What is a Good Video Camera for short videos and comes with good editing software?

Question

So I am looking for a Video Camera that is good for making short videos(like for youtube) and maybe even a short movie(~1hr.). It would be best if the camera came with good and pretty easy to use Editing software - Like for editing out bloopers and mess ups or to put a few video clips together and for adding cool audio,special effects and like titles or something.

It would be great if the camera and software cost less then $200.oo

So in your answer please include:

- what camera/software ?

- is the software good and does it come with the camera?

- where can i buy it (preferably not online) ?

- how much does it cost?

- why do you recommend this camera/software?

Thanks !

Answer 1

Any simple digital camera now has a simple video feature.

Answer 2

Do not get a flip and do not get a DVD based camcorder... Or, if you do, just remember, that you get what you pay for. There are many good reasons why real camcorders use miniDV tape and why the professionals use miniDV tape. You do not have to be a pro to use the tools they use and you do not have to spend big $, either.

Storage media, lens size, imaging chip size, optical zoom, connections for a mic - that is what makes a good camcorder...

Add a firewire port to your computer and get a real camcorder.

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That said, someone with no skill and the best camcorder in the world will shot bad video. Someone with lots of experience and skill can shoot awesome video on a toy camcorder.

But when you go in cheap, don't be disappointed when the video you get in low light is bad or the zoom is not big enough or the audio is crummy...

You asked for information - N'uannu provided good information - It is up to you to take it or reject it.

Answer 3

Canon ZR800, ZR900

Use the software that comes with your computer (Windows MovieMaker or Apple iMovieHD). Applications with the camcorder are unnecessary.

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Since this is a miniDV tape based camcorder, your computer will need a firewire 400 port. If it does not have one, they are typically easy to install (and are cheap).

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For importing and editing the video, Windows comes with MovieMaker; Macintosh comes with iMovie...

The Canon ZR800 and ZR900 are the least expensive camcorders with a mic-in jack. You may not need it now, but you may in the future. MiniDV tape provides the best available video quality (WAY better than DVD based camcorders and a bit better than flash or hard drive based camcorders.

You can buy editing software if you want - but since there is already some on the computer - or should be - then use it, and if you decide you want to get more serious about making videos, save you money and start buying better stuff...