Advice on 2nd camera for a comedy shoot at DVinfo.net

Tracy Foust · February 7th, 2011, 10:41 AM

I have the HM100 and will be shooting the performance of a standup comedian. I need to find another camera (2 if cheap) that I can set up on the stage behind him to get audience shots. I plan to set the HM100 to 1280X720 60p HQ and take a line feed from the audio mixer. I will also have another audio recorder rolling to mix audience reaction sound. Does anyone have suggestions as to the characteristics that this second camera should have or specific suggestions as to brand/model? I plan to start this rolling at the start of the set to run throughout the show (about 2 hours). I can get power to the second camera(s) so battery life is not an issue.

Andy Urtusuastegui · February 8th, 2011, 01:45 AM

I like the fact you are shootihg 720 60p I think the HM100 looks best in 720p.

The hard part is your second camera will most likely not be shooting in 720 60p.
I don't know of two many cheap 720p cameras.

Kevin Mooney · March 10th, 2011, 03:52 AM

Hello I do this and can reccomend a JVC GZ-HM1 it's top end domestic and I get good results

February 7th, 2011, 10:41 AM	#1
Tracy Foust Regular Crew Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Annapolis, MD Posts: 58	Advice on 2nd camera for a comedy shoot I have the HM100 and will be shooting the performance of a standup comedian. I need to find another camera (2 if cheap) that I can set up on the stage behind him to get audience shots. I plan to set the HM100 to 1280X720 60p HQ and take a line feed from the audio mixer. I will also have another audio recorder rolling to mix audience reaction sound. Does anyone have suggestions as to the characteristics that this second camera should have or specific suggestions as to brand/model? I plan to start this rolling at the start of the set to run throughout the show (about 2 hours). I can get power to the second camera(s) so battery life is not an issue.

March 10th, 2011, 03:52 AM	#3
Kevin Mooney New Boot Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Alhaurin El Grande, Malaga, Spain Posts: 15	Re: Advice on 2nd camera for a comedy shoot Hello I do this and can reccomend a JVC GZ-HM1 it's top end domestic and I get good results

February 8th, 2011, 01:45 AM	#2
Andy Urtusuastegui Regular Crew Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Foothill Ranch, CA Posts: 166	I like the fact you are shootihg 720 60p I think the HM100 looks best in 720p. The hard part is your second camera will most likely not be shooting in 720 60p. I don't know of two many cheap 720p cameras.