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Reddit mentions of Canon EOS M Compact System Camera -Black- Body Only
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We found 3 Reddit mentions of Canon EOS M Compact System Camera -Black- Body Only. Here are the top ones.
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This version is originally intended for sale outside the USACamera Comes In Kit Box No Lens Included (Brand New Never Used)18.0 Megapixel CMOS (APS-C) sensor, DIGIC 5 Image Processor, ISO 100-12800; expandable to 25600 (H)Hybrid CMOS AF and Multi Shot Noise Reduction EOS Full HD Movie mode with Movie Servo AF for continuous focus tracking of moving subjectsCompatible with Canon EF and EF-S lenses (Optional EF Lens Adapter is required)
Specs:
| Color | Black |
| Weight | 1.54 Pounds |
You might want to consider the Canon EOS M, which is an inexpensive mirrorless camera well-suited for microbudget videojournalism and documentary filmmaking, as seen here:
http://vimeo.com/75630564
With a [$275 Canon EOS M body] (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00B2A1KEC/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00B2A1KEC&linkCode=as2&tag=battleforthew-20), a [$115 Canon 50mm f1.8 lens] (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00007E7JU/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00007E7JU&linkCode=as2&tag=battleforthew-20) and a [$45 Canon EF to EF-M adapter] (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00CJZDO1G/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00CJZDO1G&linkCode=as2&tag=battleforthew-20) [Referral Links] plus the free Magic Lantern RAW firmware modification, you can produce video that looks like this:
Fashion (shot in RAW): http://vimeo.com/72938179
Live music (shot in RAW): http://vimeo.com/75122636#t=38s
Skate: http://vimeo.com/80326419
Travel: http://vimeo.com/55604121
Travel: http://vimeo.com/61150313
For sound, your iPhone will do a good job as a sound recorder as long as you have an external mic. You might want to consider recording to the [free Rode Rec LE app] (https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/r-de-rec-le/id590021166?mt=8) with a [$70 Aspen HQ-S for iPhone] (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00MVK29BK/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00MVK29BK&linkCode=as2&tag=battleforthew-20) [Referral Link].
Here is how a lav/phone combo works (example is for the Rode SmartLav, but it makes the point for the entire lav/phone category):
http://youtu.be/P2RIFZOGMZo
This will give you high quality audio and video for less than $500.
Hope this is helpful and good luck with your documentary!
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I agree with /u/da6id for the most part. But, if you're extremely budget conscious, i'd suggest the Canon EOS-M. You get the same sensor as a Rebel T3i (18 megapixels) but at a fraction of the cost (usually close to $250 or $300). I'd suggest buying just the body if you can find it. It'll be cheaper.
As for a lens, I'd suggest the [Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II] (http://www.adorama.com/CA5018AFU.html?cvosrc=cse.google.CA5018AFU&cvo_cid=39345546331&gclid=Cj0KEQjwt7KiBRD9lOePpe_BhrgBEiQAHaS_10aw_BuoWgjdoHOHEUMtHfugpUOxxZ_lWHNThO2Iw-YaAs9M8P8HAQ) you can get these for $100 and it's a great little lens.
I'd also recommend a decent tripod, preferably one with a tiltable plate for portrait shots. These can be had for about $50 at your local Target.
If you're not ready to go with an interchangeable lens camera, you could check out the Samsung Galaxy Camera. It's a decent camera and it's got connectivity up the wahoo.
Lastly, no matter what camera you go with, make sure the artwork is evenly lit!