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ryan9298b2
By ryan9298b2
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I am looking for a new camera for a high school news program.  We currently have a couple of Panasonic AG-HMC80P and are at a bit of a loss as to what to replace them with.  So much money would need to go into having them fixed that I really don't think it is worth it at this point.

 

Requirements:

Durable

AVCHD (SD Card Recording)

Dual XLR inputs with +48V Power

Manual Control for Iris, Focus, Aperture, and Colour Temperature

Batteries that are taken out of the camera to be charged, allowing multiple batteries to be used in a charge/use cycle

 

All of this in a 2000-2500 budget.

 

If someone could give me some ideas, that would be great!

 

Thanks.

 

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Sorry dude i found a option but that is like 5000€ so that is the double of your budget. 

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SNIP

 

What about something like a Canon 7d, and Tascam DS60d audio interface? could even use an atamos ninja blade or something too

 

or something along those lines

 

OR

 

black magic cinema camera?

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I need to stay away from external audio.  It needs to be an all in one solution for ease of use.

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Hi,

I would suggest Sony HDRCX130 Handycam Camcorder..

I truelly doubt that camcorder has all things OP wants based on its price and the form factor

May the light have your back and your ISO low.

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Look at the Canon XA20 Camcorder:

 

Price: $2000 from B&H

AVCHD on SD: dual SD slots with 1080 at 60p

Audio Inputs: 2 x XLR, 1 x 3.5mm TRS

Manual controls: yes

Removable battery: yes

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