What camera to get?

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Randall Dalal

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I want to get a camcorder. My needs are listed below.

Fisheye
Handle attachment to hold from on top
NO TOUCH SCREEN
Durable, ( I'm not going to be rough with it but some camera are extremely fragile.)
HD

My price range is anywhere from $0.00 to $899.00

Any thoughts?
 
The Batman

The Batman

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Keep saving up you cash, with those requirments you wont get anything for that price. But if you can go with sd, get a dvx or a canon hv30 or 40 (its HD, but no handle or focus ring)
 
The Batman

The Batman

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Randall Dalal said:
Brock May said:
Randall Dalal said:
It's alright guys, i know what i am going to get , thanks though :)
i decided to just go with the touchscreen. http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=9178695&type=product&id=1218046368285
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Thats a horrible camera. Just keep saving up your money, trust me, it will be worth it in the long run.
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What's so horrible about it?
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Because,

A. Touch Screens don't mean shit
B. Its not a Mini DV
C. Horrible quality, for that price you could get a hv20 which is waaayyyy better.

You should learn a little bit more about cameras before you go bouncing around everywhere trying to get one.
 
The Batman

The Batman

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Randall Dalal said:
Is this one good? http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=9244748&type=product&id=1218066283830
And thats why i made the thread. -_-
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Yea, thats the hv40. A great camera, but its cheaper here and free shipping http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/597424-REG/Canon_3686B001_VIXIA_HV40_High_Definition.html
You should also get a Twoneil lens adapter and a Canon 50mm for it, the footage will be godly :D

http://www.twoneil.com/products.html the adapter

the canon lens, http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/12142-GREY/Canon_2514A002_Normal_EF_50mm_f_1_8.html
 
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Randall Dalal

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I have heard Mini DV is the best, so i am going to go with the Canon HV40, and an Opteka Baby-death Fisheye. I am going to make the handle myself and order a light for the accessory shoe.
 
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Brian Boston

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Brock May said:
Randall Dalal said:
Is this one good? http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=9244748&type=product&id=1218066283830
And thats why i made the thread. -_-
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Yea, thats the hv40. A great camera, but its cheaper here and free shipping http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/597424-REG/Canon_3686B001_VIXIA_HV40_High_Definition.html
You should also get a Twoneil lens adapter and a Canon 50mm for it, the footage will be godly :D

http://www.twoneil.com/products.html the adapter

the canon lens, http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/12142-GREY/Canon_2514A002_Normal_EF_50mm_f_1_8.html
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Recommending a lens adapter to someone who is asking what camera to buy doesn't seem like the greatest idea...
 
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