The "What Camera Should I Get?" Thread

[Derek Seay]

I've got a pretty "Noob" setup but it works nicely for what i use it for:
Sony HDR cx160
Opteka Skater package

 

[Parker AZ]

Bayley, get the HF M41 i've had mine for three months and have been using it nonstop just make sure to get a step up/step down ring for the babydeath

 

[BayleyMaxcy]

alright thanks parker what size step down/up ring?

 

[tyler jordan]

the camera is 43mm so get a 43mm-37mm step down ring

 

[BayleyMaxcy]

okk

 

[Bear Grylls]

T2i

 

[Trace]

best dslr to gget for 700-800$

 

[Joe Riley]

best dslr to gget for 700-800$

T2i, or go the m43 route and get a Panasonic Gh1. Use any lense from any camera, instead of using a T2i and having to use solely Canon EOS lenses. Look into it.

As for the kid who said "T2i vs T3i," if you're being serious, you shouldn't waste your money on a DSLR. Just go buy a Canon handycam and call it a day.

 

[Jack Cronin]

wait what did i do wrong?

bump

 

[Victor C.]

What camera should I get. I don't want to spend over $500. I would like at least 720p with at least 48fps, 60 would be great, but I know that might not be possible. I also want a fisheye, and a handle.

Any suggestions would be great, I'm a complete noob at this.

 

[Maz.]

Sanyo fh1, x grip, baby death lens

 

[btyczki21]

i have a budget of $800, im about to do some shopping online. any suggestions?

 

[Victor C.]

Sanyo fh1, x grip, baby death lens

Thanks, I'll check it out! Would all that work? How will the camera go on the x grip?

Other suggestions welcome.

EDIT: I'm thinking of a T2I, Opteka Ultra Fisheye, and X-Grip. Thats around $600, unless I can score a used t2i. What size step up ring would I need?

 

[Joe Riley]

You can't use an Opteka Ultra Fisheye (babydeath) with a T2i, it won't work. And after reading that, I can tell you don't know much about cameras, so stick to standard camcorders.

Sanyo Fh1 or any of the Canon Vixia series, like the Hf M31. Full HD 1080p, high quality, etc. And easy to use, unlike a DSLR.

 

[Victor C.]

You can't use an Opteka Ultra Fisheye (babydeath) with a T2i, it won't work. And after reading that, I can tell you don't know much about cameras, so stick to standard camcorders.

Sanyo Fh1 or any of the Canon Vixia series, like the Hf M31. Full HD 1080p, high quality, etc. And easy to use, unlike a DSLR.

You know any cheap setups with a fisheye and handle I could get? And no, I'm not really educated with cameras, but I can take pretty good shots and I know how to film.

 

[Joe Riley]

This- Canon Hf R300

And this- Opteka Skater Package

 

[BenJelinek]

Thanks, I'll check it out! Would all that work? How will the camera go on the x grip?

Other suggestions welcome.

EDIT: I'm thinking of a T2I, Opteka Ultra Fisheye, and X-Grip. Thats around $600, unless I can score a used t2i. What size step up ring would I need?

Lol.

 

[Joe Riley]

I know, it's sad.

 

[Victor C.]

Haha sorry It seems fine to me, but Its probably like asking if you need a half knuck for scs

This- Canon Hf R300

And this- Opteka Skater Package

Thanks Joe. Do I need any step up rings or anything? And if I may ask, why would the T2i setup not work? Would the fisheye not fit on the camera at all?

 

[Tyler P]

I have a T3 on the way, what should I get next down the road? lens? Battery grip?