I want a video camera. I have 2 GoPros (a Hero 3 and a Hero 3+) and a Sony HDR-CX100 HandyCam but it isn't enough. As I explore video, I am learning very quickly that quality of the camera matters. My cameras are AWESOME - please don't get me wrong. I love them. They are amazing but they are not of the quality I need for upclose and personal quality snake videos.
The GoPros are really fun to play with. I have two because I dropped the Hero 3 into my coffee once and it killed it. Well, it actually just killed the battery charging mechanism which I learned when I put a fresh battery into it after I got the Hero 3+. I am just glad I didn't throw it away before I tried a new battery in it. But GoPros are action cams, the are not made for creating quality educational videos about snakes.
GoPros are great for making action videos...
My Sony HandyCam is great too but it is old. Video has come a LONG way since 2008. I need an upgrade.
So what do I want for Christmas? I REALLY want a Sony HDR-CX900/B which is a low level professional video camera. It has a 1" sensor which is huge for handheld video cameras making for rich and crystal clear HD videos. Unfortunately, it is also $1,300.
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| The Sony HDR-CX900/B |
The video camera that I will settle for is the HDR-PJ540/B. This is a high-end consumer camera with a steady shot feature to enable handheld filming. No more tripod. This camera is $700 - still out of reach without planning and saving. It will make excellent and sharp videos of snakes in all types of light.
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| The Sony HDR-PJ540/B |
So - this is my Christmas wish list. If you wish, dreams can come true. If you don't, you will be stuck in the same place forever. Video is a great medium for reaching people about snakes. I can show people their true nature and behavior. Photos are amazing but they can't relay how incredible snakes are. Snakespiration!
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