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Shawn D. Caple December 3rd, 2008 07:26 PM

HD pocket cameras
 
Ok guys, I'm getting really ambitions here with a new project and I need some advice.

I am considering buying 5 of one type of the following cameras:
1. Aiptek | GO-HD High Definition SD Memory Card Digital | GO-HD
2. Pure Digital | Flip Video MinoHD Camcorder | F460B | B&H Photo
3. DXG | DXG-569VK 32MB HD Flash Memory Camcorder | DXG-569VK | B&H
4. DXG | DXG-567VK 32MB HD Flash Memory Camcorder | DXG-567VK | B&H

I'm going to film different parts of the scene and then stitch them together in post. Since they shoot in HD (air quotes) they should look much nicer when I shrink them down and cut them together.

I am looking for a clear look, minimal streak and strobe.

Thoughts on my process for editing and which one I should grab.

Thank you all for your time.

Paulo Teixeira December 5th, 2008 06:20 PM

Aiptek’s newest camcorder has greater zoom than the previous model and a stabilizer.

Action HD GVS 1080P High Definition Camcorder with 5x Optical Zoom | Aiptek | Walgreens

Amazon.com: Aiptek Action HD GVS 1080P High Definition Camcorder with 5x Optical Zoom: Electronics

Shawn D. Caple December 6th, 2008 12:08 AM

What about something closer to 100.00?

I want to get 5 of these and 500.00 is much better than a 1,000.00.

Paulo Teixeira December 6th, 2008 02:10 PM

For a camcorder that has 1280x720 30p, 1280x720 60p and 1440x1080 30p modes as well as a stabilizer and a 5x optical zoom, that price is really not bad at all. All of the other camcorders lack a stabilizer and if you’re only willing to spend around $100, you’ll only get 1280x720 30p as the highest quality option.

Besides, when you’re done with the camcorders, they’d make better Christmas gifts than the cheaper models that are lacking in many areas.

Paulo Teixeira December 8th, 2008 11:58 AM

Here’s an older camcorder that I own and most of the clips on my Vimeo link was shot with that. Amazon currently has it for $136.
Amazon.com: Aiptek A-HD+ 1080P High Definition Camcorder (Silver): Electronics

I think you'll be better off getting the camcorder that I posted earlier. Still, their both great values.

Shawn D. Caple December 8th, 2008 12:55 PM

Paulo, thank you for all of you feedback. This narrows things down a bit and I may just try to save up a bit more before I make my purchase.


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