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06-14-2004, 08:18 PM
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Im getting a camcorder!!'
Panasonic PV-GS200 http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...tem=3820942349
Comes with
Either a wide angle or telephoto lens
carrying case
tripod
3 minidv tapes
lens cleaning kit
Im also ordering:
firewire cable
128mb sd card
Tiffen Filter Kit
It all comes out to be 900
My ? is:
Should i get telephoto or wide angle?
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06-14-2004, 09:23 PM
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Really does depend on what you mainly want to film. If you want crisp, sharp close ups of people filling the whole screen, go for telephoto. If you're shooting mainly inside or panaramic outdoor shots, go for wide angle.
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06-14-2004, 09:32 PM
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i dont kno!!!
wut do people around here generally use more?
I will be fiming some sporting events...football(so maybe telephoto would be handy) and wrestling(maybe wide angle wouyld be handy)
HELP!!
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06-14-2004, 09:36 PM
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To be brutally honest, I'd wait and see first. You may not feel the need for any add ons once you see the cam in action  |
06-15-2004, 02:21 AM
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it comes in the package
But u only get one or the other
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06-15-2004, 05:03 AM
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It sounds like, if you're shooting sporting events, telephoto would be the go, 'cos you often can't get close enough to get a good shot without zooming in. However, I would personally go for wid-angle, because I find the camera I use most often (my Dad's) isn't really wide enough to film someone at normal talking distance (as I often do in social situations) without taking a step back, which is a real pain in the arse.
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06-15-2004, 05:04 AM
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It sounds like, if you're shooting sporting events, telephoto would be the go, 'cos you often can't get close enough to get a good shot without zooming in. However, I would personally go for wid-angle, because I find the camera I use most often (my Dad's) isn't really wide enough to film someone at normal talking distance (as I often do in social situations) without taking a step back, which is a real pain in the arse.
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06-15-2004, 02:34 PM
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Thanks for the help
I think Telephoto it is
Nething wrong with getting cheap tiffen filters?
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06-15-2004, 04:51 PM
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idk p4. If you're going to be filming wrestling i think you could go with wide angle. It really depends on where the wrestling is. If it's in a big gym and you need to film from the stands, go with telephoto. If it's more in a "wrestling room" go with wide angle.
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06-15-2004, 07:54 PM
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The order is placed...he tried to offer me a 4 year warranty and extra battery for an additional 150, but i passed.
I chose the telephoto
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