Tuesday, May 28, 2013

Could they make a digital camera take pictures and video as good as professional camera?

Q. or a small video camera record as good as an expensive camcorder?
Would it be possible?
No I mean like the sharpness and pixels or what ever.
and like frame rate.

A. It's an interesting question, and in someways I want to answer yes but in others I want to answer no.

The most expensive cameras and camcorders are designed to be adjusted with lenses to suit the needs of the shot. The quality of the glass determines how the camera digests the light quite drastically and they are expensive and heavy because the glass is expertly crafted using the finest necessary materials. There would be no way to reduce the size, weight and cost of these lenses to fit make a camera aimed at the consumer.

Same goes for the sensors - they would need the same high quality glass to do their performance justice.

Things like high ISO capabilities would not be able to be processed by a smaller camera - just yet anyway.

Of course as said previously the person operating the camera can do a lot if they have a good skill. The quality of digital cameras for the consumer gets better every day, but as does the professional grade equipment so I doubt they'd ever merge the two together. The technology is complex, but if they could do it they would have done it already.

Edit:
AH! I completely misread your question I think! Do you mean will they make a still camera that can take video as well as a professional dedicated film camera? Like the previous guy said, the 5D mkII has HD video so they're getting their. Lots of wedding video companies shoot weddings on 5D mkIIs and produce superb results. The only problem is if they misbehave the guests think they are with the photographer and they get a bad rep ;)


What should I look for when buying a video camera?
Q. I'm interested in buying a video camera for professional use (wedding videos, etc.). I'm on a budget, so I want something that's entry level as far as professional grade goes. I'm probably going to make the Ebay/Pawn Shop circuit, so rather than brand, I was wondering what features/specs were important. Are they all HD now, or is that something I need to check? Thanks for your help!

A. You should make sure it has a certain record spand/ if it can take photos as well as your videos. What condition it is in, how well is the brand the video camera is from? Also how old it is if you're buying from eBay, pawn shop etc..


Video Recording and what is the cheapest way to go?
Q. I have to make about a 10 minute video recording with sound for a legal case. I don't want to invest a lot of money in this. Whta are the best options? I appreciate any opinion

A. Hi Pat:

I've done some forensic video and depositions before, and if you don't already have any gear at all, you might just rent it for the day. Companies like Video Equipment Rental (a/k/a VER) and MeetingTomorrow (see links below) have a wide range of simple to pro level gear and professional advice. Both will also deliver (as do most other rental outfits). Many major camera stores have rental departments, as well.

Otherwise, get a non-HD miniDV tape camcorder (under $250 if you shop around, or go to a good pawn shop) and a $20 tripod (since you shouldn't need fancy fluid-head pans & tilts), and possibly a $35 lavalier mike at Radio Shack (or an Audio Technica AT-35 at a guitar/music store) if it's a deposition to record the subject.

hope this helps,
--Dennis C.
 





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