Skater's Set

[AnonymousPhoto]

Ok a normal slr, good for taking fast clear shots, cheap on the budget and some lens and software to go with it. Anyone?

 

[timputtick]

Canon 550D or 600D, I think Canon has better video quality at a lower price, the 550d shoots 60fps at 720p. I shoot skateboarding with Nikon, as for a fish eye I'd recommend Opteka 6.5mm, a few friends have this lens and it's good quality and ultra wide!. you'll also be left with a bit of money for some other lenses. hope this helps.

 

[timputtick]

Sony Vegas for editing videos as well IMO

 

[timputtick]

one last thing to consider If you haven't already, to get steady footage whilst filming lines use a handle like this one to reduce camera shake http://www.amazon.co.uk/Opteka-Professional-Camcorder-Stabilizing-Accessory/sim/B003PBB4ME/2

 

[fokker]

Some thoughts:

Flip-up screen like that on the 60d would be useful for filming low-angle skating video and photos.

If you have to skimp on the lens budget, you could buy an older full-manual fisheye and an adapter, to be honest you won't need to bother adjusting the focus on a wide fisheye if you set it 'about right' and have it stopped down a couple stops.