Suggestion in buying slr camera for video

[secondshowin]

Hi Group

Need suggestion in buying a dslr camera for HD Video recording.
My budget is Max 30K

I have checked with Nikon d5100 and Nikon d3200.
which one is good in video recording??

apart from these two any other suggestions

thank you group

[NorthernFocus]

I think it is fairly widely acknowledged that Nikon stinks at video. If your primary aim is to shoot video, you should probably be looking at video cameras, not DSLRs.

[secondshowin]

thanks for the reply

But i heard that the video quality in SLR is pretty high compared to camcorder
was that wrong??

[secondshowin]

On general which is the best out of Nikon D5100 and D3200

[Manfred M]

thanks for the reply

But i heard that the video quality in SLR is pretty high compared to camcorder
was that wrong??

Not true at all. With the exception of a few of the 4k cameras coming out (which really have very limited use right now), both DSLRs and dedicated video cameras all shoot 1920 x 1280 or 1024 x 720 HD output. Only the central part of the sensor is used in a DSLR. While you can shoot decent video with a DSLR, you really need to add a view accessories (screen magnifier for focus assist, decent microphone, etc), and by the time you finish you can be paying the same money as for a dedicated video camera.

I have a higher end camera (Nikon D800) and would never consider using for anything other than my second camera for video. I do use a dedicated video camera (Panasonic AF100P) for all my video work. Chief advantages of the video camera; dedicated phantom microphone support, focus peaking, ability to shoot 24fps, etc. etc.

[Manfred M]

I think it is fairly widely acknowledged that Nikon stinks at video. If your primary aim is to shoot video, you should probably be looking at video cameras, not DSLRs.

Actually, I strongly disagree with this; all DSLRs do a very decent job at recording video (Nikon, with the D90, actually introduced video on a DSLR). The issue is that these cameras are a real pain to use, especially when it comes to getting good sound and a decent focus. The ergonomics are all wrong as well, for hand-held shooting on any DSLR or mirrorless camera; that being said, a video tripod with a fluid head should be used, regardless.

[wmoore]

On the Canon side of things.
5D mark 3 top end
7D is used alot by videographers.

[davidedric]

You mention slr, but have you looked at micro four thirds? Excellent video quality and usability in a very light and compact package.

[Loose Canon]

I don't know where you are secondshowin but if I were going to spend $30,000 on a camera that shoots video I'd be looking at a RED.

[Inkanyezi]

Hi Group

Need suggestion in buying a dslr camera for HD Video recording.
My budget is Max 30K

I have checked with Nikon d5100 and Nikon d3200.
which one is good in video recording??

apart from these two any other suggestions

thank you group

You might perhaps care to tell us a bit more about your project for video, and what kind of money the 30K could be, £ Sterling (GBP), Rand (ZAR) or other?

Your request of a DSLR for video work, suggests that you do not appreciate that the most prominent feature of the SLR (DSLR) is disabled when you shoot video. Video is simply not shot with SLR, but with Live View and electronic shutter.

Then the two cameras you suggest are instep models mainly for still photography. They have excellent sensors, but few possibilities for creative work with video. They are, as most still cameras, not primarily intended for video. Still cameras are ergonomically not suitable for video shooting. If you want to do video, a video camera is a better option. There are scores of good video cameras, and there are even professional cameras that come under a price of 30K, if those are worth more than the Rand (ZAR).

My preference would be a RED, but mileage varies (YMMV).

[tao2]

Hi Seconshowin,

My budget is Max 30K

If that's not a typo, then ah'd suggest ye hire a pro video company for one day a month for 12 months for the video projects and with several thousand K left over ye can but a couple of DSLRs, a 4/3 and a nice CSC. ye can then choose at leisure which one suits you best.

[secondshowin]

Thanks all
My budget is in indian rupees, i.e 380 $

[Manfred M]

I'm not sure where you are shopping, but up this way, I think both of those cameras are outside of your budget range.

Unless you have a tripod to shoot from, you are going to have to shoot holding the camera in a cradled position to get some reasonably steady shots. To shoot cradled, you need an articulated screen, and of the two camera you are looking at, the D5100 has that, while the D3200 does not.

I would have to recommend the D5100 as your best option of the two bodies.

[Inkanyezi]

Thanks all
My budget is in indian rupees, i.e 380 $

I missed it in my other post. WELCOME! - Welcome to the forum, I hope it will be a good experience. You might care to fill in some personal data in your profile, as first name and location. That would be helpful.

Your budget explanation clears some uncertainty. If you can find a D5100 within that budget, fine. It is a good camera, whichever way you see it, and on a limited budget it might be the best you could acquire. However, if I were on a tight budget, I would consider a compact camera, as they are far cheaper, and the new breed of them are indeed very capable. I recently bought two such compacts that were dead cheap, to take to my friends in Cuba, and the image quality as well as video really impressed me. They were Nikon Coolpix L27, that I got new for SEK 495.($80).

You might perhaps care to tell us more about your present photography or video shooting, just to know where on the ladder you might presently be? It could help, as advice would then be more directed toward your needs, as well as your budget. I might have seemed a bit cheeky in my former response, but with respect. FYI, the RED camera is a dedicated professional tool, made for those in the industry. They are expensive and outside the budget of most of us.

/Urban

[davidedric]

Seriously, have a look at a Panasonic g5 plus 14-42mm (28-84mm equivalent). Good video, good stills and should be within your budget. Have a read of some reviews. Dave

[rpcrowe]

I think it is fairly widely acknowledged that Nikon stinks at video. If your primary aim is to shoot video, you should probably be looking at video cameras, not DSLRs.

I also far prefer using a dedicated video camera for my video work. There are any number of quite decent semiprofessional video cameras available. Professional video cameras are quite a bit out of the league of a casual shooter.

It seems like the major goal of DSLR video shooters is the very narrow depth of field which can be attained shooting video with the DSLR. However, as Manfred succinctly mentions, you need to really dress up a DSLR to make it into a really capable video camera.
http://cinema.nikonusa.com/produce-y...know-pointers/
Setting a DSLR up in this fashion pretty well removes it from general still capabilities...

However, if I wanted to use a dual purpose camera, I would select one that allows auto focusing while shooting. The first DSLR that I noted having this capability was the Canon T4i matched with one of the Canon STM lenses. The 7D does not allow this.

I believe that there are some other recent Canon DSLR cameras with this capability. I don't shoot video with my DSLR cameras so I have not bothered to keep abreast of the changes in DSLR video technology.

I don't always shoot video using my video camera in continuous autofocus nor do I shoot video with auto exposure. However, the continuous autofocus is quite a handy bell and whistle to have available...

My problem with the STM lenses is that they are not (IMO) top line for still work and as of now, you don't have a decent selection of STM lenses available (such as no L lenses).

I still maintain that I don't use a framing hammer for driving tacks nor a tack hammer for driving large nails. I prefer using a tool specifically designed for the job on hand and one that has not had any function compromised in order to multi-task.