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Sony DCR-HC21 MiniDV Handycam Camcorder w/20x Optical ZoomSony DCR-HC21 MiniDV Handycam Camcorder w/20x Optical Zoom
Buy used from: $135.00
Got to start with a good camcorder
Sony NPFP50 P Series Camcorder Battery for Sony CamcordersSony NPFP50 P Series Camcorder Battery for Sony Camcorders
Buy new: $24.95 / Used from: $5.00
extra battery pack
Sony NP-FP90 P Series Camcorder Battery for Sony CamcordersSony NP-FP90 P Series Camcorder Battery for Sony Camcorders
Buy new: $99.95 / Used from: $35.60
Sony BCTRP Battery Charger for NP-FH Series BatteriesSony BCTRP Battery Charger for NP-FH Series Batteries
Buy new: $37.99 / Used from: $26.33
battery charger
Sony DVC-60 PR/5 Premium Minidv Videocassette (5-Pack)Sony DVC-60 PR/5 Premium Minidv Videocassette (5-Pack)
Buy new: $10.76
A must for any movie making Experience
Targus Digital TG-6660TR 66-Inch Tripod with 3-Way PanheadTargus Digital TG-6660TR 66-Inch Tripod with 3-Way Panhead
Buy new: $33.45
To keep your movie steady
Sony LCSVA30 Soft Camcorder Carrying Case for DVD & MiniDV CamcordersSony LCSVA30 Soft Camcorder Carrying Case for DVD & MiniDV Camcorders
Buy new: $59.99 / Used from: $25.00
protection
Sony VMC15FS A/V Cable for most Sony MiniDV & DVD CamcordersSony VMC15FS A/V Cable for most Sony MiniDV & DVD Camcorders
Buy new: $18.67 / Used from: $9.00
Cables between camcorder and PC
Belkin F3N401-06-ICE IEEE 1394 4-Pin/6-Pin 400 Mbps FireWire Cable (6 Feet)Belkin F3N401-06-ICE IEEE 1394 4-Pin/6-Pin 400 Mbps FireWire Cable (6 Feet)
Buy new: $7.50 / Used from: $8.00
Cables between camcorder and PC
Sony HVL-S3D 3 Watt Video Light for DCR-DVD101/201/301 & DCR-HC40/65/85 & DCR-TRV38Sony HVL-S3D 3 Watt Video Light for DCR-DVD101/201/301 & DCR-HC40/65/85 & DCR-TRV38
Buy used from: $30.00
for low light settings
Sony ECM-HGZ1 Shotgun Microphone for DCR-PC55, DCR-DVD305, DVD 405, DVD 505, HDR-HC1, HC5, HDR-UX1, UX5, DCR-SR100 & SR200 CamcordersSony ECM-HGZ1 Shotgun Microphone for DCR-PC55, DCR-DVD305, DVD 405, DVD 505, HDR-HC1, HC5, HDR-UX1, UX5, DCR-SR100 & SR200 Camcorders
Buy new: $44.97 / Used from: $39.99
microphone
Canon Directional Stereo Mic (DM 50) for Camcorders with the Advanced Access ShoeCanon Directional Stereo Mic (DM 50) for Camcorders with the Advanced Access Shoe
Buy new: $136.99 / Used from: $116.99
microphone
Sony MiniDV Cleaning CassetteSony MiniDV Cleaning Cassette
Buy new: $8.99
keep the lense clean
Sony VCL0625S Wide Conversion Lens x 0.6 for 25mm Lenses on DCR-DVD101, 201, 301, 105, 205, 305, & DCR-HC21, 32, 42, 26, 36, 46 CamcordersSony VCL0625S Wide Conversion Lens x 0.6 for 25mm Lenses on DCR-DVD101, 201, 301, 105, 205, 305, & DCR-HC21, 32, 42, 26, 36, 46 Camcorders
Buy new: $31.24 / Used from: $34.99
wide angle lense
Adobe Photoshop Elements 3.0 plus Adobe Premiere ElementsAdobe Photoshop Elements 3.0 plus Adobe Premiere Elements
Buy used from: $25.99
recommended for Intermediate videographers
Sony EZEDITOR MiniDV Home Video Editing Kit for PC (Windows 98 and Higher)Sony EZEDITOR MiniDV Home Video Editing Kit for PC (Windows 98 and Higher)
Buy used from: $84.99
Not needed but recommended
Sony SPK-HCA Handycam Sport Pack for DCR-HC21, 32, 42, 90, 26, 36, 46, 96, DCR-DVD 92, 203, 403, 405 & 505 CamcordersSony SPK-HCA Handycam Sport Pack for DCR-HC21, 32, 42, 90, 26, 36, 46, 96, DCR-DVD 92, 203, 403, 405 & 505 Camcorders
"hardcore" protection
Sony MPK-DVF7 Handycam Marine Pack for DCR-HC 21, 32, 42 & DCR-DVD 92, 203, 403Sony MPK-DVF7 Handycam Marine Pack for DCR-HC 21, 32, 42 & DCR-DVD 92, 203, 403
Buy used from: $999.99
for use underwater
LaCie 100GB USB 2.0 Mobile External Hard Drive ( 300805 )LaCie 100GB USB 2.0 Mobile External Hard Drive ( 300805 )
for extra storage, if needed
Lite-On SHW-1635SX External 16x DVD-RW Dual DriveLite-On SHW-1635SX External 16x DVD-RW Dual Drive
burn movies to dvds.....Supports DVD+R / DVD+RW / DVD-R / DVD-RW / DVD-ROM / CD-R / CD-RW / CD-ROM formats
Memorex 16X DVD-R (100-Pack Spindle)Memorex 16X DVD-R (100-Pack Spindle)
Buy new: $29.90
DVD-R Media
Memorex 4.7GB 8x Printable DVD+R (100-Pack Spindle)Memorex 4.7GB 8x Printable DVD+R (100-Pack Spindle)
DVD+R media
Samsung DVD-HD931 HDTV Converter Progressive-Scan DVD PlayerSamsung DVD-HD931 HDTV Converter Progressive-Scan DVD Player
Buy used from: $45.00
to play you DVD movies
Sony DAV-LF10 DVD Platinum Home Theater Dream SystemSony DAV-LF10 DVD Platinum Home Theater Dream System
Buy new: $1,049.11
Sound system