Well first of all I must thank Steve at G&G Electonics in Scarborough for directing me to the perfect camcorder for my semi-pro business. Specializing in web design/hosting and print it was a natural progression to incorporate video. With more and more websites offering streaming video and down loadable videos it became apparent that I needed to invest time and money developing this part of the business.
At first I purchased the HDR-HC5. Basically the same High Definition Camcorder as the HDR-HC7 but without the ability to plugin a headset and non proprietary microphone. I did some shooting with the HC5 and found the quality absolutely remarkable. The colours were vibrant and the sound in a controlled environment was excellent. HDR-HC7 with the ability to take an external microphone really helps the pro side of the business. When just shooting video of my family at the zoo it's not necessary but when shooting a short commercial video of a Yoga routine for a DVD or a Real Estate video the external mic and head phones are extremely handy.
I basically started with a Digital Camcorder from Panasonic and got used to the basics of videography. I learned right away that the best way to get a good shot is to use even a cheap tripod. You can find them on Ebay for $35-75 and the quality of your shooting will go up immensely. Coming back to the Sony HDR-HC7, I have found that the jump in quality from a regular digital camcorder to a High Definition Camcorder is huge. The photos are excellent the on screen Sony functions are clean and easy to navigate and it's super light. I would highly recommend the HC5 for home use and the HC7 for semi-pro use in an instant. If you've had some experience with these items I'd love to hear back from you.
Cheers
Tim
At first I purchased the HDR-HC5. Basically the same High Definition Camcorder as the HDR-HC7 but without the ability to plugin a headset and non proprietary microphone. I did some shooting with the HC5 and found the quality absolutely remarkable. The colours were vibrant and the sound in a controlled environment was excellent. HDR-HC7 with the ability to take an external microphone really helps the pro side of the business. When just shooting video of my family at the zoo it's not necessary but when shooting a short commercial video of a Yoga routine for a DVD or a Real Estate video the external mic and head phones are extremely handy.
I basically started with a Digital Camcorder from Panasonic and got used to the basics of videography. I learned right away that the best way to get a good shot is to use even a cheap tripod. You can find them on Ebay for $35-75 and the quality of your shooting will go up immensely. Coming back to the Sony HDR-HC7, I have found that the jump in quality from a regular digital camcorder to a High Definition Camcorder is huge. The photos are excellent the on screen Sony functions are clean and easy to navigate and it's super light. I would highly recommend the HC5 for home use and the HC7 for semi-pro use in an instant. If you've had some experience with these items I'd love to hear back from you.Cheers
Tim
P.S. The guys at G&G Electronics were amazing, I had to switch the item more than 30 days after the purchase and Gerry/Steve were extremely helpful. No restocking fees or hassles at all. On the day of purchase of the HC5 I must have spent more than an hour asking lots of questions before purchasing the camcorder but Steve was really helpful and knowledgeable. If you have to purchase electornics in the Toronto area I would highly recommend their location. The service was exceptional.
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Looking forward to the yoga videos!
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