The Gear List

Every SRSN Production Crew needs gear to get the job done.  If you already own some of the gear on this list, that’s fantastic!   You don’t need the exact models listed below, but these are great examples.

Where to buy: 

All of the gear below has links to Amazon or other online retailers.  Shop around and find the best deals for you.

Tech Purchasing Principal: Stay Within Your Budget, BUT Don’t Be Cheap

1. 1. Stick with name brands you trust or that come recommeded by reputable sources.
   2. Buy gear with the features you need.
   3. Avoid super-cheap no-name brands.  You will often get what you pay for!  

5 Fundamental Pieces of Gear

1. 1. Camcorder
   2. Tripod
   3. Laptop
   4. Microphone Headset
   5. Cables

Camcorders

Each SRSN Production Crew must have 2 camcorders.  One camcorder will follow the game action and one camcorder will be fixed and zoomed in on the scoreboard.

Must-Have Specs:

• • • Optical Zoom (12X or higher)
    • HDMI or mini-HDMI output
    • Tripod mount

Basic Consumer Camcorder: Panasonic HC-V785

A basic consumer (or home user) camcorder will work great as a scoreboard camera and a starter action camera.  As more and more people use their phones to capture home videos, the demand for basic camcorders has dropped, making basic camcorders harder to find.  Panasonic still manufactures several very good basic models that are available in the US.  You can research all of the Panasonic consumer camcorders on their official site HERE, or check go right to the model we recommend, the Panasonic HC-V785 (on Amazon)

Really Nice Action Camcorder:  Canon XA40

If you have the budget, you won’t regret taking your camera game to the next level with starter-level professional camcorder like the Canon XA40.  This is the action camera that SRSN partner school Branson will be using in the upcoming football season.