What is a good camera for recording videos and taking pictures.?

best bridge camera for video recording image

Steve

I'm looking into buying a camera to record videos but I would like to be able to take pictures with it also.

Answer
Any advanced P&S camera can do the job.

Plan on spending from $300 to $400 for a good bridge camera

Is a Canon Powershot SX40 HS considered a professional camera?

Stephanie

I intend to use it at a concert and I'm not sure if it is considered a "professional" camera.

MSG Camera Policy

Cameras
Video cameras, mono pods, tripods, audio recording devices and cameras with professional telephoto or zoom lenses are inside MSG at any time. This policy will be strictly enforced. You may bring in non professional or disposable cameras.However, for some events, cameras of any type and/or flash photography may be completely prohibited. Any photos taken are for personal use only and may not be sold, licensed or distributed.

Answer
As others have said, it's not a camera that a professional would use, but the phrase "professional telephoto or zoom lens" is ambiguous and your average bouncer probably won't know the difference between a proper DSLR with a long telephoto zoom and a bridge camera with a long zoom either. The SX40 HS is quite a large camera and they might object to that.

It also says " for some events, cameras of any type and/or flash photography may be completely prohibited" - are you sure your concert is not one of those events?

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