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HowardFilms Registered: Apr '05	Date Posted: 5/13/05 12:30pm Subject: Best Camera for fan film
	I need a camera, as the FX1 a neighbor owned will not be able to be used. I found an FX1 for 1600, but this could easily be a scam. I want my film to look nice, but I would also like to sart filming in September, so can anyone tell me where I can get a good camera for UNDER $2000? -----signature----- "Question: does the Japanese battles taking place in Germany seem ok and logical?"
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beafet Title: Webmaster Ja cksonville, NC FanForce Registered: Mar '01	Date Posted: 5/13/05 12:36pm Subject: RE: Best Camera for fan film
	What requirements do you have, besides price? Number of CCD's Variable Frame rate Audio format (i'd assume miniDV, but you know what they say about assuming) -----signature-----
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HowardFilms Registered: Apr '05	Date Posted: 5/13/05 12:38pm Subject: RE: Best Camera for fan film
	Honstly I am open to suggestions. It ill have to be digitally edited, of course, so easy connection to computer is nice. -----signature----- "Question: does the Japanese battles taking place in Germany seem ok and logical?"
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gallion311 Registered: Sep '04	Date Posted: 5/13/05 1:22pm Subject: RE: Best Camera for fan film
	I'd say your best options are: Panasonic GS 400 - $1495 Canon Optura Xi - $850 Canon GL2 - $1699 after rebate Panasonic DVX100a - $2800 Sony DCR-VX2100 - $1999 Those are roudabout prices, but that should help you out. gallion311 -----signature----- Michael always says "K-I-S-S. Keep it simple, stupid." Great advice. Hurts my feelings every time. - Dwight Schrute http://www.ryangallion.com http://retaliation.ryangallion.com <-- My latest X-Wing Dogfight Short. ::1st Place in the n00b film competitio
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Ephisus Registered: Mar '03	Date Posted: 5/13/05 1:26pm Subject: RE: Best Camera for fan film
	I'd go for the GL2. I love the manual controls on those suckers, better than on my sony trv 950. -----signature----- LOL, you really are our favorite fan, Ephisus. -SZier http://www.loukusfilm.com http://ephisus.deviantart.com/ Indiana Jones and the Fate of Atlantis: http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g234/Ephisus/poster_old2copy.jpg
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HowardFilms Registered: Apr '05	Date Posted: 5/13/05 1:31pm Subject: RE: Best Camera for fan film
	GL2 looks like the way to go, where did you find it with that rebate? Anyone use it? What did you think? -----signature----- "Question: does the Japanese battles taking place in Germany seem ok and logical?"
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DVeditor Title: Fan Films Evil Overlord (manager) Registered: Dec '01	Date Posted: 5/13/05 3:59pm Subject: RE: Best Camera for fan film
	I use (2) Canon GL-2 camcorders that my dad and I got for shooting weddings last summer. They are good cameras overall - and they do have some nice manual controls for a camera in that pricerange. We got ours with a rebate from Canon (plus another slash thanks to local pickup) and I have enjoyed using them because they perform well in most situations. I've heard pretty good things about the Sony DCR-VX2100 but I haven't had a chance to look deep into the features and such in comparison to the GL-2. Hope that helps! -----signature----- CK Hicks http://www.ckhicks.com http://dveditor.deviantart.com TFN on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=2202937735
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darth_paul Registered: Apr '00	Date Posted: 5/13/05 4:09pm Subject: RE: Best Camera for fan film
	I am also in love with my GL-2. Cost me about $2500 with some extras (a case, a six-hour battery, three filters, etc.). If you can swing it, I strongly recommend it. i will say that my one problem with it has beenn under theatrical lighting conditions -- it tends to freak out with the autofocus and exposure settings. Of course, those were also times when I could not be with it and had to leave it on its own or with another operator. It'll do just fine as long as you're there to operate. Other than that, never had a bad experience (well there was the one time the tripod fell over and broke the bottom, but that's not quite the same thing...), and that's not the kind of problem you'll run into; you wouldn't have such extreme lighting conditions in a fan film. -Paul -----signature----- So this is how liberty dies... with thunderous applause.
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HowardFilms Registered: Apr '05	Date Posted: 5/13/05 7:12pm Subject: RE: Best Camera for fan film
	Yeah, plus most of my fan film will probably be greenscreen. If I can find a place to buy it with a rebate that puts it down to $1600, I should be able to buy it in Sep., just in timne for shooting. If anyone can find that price, please, please let me know. -----signature----- "Question: does the Japanese battles taking place in Germany seem ok and logical?"
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Brodie-Wan_Kenobi Registered: May '05	Date Posted: 5/13/05 11:15pm Subject: RE: Best Camera for fan film
	The VX2100 sure does look sexy. -----signature----- Yes, I realize I registered in May of 2005. My opinion is still valid. "Brodie-Wan_Kenobi the funniest 05er I know!" - Ellbobin, Associated Press
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beafet Title: Webmaster Ja cksonville, NC FanForce Registered: Mar '01	Date Posted: 5/13/05 11:20pm Subject: RE: Best Camera for fan film
	I've wanted a GL2 for quite a while now... -----signature-----
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Shadow_of_Evil Registered: Nov '01	Date Posted: 5/13/05 11:29pm Subject: RE: Best Camera for fan film
	Looks more like a "riced" out handycam to me It is a good camera, but looks like it's trying to hard Looks like it could take a beating though if needed. Always a good thing. -----signature----- I love climbing, because it feels so good when I stop....
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dcgraphix Registered: Apr '05	Date Posted: 5/14/05 12:50am Subject: RE: Best Camera for fan film
	Has anyone here used a XL-2 seen em for about $3000 on ebay??? P.S sorry if it's a little off topic
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Jedi_Spiff Registered: Jul '03	Date Posted: 5/14/05 5:53am Subject: RE: Best Camera for fan film
	Be very wary buying expensive cameras off eBay. They are very often scams. PM me with the auction if you're worried, and I'll look into it. -Spiff -----signature----- "There are some things money can't buy. For everything else there's a Canadian taxpayer." - RCAF Now a member of the unofficial Master Zap fanclub. PwNN: http://wbm.zenutech.com/WBFilm/SWPlanet.html
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HowardFilms Registered: Apr '05	Date Posted: 5/14/05 8:39am Subject: RE: Best Camera for fan film
	Where did you see that rebate? I would really like to take a look. -----signature----- "Question: does the Japanese battles taking place in Germany seem ok and logical?"
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DMPjedi Registered: Mar '03	Date Posted: 5/14/05 9:59am Subject: RE: Best Camera for fan film
	I had a VX2100 from January up until last week. Between that and the GL2, I'd probably take the GL2--it has better audio controls and is a little better balanced as I recall. I remember when I wanted the GL2, I was finding it for around $1200-1500 or so. But I don't want either camera anymore -----signature----- Nate Caauwe - VFX Supervisor, Movie Spoof 2 & 3 http://PixelCorps.com DMPjedi is not here right now, please leave a message with NateCaauwe after the beep. Beep.
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