Wednesday, December 1, 2010

HD Camera Recommendations

As High Definition Camera’s  are now the cutting edge of video recording technology, we here at tripfilms, have comprised a list  of our member’s favorite HD Camera’s  from budget traveller to the pro-filmmaker.  Each has features that are unique to the type of filmmaker that uses it.  So read on & find out which one best fits your shooting style...
If you’d like to tell us what kind of camera works best for your shooting style, 
email us at: info@tripfilms.com 


GOPRO HERO CAMERA 
It’s a waterproof digital helmet camera capable of capturing still photos and HD  video.  Use of quick release mounts allows it to be used on motorcycles, bicycles, four-wheelers, skis, kayaks and more. It’s pretty amazing how much a tiny little camera can capture! 
BecomingAdventure Uses this in his video: 
South Korean Adventure #18


FLIP - ULTRA HD VIDEO CAMERA 
This High Definition pocket video camera sports some nice features packed into a frame that's about the size of your typical smart phone. It offers 720p video at 60fps, a fixed lens with image stabilization, and a 2.0-inch LCD screen


KODAK PLAYSPORT Zx3 HD 
WATERPROOF VIDEO CAMERA
You'll be able capture "HD" video in 1080p or 720p  & easily share your creations on Tripfilms. However, what's interesting about the PlaySport is that you can take this thing underwater (up to 10 feet). While we've seen other pocket camcorders that do this, the Zx3 is arguably the first mainstream model to offer this feature. All you need is your own SD card, and your ready to shoot!

CANON HV30 
Traditionally, a camera that can capture 24P is a two-handed, few-thousand-dollar beast of a machine. Canon now delivers it in a camera that fits nicely into the palm of one hand. The HV30 is easy to operate, with convenient hand controls for focus, zoom, exposure and back light correction, and a nice little video light.  Canon put together a solid camera weighing in at just about a pound and a half, which makes it easier to perform long-duration shooting.



Sony V1U 
The V1U is a well-built, feature-packed HDV camcorder capable of producing professional quality video. This camcorder is packed with a host of features designed for serious amateurs and budding professionals.





NIKON D3
Known as one of the top professional photography camera's , it’s now being known to cature some of the best HD video out there: Records smooth 24 fps HD video, leveraging low-noise D3S image quality along with high fidelity stereo sound capability.














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