Q. there are gobs upon gobs of choices out there for a camcorder..but hopefully someone knows what i need...kind of on a budget but give your best answer...
i need somthing that uses interchangeble lenses(or ad ons),
some manual options (obviously decent video quality)
optical image stab. and mic inputs(and usb or firewire output for pc editing)
those are just the basics of what i need ...i am planning to shoot sports (high school) videos and xtreme sports videos
thanks for the help
i need somthing that uses interchangeble lenses(or ad ons),
some manual options (obviously decent video quality)
optical image stab. and mic inputs(and usb or firewire output for pc editing)
those are just the basics of what i need ...i am planning to shoot sports (high school) videos and xtreme sports videos
thanks for the help
A. Cheapest is probably Canon XL2 or GL2. GL2 is smaller. Both are in the $3-4K region
These are entry level for cable TV, corporate, educational and can even do spot news or a TV show. But the quality is still a ways from an Ikagami used by network news.
Otherwise you are going to have to live without mic input and interchanable lenses.
These are entry level for cable TV, corporate, educational and can even do spot news or a TV show. But the quality is still a ways from an Ikagami used by network news.
Otherwise you are going to have to live without mic input and interchanable lenses.
Pro camcorder, under $5000?
Q. Hi,
I'm looking to step up from DSLRs.
I'm going to be shooting in dependant films I don't think I'll be able to pay more than $5000.
Here is what I'm looking for.
- Can film at least 2k (4k is not nessasary)
- Can shoot 60fps, 1080p+ for slow mo
- interchangeable lenses.
- Is compatable with the standard tripods that I own for my DSLRs
- Has an electronic follow focus
- Lenes that won't break the bank (or has a good zoom lens included)
- All round, good quality images
I'm comfortable with canon, but I understand that they may be out of my price range.
Maybe you could tell me about several lenses that are similar to what I am describing? Cheaper and expensive.
I'm still at uni, so my budget is limited.
I'm looking to step up from DSLRs.
I'm going to be shooting in dependant films I don't think I'll be able to pay more than $5000.
Here is what I'm looking for.
- Can film at least 2k (4k is not nessasary)
- Can shoot 60fps, 1080p+ for slow mo
- interchangeable lenses.
- Is compatable with the standard tripods that I own for my DSLRs
- Has an electronic follow focus
- Lenes that won't break the bank (or has a good zoom lens included)
- All round, good quality images
I'm comfortable with canon, but I understand that they may be out of my price range.
Maybe you could tell me about several lenses that are similar to what I am describing? Cheaper and expensive.
I'm still at uni, so my budget is limited.
A. Hi Brian,
The least expensive camera that meets all of your specs is the Sony NEX-FS700, which costs:
$7999 new at Adorama: http://www.adorama.com/SONEXFS700U.html?kbid=66297
or
$7385 used on eBay: http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?icep_ff3=2&pub=5575034783&toolid=10001&campid=5337235943&customid=&icep_item=170995736898&ipn=psmain&icep_vectorid=229466&kwid=902099&mtid=824&kw=lg
This camera is 1080p out of the box, but has a 4K sensor and can record 4K externally.
It shoots incredible 1080/240p slow motion and has tracking autofocus, seen here: http://vimeo.com/40369782
If you are willing to give up autofocus and 1080/60p, you might consider the $2995 2.5K RAW BlackMagic Cinema Camera. It shoots RAW images, ProRes or DNxHD. It is also compatible with your Canon EF lenses.
Here is what this camera can do:
Narrative: http://vimeo.com/56191630
Narrative: http://vimeo.com/48861294
The BMCC is on backorder, but you can order one at Adorama and they won't charge your card until it ships: http://www.adorama.com/VDBMCC.html?kbid=66297
If you are willing to live with 1080p, you can get 1080/60p and electronic autofocus for $1300 with the Panasonic GH3, which looks like a DSLR, but has the features of a camcorder. Its viewfinder continues to work in video mode, it has no clip length recording limits, and produces very little moire compared to Canons. Here is what this camera can do:
Narrative: http://vimeo.com/59543338
Narrative: http://vimeo.com/49420579
The GH3 is on backorder as well, but you can order one at Amazon and they won't charge your card until it ships: http://www.amazon.com/Panasonic-DMC-GH3K-Digital-Single-Mirrorless/dp/B009B0WREM?tag=battleforthew-20
Hope this is helpful,
Bill
Hybrid Camera Revolution
http://hybridcamerarevolution.blogspot.com
The least expensive camera that meets all of your specs is the Sony NEX-FS700, which costs:
$7999 new at Adorama: http://www.adorama.com/SONEXFS700U.html?kbid=66297
or
$7385 used on eBay: http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?icep_ff3=2&pub=5575034783&toolid=10001&campid=5337235943&customid=&icep_item=170995736898&ipn=psmain&icep_vectorid=229466&kwid=902099&mtid=824&kw=lg
This camera is 1080p out of the box, but has a 4K sensor and can record 4K externally.
It shoots incredible 1080/240p slow motion and has tracking autofocus, seen here: http://vimeo.com/40369782
If you are willing to give up autofocus and 1080/60p, you might consider the $2995 2.5K RAW BlackMagic Cinema Camera. It shoots RAW images, ProRes or DNxHD. It is also compatible with your Canon EF lenses.
Here is what this camera can do:
Narrative: http://vimeo.com/56191630
Narrative: http://vimeo.com/48861294
The BMCC is on backorder, but you can order one at Adorama and they won't charge your card until it ships: http://www.adorama.com/VDBMCC.html?kbid=66297
If you are willing to live with 1080p, you can get 1080/60p and electronic autofocus for $1300 with the Panasonic GH3, which looks like a DSLR, but has the features of a camcorder. Its viewfinder continues to work in video mode, it has no clip length recording limits, and produces very little moire compared to Canons. Here is what this camera can do:
Narrative: http://vimeo.com/59543338
Narrative: http://vimeo.com/49420579
The GH3 is on backorder as well, but you can order one at Amazon and they won't charge your card until it ships: http://www.amazon.com/Panasonic-DMC-GH3K-Digital-Single-Mirrorless/dp/B009B0WREM?tag=battleforthew-20
Hope this is helpful,
Bill
Hybrid Camera Revolution
http://hybridcamerarevolution.blogspot.com
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