Teresa
Good video quality is important too.
Answer
If you need good quality video you are better off looking at a camcorder that also takes good photos, these are far more common than digital cameras that take good video! The problem with still cameras taking video isn't the resolution, it's the focusing mechanism, it's just not fast enough (and in some cases is very noisy). Yes camcorders are bulkier, and the resolution is likely to be only around 7MP mark when taking stills (more than enough), but they are the far better option. You do need to remember though that you will probably get even better video if you opt for a camcorder that isn't so hot on still photography.
My main camera selection (there are a couple of past their sell by date cameras I'm not mentioning)
Sony A700 DSLR - Creative stills and "set up" photography
Sony DSC-W300 (crap) Pocket camera, spontaneous situations
Samsung VP-HMX20C - Video and Stills - great for use at gigs where I only want to be carrying one camera.
At the time I bought the Samsung it suited my needs better than anything else on the market at a sensible price, though very shortly after a better Panasonic model was released, and even better camcorders are now available. It's quite telling that at the time I bought this Sony (I'm a fan) didn't have anything even worth considering.
If you need good quality video you are better off looking at a camcorder that also takes good photos, these are far more common than digital cameras that take good video! The problem with still cameras taking video isn't the resolution, it's the focusing mechanism, it's just not fast enough (and in some cases is very noisy). Yes camcorders are bulkier, and the resolution is likely to be only around 7MP mark when taking stills (more than enough), but they are the far better option. You do need to remember though that you will probably get even better video if you opt for a camcorder that isn't so hot on still photography.
My main camera selection (there are a couple of past their sell by date cameras I'm not mentioning)
Sony A700 DSLR - Creative stills and "set up" photography
Sony DSC-W300 (crap) Pocket camera, spontaneous situations
Samsung VP-HMX20C - Video and Stills - great for use at gigs where I only want to be carrying one camera.
At the time I bought the Samsung it suited my needs better than anything else on the market at a sensible price, though very shortly after a better Panasonic model was released, and even better camcorders are now available. It's quite telling that at the time I bought this Sony (I'm a fan) didn't have anything even worth considering.
digital slr camera with hd recording under $600?
John
i am looking for a digital slr camera with a lens that is high definition and films at 60fps for under $600??
i wanted to be able to film at 60fps so i could do slo motion and twixtor
i had a camcorder but i want to upgrade to a digital slr
Answer
How about $650? A Nikon D5100 will shoot video at Full HD, but not at 60 fps. For that you need to up your budget to around $800.
Why do you think you need 60 fps? Internet gossip?
If you are still interested in shooting video, look for a real video camera. dSLR's are primarily still cameras with a video feature.
You need to spend some time deciding what you want in the way of a video camera and either choose a real video camera or be satisfied with what dSLR cameras can produce.
How about $650? A Nikon D5100 will shoot video at Full HD, but not at 60 fps. For that you need to up your budget to around $800.
Why do you think you need 60 fps? Internet gossip?
If you are still interested in shooting video, look for a real video camera. dSLR's are primarily still cameras with a video feature.
You need to spend some time deciding what you want in the way of a video camera and either choose a real video camera or be satisfied with what dSLR cameras can produce.
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