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What is the best Sony Handycam HD camcorder for a independent movie?

  • I am wanting to make me a low budget independent movie. I need to know what is the best Hand held camcorder i can use. I know Sony has great HD Handy cams. So what is the best of them. If anyone can tell me the best Camcorder there is to shoot a good low budget movie. It has to be able to shoot at night with no problem and is just the perfect camcorder to use.

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    I basically agree with Palladin, but since you did not tell us your budget, I'd say the HDR-FX1000 is a good way to go. It (or HDR-FX1) was used for the original "Paranormal Activity". "Handycam" is Sony's generic name for all their consumer camcorders - including their prosumers. And please use a tripod or other steadying device. You can add in the shake later when you edit. Be sure to plan for your audio acquisition, too.

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Do not use a consumer level HD camcorder to shoot this movie. You want it to be good quality flick to watch, avoid Cheap (under $2000) HD camcorders. You would have to spend $3500 dollars on a HD camcorder that would even come near and probably not equal the video Quality of a $300 MiniDV tape camcorder (any consumer level MiniDV tape camcorder for that matter) You can get the Canon ZR930 for $300. It has a Mic jack, which could be a big help to you.. Visit your local music shop, the folks who deal in Drum Kits and Guitars and flutes and tambourines. They are audio experts, they will help you. They might have a rental program, thus cutting your costs.

Palladini

You may want to look in to the Sony HDR-CX550V HD Handycam Camcorder: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CUElLO71gqQ

Clifton

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