The A57 produces by far better video than all the others. Canon may have been known for that but now the Sony outdoes it. AVCHD videos are hard to edit in native mode but the FCP and Premiere 6 have different workarounds for the problem. You will require a decent PC with at least 4GB of RAM. A good graphics card is needed with the Premiere and a 64-bit operating system is a must.
Which camera do you recommend for Cameron-Kalu?
Sony A57 - $460
16 MP|APS-C CMOS|3" LCD
Canon T3i - $549
17.9 MP|APS-C CMOS|3" LCD
Panasonic DMC-GH2 - $1,699
15.9 MP|Four Thirds CMOS|3" LCD
9 Answers
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Beginner II
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Beginner II7 months ago Lucid-StrikeFalse. A57 produces better stills than the GH2, but the hacked GH2 completely outclasses the others in video by far. -
Beginner II7 months ago Hristian-NochevWrong! More Mbits/s does not necessarily mean better video! - Beginner II7 months ago Hristian-NochevBesides, the GH2 has a much smaller sensor (hense DOF issues) and the choice of optics is very limitted.
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Beginner I6 months ago James-T-KirkLucid-Strike is correct on video, the hacked GH2 is much better than the Sony as it stands now. The GH3 will shoot 1080p at 69fps and the video and images via the net are pretty darn spectacular! The A57 most likely will do better stills, but lets face it, its the shooter and the glass that matters more. ;)
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Beginner II
This camera can autofocus while shooting videos. Canon does not have autofocus capabilities when shooting video. If you want to use manual focus, just switch it by switching the button on the lens.
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Beginner I
I know a nat geo photographer in Newfoundland and he shoots with Sony products. He recommended this camera to me. It has been excellent. Note that you can use many of the old glass Minolta auto lenses on the alpha. I bought 8 lenses for the a57 for very little money. I love my 50mm prime lens from monola on this camera.
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Intermediate II
sony A57 is the best option cus, it has a 60fps in video Full HD AVCHD !!! canon doesn't have it !
and sony has autofocus video in full HD, with 24fps, 30fps, 60fps, and you can shoot video with the viewfilder on !! :D
Sony is the best option for video or action photography (12fps) !!!!
Buy Sony :D
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Beginner II
Canon's are usually known for their superior video recording capabilities. However, the new A-57 is a product to be reckoned with and its recording capabilities are fantastic too. Would suggest that you do a side by side comparison of both these models and then decide.
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Intermediate I
The T4i is more focused to video, it has a very good auto focus and with the 40mm pancake will make great tool.
Usually it comes in a kit, so I suggest you get the one with the EF-S 18-135mm lens, it's a very nice lens for beginners.
Other than that, get the T3i, its flipping display helps a lot.
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Beginner II
A 'hacked' GH2 produces video that makes the other cameras and camera even better than them look like crap. As for stills, it's not as good as the other two. Unless you NEED 1080p 60fps, the GH2 is pretty much the best camera you can get for less than a small fortune. Besides having better QUALITY video, the GH2 can record for around 2 hours straight, compared with the 12-30 minutes of most DSLRs.
If you need that 1080p 60fps, the GH3 can handle that, again, MUCH better than competitors, even unhacked. It's just a bit more expensive.Personally, considering that most laptops don't have the resolution for 1080p and many still don't have the bandwidth to stream it, I'm fine with high bitrate 720p. GH2 for me. -
Beginner II
Canon is for sure! You will not regret to use it.
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Beginner I
Actually there's no such thing as a digital camera for a "film" maker because these cameras don't do film - they record video. If you're going to work in this field at least get your terms in order.
I agree, the t3i is probably the choice. One of the main reasons is the articulated screen that allows shooting from low and odd angles. Very handy when hand held. The t31 is about $950 at retail.
Summary
| 5 |  | Recommendations for Sony SLT A57 |
| 2 |  | Recommendations for Canon 600D / T3i |
| 1 |  | Recommendation for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 |
| 1 |  | Recommendation for Canon 650D / T4i |
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