Sunday, May 18, 2014

What is the best camera (or DSLR??) for HD video recording?




chono


I'm srry if what I'm saying sounds dumb or something because I'm totally new to like recording and cameras and pixels/frames/lenses, all that jazz. I really want to start making more quality videos for my youtube channel and I wanna purchase a new camera to do video recording with. i know that a lot of cameras have really good focusing/auto focusing (i dont know what its called). I'm looking for something around $300-600 (less than 300 would be awesome) In generally, I just need help finding a camera with good focus and takes quality- decent video for a reasonable price..
I know this is totally not specific but any recommendations will be appreciated



Answer
Most compact camera's will not do a good job in low light.
Most DSLRs will not auto focus during videos (because of the mirror which needs to be flipped for fast focusing) unless you buy a mirrorless camera which auto focuses.
You can buy a HD Camcorder which will do a pretty good job most of the time but the vidoes will not be professional looking. HD Camcorders will keep everything in focus most of the time (if not all the time) so you really can't keep certain things in focus and other things blurred. I mean selective focusing- similar to what we see in movies or nice videos.
Now if you are serious about decent quality videos and are fine to go with Manual focusing, you can take nice videos. Buy a Pentax K-01 body for around $300. Buy a Super Takumar M42 lens for around $100 with an adapter for Pentax. Once you get hold of the manual focusing, you will be amazed how beautiful videos taken be take on big sensors of DSLRs compared to any HD camcorders. If you want to use AutoFocus, your videos will keep getting that lens noise while it tries (and misses while)focusingg. Will be horrible when the light is low.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=olFmdvhBagY
http://photography-with-any-camera.blogspot.com/2013/04/video-comparison-compact-camera-vs.html

Good compact camera with full HD video recording under a grand?




APKINS


I usually drag my 60D around a lot but I would want a backup compact camera for stealth shots. I will be traveling into places where I cant afford to look as a tourist dangling my DSLR. I need a small camera that is capable of video as good as the 60D but small enough to slip in my pocket and blend in with the locals.
perhaps with good autofocus too. as I cant manually focus a compact point and shoot. thank you



Answer
ALL P&S cameras are under a grand.

There are some fine cameras that can shoot Full HD video that you can put in your jacket pocket

Here is a link that talks about these new small footprint cameras that perform well when shooting Full HD video and may fit your criteria


http://www.sansmirror.com/




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