kristymac1 Posted November 26, 2017 Share Posted November 26, 2017 Hi,My daughter is very keen on making short videos and would really like a decent (but affordable) camcorder. There's loads out there but what I've no clue about is whether she can use a camcorder to video 'selfie' vlogs - is it dependent on focal length? Any advice greatly received, I really am clueless.... Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/175224-advice-on-camcorders-please-im-stumped-by-all-the-specs/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blah Blah Posted November 27, 2017 Share Posted November 27, 2017 Wouldn't she be better with a DSLR camera? I have no idea what a selfie clog is but most selfie videos seem to be shot on smartphones using instagram and fb live from what I can see. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/175224-advice-on-camcorders-please-im-stumped-by-all-the-specs/#findComment-1198795 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Siduhe Posted November 27, 2017 Share Posted November 27, 2017 Do you mean a vlog (rather than a clog)? As I understand it, most vloggers use a DSLR type camera, not a smartphone. Some recent recommednations here - not sure if this is the sort of budget you had in mind.http://www.independent.co.uk/extras/indybest/gadgets-tech/cameras-accessories/best-vlogging-camera-cheap-with-flipscreen-youtube-for-beginners-a7529386.html Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/175224-advice-on-camcorders-please-im-stumped-by-all-the-specs/#findComment-1198806 Share on other sites More sharing options...
kristymac1 Posted November 27, 2017 Author Share Posted November 27, 2017 Thanks for your replies - I did indeed mean vlog (daft autocorrect)She has a decent smart phone (better than mine anyway),but 'apparently' they're not great for videos/selfie videos. The DSLR camera I have is too big for her needs - also a bit expensive, we're really after something fun but functional of a budget around ?200 Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/175224-advice-on-camcorders-please-im-stumped-by-all-the-specs/#findComment-1198814 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruffers Posted November 27, 2017 Share Posted November 27, 2017 Maybe a bridge camera?http://www.techradar.com/news/photography-video-capture/cameras/best-bridge-camera-1259503 Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/175224-advice-on-camcorders-please-im-stumped-by-all-the-specs/#findComment-1198834 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loz Posted November 27, 2017 Share Posted November 27, 2017 How about a GoPro? Decent quality and very portable (obviously) and, with a stick, great for selfies. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/175224-advice-on-camcorders-please-im-stumped-by-all-the-specs/#findComment-1199050 Share on other sites More sharing options...
kristymac1 Posted November 28, 2017 Author Share Posted November 28, 2017 That would be my choice (so I get to have a go to!) but the request is for a flip screen *sigh*.I may just have to put the Gopro on my santa list.... Thank you everyone for your help - I think I've narrowed it down to this https://www.currys.co.uk/gbuk/cameras-and-camcorders/camcorders/camcorders/digital-camcorders/panasonic-hc-v180eb-k-camcorder-black-10142645-pdt.html It's affordable and apparently has a minimum recording distance of 3cm - my daughter's arms are longer than that! Loz Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> How about a GoPro? Decent quality and very> portable (obviously) and, with a stick, great for> selfies. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/175224-advice-on-camcorders-please-im-stumped-by-all-the-specs/#findComment-1199198 Share on other sites More sharing options...
pablogrande Posted November 28, 2017 Share Posted November 28, 2017 You can actually get decent quality by adding some external devices to the phone. it can be a good option in the long run as you can use the microphones etc on any phone when it's upgraded theres a local guy who does iPhone filming classes, theres a list of kit that can be added on his site https://www.mobilefilmmaking.com Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/175224-advice-on-camcorders-please-im-stumped-by-all-the-specs/#findComment-1199220 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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