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2hoyboys · Dec 8, 2011, 5:43 PM

Hi, I am so glad to find this forum. Our 13 yo son wants a video camera for Christmas. He wants to be able to use it to take everyday type videos but he also wants to be able to edit with software and make short movies. Is this possible with the less expensive pocket video cameras?

Thanks,
Lindsey

Marquzz · Dec 14, 2011, 7:02 PM

There are small and cheap pocket video cameras, but they shoot video similar to a ordinary still camera nowadays, so therefor you should also check this possibility. And also, look for something rugged that can can be dropped and so on. Other than that, I'm out. Good luck!

pcake · Dec 15, 2011, 1:37 PM

almost all cameras these days take fairly good to very good movies that can be edited. are there any features in particular he's looking for? the panasonic ZS10 seems like it might a good one - it's not that large, but has a 16x zoom lens that can be used while shooting video. video can be shot in 2 formats, one of which offers 1020i. i'd suggest a panasonic fz150, but they seem to be sold out everywhere. if your local camera store has one in stock, your son doesn't mind a larger camera, and it's in your budget, it seems to be an excellent choice for video.

Dec 8, 2011, 5:43 PM	#1
2hoyboys Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 1	video camera for son Hi, I am so glad to find this forum. Our 13 yo son wants a video camera for Christmas. He wants to be able to use it to take everyday type videos but he also wants to be able to edit with software and make short movies. Is this possible with the less expensive pocket video cameras? Thanks, Lindsey

Dec 14, 2011, 7:02 PM	#2
Marquzz Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 169	There are small and cheap pocket video cameras, but they shoot video similar to a ordinary still camera nowadays, so therefor you should also check this possibility. And also, look for something rugged that can can be dropped and so on. Other than that, I'm out. Good luck! __________________ ~ Marcus

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Dec 15, 2011, 1:37 PM	#3
pcake Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 601	almost all cameras these days take fairly good to very good movies that can be edited. are there any features in particular he's looking for? the panasonic ZS10 seems like it might a good one - it's not that large, but has a 16x zoom lens that can be used while shooting video. video can be shot in 2 formats, one of which offers 1020i. i'd suggest a panasonic fz150, but they seem to be sold out everywhere. if your local camera store has one in stock, your son doesn't mind a larger camera, and it's in your budget, it seems to be an excellent choice for video.