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  • Just bought a Canon S100 and I made my first video with it. Thanks for the recommendations. This blows my flip camera out of the water. HEY JON I have a video coming of me smashing my Flip Camera. I'm sure you will enjoy! SUB ME guys lol.

  • thanks for the recommemdations, i bought the kodak playsport zx5 and its great for my outdoor videos

  • hows the Canon Power Shot Elph 100 HS?

    plz  replyyy...(:

  • Do you recommend the Samsung NV3?

    Plz reply

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  • GREAT VIDEO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • 77777 view ahhhhhhhhhhh yeaaah

  • Should I get a mac or pc?

  • @kevin989able once you go MAC you dont go back lol.. mac is the way forward when it comes to speed and quality

  • @kevin989able Depends on how much money you have and what you want to do with it.

  • would do think about the hp hero 2 ?

  • Big thanks for this video, helped me alot, because I can never decide myself which camera is great. Hopefully i'll be starting on some vlog's soon :)

  • What's the least expensive camera that records in 1080p?

  • @VinnieDaMac - That is a really terrible question. Did you not watch any of this video?

    Go for the camera that is best for you -- "1080p" should be the last thing on your criteria list.

  • @Jon I'm looking for a vlogging camera. I saw that you've used the Panasonic DMC-FZ150 in the past. Would you recommend this for a starting vlogger?

  • The Panasonic camera I got for my 18th birthday because I am into amiture photography came with an HD mode built in. I did not even use this mode until I started on YouTube.

  • hey im starting to film i want to know if whats a good camcorder i could use for skating and any good fisheye lenses

  • I bought the Canon Powershot SX130 last August and the zoom sucks! It's very slow and it makes a lot of noise! Just recently the video quality has started to suck also. A line comes down through the video and there is a loud noise coming from the speaker. Out of the box the camera was fine, but a few months later it takes a crap. Oh but the picture quality is amazing! The main reason I bought it is because I thought it would be a good starter camera for a photographer and I was right.

  • What do you think about the Samsung Q10? Im just starting Youtube and don't want anything fancy..

  • Flip sucks. Had them for the class, and the teacher was bragging about it.. then the usb stick broke off.. fail.

  • I want to make game play videos but how do i do that? my friend uses something called a capture card but what is that?

  • @sryanheron19 Why can't you look it up?

    

  • What camera do you reccomend the canon sx120 or the canon sd940 please reply soon

  • Jon i have a question what do you recommened for a capture card on gaming thats is under 200 dollars and what do you recommend for legl stop motion under 200 dollars?

  • If your a fucking gamer buy a god danm capture card its the best

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  • what do you thing of the sanyo cg10

  • jon? If i just want to film wen my and my friends going skiing and I'm not going to crash! so under 200 dollars what camera shuld i buy?

  • hey i would just like your opinion on this camcorder

    sony hdr-cx700v

    i made some research already and everyone says is one of the best

    whats do you think should i get this camcorder or should i not

  • hey, I saw your videos and I i'm lookin for a a device that's priced around $150 or less and I'm only going to mainly be recording be playing games, so it's going to be aimed at a tv. I just bought a Samsung st65 and the lighting when shot at the tv was pretty bad. Do you know any cameras that are good with that kind of lighting and reasonable cheap. Picture taking not needed. Thanks

  • This guys honesty and opinions are appreciated when it comes to all this technical stuff.

  • hey man, do you know any great cameras with external mics from around 300-400?

  • Very great video. I'm so use to plugging my flip camera in my computer and the flipshare video editing software working. What video editing software will I need to learn and use for SD cards (I have no experience with them)?

  • That would be so funny if we made videos just for the money. I do it for the LOVE of it and to look back at the things I've done in my life.

  • The Canon 7D has been used to make featured films. It's a step above the 60D and produces much more rich picture quality even with film. I personally prefer the 60D for film because of the swivel view, though, but the 7D is a great camera worth listing.

  • Thanks for your Flip video. You just stopped me buying one! : )

  • what is your opinion on panasonic camcorders?????

  • @theguywhokillyou - Um... did you watch?

  • @Jon i can get a flip for 60 dollars should i get it?

  • @Tunknatar No.

  • @Jon Hey, In England we have Flip Cameras for our class and they have manual optical zooms, plus the sound quality doesn't sound that bad. Do you think it might be better in the UK than the US?

  • @GizzlePizzle82 - I don't believe you. I've never heard/seen of a Flip with optical zoom capabilities. Care to link me?

  • @Jon I know this camra isn't that good,but I like insignia's for quick video shoots,what do you think. My insignia can only go up to 60 FPS,but i would say its good, considering I got it for $100

  • What do you think of the new iphone's camera that supposedly has an 8mp camera?

  • What's the website of your blog?

  • Hey,

    What about the Olympus SP 600?

    Thanks! Your videos are AMAZING.

  • THIS IS GREAT THANK YOU!!!

  • you blink a lot

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  • so witch cam shout I Buy when is start with youtube an havent mutch money ?

  • correction RIGHT side

  • lol i tried to clean my screen and i realized that it wasnt dirty it was a mole on the left side of his neck lol 3:00 3:15

  • Is digital zoom meant to take advantage over people who don't understand zooming?

  • i have a toshiba camileo s30, its 1080p but the video quality looks knowhere near that maybe you could check my video out and maybe tell me why it doesnt look amazing like other videos people have shot with the camileo s30

  • @JoelScottTV 1080p doesn't just define quality, it just means the resolution. Other things in a camera are involved too, like the sensor and stuff.

  • Booooooo!

  • whats a good cheap camera for beauty guru videos? (not making $ off the videos)

  • This may sound weird, Jon, but what equipment would you recommend (besides a camera of course) for a music video?

  • The 3rd gen Flip cameras are now around 50-80 dollars and have been improved. what camera would you recommend for youtube for not an arm and a leg

  • When I was making YouTube videos back in the summer of 2010, I used my mom's camera. :D I think it's a Canon PowerShot, but I'm not entirely sure.

  • If anyone wants a really cheap camera that films 720p HD widescreen footage I recommend the CANON A2200 Powershot really cheap camera but good quality for the price only £59.00= $92.00

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  • Why did you put the canon EOS t2i in the under $3000 why not under $1000 it cost $619?

  • @WTFshortfilmz pretty sure when he originally made the description links the double kit lens bundle cost over $1,000.

  • my name is jon to :')

    

  • Hey what do you think of any "Sony Bloggie" series? -Frankie

  • @SmileitsFrank I don't he uses those. What I can tell you is that they are pretty good. VLoggin with it is a little odd, the way to hold it.

  • well is there any cameras i can record my gaming with without any black lines on those tvs?

  • @TheStarToad500 Yes. You should check out the Gamebridge, which is a USB device that you plug your A/V cables into, and it records video straight to your computer. I've never tried one, but I've heard some great reviews about it.

  • @TheStarToad500 You could use a DVD recorder, no need for a camera if you're just pointing at a TV.

  • your a bitch

  • Thanks alot i almost bought a flip now i ordered a ELPH 310 HS

  • whats your opinion on the SONY NEX VG20? I was about to buy the VG10 until I heard about the VG20. the vg10 had great reviews. I was about to buy the VG20 but there are a good amount of mixed reviews about it. Looking for a camera that does a little bit of everything. I like the exchangeable lenses and that it takes photos along with video. opinions?

  • whats a good cheap camcorder

  • @Jon Do you consider the Kodak Playsport or the Go Pro for sport video?¿

  • i agree the flip was a piece of crap back in 2010 however now its a decent camera with the ultra you crystal clear video and audio you want proof, look up shaytards and as you can see their video and sound is phenomenal, im not saying Jon is wrong im just saying that his views on the flip are a bit outdated

  • which video camera does efetcs

  • @Wolfsbane1556 Of course. They fit certain needs. A few I know shoot in an AVCHD file format, which is difficult to edit, unless you have a kick-ass computer like Jon's.

  • Well I was using the cameras as my school and we use Cannon XL1 h1A cameras and I thought that would be cool to have but then I thought hmmm lets see what john thinks. Over 3000.. Ok maby I can save up for it. WHAT CANNON XL1 H1A'S!?!? HELL YEAH but then it is deactivated on new egg... DAMN can you get a new link Jon cause I already Know this camera

  • How's the Nikon D3100? I've been thinking about getting that one, and I hear it's good.

  • @hobocamptheater about $250

  • I like the Flip I agree on you with some of the disadvantages it has. Anyways...I need atleast a cheap($80 and up), HD, like the Flip and alot of options/features like optical zoom and focus. What would be a good camera for this? I just need it to do vlogs but I want it to be 720p or if it can support 1080p! Please write back! :)

  • @MarcuzHD what's your max price.

  • @MarcuzHD Canon Powershot SD1400 and other similar compact cameras.

  • I love my Flip Mino HD, Got it on woot for $35.00 plus 5.00 shipping works great and fits in my shirt pocket. Nice little camera to have in the car. For a $35.00 it works great for the money! This guy needs to compare apples to apples.

  • @Boatdrunker I envy you. I got mine for the 200 without thinking.

  • hey jon i dont know if you will see this but i want to get a Canon PowerShot SD940 because i record gameplay on youtube and wondering if thats a good idea and if i want to get a flip mino hd i know you said its not good but its the 3rd generation which did get a little better and its only 70 bucks so what do you think

  • go to 1:33

  • Whats you're opinion on Canon vixia models?

  • ok ur an idoit, the flip mino 3 is $60. not $200. it has zoom. it is 720p so it dosent get that much better, plus if you get a floor model, like i did you can get it for $40!

  • @brobt1

    1. This is because Cisco discontinued work on the Flip, and thus marked down prices on the Flip series.

    2. Digital zoom is what the Flip has, and is not the same as real zoom.

    3. The claim that resolution is the only thing that matters is complete nonsense, too.

    Do your research before calling someone an "idoit".

  • @pacguy19

    does it matter if it was discontinued if it is cheaper, no.

    no one even needs zoom on a vlogging camera

    the resolution is not wahat matters but the video from the flip honestly looks good. not 1080p on an hdtv good but $60 camcorder good.

  • @brobt1 Yes it does, matter actually. At the time this video was uploaded, it was too expensive and not worth the price. If you also WATCHED THIS FUCKING VIDEO, you will see that at 0:40, his main gripe was being at $200 when it was IN PRODUCTION.

  • @brobt1 Wrong, you're the idiot. Before the Flip went out of production, the price of it was $200. When it went OUT of production, the price went down. When this video was UPLOADED, the Flip was still going on production.

    Get your facts right.

  • Well it matters what type of video your going for, and thanks for the links I really want a cannon now :) and agree about the flips

  • @YOURAL00S3R You're buying a weapon?! :P

  • your lighting needs some help ( just saying) :P

    

  • @YOURAL00S3R - It doesn't actually -- this video is 18 months old, and even still, was lit great.

  • I can't get a straight answer from anyone, is there any cheap video camera that I could buy for under $300 that has pvr on it and has a decent quality video.. I bought an aiptek pro and it was not pro lol.. So any help please thanks!

  • @jasano1234 I have a Kodak Play Sport HD camera. It is the same size as the flip, good mic, waterproof 10ft (3m), recods in 1080p, 720p, and 480p. Not certain about zoom specifications, 1.5 hr battery, and comes with a 4GB standard SD card. The price is anywhere from $125-$175 depending on where its bought.

  • @SOLD1ERXProductions Thank you a decent camera I might buy, Thanks!

  • @jasano1234 no problem, if you want to see some footage check ou t my personal channel, noobpwner2448. The video Dakotas Adventure Vlog: Johnson Space Center will give some footage.

  • @SOLD1ERXProductions oh I started looking when you replied to my comment.

  • @SOLD1ERXProductions oh another channel, sorry I shall check it out.

  • @SOLD1ERXProductions sorry I shall check this one out as well

  • Hey Jon, figured this be the best place to ask, but I need your help I'm looking for a good camera, under the $500 range and ive looked at the ones suggested but i have a problem, I want one that has a mic port, if you can find one for me, that would be amazing, thanks!

  • @FuriKuri1609 Canon T3i

  • how did you get ppl to put adds on ur vids jon?

    

  • @singletond11 He is a Youtuber partner, in which Youtube puts ads on his videos. When people go to his videos and/or click his ads, he gets revenue from it. Youtube keeps a part of it.

  • Yo, flip mino and flip had is only 78 dollars. Should I buy it? I checked your other video, on not buying it. what do you think Jon? I really need one.

  • @LebronandWallace Yes! Get it!

  • You should put a timestamp in the description of when you update your list so that we know how up to date it is because some of the cameras aren't available anymore.

  • @KOLOHE3242012 - I will do that, thanks for the suggestion.

  • Flipcams are like $60 on eBay now, are they still a bad buy?

  • @KrazyShrink Nope! That's what Flips SHOULD be!

  • its only 79$ now

  • dude, u r cool ! got lot of tips from you. hope those cameras under $300 wont be stuck out in the future when i got the money to buy one :p

  • No this should be " the world according to Gordon Freeman"

  • T2i should be under $1000

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  • canon powershot 1400is costs like 180-200 dollars shoots in 720p with, 14 MP, and a 4 times optical zoom and its the size of your phone( ie iphone, touches)

    this is the camera to go if your just vloging taking pictures on the go

  • U make great vids thanks so much!!!

  • Appreciate your advice mate Honesty and integrity I want you as a business partner

  • hey jon, i think you'll be happy to know that the SHAYTARDS got rid of their flip and got a new camera.

  • YOU WERE RIGHT MY FLIP DOES SUCK

  • Canon PowerShot cameras. That they're better than the iPod touch 4G video quality. Help me out, John. Please and thank you.

    - Sam

  • I like this guy. Like he has said before, he's very passionate about videography. I definitely like filming and want to become serious about it so badly. I just don't have that kind of money to buy the kind of video camera he uses. Let me ask you a question. Would you recommend the iPod touch 4G? Honestly, I like it because you can upload videos to YouTube directly from the iPod and the sound quality is definitely better than the Flip camera. But I also go with my gut instinct and say that the

  • @jacosam62 Hey man. Are you aiming for vlogging? I use the ipod 4g and it is great. Having a camera on both sides is something I also really like and uploading directly to youtube is the most important part. Videos cannot be very long however or you will not be able to upload from your ipod to youtube in HD.. you would need to put the vids on your comp and upload it from there. Let me know if you have any others questions about it.. Jon probs won't answer mate. If he does.. theres no point.

  • @MsbShared Yeah. I was thinking about getting the Canon SX30IS. But then I'd always have to borrow my sister's laptop to upload videos. Having the option to upload videos directly from the iPod is awesome. I've used my friend's a couple of times and I loved it. I keep going back to the Canon, and then I'll say the iPod. LOL. I think I'm going with the iPod. Also, I want to get iMovie for it so I can edit my videos.

  • @jacosam62 Editing on the ipod is pretty much garbage.. Well I have little memory left so that may be why but if your using the ipod and want to upload using it then I would say stick to lazy vlogs with no editing.. quick simple. Thats what it is PERFECT for. If your wanting to do good videos with editing then a proper camera would be much better and the computer would be required. Ipod is best for quick vlogs and catching moments.

  • Jon, what do you think of the Creative Labs Vado pocket cam? I bought it last week and I'm very happy with the picture and audio quality. It's under $100 and it blows the Flip away.

  • I bought an "HD" JVC Everio camcorder for $300, only to find out it shoots in 1080i rather than 1080p. Looks like shit for fast shots. When you're buying a camera, make sure the resolution is in a progressive format rather than interlaced.

  • I found an HD camera for $300 and it comes with multiple accessories.

  • anyways recomend any camcorder under 100?

  • i hear a subliminal message at 0:48. Soo the truth comes out Jon admits the flip isn't that terrible. :)

  • Insignia™ - High-Definition Camcorder with 3" LCD Screen - Black, Is this a good camera????

  • jon is a is a Fujifilm T300 any good

  • I plan on buying a Nikon L120.

  • I HATE THE CAMERA ANGLE IN THIS VIDEO.

  • Sometimes its not about the money

  • @Jon , i would like something thats good for beginners, and small productions, while looking coll. what do you recommend? Note: I won't use digicams, i'd rather use camcorders. digicams just hurt my hands after a while

  • hey Jon whats some of your favorite music(bands/artists, and albums) ?

  • i may just use my friends phone for my rants(i dont have any yet) and when i get the money i'll probably buy the Canon SD1400

  • @FalloutReaper It's old get the a3300 or a2200 which ever is feasible for your wallet.

  • @UnamedGuitarist cool thanx

  • Jon, I'm planning on getting the Canon SX130IS. Do you think that's a good idea?

    It's very similar to the SX120, But the 130 seems easier to come by.

  • @TheTechnoSauce SONY DSCH70/RBDL16.1 MP is a good one it comes with a lith-ion battery that lasts close to 2 hours

  • my camera is a kodak z981 hd but i got it new for 50 bux i think i dont remember

  • bought a used flip hd 8GB for about 35euro (roughly 50US$) on ebay. works fine and it's enough for what i'm doing (occasional videos of this and that), and the price is more like what it should've been when new lol

    that flip thingy replaced my Sony DSC-P73 4MP digital camera with "MPEG Movie Mode".. sound quality was cool, and the picture was great, but it only recorded in 640x480 and the autofocus had a mind on its own (randomly re- and de-focussing)..

    which really ruined a lot of videos..

  • Thanks I chose Canon ELPH 100 HS For my B Day!!!!!!

  • An HD Cameras is better

  • Hey Jon whats your views on the Canon PowerShot SX30 i see u reccomend the sx 20, id like a good quality video capture device mainly for car cruises things like that car club meets etc etc was looking at getting the SX30 can u put me off before i buy?

  • To Jon-

    Hello, as you are a camera and film expert, I would like your help in figuring out a problem I am having with a video camera.

    I have a Hitachi DVDCAM- and the name actually spells out my problem- Its on a DVD! So, how would I take the video off the DVD and put it on my computer so I can edit and upload it?

    ~Thanks- APS

  • I am buying a flip to piss u off!

  • LISTEN HERE THE BEST CAMERA FOR UNDER $300 IS Canon SD1400

    ITS ONLY $175 , ITS WATER PROOF, PORTABLE, SHOOTS IN HD, IS VERY HIGH RES 14.1 MEGA PIXELS, AND HAS AN AUTO FOCUS

  • Hey Jon, what do you think about the JVC Everio GZ-MS110, is it good enough for my capturing my guitar and Bass covers if i have an other device for the audio capture?

  • Hello, are there any reviewers or anyone who intend to sell away their Canon G12? Please contact me with your quotes. Thank you

  • By the way my dad has a super fast computer he bought all this expensive crap for like 10,000 dollers with fansy prosasers my dad checked online and our computer is faster by 98 pecent then other computers if you where downloading something that would take 2:30 to download it could do it in a few minits

  • Im like you i think i want the best for no reason i dont have alot of money im not rich but i raise muney for the good camaras

  • Thanks Jon!

  • You're great with photography mate. I nikon D50 still does me though :)

  • Im going to buy a Flip :D Shay Carl uses them :D

  • @DCroxs101 And because shay Carl does, what does that mean? Just because he uses it doesn't mean he makes the quality 1080p all of the sudden.

  • All of your B&H links are broken Jon.

  • Why are there no Olympus'?

  • @ROBLOXingHabbo Olympus is garbage, I have one, it was a waste of money.

  • @UnamedGuitarist

    Yeah, I thought so. I'm only getting one because my uncle gets 40% of them.

  • @ROBLOXingHabbo if you look up canon powershot a3300 or a2200 they go for 200 dollars or less.

  • I would like to record My DJ mixes, so i need a camera with particularly good sound. So I was wondering if u could recommend me something below $200 which will do the job. Thanks!

  • do you think we should buy external mics for these camera's if we can?