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andrewzarian
07-26-2012, 07:07 PM
What type of camera are you guys using to broadcast your show. At the GFQ Network we use a few different cameras

My main shot is a canon hf200 and all the other shots are Microsoft Lifecam cinemas and one Logitech c910.

washproof
07-27-2012, 12:48 AM
Main camera is the Canon HV30, I wanted the HV40 but it was 800-900 pounds new, after reading that there was very little difference between the HV30 & HV40 (40 has a few extra functions) I went for the 30, found a 2nd hand unit on ebay for 250 pounds, bargain!

A few reasons I opted for this camera:

Canon optics, I trained in cinematography a few years back, I have always used Canon gear, they have the best optics in the business in regards to consumer grade gear.

Best function about this camera is its ability to send out both HDMI and firewire at the same time, I use firewire for the live stream and capture the 1080p footage via HDMI to a hard drive to be edited in post for my higher quality VoD uploads.

NTSC models are called Vixia and the PAL models are called Legria.

William Thomas
07-27-2012, 01:01 AM
Canon Gl2, sony hdr xr500, and sony handycam. Although the handycam has been confiscated this summer by my granduaghter who is 12 and dong a summer movie.

Donovan
07-27-2012, 08:47 AM
Two Microsoft LifeCam Studio webcams and occasionally one Logitech C920. :)

RichardCleveland
07-27-2012, 08:52 AM
In the Naked Ape Production Studio I use Microsoft Lifecam Cinema for my shot and 2 Logitech C-910's for my co-host and guest. I also have used on occasion a Canon ZR960 for product shots and i use a Canon Vixia HF R20 in the field.

BradShoemaker
07-27-2012, 09:03 AM
4 Microsoft Lifecam Cinemas and a Logitech C920.

Amnon
07-27-2012, 02:02 PM
JVC Handycams, the ones with the small VHS tape.

JaseRossi
07-27-2012, 07:54 PM
I am using a c920 for my main shot and then the c910 for my co-hosts.

talksabouttech
07-28-2012, 04:57 AM
I use a Microsoft Lifecam cinema and a HP 3110 which I had lying around the house.

RadarGaming
07-28-2012, 04:02 PM
I am using a Microsoft Lifecam Cinema and a LifeCam HD-5000. Two very good webcams.

Linuxcooldude
08-04-2012, 11:57 AM
A Sony CX550V wide screen for main shot and a CX110 for close-in shot. Both go thru HDMI into two Blackmagic capture cards.

NASNTrevor
09-12-2012, 06:57 PM
I use a combination of Logitech C910 and C920's for various shows, generally very reliable. Run into some auto focus issues every now and then but otherwise they're pretty good. Will be upgrading to some 3CCD's cameras soon.

andrewzarian
09-12-2012, 07:00 PM
The Biggest issue I have with the Logitech c910 is that you cant control the camera settings on both cameras. Its one or the other

NASNTrevor
09-12-2012, 07:04 PM
If I had a more centralized production setup I would have definitely have opted for higher quality cameras. But as I produce quite a few shows with people across the country, having a fairly cheap, reliable and high quality camera to send out to hosts has made it a good choice.

wicked radio
10-23-2012, 10:37 PM
I am using a Logitech pro9000 it has never let me down and seems to look OK for the price. I also use an Internal Lenovo camera for other shots.

andrewzarian
10-24-2012, 01:29 PM
We are currently upgrade all out hosts cameras to c910's. I think it the best webcam on the market right now

cseeman
10-24-2012, 11:12 PM
I'm also using C910 amongst other things.
Why the 910 over the 920?