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(Every semester students ask about what kind of equipment to buy that will help them do all the multimedia required of today's journalists. To help out with those decisions, Kim Newton, a spectacular photographer and great professor took the time to prepare his list of recommendations. This is the equipment list he shares with his own photo classes, so I thought this information might be helpful to you also. Kim points out that, "It is a random list of equipment that includes pro and consumer models. Prices and models of the consumer equipment listed here change hourly, the pro equipment list is more stable." ) - Jay
Suggested Camera and Audio Equipment List
Prepared by Kim Newton
(Fall semester 2009) The following is a list of digital photography camera equipment that will produce professional quality images. The range listed here includes consumer point and shoot and professional digital DSLR camera bodies. Even though, you may not purchase a professional camera it is important to know what they are. This is a suggested list only and is provided as a guide for those who may want to purchase a new digital camera. The prices listed are examples only and may be priced differently depending on the retail outlet. The professional DSLR’s listed here are for a camera body only and do not include lenses. It is suggested that you purchase the camera manufacturers lenses, i.e., Nikon lenses for a Nikon camera or Canon lenses for a Canon camera. It is also suggested that when buying lenses to never buy variable aperture lenses. Come see me if you plan to purchase a professional DSLR and I will be happy to discuss lens quality and purchase outlets with you. The list here only includes Canon and Nikon, as these are the models used by professional photographers. The cameras listed below produce between 8.0 and 21.1 mega pixel files. An 8.0 mega pixel file is the minimum file quality that you should be looking for when purchasing a new digital camera. Please come and see me if you have any equipment purchase questions. Digital Point and Shoot Consumer Cameras: Lens included Canon: Recommended Cameras 1. Canon PowerShot, model G10 14.7 mega pixels $479.95 Other recommended point and shoot models models: 1. Canon PowerShot, model A480 10.0 mega pixels $126.95 2. Canon PowerShot SD780 IS 10.0 mega pixels $226.95 Canon Prosumer Models: Recommended: 1. Canon model Digital Rebel xSi (450D) 12.2 mega pixels $ 631.95 2. Canon model Digital Rebel T1i 15.1 mega pixels + 1080p HD video $899.99 The prices and models of these consumer point and shoot digital cameras seem to change almost daily. To view more of the Canon PowerShot models and prices, follow this link to B&H Photo and Video Canon PowerShot Digital Cameras. Nikon: 1. Nikon CoolPIx, model L19 8.0 mega pixels $109.95 2. Nikon Coolpix, model S570 12.0 mega pixels $199.95 3. Nikon Coolpix, model S710 14.5 mega pixels $254.95 To view more of the Nikon Coolpix models and prices, follow this link to B&H Photo and Video Nikon Coolpix Digital Cameras.
Professional DSLRs: Camera Body Only Canon: 1. Canon model EOS 50D 10.1 mega pixels $1,129.95 2. Canon model EOS 5D Mark II 21.1 mega pixels $2,699.95 3. Canon model EOS 1D Mark III 10.1 mega pixels $3,699.95 4. Canon model EOS 1Ds Mark III 21.1 mega pixels $6,414.95 Nikon: 1. Nikon model D90 12.3 mega pixels $ 939.95 2. Nikon model D300 12.3 mega pixels $1,599.95 3. Nikon D700 12.1 mega pixels $2, 999.95 4. Nikon model D3 12.1 mega pixels $4, 999.95
Camera List Revised August 22, 2009, Fall2008_v Suggested Audio Equipment List As with digital cameras, audio equipment is available in consumer and professional models. Just as the quality of images is crucial in the professional world, so to is the quality of audio used in multimedia. People won’t spend much time looking at out of focus pictures and the same is true to trying to listen to bad audio. Again, I have listed some consumer models that are fairly good, but I have also listed some professional models. It is not expected that you buy a professional model audio recorder, but it is important to know what they are.
All the models listed here will produce a digital file that is transferable and compatible with the audio and video editing equipment used in the school of journalism. Some audio recorders have built in memory, this is fine as long as it produces an audio file that can be transferred to a computer and is compatible with the school’s editing software.
A separate microphone is also required. Please see me if you have any questions about purchasing audio equipment. As with cameras, models and prices are changing all the time. The prices here are from the last time I looked on B&H Photo and Video. Do your research; you may find these products cheaper elsewhere.
Note: A stereo mini plug adapter may be required to connect to the stereo mini plug on your recording device. Consumer Models: The Olympus WS 400s is a Recommended Model in this price range. Olympus WS 400s $ 60.99 on B&H Photo and Video Olympus WS 400s on Amazon $56.08
Mid Priced Consumer Models: The Zoom H2-Handy Ultra is a recommended model in this category Zoom H2- Handy Ultra Portable Recorder $179.95 Yamaha Pocketrak 2G $199.99 Pocketrak CX Digital Stereo Audio Recorder $299.99
Professional Models: The Marantz PMD 620 is a recommended Model in this category Marantz PMD 620 $399.00 Marantz PMD 660 $549.00 Olympus LS-10 $299.00 Edirol R-09 $279.00
Microphones:
When purchasing a microphone a shotgun mic with a wind cover or windscreen and shock mount is recommended. There are cheaper options listed below. If you have an iPhone or iPod you can purchase microphones to go with those products. Consumer Models: ECM-DS30P - Compact Stereo Microphone with 1/8" Stereo Mini Connection $34.95 iPhone, iPod Microphone attachments $14.95 iPod – plug in high-quality microphone $80 Recording Apps for the iPhone: Griffin iTalk $4.99 Can buy a Four-Track application for $10 for your iPhone that will allow you to get multiple tracks of audio. You can purchase this through the iTune store. To find it on iTunes search for Sanoma Wire Works and Four Track. Shotgun Microphones: Recommended: Audio Technica ATR6550 $99.00 Rode shotgun mic kit $249.95 Sennheiser Shotgun Microphones Omni Directional Microphones: Beyerdynamic M58 - $238.95 Omni directional Dynamic Mics $89.95-$279.99 Other Accessories: Shock Mounts for Microphones Headphones should cover your ears. Here is a pair at Best Buy for $25
Audio List Revised August 22, 2009, Fall2009_v1
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