Low Budget Camera Reviews for Filmmakers – Film Riot

by best digital camera review on December 17, 2009

Ryan reviews three cameras priced under $1000 and tests out some sexy slow-mo.

{ 25 comments… read them below or add one }

1 Anarchist86ed December 17, 2009 at 1:17 pm: The flip video camera has great potential under $200.
2 DirtyHunGoneWild December 17, 2009 at 1:22 pm: I have a Canon HF20 and a DM 100 mic and it works fine for me. Its around 700$
3 Nubtrain December 17, 2009 at 1:48 pm: What is the music between 5:20 – 5:49 ?
4 skitmonkey December 17, 2009 at 2:31 pm: what’s the song during the squarespace commercials?
5 HappyDeathTime December 17, 2009 at 2:50 pm: aw man
6 sonicballer8888 December 17, 2009 at 3:35 pm: yep. I don’t have the 7d btw. I’ve just seen some the footage from it an it is amazing. It uses memory cards also. If you get it, you should consider getting an anamorphic lens. That’ll create a look similar to the transformers movies.
7 krisdjsteel December 17, 2009 at 3:50 pm: thx for your help! I have the JVC now and there is no DOF really and I’ve been wanting to buy a DSLR saw the 7D and then saw the T1i. Then T1i is in my budget but I would have to save up for the 7D for quit a while. Still trying to figure out if the difference in quality is worth the money. thx again.
8 sonicballer8888 December 17, 2009 at 4:15 pm: canon 7d is probably the best hd camcorder you could buy. The quality is just amazing. You can ad lenses without needing any 35mm adapters. And the bokeh looks so much better than with an adapter anyway with the 7d.
9 iamnotahamster December 17, 2009 at 5:12 pm: I guess it’s all a matter of Points of View then.
10 krisdjsteel December 17, 2009 at 5:51 pm: Love your videos!! Both entertaining and educational! I was wondering what your thoughts were on the JVC Everio GZ-HD7 camera also the Cannon T1i & Cannon 7D? What do you think is the best low budget camera for shooting in low light. and what’s you thoughts on a 35mm adaptor for my hd camera? Thx!!
11 TheRbernardo December 17, 2009 at 6:45 pm: Bro your show keeps getting better…^^ you guys deserv a tv show…i mean, pure funny entertainment…and still it has a great education value… so i take my hat in respect

and by the way i know you guys dont do requests from here, but there is a scene that is clichet from the horror movies that i would love to see, when the corridor starts to go really far, and the front shot starts to zoom in, i dont remember an exemple, but it always come up with a shock moment ^^
12 filmriot December 17, 2009 at 7:29 pm: haha. These are low-budget cameras for film makers. Not low budget cams for home video. Your average Pro HD cam starts at a price tag of around $5,000 and up. The one I normally use is $8,000. So… These are very low budget.
13 LinzerDinzer December 17, 2009 at 8:13 pm: This show made things easier for my Mom for X-Mas. Thanks!!
14 iamnotahamster December 17, 2009 at 9:07 pm: Absolutely Amazing! You actually manage to say “Low Budget” and mention $400 to $900 cameras all in the same show.

“low budget” those ain’t
15 tweeter9990 December 17, 2009 at 9:47 pm: amazing!!
16 stivennoni77 December 17, 2009 at 10:18 pm: me 2…
17 stivennoni77 December 17, 2009 at 10:30 pm: 3:50 sexyyyy brother hahah
18 1SplitProductions December 17, 2009 at 10:55 pm: I don’t understand how you keep the footage in great quality as seen in your footage even when you choose to use it in softwares such as After effects and Premiere. Can you give me any advice?
19 meowza3k December 17, 2009 at 11:31 pm: that was very informative. thank you very much.
20 availguy December 18, 2009 at 12:25 am: LMAO! The lens cover was on the lens of the camera when he was “Filming us filming him” it has one of those auto cover things when the camera isn’t in use.
21 MusicF4 December 18, 2009 at 1:18 am: use “color correction”, or “levels” to get more colors and makes it brighter.
22 Antari0424 December 18, 2009 at 1:44 am: Okay, I’m getting the third one
23 zoopoo90 December 18, 2009 at 2:17 am: If I have a rly crappy video camera, is there a way to improve quality in after effects. (get rid of noise and stuff)
24 CDFfilms December 18, 2009 at 3:03 am: how did you get past it?
25 castlemeister December 18, 2009 at 3:38 am: Haha the netflix thing was funny. Hey friend!

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