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In response to "ST, do you have any recommendations for a reasonably-priced, quality video camera?" by kelly

Any good consumer digital camera or DSLR will do. Don't get a dedicated consumer video camcorder. Do they still make those? -- nm

Posted by Mop (195 lbs) (aka rburriel) Apr 18 '12, 08:55

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I disagree. I love my DSLR for video but not for general purpose shooting of events/family. The lack of autofocus is a killer -- nm - oblique Apr 18, 09:07 2
- They've started putting auto-focus into D-SLR in the last couple of years. But, yeah. Duh, no auto-focus, no buy. -- nm - Mop (195 lbs) Apr 18, 09:24 1
  - another reason why you need an external microphone (like a hotshoe mic) - the autofocus mechanism on the lenses is loud -- nm - Beryllium Apr 18, 09:25
If you go the DSLR-video route, you also need a better microphone. -- nm - Beryllium Apr 18, 09:00 1
- Yeah, audio is always overlooked. But some of the best videos on Vimeo use a D-SLR and these cams usually have great accessories. -- nm - Mop (195 lbs) Apr 18, 09:05

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