Marian
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Depends on the dSLR. If you pick one, and video is the primary reason for the purchase, be sure to download the camera's manual from the manufacturer's site BEFORE you buy and READ it. Most of the dSLRs under about $1,500 will shut down due to overheating after about 20 minutes of continuous video capture, record the internal noise the camera makes when capturing video (aperture and focus motors make noise) that will be recorded by the built-in mic and there may be a 29 minute limitation on a single segment capture (assuming it does not shut down due to overheating).
The people I know who use low-end dSLRs primarily for video either use 2-3 of the same camera (one is in use while the others are cooling down) or they use a newer "hybrid" cam that is a camcorder - but uses the large sensor. Like the Canon EOS C100/C300/C500, Sony NEX-EA or NEX-VG series or Blackmagic Cinema cam. I just got a Sony NEX-EA50UH to augment my other camcorders, and it does a great job for what I need.
If you are prepared for the known issues low-end dSLRs have related co video capture - a convenience feature for the camera designed to capture still images - then you'll be fine... assuming your computer and video editing application can deal with the video captured...
Depends on the dSLR. If you pick one, and video is the primary reason for the purchase, be sure to download the camera's manual from the manufacturer's site BEFORE you buy and READ it. Most of the dSLRs under about $1,500 will shut down due to overheating after about 20 minutes of continuous video capture, record the internal noise the camera makes when capturing video (aperture and focus motors make noise) that will be recorded by the built-in mic and there may be a 29 minute limitation on a single segment capture (assuming it does not shut down due to overheating).
The people I know who use low-end dSLRs primarily for video either use 2-3 of the same camera (one is in use while the others are cooling down) or they use a newer "hybrid" cam that is a camcorder - but uses the large sensor. Like the Canon EOS C100/C300/C500, Sony NEX-EA or NEX-VG series or Blackmagic Cinema cam. I just got a Sony NEX-EA50UH to augment my other camcorders, and it does a great job for what I need.
If you are prepared for the known issues low-end dSLRs have related co video capture - a convenience feature for the camera designed to capture still images - then you'll be fine... assuming your computer and video editing application can deal with the video captured...
What is a good DSLR Camera that records HD video for around 300$?
Cody
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There is none - unless you are oen to a bridge camera (can't change lenses). But...
If video is important, then a camcorder is preferred. It is designed to capture video. And audio. capturing still images is a secondary "convenience feature".
If stills are important, than use a still image capture device. Capturing video (and audio) is a secondary "convenience feature". For example, if you read the documentation available for download from the camera manufacturer's web sites, you will find they will overheat when capturing video "for prolonged periods" (about 15 minutes maximum) and stop video capture until it cools down (takes a long time)... or... check their built-in (mono) mic and no (or extremely limited) manual audio control. This means no stereo without an external stereo mic and adding something like a XLR adapter (~$350) to plug into the stereo audio input + use the audio gain controls... or... use an external audio recording device like a Zoom H2, H2n, H4n and take the extra steps to import and sync the audio when editing.
There are no camcorders under about $1,500 that have an interchangeable lens system (Sony NEX VG series).
I am not saying bridge cameras can't capture good video - they can - but they cannot be treated like a camcorder and they cannot replace a camcorder. For example, if you take a bunch of short duration videos because the project is scripted and you are using a shot list, then you should be OK. The time between the short sequences *might* be enough time for the camera to cool down. There are workarounds for lots of things that you normally don't need to worry about when using a camcorder... If you can plan properly, the a bridge camera might work.
Be sure to include lighting (flash and video) requirements, steadying devices (tripod - especially for video), power supplies... and lots of other "accessories" needed for successful video capture.
For $300 you are in the low range of consumer camcorders. Something in the Canon HF R series should fit quite well. We assume your computer and video editor can deal with the AVCHD compressed video for editing...
There is none - unless you are oen to a bridge camera (can't change lenses). But...
If video is important, then a camcorder is preferred. It is designed to capture video. And audio. capturing still images is a secondary "convenience feature".
If stills are important, than use a still image capture device. Capturing video (and audio) is a secondary "convenience feature". For example, if you read the documentation available for download from the camera manufacturer's web sites, you will find they will overheat when capturing video "for prolonged periods" (about 15 minutes maximum) and stop video capture until it cools down (takes a long time)... or... check their built-in (mono) mic and no (or extremely limited) manual audio control. This means no stereo without an external stereo mic and adding something like a XLR adapter (~$350) to plug into the stereo audio input + use the audio gain controls... or... use an external audio recording device like a Zoom H2, H2n, H4n and take the extra steps to import and sync the audio when editing.
There are no camcorders under about $1,500 that have an interchangeable lens system (Sony NEX VG series).
I am not saying bridge cameras can't capture good video - they can - but they cannot be treated like a camcorder and they cannot replace a camcorder. For example, if you take a bunch of short duration videos because the project is scripted and you are using a shot list, then you should be OK. The time between the short sequences *might* be enough time for the camera to cool down. There are workarounds for lots of things that you normally don't need to worry about when using a camcorder... If you can plan properly, the a bridge camera might work.
Be sure to include lighting (flash and video) requirements, steadying devices (tripod - especially for video), power supplies... and lots of other "accessories" needed for successful video capture.
For $300 you are in the low range of consumer camcorders. Something in the Canon HF R series should fit quite well. We assume your computer and video editor can deal with the AVCHD compressed video for editing...
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