Undefeated Steak Posted February 13, 2016 Share Posted February 13, 2016 I'm looking for a video camera but wouldn't know where to start. I'll be mainly recording outdoors if that makes any difference. I don't want a poor quality picture but at the same time I don't need top end quality either. I'd like to start making videos of some of the places I visit. I know a couple of people who are really good at biking/skating and I'd like to record stuff like that as well.  I'd use a phone or GoPro but as far as I'm aware they're not very good when it comes to zooming and the footage always looks pretty shaky. You can always tell when something's been recorded on a phone too.  Doesn't matter if it's pre-owned but if I look on eBay now I've virtually no idea what's good and what's not. Don't wanna be paying a grand for something but I appreciate I'm not getting anything decent for £20 either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members Surf Digby Posted February 13, 2016 Paid Members Share Posted February 13, 2016 Right, I've finally got myself an X-Box 360 and a handful of games. One of the things I overlooked was memory, and so now I can't set up a profile or play parts of certain games. What's the cheapest, easiest way to get round this? USB memory stick? Do I just stick it in that USB socket on the back?So, this red ring of death is actually a real thing. =( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members Thunderplex Posted February 13, 2016 Paid Members Share Posted February 13, 2016 Riot, why are you doing that job in the first place? Is it to fit hours around university or something? Telesales, especially cold calling, is the lowest of the low. Quite unfair that comment. Its the only way many people can get some money coming in. Not the easiest or most glamorous job but it's better than nothing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Chest Rockwell Posted February 13, 2016 Moderators Share Posted February 13, 2016 Â Right, I've finally got myself an X-Box 360 and a handful of games. One of the things I overlooked was memory, and so now I can't set up a profile or play parts of certain games. What's the cheapest, easiest way to get round this? USB memory stick? Do I just stick it in that USB socket on the back?So, this red ring of death is actually a real thing. =(Â Â Ah shit man, already?! That sucks. I thought they sorted that shit out with the later models. Towel trick time... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members chokeout Posted February 13, 2016 Paid Members Share Posted February 13, 2016 I'm looking for a video camera but wouldn't know where to start. I'll be mainly recording outdoors if that makes any difference. I don't want a poor quality picture but at the same time I don't need top end quality either. I'd like to start making videos of some of the places I visit. I know a couple of people who are really good at biking/skating and I'd like to record stuff like that as well.  I'd use a phone or GoPro but as far as I'm aware they're not very good when it comes to zooming and the footage always looks pretty shaky. You can always tell when something's been recorded on a phone too.  Doesn't matter if it's pre-owned but if I look on eBay now I've virtually no idea what's good and what's not. Don't wanna be paying a grand for something but I appreciate I'm not getting anything decent for £20 either. What's the budget you're looking at and apart from wanting a zoom is there anything else you want in it. At the min you're looking at either an entry level camcorder or a cheaper end DSLR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members Thunderplex Posted February 13, 2016 Paid Members Share Posted February 13, 2016 Â Right, I've finally got myself an X-Box 360 and a handful of games. One of the things I overlooked was memory, and so now I can't set up a profile or play parts of certain games. What's the cheapest, easiest way to get round this? USB memory stick? Do I just stick it in that USB socket on the back?So, this red ring of death is actually a real thing. =( I ran mine upside down for an hour with the red ring of death showing. Worked fine for another 2 years after that. Chests suggestion of the towel trick seems to work for a lot of people too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Undefeated Steak Posted February 13, 2016 Share Posted February 13, 2016 What's the budget you're looking at and apart from wanting a zoom is there anything else you want in it. At the min you're looking at either an entry level camcorder or a cheaper end DSLR   Ideally about £300/£350 but I'm happy to get a cheaper camera if it'll do the trick, or pay slightly more if it's worth it. Really I'm just looking for the best value camera for a newbie/hobbyist but one that isn't going to look cheap and nasty on a TV/YouTube.  As for extra features - a decent battery life would be good. Sorry for being vague but I'm not fussy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members Surf Digby Posted February 14, 2016 Paid Members Share Posted February 14, 2016 If you're just doing video and you're not bothered about stills, go with a video camera. In it's default state, it'll outperform a DSLR in terms of autofocusing, zoom range and user friendliness. Â Stick to the well known brands, the Sonys, Canons and Panasonics, and if possible get one with a filter thread. That way you can get yourself a wide angle adapter for doing the skate stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members chokeout Posted February 14, 2016 Paid Members Share Posted February 14, 2016 I'm on my phone at the min so can't link but at that range you're looking at the lower end canon Legria models. Have a look on YouTube at the quality. The camcorder will have better battery life than a dslr and will let you film for longer ( DSLRs are limited to either 10 min or 30 min depending on make) and will be easier to just use out if the box and have a decent zoom. A DSLR will give you more options for different styles after you've got used to it and will give you more range for dof and better low light footage. Â Go on YouTube and search for canon Legria and compared it to 'canon rebel / 500 / 600 'test footage' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members Surf Digby Posted February 14, 2016 Paid Members Share Posted February 14, 2016  So, this red ring of death is actually a real thing. =(I ran mine upside down for an hour with the red ring of death showing. Worked fine for another 2 years after that. Chests suggestion of the towel trick seems to work for a lot of people too. What happens? Does it just turn green again, or do you leave it to cool down before rebooting? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members Thunderplex Posted February 14, 2016 Paid Members Share Posted February 14, 2016 With mine I just turned it so it was sat on the hard drive on the top, turned it on, got the red ring again, but left it like that for an hour. Turned it off, left it to cool for a couple of hours (only left that long because I had to go out), flipped it right and turned it on. Worked till I traded it in for my PS4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members Surf Digby Posted February 14, 2016 Paid Members Share Posted February 14, 2016 Was that the only red ring you got? Â [update] Arse. Mine's turning itself off after about ten minutes. [update update] Now I've got no coloured ring at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Undefeated Steak Posted February 14, 2016 Share Posted February 14, 2016 Thanks for the help guys. I'll look into them today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members FLips Posted February 14, 2016 Paid Members Share Posted February 14, 2016 Sales are one of those things I'd like to try once just to see what it's like, but I'd never dream of doing it as a job because it's scummy as fuck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members Thunderplex Posted February 14, 2016 Paid Members Share Posted February 14, 2016 Was that the only red ring you got?[update] Arse. Mine's turning itself off after about ten minutes.[update update] Now I've got no coloured ring at all. Thankfully it was just the once. No idea why you have no ring, maybe give the power cord a wiggle? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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