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I know this topic has been visited and revisited, and I have read some excellent advice on here already. The guide that was posted was particularly helpful, and thanks to the user who posted it, but I still am rather confused.
I have about $500 to spend. I will be purchasing this camcorder specifically to record and post online videos of my kinetic art. The videos will be shot indoors using artificial light, and often the lighting will be on the lower side, so that is a consideration. I need to be able to zoom in on aspects of the sculptures at times, but I don't need anything like macro capability. I have a MacBook Pro, OS version 10.6.8. Looks like my version of iMovie is 6.0.3 - is that the info you need to help me?
I think that hits all the high spots. My work deals with marbles rolling, sometimes at high speeds, and lots of little mechanisms moving one way or another. I would like to capture that motion with clarity. I would not mind having HD capability if I can afford it. I can use a tripod for a lot of my work. I might occasionally like to do a sort of time-lapse video of me working in the studio. Is there a camera that can do that sort of thing?
I hope I've provided enough info. Sorry to post this question yet again to the forum, but I am confused about the offerings that are available. Just when it seems I've found something that might work, I read a review telling me how horrible it is. I basically need something I can post clear videos of online with a minimum of hassle from a manufacturer that has a good reliability record (I don't plan on upgrading anytime soon).
Thanks for all your help.
I have about $500 to spend. I will be purchasing this camcorder specifically to record and post online videos of my kinetic art. The videos will be shot indoors using artificial light, and often the lighting will be on the lower side, so that is a consideration. I need to be able to zoom in on aspects of the sculptures at times, but I don't need anything like macro capability. I have a MacBook Pro, OS version 10.6.8. Looks like my version of iMovie is 6.0.3 - is that the info you need to help me?
I think that hits all the high spots. My work deals with marbles rolling, sometimes at high speeds, and lots of little mechanisms moving one way or another. I would like to capture that motion with clarity. I would not mind having HD capability if I can afford it. I can use a tripod for a lot of my work. I might occasionally like to do a sort of time-lapse video of me working in the studio. Is there a camera that can do that sort of thing?
I hope I've provided enough info. Sorry to post this question yet again to the forum, but I am confused about the offerings that are available. Just when it seems I've found something that might work, I read a review telling me how horrible it is. I basically need something I can post clear videos of online with a minimum of hassle from a manufacturer that has a good reliability record (I don't plan on upgrading anytime soon).
Thanks for all your help.