looking for a good quality video camera

[chimmychunger]

is this camera any good i want to start making short videos for youtube, i need good quality and sound. and if you want to suggest anything in the $300 AUD range that'd be great

 

https://www.jbhifi.com.au/cameras/video-cameras/sony/sony-handycam-hdrcx240-flash-memory-camcorder/528796/

[Guest]

You might find a Canon Rebel T3 if you look hard enough.

[Aniallation]

is this camera any good i want to start making short videos for youtube, i need good quality and sound. and if you want to suggest anything in the $300 AUD range that'd be great

 

https://www.jbhifi.com.au/cameras/video-cameras/sony/sony-handycam-hdrcx240-flash-memory-camcorder/528796/

Honestly these are the days where if you have good lighting it's getting harder and harder to tell the difference between a dedicated camera/camcorder and a flagship smartphone.

 

The only things that a dedicated camera/camcorder has that makes it worth the extra money would be optical zoom, better low light performance, and possibly external mic

[NeilFX]

The iPhone 4S has a great camera. If you have it already then it's great for making videos for Youtube.

Here's how to make the quality good

And the final result

 

I suggest saving up more money for a full-fledged DSLR. The EOS SL1/ 100D under $600 is an excellent choice.

[Williamchan87]

Used Canon 60D would be a very good camera, and maybe the nifty fifty (50mm 1.8), would give you best bang for buck and decent videos, of street videos or you talking to the camera 

[Dw136]

Honestly your budget doesn't really leave room for much but my recommendation is to find anything that can record 1080p and invest in:

 

1. AUDIO, on board is shit, if you have to use your headphones that came with your phone and record your voice to the phone and sync it up later. A shitty mic placed close to the source will always beat on board audio. 

2. Lighting, 3 point set up

3. Tripod, Get a decent tripod that has nice pan and tilt.