Recap: Best entry-level camera?

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A look back at the emails, comments and links from last week. I also ask the questions of which camera to buy if you only have a $100-200 budget.

Spring Double Eagle M41A G36 Rifle Airsoft Gun
http://www.hobbytron.com/SpringDoubleEagleM41AG36RifleAirsoftGun.html

Best entry-level filmmaker camera for $80 (Sanyo XACTI VPC-CG20)
http://filmflap.blogspot.com/2012/01/best-entry-level-filmmaker-camera-for.html

800 watt portable generator
http://www.harborfreight.com/800-rated-watts-900-max-watts-portable-generator...

Noob shockmount adapter
http://www.dslrfilmnoob.com/noob-store/

Cowboy Studio professional tripod dolly
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002UA2H9A/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=t...

Getting better as a director: The power of collaboration
http://nofilmschool.com/2012/01/director-power-collaboration/

Rode introduces two microphones with built-in recorders
http://cheesycam.com/rode-introduces-two-new-microphones-built-in-digital-rec...

Camera Flo Pod
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-G7_18Eiu2M&feature=g-u&context=G27555...

PVC to camera shoe adapter
http://filmflap.blogspot.com/2012/01/pvc-to-camera-shoe-adapter.html?spref=fb

Justin Loga's PVC stabilizer "battering ram-cam"
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1774908108150&set=o.334368756043&a...

Halogen work light for under $10
http://www.walmart.com/ip/Bayco-500-Watt-Halogen-Project-Work-Light/14003469

Sima Quickonnect for $8.57
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00006JQ6C/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=t...

Vivitar Steady Pod (mini-tripod/hand grip) for $5.40
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0046SKZ1G/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=t...

$25 DIY double shoulder mount
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xOVswSEXsYk&list=UU6P24bhhCmMPOcujA9PKPTA

David Stembridge's DIY shoulder mount
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=2894456794890&set=oa.1015048516848...

7 tips for HD and DSLR color correction
http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HurlbutVisuals/~3/Cj20Qf_PADw/

Cowboy Studio shoulder mount for $16.44
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0036NMQ7S/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=t...

DIY ring light - $20 filmmaker
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZIeLyeWplJU

Humphrey Bande's PVC track dolly
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10150492981493364&set=oa.101504862...

Really cheap microphone bracket
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FF8bG5xn_fQ&feature=share

Andres Alonso Larrea Burneo's DIY crutch cam!
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10150543971058917&set=oa.101504870...

YouTube's "Your Film Festival"
http://nofilmschool.com/2012/01/enter-short-youtubes-your-film-festival/

Chris Butterfield's Pocket Cam Crane
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=351216361556190&set=o.334368756043...

Collin Baker's Cowboy Studio shoulder mount
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10150717438404554&set=oa.101504855...

Andrew Seitz' PVC stabilizer rig light
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=256131591127202&set=o.334368756043...

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[anotherLPfan]

I just need to get this out. This is seriously the most helpful 'filming how-to' video series i have subscribed to on YouTube. The amount of links and tips is just, wow. thanks!

[thefrugalfilmmaker]

@anotherLPfan Thank you for the wonderful compliment.

[krotoflik]

You seem a little sick or tired? Hope you feel better if so.

[thefrugalfilmmaker]

@krotoflik Thanks.

[Gortess]

thumbs up if you tabbed to netflix when you heard he was is 127 hours

[gobayrich]

thanks for you help im gonns try 800watt potable generator

[mgmpresident]

just received my (3) Sima Quickonnect from Adorama for 12.81 each. Wish I had seen this before for 8.57. always my story.  Buy and then will see cheaper. May buy a couple more at this price. Thanks

[JacanaProductions]

What about the $79 Kodak playful- the old model?

[pilanceboil]

Dear Frugaldude. I always enjoy your shows. So much, in fact that I'm gonna watch 127 hrs to see you. Funny you annotated "annotation" but not the table dolly - seemed like something I would do (grin). Anyway, wanted to tell you I picked up a 750 watt - 2 outlet - inverter at K mart last week for $69 - not a bad deal. Also, please note that CFLs draw roughly twice the watts when first igniting. Thanks for the video - keep 'em coming! Have a great week!

[MrJohngalang17]

I'm looking for a Sony Handycam like camera. I dont know what those are called. The ones you put on your hand via strap. :-). Thanks!!!!

[MrJohngalang17]

Thanks!

[Trampathon]

wow, i'm trampathon.

[LoneWolfUSMC]

The Kodak Zi8 is an OK "cheap" camera if it's going to be locked off in good light. Any movement and it starts to look ugly. I use it as my Camera B if there is a possibility of the camera getting destroyed. I also just picked up a Sony HX9V. Retail is well out of your set price range, but you can find them on eBay for $200-300. That may be out of the poster's price range, but it does 1080 at 60p, steadicam like stabilization and 16x zoom. It is now my "always with me" camera.

[TheGoodBadBringers]

Nice!