Advice on camcorders please? I'm stumped by all the specs

[kristymac1]

Hi,

My daughter is very keen on making short videos and would really like a decent (but affordable) camcorder. There's loads out there but what I've no clue about is whether she can use a camcorder to video 'selfie' vlogs - is it dependent on focal length?

Any advice greatly received, I really am clueless....

[Blah Blah]

Wouldn't she be better with a DSLR camera? I have no idea what a selfie clog is but most selfie videos seem to be shot on smartphones using instagram and fb live from what I can see.

[Siduhe]

Do you mean a vlog (rather than a clog)? As I understand it, most vloggers use a DSLR type camera, not a smartphone.

Some recent recommednations here - not sure if this is the sort of budget you had in mind.

http://www.independent.co.uk/extras/indybest/gadgets-tech/cameras-accessories/best-vlogging-camera-cheap-with-flipscreen-youtube-for-beginners-a7529386.html

[kristymac1]

Thanks for your replies - I did indeed mean vlog (daft autocorrect)

She has a decent smart phone (better than mine anyway),but 'apparently' they're not great for videos/selfie videos. The DSLR camera I have is too big for her needs - also a bit expensive, we're really after something fun but functional of a budget around ?200

[ruffers]

Maybe a bridge camera?

http://www.techradar.com/news/photography-video-capture/cameras/best-bridge-camera-1259503

[Loz]

How about a GoPro? Decent quality and very portable (obviously) and, with a stick, great for selfies.

[kristymac1]

That would be my choice (so I get to have a go to!) but the request is for a flip screen *sigh*.

I may just have to put the Gopro on my santa list....

Thank you everyone for your help - I think I've narrowed it down to this https://www.currys.co.uk/gbuk/cameras-and-camcorders/camcorders/camcorders/digital-camcorders/panasonic-hc-v180eb-k-camcorder-black-10142645-pdt.html

It's affordable and apparently has a minimum recording distance of 3cm - my daughter's arms are longer than that!

Loz Wrote:

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> How about a GoPro? Decent quality and very

> portable (obviously) and, with a stick, great for

> selfies.

[pablogrande]

You can actually get decent quality by adding some external devices to the phone. it can be a good option in the long run as you can use the microphones etc on any phone when it's upgraded

theres a local guy who does iPhone filming classes, theres a list of kit that can be added on his site https://www.mobilefilmmaking.com