What is the best digital video camera to buy for under £3000?
I'm a UK filmmaker looking to purchase my first digital video camera. I'm looking for a versatile camera that preferably records to digital media (hard drives, memory cards, ect), although this is not absolutely necessary. I will largely be shooting narrative dramas and music videos. What is the best camera to buy for under £3000?
Hard disk drives (HDD) are subject to problems, such as damage from the camera being dropped or abruptly jolted, used in high altitudes, etc. Thus you could loose all your video.
For your budget, check out these:
Canon HX1s (uses miniDV tapes)
Sony HVR-V1U (uses HDV tape)
Panasonic Pro AG-HMC150 (uses SD/HC memory cards)
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