What is the best department store to buy a good video camera, tripod, and starter kit?

Question

What brand camera?
What store?
What do you reccomend for me to get?(as in starter kits)
Any tips or other reccomendations?

Answer 1

The best thing for you to do is start by buying one or two magazines that have articles about video cameras, you could even go to your library and look up "consumers reports" in the reference section and read their comparisons. Try to understand what a few of the terms mean. Next go to a reputable electronics store, like Wolf, Ritz or a large shop in your area. Go in and tell them that you are trying to decide what to buy. They can explain the differences, the pros and cons and even let you look at one and even use it in the store. Sometimes the best one is the one that just feels right to you. Some are easy to hold, some are hard to use. It is a real advantage when you can actually hold and try the camera. Good luck. Don't be overwhelmed by all the terms. If you don't undertsand, just say "And just exactly what does that mean". If they don't know themselves they will get the manager who can tell the right info.

Answer 2

Costco and Bestbuy offer great bundels, at a good discount...

As far as brands go, Sony and Canon are generally the highest rated, in Lens Quality, Durability, Image Stabilization, and Low Light performance...

I myself have both... My Sony VX1000 is 10 years old, and still works like new. My Sony VX2000 has been dropped from shoulder height, and doesn't show any signs of it. My Canon ZR85 is also a great cam, it's just lower quality, as it has a smaller 1/6th inch CCD, and only 1, where my two Sony's have three large 1/3rd inch CCDS... Also my Sony's are made with a Magnesium body, and can take extensive stress w/o being chipped or damaged...

Answer 3

My suggestion would be to buy the camera online instead. Depending on what price range you have, a Canon GL-2 is a great 3CCD camera and I have used it for many productions. The quality is excellent. Markertek.com is a good website to purchase this from.

To start, buy a tripod, an extra battery, extra mini-dv tape, a video capture device for your computer (if you do not have one), and a case.

Answer 4

You must select the video camera according to your needs. If you are an amateur user I recommend a basic video camera. But if you are a pro (video for a living) you must buy a most sophisticated video camera. I bought mine here, check if you find one right for you:
http://www.anglomall.com/Store/display_item.asp?prodid=36&categid=48&subcategid=-1

Answer 5

Try www.ebay.com!

Answer 6

www.bhphotovideo.com