Camera Advice for a low budget new filmmaker

[Mrthomast]

Hey guys, I'm looking to shoot my first documentary and I'm having trouble finding a professional camera that's easy enough to learn/use for a beginner and costs under $1500.

I have very little camera background. What websites should I use to shop? Do you suggest buying off ebay or buying a used camera?
I'm looking for one that looks professional also, not an hdslr (not that there's anything wrong with them)
I've been checking this guy out: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/...AVCHD_Camcorder.html
Is that a good price/camera?
Please give me some advice and recommendations... thanks!

 

[Willi]

the video that camera shoots will not look professional.

why no dslr? a 7D body is in your range and looks amazing.

 

[Bettina Smith]

Hi! Read this article http://learnaboutfilm.com/making-a-...aking/best-cheap-camera-low-budget-filmmaking... this will help you for sure!

Have a nice day!

 

[yawash]

I think you must go for a 4k camera. Recently I came across one of the review articles for the cheapest 4k camera for filmmaking, the listed camera's prices range from $100 to $1k. So one can choose according to his budget and features required. Here is the link of the article https://reviewscrush.com/cheapest-4k-camera-for-filmmaking/

I think it will help you in making a decision.

 

[Freddie Lee 3]

Hey guys, I'm looking to shoot my first documentary and I'm having trouble finding a professional camera that's easy enough to learn/use for a beginner and costs under $1500.

I have very little camera background. What websites should I use to shop? Do you suggest buying off ebay or buying a used camera?
I'm looking for one that looks professional also, not an hdslr (not that there's anything wrong with them)
I've been checking this guy out: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/...AVCHD_Camcorder.html
Is that a good price/camera?
Please give me some advice and recommendations... thanks!

Last year I purchased the Sony a6100 at Best Buy and I love it! Did I mention, it under a grand? Shoots 4k and is easy to navigate and just an all around blast to film with. Shop around for the best deals though! Oh yeah, here's a link to one of my projects I shot with it. Hope this helps!