Video University: Video University Forums: Wedding & Event Videography: Please Help

VideoUniversity.com
Home	Free Library	Store
Free Catalog Please support VU by making your B&H purchases and links through this B&H ad. Doesn't cost a penny more.

See The New VU Postcard Catalog

To post in the forums see the Forum Guidelines.

Join or Renew Today.
New Benefits for all VU Members

Forum Guidelines and FAQ
Main Index	Search Posts
Who's Online	Log In

Home: Video University Forums: Wedding & Event Videography:
Please Help

X-Rochelle
Imported Account

Mar 4, 2002, 12:46 PM

Post #1 of 5 (1887 views)
Shortcut

Please Help	Can't Post

I need to know a good camcorder to use for shooting weddings, banquets,etc. I don't want to pay over $2k but I want a camcorder that gives a good quality picture.
What are you guys using? I would appreciate any suggestions?

X-Mark
Imported Account

Mar 4, 2002, 1:36 PM

Post #2 of 5 (1886 views)
Shortcut

Re: Please Help	Can't Post

Definitely look for something with 3 CCD chips. If you want to stay below the $2000 price range, I believe the Canon GL-1 is about 1600-1800, last I checked. It's MiniDV with 3 CCDs, firewire for editing and a flip-out view screen.
I don't know what the going price for the Sony VX-2000 is, but perhaps you could find that or the previous model (VX-1000) cheaper used, as well as the GL-1. You might even luck out and find a Canon XL-1 used. Those are great cameras.

X-AlanM
Imported Account

Mar 4, 2002, 1:37 PM

Post #3 of 5 (1886 views)
Shortcut

Re: Please Help [In reply to]	Can't Post

Stretch your budget just a bit higher and get a VX2000. If you shop around you should be able to get one for just a little over what your budget is.

X-Coleman
Imported Account

Mar 4, 2002, 1:47 PM

Post #4 of 5 (1886 views)
Shortcut

Re: Please Help [In reply to]	Can't Post

I say get the VX2000. It has much better low light ability than the GL-1 and that is really important during low light receptions. Don't go with the VX1000 because it doesn't perform well in low light.
Don't try to skimp now to save a few hundred dollars.

X-Scott_Brooks
Imported Account

Mar 4, 2002, 5:07 PM

Post #5 of 5 (1887 views)
Shortcut

Re: Please Help [In reply to]	Can't Post

Does this mean you're entire budget is $2000 to shoot weddings or just for the camera? If you're going to be charging people to shoot their weddings then you'll also need a good tripod, wireless microphone or mini disk recorder, shotgun microphone, extra batteries, on-camera light and batteries or battery pack to power it. If you're using two microphones then you'll need something like the Beachtech adaptor.
The VX2000 is about as low as I would go for a wedding camera, but you could probably pick up a TRV900 and it would be ok with good lighting. I believe I just read they are being discontinued by Sony.
If you're going to be doing this for money you may need to re-evaluate your needs and budget.
Regards ...
Scott B.
CVP