Re: Camera Choices

I suggest a Panasonic HMC150- it's a very easy to use very affordable camera capable of 90% of the imagery of cameras twice and three times its price. A great way to tip your toes into HD that isn't a waste of time- such as the cruddy Handycam style HD cameras below this one.

Also for basic cinematography lessons, get a Canon 5D Mark II with its 1080p HD video mode. It is compromised in terms of having a semi useless frame rate but you can learn a ton about working with lenses and exposure. Then if you're still into it after a while, move up to a more robust HD camera.

Noah

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