hey guys im getting into filming fly fishig and making videos and taking pictures. i have a go pro and a little digital camera but i want to step it up. whats a good camera for that at a reasonable price?
Look at the Nikon D3100. It’s a lot of camera for a relatively good price. Takes hi def video too.
For video I use a Canon Vixia M41. Either option is comparably priced about $600 ish
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thats exactly what im looking for i think pretty much with all these higher level cameras you can buy diffrent lenses for diffrent situations right?
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Originally posted by OptikerLook at the Nikon D3100. It’s a lot of camera for a relatively good price. Takes hi def video too.
For video I use a Canon Vixia M41. Either option is comparably priced about $600 ish
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I got a Canon T2i after lots of consideration, research, deliberation, and musing over the technology that’s offered out there. It’s “last year’s model” but is not terribly different than the T3i minus the rotating screen and a few minor features. I’m amazed with the capabilities of it taking still pictures and haven’t even delved into the world of them fancy moving pictures yet. My old lady girl has a Nikon D3000 and it’s a nice little camera and I believe the D3100 just has the ability to do video.
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ill definitly look into those two camras i want a solid camera for tailing redfish pictures and decent video and stuff like that
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Originally posted by RapchizzleI got a Canon T2i after lots of consideration, research, deliberation, and musing over the technology that’s offered out there. It’s “last year’s model” but is not terribly different than the T3i minus the rotating screen and a few minor features. I’m amazed with the capabilities of it taking still pictures and haven’t even delved into the world of them fancy moving pictures yet. My old lady girl has a Nikon D3000 and it’s a nice little camera and I believe the D3100 just has the ability to do video.
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I’ll second the t2i, have had mine for a month or so and I am still learning how to manipulate things, but the pictures are amazing.
hey i dont mean to hijack your thread, and i was about to start my own. i dont have a camera, and i want one to record my fishing ventures. everybody has a gopro, how much are they? and i want a camera for fishing and hunting pics, do you guys know of one for relativly cheap?
There is no greater fan of fly fishing than the mud minnow.
yakman its fine your not hijacking thread gopros are around 240-300 and are the best way to get started with simple video and pictures. you can take really good video and pictures close up and the fish eye lens makes an even cooler effect but thats as fas as it goes.
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Originally posted by yakman72hey i dont mean to hijack your thread, and i was about to start my own. i dont have a camera, and i want one to record my fishing ventures. everybody has a gopro, how much are they? and i want a camera for fishing and hunting pics, do you guys know of one for relativly cheap?
There is no greater fan of fly fishing than the mud minnow.
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Originally posted by inshore fishermanthats exactly what im looking for i think pretty much with all these higher level cameras you can buy diffrent lenses for diffrent situations right?
</font id=“quote”></blockquote id=“quote”>Jr - Yes, that’s right. My Nikon came in a package with a 55mm and 300mm lens and between the two thats all I will probably ever need. You can take stunningly good pics with it. The package was a little under $900 all in. As for the Canon, check out my Vimeo channel http://vimeo.com/user5664995 All the film trailers with Ralph Phillips “Fishing Charleston” were shot with it. I have been really impressed with this video camera’s value. One more thing: I have this little Kodak Playsport video camera. Its waterproof, cheap and takes really, really good video in HD. The first two films posted on Vimeo were taken with the Kodak. Might be another worth checking out depending on your budget. Looking forward to seeing one of your films in the F3T in years to come!
2000 SeaPro 180CC w/ Yammy 115 2 stroke
1966 13’ Boston Whaler w/ Merc 25 4 stroke “Flatty”
www.sswaonline.com
2000 SeaPro 180CC w/ Yammy 115 2 stroke
1966 13’ Boston Whaler w/ Merc 25 4 stroke “Flatty”
www.sswaonline.com
If you buy a DSLR to shoot video, make sure it has auto focus in video mode or you will be sorry!
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thats exactly what i want to do when i grow up…have a video in f3t thats the most amazing thing ive seen…well it has been so far:smiley:but ill look at the video
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Originally posted by Optikerquote:
Originally posted by inshore fishermanthats exactly what im looking for i think pretty much with all these higher level cameras you can buy diffrent lenses for diffrent situations right?
</font id=“quote”></blockquote id=“quote”>Jr - Yes, that’s right. My Nikon came in a package with a 55mm and 300mm lens and between the two thats all I will probably ever need. You can take stunningly good pics with it. The package was a little under $900 all in. As for the Canon, check out my Vimeo channel http://vimeo.com/user5664995 All the film trailers with Ralph Phillips “Fishing Charleston” were shot with it. I have been really impressed with this video camera’s value. One more thing: I have this little Kodak Playsport video camera. Its waterproof, cheap and takes really, really good video in HD. The first two films posted on Vimeo were taken with the Kodak. Might be another worth checking out depending on your budget. Looking forward to seeing one of your films in the F3T in years to come!
2000 SeaPro 180CC w/ Yammy 115 2 stroke
1966 13’ Boston Whaler w/ Merc 25 4 stroke “Flatty”
www.sswaonline.com
2000 SeaPro 180CC w/ Yammy 115 2 stroke
1966 13’ Boston Whaler w/ Merc 25 4 stroke “Flatty”
www.sswaonline.com
Eat-Sleep-Fish
http://www.etsy.com/shop/SouthTiedRoadKilFly
did you film the fishing charleston?? also what canon was that taken with?
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Originally posted by Optikerquote:
Originally posted by inshore fishermanthats exactly what im looking for i think pretty much with all these higher level cameras you can buy diffrent lenses for diffrent situations right?
</font id=“quote”></blockquote id=“quote”>Jr - Yes, that’s right. My Nikon came in a package with a 55mm and 300mm lens and between the two thats all I will probably ever need. You can take stunningly good pics with it. The package was a little under $900 all in. As for the Canon, check out my Vimeo channel http://vimeo.com/user5664995 All the film trailers with Ralph Phillips “Fishing Charleston” were shot with it. I have been really impressed with this video camera’s value. One more thing: I have this little Kodak Playsport video camera. Its waterproof, cheap and takes really, really good video in HD. The first two films posted on Vimeo were taken with the Kodak. Might be another worth checking out depending on your budget. Looking forward to seeing one of your films in the F3T in years to come!
2000 SeaPro 180CC w/ Yammy 115 2 stroke
1966 13’ Boston Whaler w/ Merc 25 4 stroke “Flatty”
www.sswaonline.com
2000 SeaPro 180CC w/ Yammy 115 2 stroke
1966 13’ Boston Whaler w/ Merc 25 4 stroke “Flatty”
www.sswaonline.com
Eat-Sleep-Fish
http://www.etsy.com/shop/SouthTiedRoadKilFly
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Originally posted by inshore fishermandid you film the fishing charleston?? also what canon was that taken with?
</font id=“quote”></blockquote id=“quote”>Yes, I filmed those using the Canon. Its a Vixia HFM41.
The quality of the F3T type films is going up real fast! Its all about how to get a WOW kind of shot or story. Something new and original. The stuff I have filmed is just footage set to music for now but we are in progress of making it awesome, by adding in Ralph’s personality and storytelling.
2000 SeaPro 180CC w/ Yammy 115 2 stroke
1966 13’ Boston Whaler w/ Merc 25 4 stroke “Flatty”
www.sswaonline.com
ya mainly what im starting to figure out is i want just the video mode when bringing a fish in the boat or letting is go…you know how they us e the “f stop” to just show the fish and soften the background? ya thats what im looking to do and of course take tons of cool shots.
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Originally posted by Optikerquote:
Originally posted by inshore fishermandid you film the fishing charleston?? also what canon was that taken with?
</font id=“quote”></blockquote id=“quote”>Yes, I filmed those using the Canon. Its a Vixia HFM41.
The quality of the F3T type films is going up real fast! Its all about how to get a WOW kind of shot or story. Something new and original. The stuff I have filmed is just footage set to music for now but we are in progress of making it awesome, by adding in Ralph’s personality and storytelling.
2000 SeaPro 180CC w/ Yammy 115 2 stroke
1966 13’ Boston Whaler w/ Merc 25 4 stroke “Flatty”
www.sswaonline.com
Eat-Sleep-Fish
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http://vimeo.com/6379574 look at this video from 6:50 to 7:15 can a dslr camera do these “f stop” effects where the fish is in focus while background is not? or are these multi thousand dollar camcorders?
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Originally posted by Optikerquote:
Originally posted by inshore fishermandid you film the fishing charleston?? also what canon was that taken with?
</font id=“quote”></blockquote id=“quote”>Yes, I filmed those using the Canon. Its a Vixia HFM41.
The quality of the F3T type films is going up real fast! Its all about how to get a WOW kind of shot or story. Something new and original. The stuff I have filmed is just footage set to music for now but we are in progress of making it awesome, by adding in Ralph’s personality and storytelling.
2000 SeaPro 180CC w/ Yammy 115 2 stroke
1966 13’ Boston Whaler w/ Merc 25 4 stroke “Flatty”
www.sswaonline.com
Eat-Sleep-Fish
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I know what you mean… The Canon won’t do that. The Nikon DSLR definitely will. As for the expensive camcorders, I haven’t researched them because they were too far out of my budget, but I am thinking they will.
2000 SeaPro 180CC w/ Yammy 115 2 stroke
1966 13’ Boston Whaler w/ Merc 25 4 stroke “Flatty”
www.sswaonline.com
okay thanks! ya nikon seems to have a solid camera (d3100) because it has autofocus and manual focus on videos. what makes the canon not do the effect while the nikon can? and as for all the other cool effects do the lenses do most of that? such as fogging out or darkening edges. thanks sooo much for the help i really need it
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Glad to help, Jr… The Canon Vixia is a HD Camcorder, not a DSLR. The Canon DSLR’s will be as good as the Nikon. You can’t go wrong with either. I just happen to have the Nikon. For the short depth of field, this is done with a large aperture (F#), definitely a lens effect. The fogging, darkening effects, and especially color correction are done in “post” ie. with Photoshop (for stills) or your video editing software if it supports it. Vimeo has lots of great tips for shooting video with DSLR’s. The one negative for the D3100 is that is does not have a jack for an external mic. You can use a separate mic such as a Zoom H4N and synch audio/video in post. This is what I do.
2000 SeaPro 180CC w/ Yammy 115 2 stroke
1966 13’ Boston Whaler w/ Merc 25 4 stroke “Flatty”
www.sswaonline.com
Keep in mind it’s not just your “F” stop. It has everything to do with the distance of your subject in relation to your lens and background.
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