Q&A: what video camera should i get for skate/snow?

Question by Nick: what video camera should i get for skate/snow?
i love snowboarding and skateboarding and i love making videos and movies. i have a video editing program ( adobe Premiere elements) but i want to do cool stuff on the camera too. i really want a camera that i can put a fish-eye Lens on. i also want a camera that has manual zoom so that i can Focus on things that i want, not the camera. it doesnt have to be hd. and lastly the price range. i dont want anything over 750 ish. i really need help, and i dont know much about cameras, well sort of, but i dont know everything. PLEASE HELP!
thanks!

Best answer:

Answer by gabatron
I got a GL1 for filming snowboarding, It has a nice professional look to it, and a handle for better ride alongs and what not, It’s able to keep up with follow cams, and not get all sketchy like a cheap camera, it has manual focus/zoom as well, and can put any lense you want, i just use a wide angle mostly. Since they are almost 3 grand new, I’d say check out ebay/craigslist, I got mine for 650 with the lense for free with it that should have been 600 off of ebay, just keep your eye open for a good deal, they are great for filming “action” things, and very customizable, and a good reliable camera, and since its not HD, tapes are quite cheap for it. [i’d reccommend running sony premium tapes, or HD sony tapes for best quality]

Good luck, keep your eyes open, and you could find one at a great price, and you wont be let down, its a great camera, with great style.

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