Recording Sports Matches - Which Camcorder?

OnLooker

Total newbie to using camcorders. 15 years taking sports photography with my 300mm f2.8, 70-200mm f2.8 & 24.70mm f2.8 but I'm branching out now for my nephews sports team. I've full approval for all parents to record the games as well.

I already have a GoPro which will be used for behind the goal so I need to get a camera to be used from an elevated position. I basically need to capture half the pitch at a time so I don't need to be focusing in close on the action.

So I am wondering what budget camera is the best to start with. I want to start with a budget camera and then trade up when I get to grips with it all.

The quality doesn't have to be amazing. I just need to be to watch the games back and do some analysis/editing on the games. Can anybody recommend something that would suit a small budget? Advance on a tripod/sd cards etc.. would be good too

pixbyjohn

Do you have a DSLR with video capabilities you could use?

ED E

His is a 1D MKIII which maxes out at 10fps stills. No ML either due to Canon legal threats.

A GH4 would be super, but its not budget. Something like an entry level body (1200/650D) would drop onto your lenses and produce decent 1080 during daylight hours.

Jentle Grenade

My BIL records his sons' rugby matches (with permission, coach) with a Pana GH4. I've seen other schools teams coaches with GH4s at matches too. Buy once and all that.

OnLooker

pixbyjohn wrote: »

Do you have a DSLR with video capabilities you could use?

Unfortunately not. MKIII was my last investment. 3 kids have scuppered my photography investing

OnLooker

ED E wrote: »

His is a 1D MKIII which maxes out at 10fps stills. No ML either due to Canon legal threats.

A GH4 would be super, but its not budget. Something like an entry level body (1200/650D) would drop onto your lenses and produce decent 1080 during daylight hours.

This panasonic? https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1028453-REG/panasonic_dmc_gh4kbody_lumix_dmc_gh4_mirrorless_micro.html

I would be shot if I bought it.

ED E

OnLooker wrote: »

This panasonic? https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1028453-REG/panasonic_dmc_gh4kbody_lumix_dmc_gh4_mirrorless_micro.html

I would be shot if I bought it.

You should see the 5s......

But yeah, keeping it wallet friendly:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Canon-EOS-1300D-Reflex-DSLR-Digital-Camera-Body-Only-Black-1160C017-/201996527655?hash=item2f07ee6827

Entry level body, but will do video and use existing glass.

OnLooker

What about the Canon VIXIA HF R800?

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1308395-REG/canon_1960c002_vixia_hf_r800_camcorder.html

OnLooker

Picked up a camera yesterday.

Any recommendations on a budget tripod?

I wish I knew someone going to the states so I could get a Mangus VT-300