even better than the built in mic on my Sony, which cost 5 times more.
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The Panasonic PV GS120, GS200, & GS400 cams are tiny, tiny, tiny. Plus they are 3 CCD, while most handy cams are 1 CCD (3 CCD produces a more vibrant picture). I use a GS120 as a secondary camera, for a full stage shot or stationary "drummer cam" set up onstage. My main cam is a Sony VX2100, which produces picture quality nearly as good as broadcast TV. Between the two cameras, I've produced some nice 2 camera mixes.
The GS120 models can be purchased for about $500. The biggest drawback, I've found, is that the steadyshot function doesn't work in low-light environments, which most shows are. So you would need to have the camera on a stable surface if stealth recording (either on a ledge or in your lap). On the plus side, the built-in mic on the GS120 works quite well, even better than the built in mic on my Sony, which cost 5 times more.
eeeehhhhhh. i for one would would discourage the use of the gs120. i was in a jam once and had to use this cam for 2 shows. to re-iterate what was said before, the lack of a image stabilizer/steady shot will give you headaches when you review your footage later on. the low light performance is really really poor. it really looks bad when you have dynamic spotlights. i just don't think it's worth getting this cam just for it's 3ccd colors. but if you're using it in the same situation as elvis is, well more power to you.
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WOW WORST NAME EVER! -T for having HITLER in your name!
Elvis Hitler is/was a punkabilly band. Their best known song (can't really call it a hit) was "Green Haze," the lyrics to the the Green Acres theme over the music of "Purple Haze."
Nothing to do with Nazis, simmer down. :-)