Help for review [video camera)

Stefano

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Hi, I hope not to be OT here.
I am writing with an online translator but I hope I can make myself understood :)

I want to buy a video camera to make torches review, I would like to know if any of you have any particular model to recommend.
I should point out that the video camera I need to make shooting video outdoors.
I know nothing about video-cameras, then I'm afraid to buy something that does not work properly at night.
Who does video reviews on youtube as those that are what I use it?
Thanks
 

richardhill5

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Hi, I hope not to be OT here.
I am writing with an online translator but I hope I can make myself understood :)

I want to buy a video camera to make torches review, I would like to know if any of you have any particular model to recommend.
I should point out that the video camera I need to make shooting video outdoors.
I know nothing about video-cameras, then I'm afraid to buy something that does not work properly at night.
Who does video reviews on youtube as those that are what I use it?
Thanks


Hey mate,

If it helps this video was shot with a gopro hero 3 black, http://youtu.be/XeiaQ06rpBE

Richard
 

mhanlen

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It all depends on your budget. Most point and shoot cameras and DSLRs record video. If you're looking to do the best reviews you want a camera that has manual settings, where you can adjust aperture, frame rate, and iso. I do video reviews, but I have a very cheap Sony DSC-W330 which has only automatic video settings. This camera shoots 720x480 (480p) video- a minimum resolution you need for shooting decent video. If you have a better budget then go with a GoPro or a Canon/Nikon DSLR that shoots both good video and stills. The advantage to using a DSLR is that you can interchange lenses to shoot macros, wide angles, and nice shallow depth product shots. It will make your videos look more professional. Also look for something that shoots HD, because Youtube allows 720p video and it will look great.

Here are a few video reviews I have done with this cheap Sony camera. It shoots 720x480 video.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_XnuP_cKl1s

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zdg9kK5wTI4

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UFxtjaFxUfs

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9yshUluZpEI

Again, I'm not really recommending the camera I have, just giving you an idea of the bare minimum you can get away with.

The thing is, most video reviews seem to be of the "tabletop" variety. To do those, this is all the camera you need. I think those are boring, and I have decided not to do them. Plus I have fun editing, writing the scripts, and doing the voice overs. If you decide to get creative and do stuff most others aren't attempting, I recommend a nicer camera. Check out flashlight reviews on youtube, and you'll see a lot of the videos all look the same.

Oh, and as far as audio goes... I prefer to do a voiceover record and overlay it with the video. The thing is a lot of these camera have terrible built in mics (my camera included). I use a cheap audio technica lavalier mic plugged into my computer to do the voice-overs.
 
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