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Maybe a used pro model?
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/197878-REG/Sony_DSRPD150_DSR_PD150_Professional_1_3_DVCAM.html
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The other questions are kind of important to. What you film will make a huge difference in what type of camera is best for you.
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12 min limit is not on all models, and you can easily stop and start again but I understand the concern. It can be a limit of the file system too. Most of the DSLR's have poor audio quality so if...
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Hey guys,
Looking to upgrade my camcorder to something much nicer, but kind of lost. Most people seem to be saying that canon is the way to go under 1000, but others say that while...
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::sigh:: okay, I guess I'm going to have to give up portability. If I go DSLR, do you think the canon F1.8, 50MM lens would be adequate? And do you think I would have buyers remorse if I bought the...
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What benefit do you believe the Digic 5 offers over a Digic 4 camera?
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Sorry, "compatible" wasn't the right word. They will work on any Canon with the right mount, it's just that the T4i is the only body that can fully take advantage of the STM lens for continuous...
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Normally I'd agree with buying a used body and spending money on glass instead, but the t4i is the only current Canon that can fully utilize the new STM lenses (40mm f2.8 and 18-135mm), which is...
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Not crazy about the idea of going back to digic 3 after seeing how much digic 5 seems to outdo digic 4 in t3i-t4i tests. I have a feeling if I use yesteryears tech, I'm going to have a bit of...
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It seems like everyone is saying go DSLR. I just wish there was some way to have the mobility of a traditional camcorder with the low light performance of a DSLR
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Also look at Panasonic they do have some nice cameras,
1.5 lens should be pretty good in low light
http://shop.panasonic.com/shop/cameras-and-camcorders-camcorders
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The large sensor is what gives modern DSLRs their low light performance. Large sensors, however, also require more precise focus (due to common focal lengths used).
You can usually get away with...
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I wouldn't use a 50mm lens for city shots. It's just too long. 50mm would be more appropriate for shooting portraiture (or in movies, recording head and shoulders).
Moreover, 50mm requires rather...
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OP, have you considered the Canon VIXIA HF M41? It has very good low light performance and it is very cheap (< $400). Note that it is last years model so it may be even cheaper now. There are...
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I've seen several videos like this one http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m1xQQPh2_NY in which they pit the t3i vs the t4i using the same lens and the t4i seems to consistently have less graininess and...
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Noise reduction and color correction are both post-processing effects that can be accomplished in whichever video editing suite you're using. Considering the sensors are, pretty much, the same, I...
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Not true at all. STM lenses is just the autofocus motor that is being used. Much like USM. It is designed to be much more quiet during use and is designed with video in mind. It works for still...
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What do you shoot typically? Do you do lots of work in post after or just dump from camera to say DVD? Would you like to use the still image photography portion from a DSLR?
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yes, but I'm more concerned with video/portability.
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Sorry, I wanted to get a reply to you earlier, but was a bit overburdened with an exigent issue.
1) What do I shoot
I shoot a lot of stuff for family and friends as I (in the past) usually...
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I'd recommend forgoing the audio of the camera totally and getting something like a Zoom H1 and maybe a mic for it.
I'll echo the above that if you're really interested in high quality, low-light...
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Yes, Also lenses that let in more light are larger and heavier. I don't think the OP will find a small consumer camcorder that fits in your palm that will give amazing low light performance. If he...
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Again, it depends on what your filming. The 50mm lens on a Canon Crop body is an 80mm lens. So its kind of long for anything close. It also doesnt zoom since its a prime. It's probably no ideal...
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my mistake. I meant would that lens be adequate for filming in low light. I plan on filming city/landscapes in the near future, including a lot of night shots. I have several other canon lenses...
