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What are some good, affordable camcorders for skateboarding?

  • Hey guys, I want to start filming some skating just for fun and I wanna start saving up so. I know that there's a great camcorder called ContourRoam and it's like $200, not expensive but I'm looking for a camera that's around that price range, a bit larger (at least usable as a proper hand held camera), good quality audio/video and like you're able to see what you just recorded with the camera without using USB and plugging it onto the computer and stuff so you can actually see whether you're getting a good angle. I haven't really taken this seriously so I have to kinda learn how to film. I've seen a lot of people using this kinds of cameras, the hand held camcorders and I want one like with a handle and also compatible with fisheye lenses ( i think every camcorder is? haha not sure). so if you guys can help it'd be greatly appreciated and i'll definitely pick the best for the best answer! thanks guys! so basically i want a camcorder that's -handheld -not big -great video/audio quality -affordable -instant playback -with a handle (or maybe you can mount a handle onto it?)

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    I reccomend the JVC GZ- HD520 camcorder. It will run you about $230, but has all of the features you described. It shoots full 1080p video, has the desired 2.7" LCD screen, and is compatible with a Fisheye lens. As per a "Handle" the ones with the handle built in that you have seen are probably the Sony VX1000 or VX2000 camcorders, which are $800 tape camcorders not meant for beginners. As for an external one, I recommend the Opteka X- Grip Skateboarding handle, which screws into the bottom of your camera and makes for very smooth footage. Its about $30 on Ebay. And for a fisheye, I recommend the Opteka lenses because of their fantastic quality at such great values. When you get your camera, you will need to find out what thread/ filter size it is to get the right one for the lens. Not all camcorders have these threads (the one i mentioned above certainly does) I hope this has helped you!

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I reccomend the JVC GZ- HD520 camcorder. It will run you about $230, but has all of the features you described. It shoots full 1080p video, has the desired 2.7" LCD screen, and is compatible with a Fisheye lens. As per a "Handle" the ones with the handle built in that you have seen are probably the Sony VX1000 or VX2000 camcorders, which are $800 tape camcorders not meant for beginners. As for an external one, I recommend the Opteka X- Grip Skateboarding handle, which screws into the bottom of your camera and makes for very smooth footage. Its about $30 on Ebay. And for a fisheye, I recommend the Opteka lenses because of their fantastic quality at such great values. When you get your camera, you will need to find out what thread/ filter size it is to get the right one for the lens. Not all camcorders have these threads (the one i mentioned above certainly does) I hope this has helped you!

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You can try ElectronicBazaar. Here are many such HD camcorder and some different features. Read their specification and compare if they match to your requirement. All you need to think about your requirement.

Leopard F

You can try ElectronicBazaar. Here are many such HD camcorder and some different features. Read their specification and compare if they match to your requirement. All you need to think about your requirement.

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