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I'm almost about ready (as ready as one can almost about be) to start work on my first project, but first of course I need a camera.  I have a little Mini-DV cam that definitely won't do the job.  I was thinking of buying a better camera, specifically since I doubt I'd get a good deal on renting a camera.  Though maybe I'm wrong and that's more worth it.

I'm looking to spend around $1000 on the camera.  Not more.  I was looking at the Sony Handycam, but I really wanted some advice from some people who perhaps have more experience in this whole thing.  Can suggestions? Is the Sony Handycam worth while? Is there something of better quality available in my price range?

HELP!

(apologies for the outcry of upper-case letters...I'm really not that stressed).

Thanks in advance for any advice!

Hi;

If you are planning to shoot a feature, I strongly strongly urge you to rent a hi def camera.  It will cost you about $1,000 more or so, but will greatly enhance your film's ability to be sold when it is done.  If it is a short film I would go with one of the ones you are thinking of.  See the news feed here on the site about the new cameras avaialable.