video camera's?

[brucefl]

Hi, this may not be the best place to ask. But, I know several use different cameras. Hopefully it is ok to ask here. I have VSX3 and am looking for a possibly an HD video camera that is
good and not too expensive ( I know saying that is relative). I would like it to be able to use an external audio souce.
I want to try and record some church services to put on the local broadcast station, so I want to be able to plug possibly a wireless mike that will broadcast to the camera maybe 30-50 feet away so you do not
get a lot of noise. I know professional camera's are best, but with newer cameras they do a fairly good job.
I know Canon models have the most accessiblily for mike jacks. Lot of knowledge on this board (at least I think) so I figured I would ask.
Yes, I know I will probably get a lot of opinions, right now all I have is mine.
Thanks for any direction you can help me with.
Bruce

[Black Lab]

As you say, price is relative. You are not going to find many consumer models that allow the connection of an external mic.

I have a Canon XH-A1s. Not inexpensive. Shoots in SD (DV-AVI) or HD (MPEG-2) in superior quality that is also super easy to edit. Mic(s) can be connected via 2 XLR inputs, again producing excellent quality (depending on the mic, of course).

[wstagner]

Hey Bruce.....I've been to Milly Knockit......nice in the summer, cold/snowy in the winter BUT is nice/quiet place to be.

I'd suggest something like a Panasonic TM900:

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/7 ... _3MOS.html

OR http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/8 ... order.html

I'd also suggest purchasing something like the RODE Stereo Video MIC. I have one and they're great.

Most of the Canon camcords over $600 have external mic inputs (and manually adjustable levels) BUT their accessory shoe is proprietary and won't fit the vid mic w/o and adapter.

Feel free to PM me with additional questions.

[wstagner]

You can also join this 4 um: http://www.dvinfo.net/forum/login.php?do=login

Lots of info on ALL camcordrs, including sampl vid posts.

[cdoughertycd]

I am thinking of buying a Canon Vixia S20. I am using Pro X3. Should capturing video from this camera with Pro X3 work fine? Generally I am sharing projects to WMF 720p files so they fit on YouTube.

Thanks,
Candy