What Kind Of Camera??

[Patrick]

That deal is now dead (if anyone is wondering why it isn't working). It was this camera, but there are plenty of other options: http://www.amazon.com/Canon-VIXIA-R400-Advanced-Camcorder/dp/B00AWZFJ22/

I think you can probably get a good consumer camcorder that shoots 1080p for $200-$300 or around there.

Patrick

[ZenPilot]

If you want a still camera (DLSR) that can take quality video you’ll want at least a Canon EOS 700D or Canon EOS 70D preferably. This can be more costly, but depends on what else you wish to use the camera for – both are great still cams.

For a dedicated video camera, you cannot go wrong with the Sony CX series; something like the Sony HDR-CX410 (however all Sony CX cams are all great quality).

However as most new video cameras with easily provide great results for YouTube video; more important is video editing software so that it looks professional. In my opinion Sony Vegas Pro is the best (but expensive at around £300) however they sell a budget version called Sony Movie Studio (which costs about £30) and will surely suffice.

Osu!

[sensei8]

Thanks all...and the jury is still out on which one to buy.

[DWx]

Thanks all...and the jury is still out on which one to buy.

Well maybe you can answer some questions to help you see what you want?

As a starting point, what's your budget? To make things simple, under $100, $300, $600, or more?

(Does that money include tripod, separate microphone, software, lights etc. or do you have extra?)

[sensei8]

Thanks all...and the jury is still out on which one to buy.

Well maybe you can answer some questions to help you see what you want?

As a starting point, what's your budget? To make things simple, under $100, $300, $600, or more?

(Does that money include tripod, separate microphone, software, lights etc. or do you have extra?)

Opps!! I was only thinging that ALL of the other stuff would be included in the purchase of a camera. Well, that sucks!!

Our budget was nominal; what the common price may bear for said camera, but now, I've got to think about what the OTHER stuff might involve. Sheech!!

See, nothing can be easy for me who's dumber than a stick when it comes to things like this!!

[DWx]

Well to be fair you could quite easily get a 2nd hand tripod (if you even need one that is) and a 2nd hand mic off somewhere like eBay or Craigslist. Plenty a reasonable free open source software too.

[AdamKralic]

I agree with Harkon72. Sony - HDR-PJ380 is a quality camera. Get yourself a tripod and a external microphone to go with it.

The tripod and external mic are important. Make sure they work with whatever model you purchase.

[sensei8]

Wastelander,

What kind of camera do you use for your YouTube stuff?? Your quality is excellent...I like it.