Camera Advice?

[The Hedgehog]

He guys. I got a Canon DSLR a while ago and was really upset with it's lack of quality video shooting (even though it advertises its amazing HD video - That's why I got that specific model).

Anyway, I am looking for a small, cheap camera strickly for shooting video for Youtube since my DSLR fails to do the job. Went on Kijiji and someone is selling Samsung PL100. It seems to read well but I need you camera expert folks to let me know if this is a good choice or not. He is asking $100.

Here's a website with Specs: http://www.samsung.com/ca/news/newsR...q=16545&page=1

As long as it has (quiet) autofocus, and decent zoom and sound quality I am good. It has to record for over 10 minutes at a time and the movie files must be compatible with Windows Movie Maker.

Thanks!!

What DSLR do you have? Also, part of the problem is that you're only using Windows Movie Maker. That program KILLS quality of video ten fold. If you have a T1i or a T2i then you need to be using a program such as Sony Vegas or another one specifically for editing video. Especially because WMM can't handle full 1080 HD videos.

How much are you willing to spend? If you're just looking for video, you're probably better off purchasing just a video camera instead of a digital camera that happens to have the option for video.

Incorrect. Most film crews use DSLRs for a lot of their shots because of the easy of use, and the high quality. See my above post.

If you are only interested in video then there is definitely no need to shoot with a DSLR. You need a dedicated video camera and if you are wanting decent quality,sound, and zoom plan a spending a good bit more then $100!

Again, incorrect. See my post at the top.

I shoot with a manual focus Nikon D90 and it shoots GREAT HD video. It's all about what programs you are using. Again, this is coming from a Nikon guy.