Buying a camera and need some info at DVinfo.net

George Logothetis · February 7th, 2011, 04:14 PM

Hello,

I am thinking to buy a camera. I dont want a camera to film holidays but rather to film some shorts and documentaries. I am a film student. Well, I just want to have a overall good small camera with max price 600 pounds. What are the options?

Cheers!

Andy Wilkinson · February 7th, 2011, 04:29 PM

Hi George,

Here is one option, the Panasonic SD700. Very slightly over your budget but essentially the same as the much acclaimed TM700 but without the on-board 32GB of flash memory. Lot's of advanced features and manual controls. This model is being superceeded with the new models just announced at CES in January so it's price might (MIGHT - no guarantee!) come down shortly to reach your target.

I'm sure others will have good suggestions for you too but another option might be to go the DSLR route - take your pick.

Panasonic SD700 Full HD 1920x1080p Camcorder With 3MOS: Amazon.co.uk: Electronics

George Logothetis · February 8th, 2011, 05:41 PM

Can you give me some examples of Dslr that I could look for? And what is the main diference in Dslr Vs camcorder?

Cheers!

George Logothetis · February 11th, 2011, 11:29 AM

DSLR would be the 550D and camcorder the sd700

February 7th, 2011, 04:14 PM	#1
George Logothetis Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Athens Greece / York UK Posts: 48	Buying a camera and need some info Hello, I am thinking to buy a camera. I dont want a camera to film holidays but rather to film some shorts and documentaries. I am a film student. Well, I just want to have a overall good small camera with max price 600 pounds. What are the options? Cheers!

February 7th, 2011, 04:29 PM	#2
Andy Wilkinson Inner Circle Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Cambridge UK Posts: 2,853	Hi George, Here is one option, the Panasonic SD700. Very slightly over your budget but essentially the same as the much acclaimed TM700 but without the on-board 32GB of flash memory. Lot's of advanced features and manual controls. This model is being superceeded with the new models just announced at CES in January so it's price might (MIGHT - no guarantee!) come down shortly to reach your target. I'm sure others will have good suggestions for you too but another option might be to go the DSLR route - take your pick. Panasonic SD700 Full HD 1920x1080p Camcorder With 3MOS: Amazon.co.uk: Electronics Panasonic SD700 Full HD 1920x1080p Camcorder With 3MOS: Amazon.co.uk: Electronics __________________ Andy K Wilkinson - https://www.shootingimage.co.uk Cambridge (UK) Corporate Video Production

February 8th, 2011, 05:41 PM	#3
George Logothetis Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Athens Greece / York UK Posts: 48	Can you give me some examples of Dslr that I could look for? And what is the main diference in Dslr Vs camcorder? Cheers!

February 11th, 2011, 11:29 AM	#4
George Logothetis Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Athens Greece / York UK Posts: 48	DSLR would be the 550D and camcorder the sd700