What digital camera with video capability do you recommend?
I need a new digital camera with video capability. I really wanted to get a nikon dSLR but I also need a video cam and I can’t afford both! So I am looking for something that takes good photos and good video for $400 or under. I know I could google it, but I would like suggestions based on your experience with the camera. Thanks!
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Im not going to make a camera recommendation because I dont get into still camera video too much. I will offer one piece of advice though.
Before you buy your camera with video check the video format the camera saves video files with. The .mov file format is troublesome to work with. Not all viewing and editing software will work with all video formats. Make sure your computer software is compatible with the cameras video format or be prepared to have to lay out the extra cash for compatible software. Also be prepared for the extra work of file conversion needed with some software. These are not universal formats.
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I would recommend Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 12.1MP with 18x POWER Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 2.7 inch LCD. Great zoom camera, good image quality and also take good HD video.You can zoom in and out while taking video.
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I just bought a Panasonic DMC-ZS3 for $229 and the HD video is fantastic. Few point & shoot cameras let you use the zoom for video, but this one does.
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you can consider buying Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 12.1MP Digital Camera
# 27mm wide-angle Leica DC Vario-Elmarit lens; 18x optical zoom with POWER O.I.S.
# HD movies with 1280 x 720-pixel resolution; AVCHD Lite format
# 2.7-inch TFT LCD screen
Canon PowerShot SX20IS 12.1MP Digital Camera with 20x Wide Angle Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 2.5-inch Articulating LCD
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The Nikon D5000 has video. The only problem is that it wont change auto-focus while the video is recording, but other than that it is pretty good with video.