Bill Bruner
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Hi Hugue – the Panasonic G6 with the 14-42mm kit lens is on sale for $449 right now. This camera has a built-in stop motion mode.
Here are a couple of time lapse examples shot with the G6:
Hope this is helpful and good luck!
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This problem is called “aliasing”. It is separate from, but related to “moire”.
Aliasing is the jagged distortion of continuous lines, while moire is an interference pattern created when there are thin lines in your shot.
Nice article on this here: https://www.istockphoto.com/article_view.php?ID=1032
Canon’s downscaling algorithms are the culprit. Taking a 20.2MP sensor and “throwing away” 18 million pixels to create a 1080p image requires a lot of processing power, and Canon DIGIC processors and algorithms are notoriously bad at this (one of the reasons I sold my Canon DSLR).
One answer might be a $365 Mosaic anti-aliasing filter.
Another answer might be to trade up to a (recently marked down) $2499 5D Mark III or a $3999 Canon C100 camcorder – cameras where Canon paid more attention to solving this issue.
There is really nothing you can do about it in post.
Good luck!
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Hi Adam – I recommend against either of those cameras for solo shooting. With these cameras, the things you’d miss most from your camcorder would be:
– the flip forward LCD – both the 5D III and the 7D II have fixed LCDs, so you would find it difficult to frame your shots from in front of the camera
– a viewfinder that actually works while you’re shooting video – DSLR mirrors block their viewfinders when they are recording video. If you’re ever behind the camera and shooting outdoors, you would be forced to use the LCD, which can be hard to see in bright sunlight.
– long recording times – although camcorders can record for hours continuously, DSLRs are limited to 30 minutes of continuous recording. If you tried to record an event that lasted for more than 30 minutes, your DSLR would shut down and have to be restarted
– the power zoom for rapidly reframing your shots – the least expensive power zoom for Canon EF mount cameras costs $30,000.
Instead of the $1799 7D Mark II, you may want to consider a $1698 Panasonic GH4. If you want:
– sharper video, the GH4 has 4 times the resolution of the Canons
– autofocus, it has fast, face tracking autofocus and a smaller sensor for deeper depth of field
– to see yourself while you’re shooting, it has a flip-forward LCD
– to shoot outdoors in bright sunlight, it has a viewfinder that actually works while you’re shooting video
– to record a play or event, it can record for hours continuously
– to use a power zoom, you can buy a native power zoom for a little over $300 rather than over $30,000
– to use slow motion in your comedies, you can record at up to 96fps in full 1080p HD with the GH4, while 7D Mark II is limited to 60fps.
Here are a couple of narratives shot by solo actor/writer/director/DPs with this camera:
Writer’s Block
Out of Time
In my view, the GH4 will give you the image quality upgrade you’re looking for without forcing you to give up the advantages of shooting with a camcorder – and it will cost you less than either a 7D Mark II or a 5D Mark III.
Hope this is helpful and good luck with your channel!
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I’m more concerned that they will try to charge some ridiculous amount for the June upgrade (which has been announced in Europe, but not yet in the US).
If so, they will lose a lot of sales to the new 4K live-streaming JVC GY-HM200, which will start shipping next month at $2695.
EDIT: I just found out that the upgrade will be 485€ in Europe (about $551USD at today’s exchange rate). This turns the X70 into a $2850 4K camera in the US. For those who don’t need to buy a camera right now, it might be a good idea to wait for the HM200.
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You can get nice shallow depth of field with the right aperture and focal length, as seen here:
And, please forgive me, but I don’t completely understand what you mean by “steady zoom”. If you’re asking whether optical steady shot can stabilize your shots while zooming, the answer is yes.
Again, hope this is helpful,
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Hi Blake – Here’s a slightly edited version of the answer I gave in the previous thread:
You might want to consider an Ultra High Def “4K” upgradeable $2088 Sony PXW-X70 camcorder
with a 1″ sensor. This camera also features HD-SDI out (in addition to HDMI), built-in ND filters, dual media slots and readiness for 4K with a paid upgrade that will be available early this year.
And the X70’s amazing optical steady shot system makes for very stable handheld shots.
Walking shots in this travel piece are an example of what the X70 can do:
Here it is intercut with the Panasonic GH4 in an indoor single musician live performance:
It’s also a good exterior B roll camera, as seen here:
In my view, the X70’s modern and robust 10-bit codec, pro features and optical steady shot system make it the best choice in this price class.
Hope this is helpful!
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If possible, you might want to consider stretching your budget by $88 for an Ultra High Def “4K” upgradeable $2088 Sony PXW-X70 camcorder
And the X70’s amazing optical steady shot system makes for very stable handheld shots.
Walking shots in this travel piece are an example of what the X70 can do:
Here it is intercut with the Panasonic GH4 in an indoor single musician live performance:
It’s also a good exterior B roll camera, as seen here:
In my view, if you can afford the extra $88, the X70’s more modern and robust 10-bit codec, pro features and optical steady shot system make it a better choice in this price class.
Hope this is helpful!
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I am a GH4 shooter (and I own a BMPCC) – but if I was coming from camcorders and starting today with $5000, I would pre-order the new $3995 4K JVC GY-LS300. With the LS300, you will have the traditional camcorder form factor and features – plus the large sensor and interchangeable lenses of a DSLR or cinema camera. Like your XH-A1 and HVX 200, the LS300 has built in XLR inputs and comes with a top handle. You won’t have to buy an external recorder or adapter to use professional mics with this camera.
The codec is only 8-bit, but the color space is 4:2:2, so it is strong enough for grading.
Here is the image quality it can produce:
The camera is also equipped with built in live streaming capability – as seen in this video for the LS300’s sister camera, the HM200:
In my view, this camera is the best value for your money below $5000.
Hope this is helpful and good luck with your upgrade!
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Sadly, Ali says his rig weighs 8 kg – while the 504HD’s load capacity is only 7.5 kg. Probably not robust enough to meet his needs.
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Miller is a well known professional brand. We use them where I work. Gitzo – not so much.
Top pro brands are:
O’Connor
Vinten
Cartoni
Sachtler
MillerAnother option is this almost new Benro A674TMH10 with a 100mm bowl and 10 kg capacity for $959.50US
Benro is a relatively new brand that has received very favorable reviews:
Again, hope this is helpful!
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