I'm looking to buy a decent camera to record video footage

I'd like a handhold one preferably. doesn't have to be high def, but the higher the quality the better. but also the lighting and sound quality is also important. I'm struggling choosing one as i don't have a clue what to look for.

Also i'd like to buy online by papal, I've got $150 in my paypal account.

If you've bought a camcorder, or know what to look for whilst buying them. Can you please give me a hand.  

Whats your intention? Video footage for what?

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I haven't bought a video camera recently, but I very much doubt you'll get a decent one for $150.

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For that price your sound quality will be wank.  

Whats your intention? Video footage for what?

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I'm currently learning video editing and special effects, currently I've used my webcam to capture footage, which is terrible. and i have to be infront of my PC at all times which is very limiting. The sound quality doesn't have to be perfect. I know i can't expect that from the budget i have.

Here is a video of the quality im using now.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5yzqK--nytA

so anything better than that really.

Post edited at 3:51 pm on June 29, 2009 by Daveh

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Quote: from Energizer Bunny at 11:45 pm on June 29, 2009

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For that price your sound quality will be wank.  

 Whats your intention? Video footage for what?

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I'm currently learning video editing and special effects, currently I've used my webcam to capture footage, which is terrible. and i have to be infront of my PC at all times which is very limiting. The sound quality doesn't have to be perfect. I know i can't expect that from the budget i have.

Here is a video of the quality im using now.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5yzqK--nytA

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Your best bet, with a small budget, is to go to a local warehouse clearence store or something, like over here i'm located near an Argos warehouse that sells stuff they couldn't get rid off for dirt cheap. Thats how i got my camera.

However, a cheap camera's footage can always be rescued and slightly improved with the correct video editing software.....depending on how poor/good the original footage is, of course.

Once you got that, you can use home made shit to improve sound and lighting. Its all pretty common sense if you know the basics and what you're doing.

You also may need to buy additional hardware to upload footage onto your PC. USB is shite and slow, firewire is more efficient.  etc etc etc

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Quote: from Daveh at 3:48 pm on June 29, 2009

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Quote: from Energizer Bunny at 11:45 pm on June 29, 2009

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For that price your sound quality will be wank.    

Whats your intention? Video footage for what?

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I'm currently learning video editing and special effects, currently I've used my webcam to capture footage, which is terrible. and i have to be infront of my PC at all times which is very limiting. The sound quality doesn't have to be perfect. I know i can't expect that from the budget i have.

Here is a video of the quality im using now.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5yzqK--nytA

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Your best bet, with a small budget, is to go to a local warehouse clearence store or something, like over here i'm located near an Argos warehouse that sells stuff they couldn't get rid off for dirt cheap. Thats how i got my camera.

However, a cheap camera's footage can always be rescued and slightly improved with the correct video editing software.....depending on how poor/good the original footage is, of course.

Once you got that, you can use home made shit to improve sound and lighting. Its all pretty common sense if you know the basics and what you're doing.

You also may need to buy additional hardware to upload footage onto your PC. USB is shite and slow, firewire is more efficient.  etc etc etc

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I'll take a look at my local hardware store. would probably be better as i'll be able to ask for a demonstration, and see the quality before i buy.

If i wait i'll be able to have a budget of $300/£200 so it might be best to just wait.

thanks Energizer Bunny  

Post edited at 4:00 pm on June 29, 2009 by Daveh

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