In Need of a 2nd Cam at DVinfo.net

Richard M. Hunter · July 31st, 2007, 10:50 AM

Hello,

I need to invest in a second camera for some live music shows i am shooting. My GL2 will be parked on a tripod for wide shots, pans, and steady closeups. The 2nd cam will be handheld, or on a monopod, for audience level shots of the performers. I'd like to get something small and light, perhaps another canon. My budget at the moment is pretty tight, I don't want to spend more than 500 us dollars. I'd also use this 2nd camera as a main transport for capturing my footage.

any suggestions for newer cams that match well with the gl2?

-thanks

Chris Harris · July 31st, 2007, 05:01 PM

I think the Canon ZR800 would suit your needs. I find myself recommending it often. It costs about $279. It's only a 1-CCD, but it's a decent performer, and from my experience it can match up with the GL2 well. Plus, it's a great deck.

Richard M. Hunter · August 1st, 2007, 09:51 AM

Thanks Chris, I will look into it.

July 31st, 2007, 10:50 AM	#1
Richard M. Hunter New Boot Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: New Orleans Posts: 10	In Need of a 2nd Cam Hello, I need to invest in a second camera for some live music shows i am shooting. My GL2 will be parked on a tripod for wide shots, pans, and steady closeups. The 2nd cam will be handheld, or on a monopod, for audience level shots of the performers. I'd like to get something small and light, perhaps another canon. My budget at the moment is pretty tight, I don't want to spend more than 500 us dollars. I'd also use this 2nd camera as a main transport for capturing my footage. any suggestions for newer cams that match well with the gl2? -thanks

July 31st, 2007, 05:01 PM	#2
Chris Harris Major Player Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: San Francisco, California Posts: 487	I think the Canon ZR800 would suit your needs. I find myself recommending it often. It costs about $279. It's only a 1-CCD, but it's a decent performer, and from my experience it can match up with the GL2 well. Plus, it's a great deck.

August 1st, 2007, 09:51 AM	#3
Richard M. Hunter New Boot Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: New Orleans Posts: 10	Thanks Chris, I will look into it.