4K Resolution Cameras

[vishalmehta035]

Hi,

I am looking to buy a 4K resolution camera to shoot videos. Can you suggest which one of them is better? I am looking for first hand review of these cameras.

Thanks

[chauncey]

Hmmm...new kid on block with no listed profile asking still photographers about mega-thousand dollar video gear and he fails to mention intended use for the afore linked video gear. Dah
A quick google search shows this... http://www.studiodaily.com/2013/11/4...e-art-in-2013/

[vishalmehta035]

Hey, What a nice way to welcome a newcomer! I am delighted.
I intend to shoot corporate videos and weddings. Not looking for google search or online review; looking for suggestion from a pro who has used any of these cameras personally.

[shreds]

Vishal,

I have been here longer than most and will extend the hand of friendship.

I have to admit that I have not used this bit of kit as my interests preclude video these days (hey I am going backwards against the flow), and many of the good people here are probably stills photographers too. The coming together of video and stills continues to happen out in the market place, but as a commercial professional photographer, you might want to read some of the useful threads here about running a photo business.

Its not always about having the kit, the contacts and the business acumen are equally important, although you may have already cracked that side of the equation.

Nevertheless I will leave this thread to develop as many people do have multiple interests and may be able to comment more than me.

[Colin Southern]

I wouldn't have a clue personally, but I suspect that it's probably much the same situation as with DSLRs in that 98% of the result comes down to the knowledge and skills of the person operating it.

[Polar01]

Vishal: you may want to check out this thread on Luminous Landscape, they are talking about the 4K Blackmagic and also the 2.5K Blackmagic. I think you will find it a good read.
http://www.luminous-landscape.com/re...ressions.shtml

Cheers:

Allan

[vishalmehta035]

Thanks a lot Shreds! :-)

I agree with you that having a better gear doesn't make a better photographers. However I've played enough with my existing gear and that's why looking to move on. And yes it's great to have people of multiple interests on one forum creating a great potpourri of photographers!

[vishalmehta035]

Thanks a lot Allan.

[xpatUSA]

Hi,

I am looking to buy a 4K resolution camera to shoot videos. Can you suggest which one of them is better? I am looking for first hand review of these cameras.

Thanks

Namaste Vishal-ji,

The Canon C500 looks interesting if you are feeling rich

It's got an interesting sensor and firmware:



http://blog.abelcine.com/2012/11/05/...-is-canon-raw/

I am not a video-shooter, just interested in the sensor . . .

[Manfred M]

Right now 4K is unsupported outside of the movie theatre range and standard television (where your viewers would be watching) will likely be no better than 1k (1920 x 1280 @ 60p is really the top end for TV right now). You will also need a computer with a very fast processor and a ton of RAM and a large hard drive to process these images.

Professional video editing software (Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro or Avid) will be required to edit video shot with a 4K camera. Right now Premiere Pro CC only supports 4K from Red and 2K from Arri.

Bottom line; I would recommend waiting until you get into 4K, it is early days and overkill for the market niche you are looking at serving.

[Adrian]

I am in complete agreement with Manfred here. We sometimes use a pro studio to do our corporate videos (usually they are done in house on a DSLR) and they do have a 4K camera. However, the really key thing is how your customers plan to use the output. If you are expecting them to view it on the web, or on a typical PC screen, then 4K will be of no benefit. It will be some while before 4K TV's gain widespread acceptance in homes. They have and trivial market impact so far, although Sony are starting to push their 4K screen this Christmas.

I would hold off for the time being in your shoes, before investing in the equipment, as I don't think it will translate into additional revenue for you.