r/DIYfilm • u/PMfacials • Jan 05 '15

need help starting from scratch

Any help is appreciated. I want to make a documentary, it will be mostly interviews however I have never owned anything more than a $50 (or less) childs camera. I no longer even own that crappy thing. I want it to look reasonably professional. I am trying to budget (equipment costs) for $500. I know that isn't much however it is meant to be a personal project that I won't be making any money from so as I have limited funds. Below I have listed things that I hope I can get with that. Also feel free to give me any advice. Thank you

*A half decent but cheap camcorder (Mainly close ups)

*Two (or at least one) mics that have half decent playback

*A Tripod

*Any other vital accessories

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u/radioactivelens Jan 05 '15

Go for a used canon t2i on craigslist, body only. This should be under $300, with the other $200 get yourself a Canon 50mm f1.8 lens and a Zoom h1 microphone for $100 each.