Someone wants me to film youtube lessons. I'm thinking maybe I could find an older model camera that shoots 1080 and has audio inputs for an external mic. Maybe in the $200 to $300 range if possible. Am I too cheap?
I think you're in the ballpark with your expense range and video quality. I'd recommend looking at a Rode NT-1 setup for a mic.
Oh, and once you start doing video, I'd recommend increasing your hard drives and hard drive size capabilities.
--Bob
Wheelman wrote:
Someone wants me to film youtube lessons. I'm thinking maybe I could find an older model camera that shoots 1080 and has audio inputs for an external mic. Maybe in the $200 to $300 range if possible. Am I too cheap?
big-guy
Loc: Peterborough Ontario Canada
Why
Simply add the free "YouTube Download Plus" to your web browser add-ons/extensions and download the video to your HD. Then you can send/view/share or whatever else you want to do with it.
Any Camera recommendations?
bdk
Loc: Sanibel Fl.
Wheelman wrote:
Any Camera recommendations?
The hard part of video is audio. At your price range, look for any camera with a mic jack and get a mic. The cheapest new or used camera with a mic jack will do well for YouTubes.
Keep in mind that a lot of the cameras that record video have recording time limits. The also record in 4GB chunks on their SD cards that have to be merged.
My newest video camera is a DJI Pocket 2. With the "Combo Kit" it has an exceptional audio solution but it is out of your price range.
Canon SX20 IS, no audio input
Sony DSC-HX80, also no audio input
Do you have a phone? Some of them are really good at video and often have mic jacks.
I just remembered I have an old gopro hero 2.
Shoots 1080 and has a mic input. I may try it first.
1080 and a mic should work. No matter what, success will be content, not equipment.
Do you have a smartphone? Most shoot video and lots of people are making YouTube videos w their phone video cameras.
The comment on "CONTENT" above is important. I usually approach situations like this with "what do you have and what do you want?" If it is sit at a desk and talk that's one thing. If its ride a Harley in the rain up a hillside its another thing. The advice on a good mic is important -- and watch the audio level. Lighting is also something to consider. Bounce light off ceilings and walls. Nice looking set. Lots of videos on mics and lighting on the internet. If this is just a test to "see how it goes" then use what you have and minimize the cost. I like the idea of using what you have-- go pro, etc. There's probably a YT video on how to do YT videos. Oh, and if you are talking to a camera. Use a prompter -- and get big hard drives and a good video editing software program. Use a slate so you know which take to edit/use. Good luck and looking and sounding good on camera is not as easy as it may look.
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