Worth Upgrading my camera?

Grant Casual

Grant Casual

Future Famous Vlogger Without Big Hair
Hello all. So i got this real nice video camera for my 16th birthday in September 2011 and i am considering an upgrade.. It is a sony handy cam HDR-XR160 and i have filmed nearly all my videos with this camera. However, lately i have noticed that it isn't all as great as it used to be. I am going to film school in the fall and they will have cameras you can check out that will be top quality, however i am unsure if it is worth getting a new camera now or just using those cameras once i get to college until after i graduate and get my self a NICEE camera or not. Technology gets old fast and i really think i need a new camera but should i hold off or no?
 
Yeah i have lots of money from my graduation parties! plus my grandma is willing to pay for at least part of one if i decide i want one but i'm not sure if i want one yet!
 
JustSomeGermanDude said:
Wait till you've started film school to see which system makes most sense for you, considering what exactly you'll have access to.
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That makes sense! thanks! Yeah we re required to purchase a macbook for schooling so sony isn't the best option so i need a different brand than sony.
 
JustSomeGermanDude said:
Wait till you've started film school to see which system makes most sense for you, considering what exactly you'll have access to.
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Tons of people make the mistake of buying a Blackmagic, RED etc camera as soon as they go to film school despite having no clue how to make the most of them..huge money waste!
However buying a DSLR isn't a bad idea as long as you don't go into the crazy expensive territory :p[DOUBLEPOST=1370812662,1370812631][/DOUBLEPOST]
Grant Casual said:
That makes sense! thanks! Yeah we re required to purchase a macbook for schooling so sony isn't the best option so i need a different brand than sony.
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Wow that sucks
You do know Sony cameras work with MacBooks right? :p
 
Styxie said:
Tons of people make the mistake of buying a Blackmagic, RED etc camera as soon as they go to film school despite having no clue how to make the most of them..huge money waste!
However buying a DSLR isn't a bad idea as long as you don't go into the crazy expensive territory :p[DOUBLEPOST=1370812662,1370812631][/DOUBLEPOST]

Wow that sucks
You do know Sony cameras work with MacBooks right? :p
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No, i'm not going for that camera, the one i have my eyes on is a

Canon VIXIA HF G20 2.37 MP Camcorder - 1080p.


You should look it up, i am in love with it! Not too pricy either!
 
Yeah, there are always a bunch of factors to consider to get a good workflow. I bought a HVX200 during film school which, at the time, worked best in combination with Avid on a PC laptop. Also you don't want to get something that you'll have access to at film school anyway, that would be wasted money.
 
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