Camera Recommendation for Bon Jovi Concert

Wystri Warrick on 06/07/2018 - 20:37
Last edited 10/07/2018 - 18:59

Calling all camera nerds, I'm after recommendations and suggestions :).

Hey guys I bought a ticket to Bon Jovi's concert at Botanic Park SA, I'm going to be seated in A1 row L
I want to film the whole concert in the best quality video and audio I can afford, my budget is around $500 and I’m not bothered if it's second hand, cheaper the better as I'm a very, very frugal ozbargainer!
I'm after something that's good in low light, good colours, and obviously good audio recording.
I want to get close ups on Bon Jovi, like portrait close ups so I'm guessing I would need 200mm?

Update 1:
I'd just like to thank everyone for their recommendations and suggestions you've been a tremendous help :).
Due to input I'm now considering abandoning recording the concert, and instead capturing stills.
I'm now looking for camera recommendations within my budget, that place a greater emphasis on the quality of stills they capture.

Update 2:
I'd just like to thank everyone for all the comments, suggestions and recommendations.
I have decided to get the Sony Cybershot DSC-RX10, or the second gen if I find it for not much more.
Once again a big thankyou to everyone and have a good one :).

Any advice or recommendations are very much appreciated and thanks in advance :).

P.S. I'll probs post some pictures of the concert here :).

Electrical & Electronics

Comments

  • [Deactivated] on 06/07/2018 - 20:54
    +15

    How bout enjoy the concert and buy the recording?

    It will be cheaper, you'll have more fun, and the quality will be significantly better.

    • Wystri Warrick on 06/07/2018 - 21:13
      +1

      I never thought of this… This would definitely be the best, cause as Scab once said "I'm gonna party like it's the year 2000!" :)
      Thanks tshow, I'll check the website if a recording is available :).

  • Richardc on 06/07/2018 - 21:00
    +4

    Do they allow record？

    • Wystri Warrick on 06/07/2018 - 21:18

      I reckon, I couldn't find anything on the website.
      I saw some videos that people recorded on YouTube, but I'll double check don't want to waste money on a camera :/.

      Thanks chenrenchun :).

      • krenske on 01/08/2018 - 00:38
        +1

        Especially in the premium areas you will be at minimum asked to desist and at most kicked out with no refund.

        • Wystri Warrick on 01/08/2018 - 06:33

          Ouch.
          Been thinking I'll just take stills instead of recording the concert.
          Thanks krenske :).

  • John Kimble on 06/07/2018 - 21:03
    +5

    Pretty sure you're not allowed to record on anything more than your phone or something at things like that…

    • Wystri Warrick on 06/07/2018 - 21:22

      Dang :(.
      Oh well if there is a recording available to buy like tshow said I'll definitely go that route, it'll be better quality and cheaper too :).

      Thanks John Kimble :).

      • afoveht on 07/07/2018 - 04:04
        +2

        I recorded an entire Bon Jovi gig around 1988/9 (New Jersey tour) on a VHS-C cam and 4 tapes I smuggled under my denim jacket into the Sydney Entertainment Centre. I never watched it in full except to transfer to a VHS tape; the sound was often distorted/clipped and one viewing angle soon became boring.

        Enjoy the gig.

        • Wystri Warrick on 07/07/2018 - 16:19

          Wow.
          When you reach old age though, I bet you'll go over all your memorabilia from your youth and that Bon Jovi concert will be one of them :).
          Though I do definitely agree with you on the quality of the recording and viewing only one angle.

  • plmko on 06/07/2018 - 21:06
    +2

    Used Sony RX10 with an external shotgun mic, easiest solution. $500 is going to hard though.

    • Wystri Warrick on 06/07/2018 - 21:29

      Thanks for the recommendation plmko, I'll check it out :).
      BTW what shotgun mic would you recommend? :).

  • poohduck on 06/07/2018 - 21:07
    +1

    Mmm, the key words are: quality, $500, 200mm, low light. Low light quality is bigger sensor, fast glass. 2nd hand sony rx10 II. Awesome video, 24-200mm lens @ f2.8 through the range. The combination of the 1" sensor and the f2.8 lens is really good for low light - and then you have sony video quality. There's a review here: https://www.dpreview.com/products/sony/compacts/sony_dscrx10…

    • Wystri Warrick on 06/07/2018 - 21:31

      Those specs look good, thanks for the recommendation poohduck, I'll check it out :).

      • Richardc on 06/07/2018 - 23:28
        +1

        Hope there's no video record time limit in this one. Many camera has this.

        • Wystri Warrick on 07/07/2018 - 16:30

          I find that limitation to be annoying :(.
          I'm not sure about the reason why, but I believe to get around some licensing issue a 30min limitation was introduced, and video cameras don't have the limitation as the manufacturers have paid the licensing fee.
          Thanks for reminding me chenrenchun :).

  • marcusv on 06/07/2018 - 21:31
    +5

    Be present and enjoy the concert.

    All you will get with a cheap camera is a shaky, grainy video drifting in and out of focus with distorted and clipped audio.

    • Wystri Warrick on 06/07/2018 - 21:35

      Yeah that's true, if a recording is available to buy like tshow said I'll go down that route.

      Thanks marcusv :).

  • dcep on 06/07/2018 - 22:21
    +1

    $500 … record night concert ?

    no can't do bro

    you need a7sii for that

    • Wystri Warrick on 07/07/2018 - 16:35

      I'm guessing that camera costs more than 2x :(..
      I'll check it out and thanks for the recommendation phunkydude :).

      Say phunkydude based on where I'll sitting in that diagram that I linked to, what mm zoom lens do you think I'd need to get portrait shots of Bon Jovi?

  • [Deactivated] on 06/07/2018 - 22:42
    +3

    Trust me - your friends will believe that you went to the Bon Jovi concert, no one will ask you for a video of the entire concert as proof.

    Why not just pay $20 to buy a DVD of a Bon Jovi concert (and maybe $30 for a DVD player), and it will be much better quality.

    • Wystri Warrick on 07/07/2018 - 16:46

      I'm not sure, my friends know that I'm a real tight arse, they would want proof lol!

      If the Adelaide concert becomes available on Blu-ray I'd definitely get it and skip the camera.

      Thanks seano2101 :).

      • capslock janitor on 13/08/2019 - 19:54
        +1

        Lol just take a selfie and show them!

  • Richardc on 06/07/2018 - 23:33
    +1

    You can try with your phone with an attachable lens
    https://www.ebay.com.au/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p238005…
    and hope for the best. Save the money and buy the blueray.

    • Wystri Warrick on 07/07/2018 - 16:49

      Hey that's a good idea.
      If the Adelaide concert is gonna be on Blu-ray, I'll get it and use that lens with my phone :).

      Thanks chenrenchun :).

  • onetwothreefour on 07/07/2018 - 08:23
    +2

    Try and get a refund or sell your ticket and watch the concert on youtube.

    • Wystri Warrick on 07/07/2018 - 16:53

      But I love Jon Bon jovi :(.
      I'm his number one fan, I wanna get a selfie of me wearing an Ozbargain t-shirt and me hugging him..

  • ego22 on 07/07/2018 - 20:15
    +2

    I have filmed hundreds of lifes events. Stand there like a moron for 10+ minutes recording, and i have never ever watch anything i have recorded. I dont even which sd card or old phone any of the vids are on. U only ever look back on pictures, you and everyone your telling wont give a sh*# about a video.

    • Wystri Warrick on 08/07/2018 - 10:40

      Hmm you certainly do make a valid point ego22.
      I certainly do look at the photos from my formal, but I hardly look at the video that I recorded.

      I certainly do want to get a good camera.
      Maybe I shouldn't bother about video and audio quality, a comparative still camera might even cost less?

      Thanks ego22 :), think I'll update the post.

  • TheGooniesKilldMyVCR on 08/07/2018 - 13:45

    The worst possible camera you can can find, so you never have to relive such a terrible singer again

  • Baysew on 08/07/2018 - 15:32

    Any recommendations for a camera for a Queens of The Stone Age concert?

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