<p>You can go for </p>

<p>GoPro Hero5</p>

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<p>Sony HXR NX1</p>

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<p>all the best.</p>

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user18004
<p>Nothing really. All recent camcorders are more than enough for what you want.</p>

<p>Two things to look: </p>

<ol>
<li>That shutter speed can change so that you can define how smooth motion you want</li>
<li>That they offer fast zoom/focus capabilities for sports.</li>
</ol>

<p>Any recent cam-corder from major companies already covers this.</p>

<p>If you want quality sound you should also look for a camcorder that has an external mic jack so that you can connect your own microphone. This raises the budget a lot.</p>

<p>Unless you are a professional I would stay away from using a DSLR for sports filming.</p>

<p>I personally own a panasonic-v250. I also bought it for sports filming.</p>

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2015-07-02T15:44:36.133Z
Thanks, @kazanaki. Really helpful answer. I don’t suppose you know of good resources for getting to grips with filming sporting action, do you?
Martin Bean
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2015-07-03T09:38:05.423Z
I don't know if there is something specific. My advice would be to use a tripod for steady shots (a tripod for video not for photos) and to learn a video editing software package. The number 1 problem in crappy video is shaky camera movement and bad editing.
kazanaki
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2015-07-03T09:48:55.440Z
Also you might consider buying two cameras for different shots. Newer camcarders can be controlled remotely by wifi from a tablet/mobile phone.
kazanaki
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2015-07-02T14:41:49.677Z
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kazanaki
<p>I’m looking to start recording sporting events, specifically professional wrestling and mixed martial arts (MMA) events. Initially these will be recorded for DVD, but one of the events will be self-produced and I’d like it to be of good quality that I could potentially sell it to a local TV station.</p>

<p>What should I look for in a HD camcorder for recording such fast-paced events?</p>

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2015-06-02T14:56:32.587Z
Canon 5D is the optionto go. Which you can get in an reasonable price too!
Ajay Pandith
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2015-06-02T14:58:58.200Z
Is that not just a “normal” camera, i.e. for photos rather than video?
Martin Bean
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2015-06-02T17:25:22.260Z
The Canon 5D is a DSLR and, like most (if not all) of Canon's DSLRs, it shoots both photo and video. It's not a "dedicated" video camera, but could fit your needs here.
John Barton
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2015-06-03T06:14:26.827Z
A DSLR would be a poor choice for sports recording - poor ergonomics, limited depth of field, no slow-motion, low-resolution viewfinder, and compressed footage format. Great range of glass available though, and cheap.
stib
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2015-06-03T09:26:32.947Z
Simple question to start with would be whats your budget? What requirements to the TV stations require? for instance if it was the BBC in the UK they have to use and meet specific requirements otherwise it will not even be looked at. Also think about workflow and post production
Adam Mann Pro
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2015-06-03T10:51:33.827Z
It wouldn’t be a top-tier TV station like the BBC. If I were at that level then I’d look at serious investment (tens of thousands) in camera equipment. I’m looking for something that I can record my events that would look acceptable on a home TV, and that a local TV station may pick up.
Martin Bean
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Best HD camcorder for recording sports
Martin Bean
# Best HD camcorder for recording sports

(Asked by: username_0 on 2015-06-02)

I’m looking to start recording sporting events, specifically professional wrestling and mixed martial arts (MMA) events. Initially these will be recorded for DVD, but one of the events will be self-produced and I’d like it to be of good quality that I could potentially sell it to a local TV station.

What should I look for in a HD camcorder for recording such fast-paced events?

**Tags:** camcorder

> **Comments:**
> **username_1**: Canon 5D is the optionto go. Which you can get in an reasonable price too!  
> **username_0**: Is that not just a “normal” camera, i.e. for photos rather than video?  
> **username_2**: The Canon 5D is a DSLR and, like most (if not all) of Canon's DSLRs, it shoots both photo and video. It's not a "dedicated" video camera, but could fit your needs here.  
> **username_3**: A DSLR would be a poor choice for sports recording - poor ergonomics, limited depth of field, no slow-motion, low-resolution viewfinder, and compressed footage format. Great range of glass available though, and cheap.  
> **username_4**: Simple question to start with would be whats your budget? What requirements to the TV stations require? for instance if it was the BBC in the UK they have to use and meet specific requirements otherwise it will not even be looked at. Also think about workflow and post production  
> **username_0**: It wouldn’t be a top-tier TV station like the BBC. If I were at that level then I’d look at serious investment (tens of thousands) in camera equipment. I’m looking for something that I can record my events that would look acceptable on a home TV, and that a local TV station may pick up.  

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## 2 answers

### Answer by username_6 on 2015-07-02. Score: 3 | Accepted answer

Nothing really. All recent camcorders are more than enough for what you want.

Two things to look:

1. That shutter speed can change so that you can define how smooth motion you want
2. That they offer fast zoom/focus capabilities for sports.

Any recent cam-corder from major companies already covers this.

If you want quality sound you should also look for a camcorder that has an external mic jack so that you can connect your own microphone. This raises the budget a lot.

Unless you are a professional I would stay away from using a DSLR for sports filming.

I personally own a panasonic-v250. I also bought it for sports filming.

> **Comments:**
> **username_0**: Thanks, @username_6. Really helpful answer. I don’t suppose you know of good resources for getting to grips with filming sporting action, do you?  
> **username_6**: I don't know if there is something specific. My advice would be to use a tripod for steady shots (a tripod for video not for photos) and to learn a video editing software package. The number 1 problem in crappy video is shaky camera movement and bad editing.  
> **username_6**: Also you might consider buying two cameras for different shots. Newer camcarders can be controlled remotely by wifi from a tablet/mobile phone.  

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### Answer by username_5 on 2017-02-08. Score: 0

You can go for

GoPro Hero5

[![enter image description here](https://i.sstatic.net/vi6TP.jpg)](https://i.sstatic.net/vi6TP.jpg)

Sony HXR NX1

[![enter image description here](https://i.sstatic.net/Rz93T.jpg)](https://i.sstatic.net/Rz93T.jpg)

all the best.


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