Good mirrorless camera for video
Jan 21, 2015 08:51:19 #
Jan 21, 2015 08:55:00 #
tomlaw38 wrote:
What are your suggestions for a really good mirrorless camera used primarily for video?
Though I own and love the Olympus EM-1 and EM-10, video is a weakness for Olympus. Stay away.
Jan 21, 2015 08:58:11 #
tomlaw38 wrote:
What are your suggestions for a really good mirrorless camera used primarily for video?
I use the Olympus mirrorless cameras and honestly have never tried the video, though I've read that it is not great. Most reviews indicate that the newest Panasonic mirrorless cameras do good video.
Jan 21, 2015 09:00:12 #
IMO Sony A6000
Not sure where you are hiding at, but see if you can't rent a few and try them for yourself.
Not sure where you are hiding at, but see if you can't rent a few and try them for yourself.
Jan 21, 2015 09:23:25 #
Panasonic gh3 $600 for HD video and panasonic GH4 $1400 for 4HD video. Very small LX 100 has fixed zoom lens that shoots 4HD video for $799. I personally would get the GH3 for video.
If you want full frame mirrorless video you have the Sony A7 cameras with the Sony A7s being able to film in the dark. $2000
If you want full frame mirrorless video you have the Sony A7 cameras with the Sony A7s being able to film in the dark. $2000
Jan 21, 2015 09:26:52 #
tomlaw38 wrote:
What are your suggestions for a really good mirrorless camera used primarily for video?
THE BEST Panasonic Gh4 is top of the mark for Video
Jan 21, 2015 09:33:49 #
ottopj
Loc: Annapolis, MD USA
tomlaw38 wrote:
What are your suggestions for a really good mirrorless camera used primarily for video?
Panasonic fz1000: "Panasonic Lumix FZ1000 puts first 4K video capture in a compact camera."
http://www.cnet.com/products/panasonic-lumix-dmc-fz1000/
Jan 21, 2015 09:42:58 #
I have had the Panasonic LX100 for a few weeks. I got the camera for 4K video and have put a couple "tests" on Vimeo.
The first test is my first clip of some small birds in a tree. There is no "art" value at all. I uploaded it straight out of the camera with no editing whatsoever. Vimeo allows an option where you can download the file. With it you can check how your software and computer handle 4K materiel. You can also try out "frame grabs" that are one of the significant opportunities with 4K shooting.
http://vimeo.com/115366629
My second test is a collection of clips taken on the Oregon coast. They were trimmed and joined in Premier Elements with no other adjustments, effects or grading. The output uses the "new" XAVC-S codec for 4K.
http://vimeo.com/115617380
Again, these are not intended to be anything other than quality, workflow, software and computer tests. FWIW, everything with the 4K process worked to my satisfaction. The LX100 is a marvelous camera.
The first test is my first clip of some small birds in a tree. There is no "art" value at all. I uploaded it straight out of the camera with no editing whatsoever. Vimeo allows an option where you can download the file. With it you can check how your software and computer handle 4K materiel. You can also try out "frame grabs" that are one of the significant opportunities with 4K shooting.
http://vimeo.com/115366629
My second test is a collection of clips taken on the Oregon coast. They were trimmed and joined in Premier Elements with no other adjustments, effects or grading. The output uses the "new" XAVC-S codec for 4K.
http://vimeo.com/115617380
Again, these are not intended to be anything other than quality, workflow, software and computer tests. FWIW, everything with the 4K process worked to my satisfaction. The LX100 is a marvelous camera.
Jan 21, 2015 09:59:37 #
ottopj
Loc: Annapolis, MD USA
From various websites (google to find them): LX 100 better special purpose casmera; FZ1000 better all around travel camera.
Both have 4K video; both the same price.
Both have 4K video; both the same price.
Jan 21, 2015 10:04:18 #
ottopj wrote:
I disagree. After weeks of study, I arrived at exactly the opposite opinion and spent the money on the LX100.From various websites (google to find them): LX 100 better special purpose casmera; FZ1000 better all around travel camera.
Both have 4K video; both the same price.
Both have 4K video; both the same price.
Jan 21, 2015 10:19:56 #
Jan 21, 2015 10:27:31 #
tomlaw38 wrote:
What are your suggestions for a really good mirrorless camera used primarily for video?
Here is a camera designed for video;
http://www.blackmagicdesign.com/products/blackmagicpocketcinemacamera
Jan 21, 2015 10:48:23 #
tomlaw38 wrote:
I posted some results with my most recent mirrorless camera a couple posts up. But, that really doesn't answer your question. What are your suggestions for a really good mirrorless camera used primarily for video?
Could you provide a little more detail about what you want to do and how you want to do it?
Jan 21, 2015 11:16:43 #
Jan 21, 2015 11:29:40 #
tomlaw38 wrote:
What are your suggestions for a really good mirrorless camera used primarily for video?
Having done a career in broadcast television news and sports videography my opinion is that there aren't any.
First it's impossible, without a tripod, to hold such a lite camera steady to achieve a watchable product. There's little worse for the viewer than shaky video that is so distracting the viewer misses the whole point of the video just watching the shaky camera come through.
The fact is that for video a tripod is very limiting. At times quick camera movement and quick re-focus is necessary to "get that shot". A small, lite camera is very easy to hold and maneuver but not easy to hold steady enough.
I'd be looking at something heavier, larger and considering attachments that help the camera perform as it should.
By the way that link posted by BigWahoo is just plain wrong... there is no such thing as "digital film"... it doesn't exist... these are two completely different media.
Good luck
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