A video camera that for wildlife.

[Too Much Kit To Carry]

Hi all,

I would like to get myslef a video camera for filming wildlife and as one who has enough trouble with keeping up with mobile phone technology I haven't a clue when it come to camcorders!

A camera that works in low light would be a of great advntage as I spend many evenings in the woods watching badger, deer, foxes, etc.

Any help and advice appreciated.

Cheers,

TMKTC.

 

[Ogri the trog]

Phil,
you're back - good to see you around.

How have you been?

ATB

Ogri the trog

 

[Metatron]

I'd probably go with a Panasonic DMC-FZ100 digital camera. Its a stills camera but:

The DMC-FZ100 can record 1,920 x 1,080 full-HD movie of 60i (NTSC) / 50i (PAL) in AVCHD with high sound quality of Dolby Digital Stereo Creator.

The big thing is it has 24x optical zoom and is smallish. If you put it on a tripod or monopod, you should be able to get some nice stuff.

 

[British Red]

Wotcha Phil - how you doing fellah?

 

[tommy the cat]

If your not bothered about posting on you tube an older hi 8 camera would fit the bill......mines got an ok night vision and will work if a bit pixely in low light.
They are virtually free now as most want digital.D

 

[Too Much Kit To Carry]

Thanks for the replies folks. I have a EOS 40D for stills and really just need a dedicated camcorder.

Ogri/Red - Hi lads hope all is well with you. I've been pretty rushed off my feet with a few projects - one of which is very close to fruition, will pm you when it goes live

Cheers,

TMKTC.