Probably the most competent video camera in the price bracket below $1K is the Panasonic Lumix GH2 fitted with the 14-150 HD lens. Unless you want a dedicated video camera, that is. But there aren't any "large sensor" video cams in that price bracket.
On Fri, Feb 11, 2011 at 12:15 PM, Igor Roshchin <s...@komkon.org> wrote: > > > Hi All, > > I am looking for an advice on a compact and versatile digital > videocam. > > I've never done much of video capturing. > I started playing with it occasionally since I have it my K-7, - > in the situations when I need to capture things like a class summary. > > Now, I need one for my class. I may use it occasionally for two other > things: > 1. being able to display the live video on the computer in real time > (via USB or similar connection) > I need to be able to switch to different resolutions: at least > 1024x768 and one of the higher ones (e.g. 1280x780, 720p, 1080?) > > 2. take videos of class summaries in a somewhat low light condition. > > Other desired options: > * HD-1080 resolution is not a must, but I'd like to have at least 720p. > * It'd be nice to be able to record to SD cards, as I have a few of them > already, but it isn't a deal breaker. > * reasonable zoom: it'd be nice to have equivalent of the 28mm on full > frame camera or maybe even slightly wider (24mm). > * reasonably high-ISO would be nice. > * autofocus during shooting > * anti-shake (optical would be nice, but not a must) > * manual focus option would be nice > * automatic exponometry, but a possibility of manual adjustment would be > considered. > * compact size and small weight woulf be great. > * Budget: I don't know yet. Definitely below $1K; but $500-800 would > be preferred. Maybe cheaper, if reasonable cameras exist. > > There are probably a few more that I am forgetting at this point. > > I would greatly appreciate suggestions and pointers. > > Thank you, > > Igor > > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.net > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net > to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow > the directions. > -- Godfrey godfreydigiorgi.posterous.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
