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Title: Good all rounder for stills and HD video
Post by: Phadrea on April 02, 2014, 10:18
 I have been looking into getting a stills camera that shoots HD video so I can produce footage stock media. Currently I still use a Nikon D200 with the 18-70 kits lens which does me fine at a push.

I have been thinking of the Panasonic GH3 as it is amazing for video and pretty good for stills. I have heard mixed reviews about it being a serious still camera but as I use a D200 perhaps it will be an improvement ? There is also the Canon 600D which does both but the video quality is troubled with moire as are most canons.

If anyone can enlighten me a bit more I will be grateful.

Cheers.
Title: Re: Good all rounder for stills and HD video
Post by: jjneff on April 02, 2014, 13:21
Check out the Panasonic GH4 which will be available at the end of April! Stills are better then GH3 and video is amazing.
Title: Re: Good all rounder for stills and HD video
Post by: Phadrea on April 02, 2014, 13:28
Ok thanks. I think it will be well out my price range though.
Title: Re: Good all rounder for stills and HD video
Post by: jjneff on April 02, 2014, 13:43
The camera is $1700.00 US which is a great price for 4k video and 96fps 1080 and decent stills.
Title: Re: Good all rounder for stills and HD video
Post by: Pauws99 on April 02, 2014, 15:51
$1,700 for "decent stills" h'mmmmm  :o
Title: Re: Good all rounder for stills and HD video
Post by: Mantis on April 02, 2014, 17:38
Quote from: jjneff on April 02, 2014, 13:43
The camera is $1700.00 US which is a great price for 4k video and 96fps 1080 and decent stills.

Have you seen the 4k from this yet? I haven't but am tempted to try it out. Also 96 @ 1080p is cool, reprocess at 24 and you'd get some nice results.

Not to hijack the thread but anyone have any feedback on other 4k video/still systems in the $2000-$3000 range?
Title: Re: Good all rounder for stills and HD video
Post by: fritz on April 02, 2014, 18:30
I'm sure For.A FT-ONE is what you're looking for ;D.... it's bit expensive but..
(http://static.bhphoto.com/images/images345x345/for_a_ft_one_full_4k_variable_882225.jpg)
Title: Re: Good all rounder for stills and HD video
Post by: Mantis on April 02, 2014, 18:43
Quote from: fritz on April 02, 2014, 18:30
I'm sure For.A FT-ONE is what you're looking for ;D.... it's bit expensive but..
([url]http://static.bhphoto.com/images/images345x345/for_a_ft_one_full_4k_variable_882225.jpg[/url])


Yea I've seen that.  A tad over budget for me. I'd have to stop drinking beer to afford it.
Title: Re: Good all rounder for stills and HD video
Post by: elvinstar on April 02, 2014, 22:56
Yikes!  :o

Did they misplace a decimal point in that price? That's about twice what I'm willing to pay for a house!
Title: Re: Good all rounder for stills and HD video
Post by: shiyali on April 02, 2014, 23:51
Sony DSC-RX10 might fit the bill.
Title: Re: Good all rounder for stills and HD video
Post by: Phadrea on April 03, 2014, 03:01
Quote from: shiyali on April 02, 2014, 23:51
Sony DSC-RX10 might fit the bill.

Thanks. It does look a cracking candidate. Much cheaper too :-)