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Digital Filmaking Gear
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Canon ZR70MC MiniDV Digital Camcorder with 2.5" LCD, 22x Optical Zoom, Digital Still Mode, MMC Slot, Image Stabilization and Wide Angle AttachmentCanon ZR70MC MiniDV Digital Camcorder with 2.5" LCD, 22x Optical Zoom, Digital Still Mode, MMC Slot, Image Stabilization and Wide Angle Attachment
Buy used from: $99.99
A good entry level machine. Just make sure you learn how to use it.
Canon Optura 200MC MiniDV 1.3 Megapixel CamcorderCanon Optura 200MC MiniDV 1.3 Megapixel Camcorder
Buy used from: $495.00
Light-weight unintrusive high-quality mid-priced entry level camera. Great buy for all levels
Canon GL2 MiniDV Digital Camcorder w/20x Optical ZoomCanon GL2 MiniDV Digital Camcorder w/20x Optical Zoom
Buy new: $2,139.00 / Used from: $990.00
Just what you need before you get the XL1S
JVC GRH-D1 High Definition MiniDV Camcorder w/10x Optical ZoomJVC GRH-D1 High Definition MiniDV Camcorder w/10x Optical Zoom
Buy used from: $1,400.00
If your film must be shot in High Definition.
Canon XL1S MiniDV Digital CamcorderCanon XL1S MiniDV Digital Camcorder
Buy used from: $1,499.00
The greatest recording machine that doesnt require selling your kidneys.
Canon PowerShot S400 4MP Digital Camera w/ 3x Optical ZoomCanon PowerShot S400 4MP Digital Camera w/ 3x Optical Zoom
Buy used from: $10.00
If you'd like to add snapshots to your film this is a great small easy to use DigiCam
Canon EOS-10D 6.3MP Digital SLR Camera (Body Only)Canon EOS-10D 6.3MP Digital SLR Camera (Body Only)
Buy used from: $223.00
If you need top-of the line everything. Backwards compatible with your old 35mm SLR lenses
Apple Power Mac G5 Desktop M9032LL/A (Dual 2.0-GHz PowerPC G5, 512 MB RAM, 160 GB Hard Drive, DVD-R/CD-RW Drive)Apple Power Mac G5 Desktop M9032LL/A (Dual 2.0-GHz PowerPC G5, 512 MB RAM, 160 GB Hard Drive, DVD-R/CD-RW Drive)
Buy used from: $519.77
Your Home Base Central Mega Computer. This can power some high-power editing.
Apple PowerBook Laptop 17" M8793LL/A (1.0-GHz PowerPC G4, 512 MB RAM, 60 GB Hard Drive, DVD-R/CD-RW Drive)Apple PowerBook Laptop 17" M8793LL/A (1.0-GHz PowerPC G4, 512 MB RAM, 60 GB Hard Drive, DVD-R/CD-RW Drive)
Buy used from: $1,699.99
Your mobile macintosh workstation.
IBM ThinkPad T40 ( 23734CU ) Laptop (1.50-GHz Pentium-M (Centrino), 512 MB RAM, 40 GB Hard Drive, DVD/CD-RW Drive)IBM ThinkPad T40 ( 23734CU ) Laptop (1.50-GHz Pentium-M (Centrino), 512 MB RAM, 40 GB Hard Drive, DVD/CD-RW Drive)
If you'd rather edit on the road with that familiar PC OS
Pinnacle Studio 8.0 Video Editing with CD/DVD AuthoringPinnacle Studio 8.0 Video Editing with CD/DVD Authoring
Buy used from: $12.99
A Great starting editing program for PC.
Apple Final Cut Pro 4.1 [Old Version]Apple Final Cut Pro 4.1 [Old Version]
Buy used from: $675.00
The best editing software available only for Macs