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What should I look for when buying a film camera?

And is there a series or brand that particularly excels in this area?

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Well I mean if you have like >10 grand then buy a red camera. Otherwise the gh4 is good, so is the a7s if you have a bit more $$$$$. If you want to go really budget get a Canon t3i.

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And is there a series or brand that particularly excels in this area?

 

When you say film camera, do you mean a video camera or a camera that uses film (not digital)?

Guide: DSLR or Video camera?, Guide: Film/Photo makers' useful resources, Guide: Lenses, a quick primer

Nikon D4, Nikon D800E, Fuji X-E2, Canon G16, Gopro Hero 3+, iPhone 5s. Hasselblad 500C/M, Sony PXW-FS7

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When you say film camera, do you mean a video camera or a camera that uses film (not digital)?

I meant video camera, sorry for the confusion. 

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I meant video camera, sorry for the confusion. 

 

Well most photo cameras these days also come with the capability to record video.  You can read about some of the pros and cons of using something like a DSLR for video vs using a proper video camera in one of the links in my signature.

 

Things you want to consider when looking for the right camera:

  • recording resolution and frame rate
  • sensor size
  • fixed lens or interchangeable lens system
  • recording codec and bit rate
  • whether it comes with built in audio jacks/xlr ports and high quality preamps (note: photo cameras have low quality built in mics and preamps, most people who want good audio use external mics and preamps)
  • form factor (i.e. perhaps you want something that you can shoulder mount without the need to invest in an external rig)
  • controls
  • price

 

If you can tell me what you want to do with a camera that can record video and what your requirements are (some of the stuff I mentioned above) I can help you find a suitable camera.

Guide: DSLR or Video camera?, Guide: Film/Photo makers' useful resources, Guide: Lenses, a quick primer

Nikon D4, Nikon D800E, Fuji X-E2, Canon G16, Gopro Hero 3+, iPhone 5s. Hasselblad 500C/M, Sony PXW-FS7

ICT Consultant, Photographer, Video producer, Scuba diver and underwater explorer, Nature & humanitarian documentary producer

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Well most photo cameras these days also come with the capability to record video.  You can read about some of the pros and cons of using something like a DSLR for video vs using a proper video camera in one of the links in my signature.

 

Things you want to consider when looking for the right camera:

  • recording resolution and frame rate
  • sensor size
  • fixed lens or interchangeable lens system
  • recording codec and bit rate
  • whether it comes with built in audio jacks/xlr ports and high quality preamps (note: photo cameras have low quality built in mics and preamps, most people who want good audio use external mics and preamps)
  • form factor (i.e. perhaps you want something that you can shoulder mount without the need to invest in an external rig)
  • controls
  • price

 

If you can tell me what you want to do with a camera that can record video and what your requirements are (some of the stuff I mentioned above) I can help you find a suitable camera.

 

I am in need of a video camera and I thought Best Buy's Black Friday Sale will be a good time to purchase one.

I am currently stuck between these 4 cameras, lenses aren't that important to me at the moment since I can buy them in the future. Do you know which one could offer the best video and audio quality (I am planning on buying an external mic so a mic output is required)?

 

I am leaning towards Sony right now since the A600 offers ~180 focus points as opposed to the other three which is around 19-38 which looks very impressive on paper but I don't know anything about cameras.

Canon EOS Rebel T6i DSLR Camera with 18-55mm/55-250mm Lenses

Canon EOS 70D DSLR Camera with 18-55mm Lens

Nikon D5200 24.1MP DSLR Camera with 18-55mm/55-200mm

Sony Alpha 6000 Mirrorless Camera with 16-50mm/55-210mm Lenses

link: http://flyer.bestbuy.ca/flyers/bestbuy-weekly?type=1&locale=EN&auto_locate=true&flyer_run_id=92857#!/flyers/bestbuy-weekly?flyer_run_id=92857

 

edit: Also would you happen to know why the Canon EOS is so expensive and popular (at least where I live)? Like what sets them apart from other cameras.

 

 

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In terms of recorded video quality, all 4 will offer about the same quality out of the camera.  You'd have to compare their specs on stuff like bit rates, resolution and frame rates to see which ones offer more.  Obviously none of them record 4K.

 

Next thing you need to do is read the reviews about each camera, see what people say about image quality.  Does it suffer from moire, aliasing, rolling shutter issues, etc.

 

Personally I'd pick the 70D out of these 4.  Higher end camera than the T6i, can use Magic Lantern and should have better features than an A6000.

Guide: DSLR or Video camera?, Guide: Film/Photo makers' useful resources, Guide: Lenses, a quick primer

Nikon D4, Nikon D800E, Fuji X-E2, Canon G16, Gopro Hero 3+, iPhone 5s. Hasselblad 500C/M, Sony PXW-FS7

ICT Consultant, Photographer, Video producer, Scuba diver and underwater explorer, Nature & humanitarian documentary producer

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I am in need of a video camera and I thought Best Buy's Black Friday Sale will be a good time to purchase one.

I am currently stuck between these 4 cameras, lenses aren't that important to me at the moment since I can buy them in the future. Do you know which one could offer the best video and audio quality (I am planning on buying an external mic so a mic output is required)?

 

I am leaning towards Sony right now since the A600 offers ~180 focus points as opposed to the other three which is around 19-38 which looks very impressive on paper but I don't know anything about cameras.

Canon EOS Rebel T6i DSLR Camera with 18-55mm/55-250mm Lenses

Canon EOS 70D DSLR Camera with 18-55mm Lens

Nikon D5200 24.1MP DSLR Camera with 18-55mm/55-200mm

Sony Alpha 6000 Mirrorless Camera with 16-50mm/55-210mm Lenses

link: http://flyer.bestbuy.ca/flyers/bestbuy-weekly?type=1&locale=EN&auto_locate=true&flyer_run_id=92857#!/flyers/bestbuy-weekly?flyer_run_id=92857

 

edit: Also would you happen to know why the Canon EOS is so expensive and popular (at least where I live)? Like what sets them apart from other cameras.

 

 

 

um.. none of these.

 

look at the Panasonic GH3 or GH4

 

they'll both record better video than conventional dslrs with higher bitrate and longer recording time. 

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