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Tithonius
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Ok, so alot of what I normally do is small movie shoots for indie movies and some work here at college. I also would like to upgrade alot of my YouTube stuff with the camera as well. I don't want to spend a ton of money and I realize that because of that I wont be able to get a highest quality camera.

 

I guess my question is, what is the best camera for me to buy if I only really want things like a shotgun mic mount as well as a price point that a college kid can afford within reason. anyone have any suggestions? i think i'm willing to spend around 500 to 700 bucks.

 

I really like the Canon XA10 and XA20 but they are WAYY outside my price point. Is there anything similar? or anything that is at all similar?

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This is a very nice camera.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/759003-REG/Sony_HXR_MC1500E_HXR_MC1500E_Shoulder_Mount_PAL.html

 

Only 1080p though, which is a downer.

 

Still quite a bit out of my price range... i only wanna spend a max of 700 bucks for now. its all i can afford unfortunately 

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Are you looking to have interchangeable lenses? 

 

No, not necessarily, i just want a good camera that would be good for grab and go uses, i'm still at the beginnings of film school so i don't want to have to mess with every little tiny thing just to shoot.

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Little closer, but seems like im paying for "stuff" and not the camera itself

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I would go for a canon t5i or if you are willing to wait the canon t6s that is coming out soon. A t5i paired with magic lantern firmware makes some real great 1080p video. With a dslr, you also have the option to use different kinds of lenses which is a HUGE plus. That camera plus the canon 50mm 1.8 lens is great for video.

http://www.amazon.com/Canon-Rebel-Digital-18-55mm-Lens/dp/B00BW6LWO4/ref=sr_1_1?s=photo&ie=UTF8&qid=1427769379&sr=1-1&keywords=canon+t5i

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I would go for a canon t5i or if you are willing to wait the canon t6s that is coming out soon. A t5i paired with magic lantern firmware makes some real great 1080p video. With a dslr, you also have the option to use different kinds of lenses which is a HUGE plus. That camera plus the canon 50mm 1.8 lens is great for video.

http://www.amazon.com/Canon-Rebel-Digital-18-55mm-Lens/dp/B00BW6LWO4/ref=sr_1_1?s=photo&ie=UTF8&qid=1427769379&sr=1-1&keywords=canon+t5i

May be exactly what im looking for... :D thanks

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May be exactly what im looking for... :D thanks

no problem. :lol:  I own a t5i and can definitely vouch for it. If you have any questions about the camera just let me know!

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A Canon DSLR - I've used an EOS550D/T2i for professional work. Any of the newer revisions will be great, though older ones you will be able to pick up a body and a couple of lenses for $700.

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