Camera Suggestion
I do ALOT of youtube videos, but I also need still good quality still pictures and my camera just died.
I have a budget of around $400.00 and need something that takes HD video
I would like something that either has an external mic jack or takes good audio, my subscribers complain of a high pitched whistle in my current videos (I cannot hear it)
It would also be nice if it could be set up to stream directly to a computer, as I would like to record classes, and some of them are 8-12 hours.
If the Contour +2 took still pictures I would compromise on the picture aspect because I shoot a lot of outdoor action stuff, and a waterproof helmet cam would be nice.
Right now I use a Nikon S8000, and liked it, but it just wasn't durable (plus the sound issues)
I know I am asking a lot, and will have to compromise something, but I cannot go over $400-$500 budget.
Please recommend something you think would work
I have a budget of around $400.00 and need something that takes HD video
I would like something that either has an external mic jack or takes good audio, my subscribers complain of a high pitched whistle in my current videos (I cannot hear it)
It would also be nice if it could be set up to stream directly to a computer, as I would like to record classes, and some of them are 8-12 hours.
If the Contour +2 took still pictures I would compromise on the picture aspect because I shoot a lot of outdoor action stuff, and a waterproof helmet cam would be nice.
Right now I use a Nikon S8000, and liked it, but it just wasn't durable (plus the sound issues)
I know I am asking a lot, and will have to compromise something, but I cannot go over $400-$500 budget.
Please recommend something you think would work
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Many point and shoot cameras shoot in HD now, and finding one that is under $400 shouldn't be too tough. Off the top of my head I know the GoPro Hero cameras shoot in HD and are under $400. Interface will dictate which camera you like the best.
Streaming
Having a camera that automatically streams footage to the internet sounds like just a webcam and a computer program. They sell HD web cams, but I'm not sure this is what you want (maybe it is). This is solved by having a a/v output on whatever model you choose. This is (somewhat) standard on most digital cameras.
Microphone
An external mic will solve many of your sound issues. Consider that almost all pro movie makers either talk directly into the mic of the camera they are facing (less than 2' away) or else are mic'ed up somehow. A decent mic should run you about $100.
Mic in is great for music stuff too, direct in to the camera from the desk...
Camera wise I've got a little Veho MUVI that's only DV but great outdoors, rubbish indoors really but great for being absolutely tiny...
Go Pros are pretty good...
You could maybe pick up a used or get a good deal on an entry level DSLR which would cover you well on both fronts...
Like I said, if video was the single objective, I know exactly what fits my perimeters. Its adding in the still photos, meeting the majority of my needs, and staying under budget that is causing me problems.
I can find what i am looking for in the $700 and up range, but I just cannot go that high.