Paul asks…
Where can I find a decent HD or HDV professional camcorder for a reasonable price?
I am in college, and working towards my major in film and television. I am desperately trying to find a high definition professional camcorder, but everywhere I look they are pricing from $6,000.00 minimum, all the way up to $75,000.00. I clearly just don’t have this kind of money! Somebody help! Do you know any sites or stores (aside from ebay) where I can buy one in the lower price ranges?
I only have a couple thousand to spend.
bjw answers:
It depends what you are looking for in the way of “high definition professional camcorder”.
I see lots of professionals using
Sony HVR-V1U, HVR-Z1U, Panasonic HDX200, Canon XHA1 cams… Mostly for broadcast or documentary work – not films (unless short subjects). These clearly do HDV and are not over $6K.
If you are looking for HDCAM or XDCAM HD or DVCPRO format cameras, they will be expensive.
Since you did not tell us your budget, it is a bit tough to understand what “reasonable” means to you.
If you can wait a bit, maybe the RED Scarlet will meet your requirements… Though editing the video from this camcorder will likely be a pretty big investment, too…
Perhaps a recommendation or suggestion from the film school is on order.
On the camcorders that are $30K or more, they would normally be rented…
I like www.bhphotovideo.com or www. Adorama.com for such purchases (HDV camcorder gear).
Charles asks…
can i use an NTSC camcorder in europe?
I am interested in buying an HDV camcorder (the Sony HDR-FX1000) and for once more, USA has the best prices. If i decide to buy it from the states, would it be possible for me to work with NTSC footage and then burn DVDs or BluRays which i can watch in Europe? I do not intend to play the footage directly on a tv…
if it makes any difference, the software i am going to use is Premiere Pro CS4.
bjw answers:
Sure, just author your DVDs to PAL. Premiere Pro can do that.
Sandra asks…
has any one use or try a Sony HVR-HD1000U HDV Camcorder ??? just whant to know ,..?
is jvc..pro hd video camera…like gy-hd110u pro good camera…and if i want to find similar pro hd camera name sony…around that price what can i find??? i realy like that jvc camera but i am not sure that if i get sony with same features is better or jvc…..i mean the quality of video????? please help me????? which one i could get??? i want to spend around 6000 dollar or less even better….
bjw answers:
I have the canon xh-a1 and a sony hvr-a1u the canon is much better but it coast more to
James asks…
Sony HDR-HC3 HDV 1080i Handycam Camcorder?
Can you tell me how much is th price of the Sony HDR-HC3 HDV 1080i Handycam camera in India?
Thanks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
bjw answers:
OVER NINE THOUSAND!!!!!
Steven asks…
Sony HDR-FX1000 Prices?
i was looking at buying a Sony HDR-FX1000. i found one for just over $1000. but then i am finding that the norm is around $2,500 to $3,300. i am just curious to why one site is selling it so cheap? am i missing something?
here is the cheap price link: http://bingocameras.com/shop/product_info.php?products_id=88
and here is the normal price:
http://www.broadwayphoto.com/cat/Camcorders/MiniDV/10070319/HDR-FX1000_High_Definition_MiniDV_(HDV)_Handycam_Camcorder/
bjw answers:
I was looking into the Canon XL2, and I think I read a review on Amazon just recently that said that if a website offers a price unusually cheaper than other prices online, then it’s probably a scam. $1,000 for a $3,000 video camera? Sounds fishy.
I checked Amazon, and they’re selling that camera for around $3200, so I wouldn’t go for the website selling it for $1k. Sorry 
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