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I asked earlier but opinions varied wildly. From what I have seen the Canon is better- it has better video quality and the ability to change lenses which is important. Can someone give me a case for why the Sony is better?
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It depends on your requirements and those of the project.
The FX7 can't "change" lenses, but you can add lenses.
The FX7 was designed to capture moving images - a single 60 minute miniDV tape can record HDV format video for a full 63 minutes. More if you use the 80 minute tapes (though not necessarily recommended). The video files will be segmented by the 5D Mark 2's "operating system". It was designed to capture stills - dealing with moving images is a "convenience feature".
The FX7 has manual audio control on the outside of the camcorder. The 5D Mark 2 has no audio control.
The miniDV tapes are the archive of the project. The 5D Mark 2 will depend on you to have a RAID1 multi-drive array for real video archival.
MiniDV tape is inexpensive - flash memory is not inexpensive, but re-usable and cannot be used as an "archive".
The FX7 will have better low-light behavior (larger lens filter diameter and larger 3CMOS imaging chip array).
Both cameras will do a fine job. The BIGGEST issue is whether the content is compelling. If you go with the 5D Mark 2 be sure to get and external field recorder for the audio capture and mic connectivity. And before you buy ANYTHING, be sure your editing hardware and software can deal with the connectivity and video formats the camera captures.
It depends on your requirements and those of the project.
The FX7 can't "change" lenses, but you can add lenses.
The FX7 was designed to capture moving images - a single 60 minute miniDV tape can record HDV format video for a full 63 minutes. More if you use the 80 minute tapes (though not necessarily recommended). The video files will be segmented by the 5D Mark 2's "operating system". It was designed to capture stills - dealing with moving images is a "convenience feature".
The FX7 has manual audio control on the outside of the camcorder. The 5D Mark 2 has no audio control.
The miniDV tapes are the archive of the project. The 5D Mark 2 will depend on you to have a RAID1 multi-drive array for real video archival.
MiniDV tape is inexpensive - flash memory is not inexpensive, but re-usable and cannot be used as an "archive".
The FX7 will have better low-light behavior (larger lens filter diameter and larger 3CMOS imaging chip array).
Both cameras will do a fine job. The BIGGEST issue is whether the content is compelling. If you go with the 5D Mark 2 be sure to get and external field recorder for the audio capture and mic connectivity. And before you buy ANYTHING, be sure your editing hardware and software can deal with the connectivity and video formats the camera captures.
What are some video/DV/DSLR cameras that are the same quality as the Canon XH A1 and the Canon 5D Mark II?
Alex
I'm torn between the two, but are there cameras (maybe from other brands, even) that offer similar video quality? I'd like to consider all of my options before making a purchase.
Answer
Hi Alex:
You asked a similar Question last week over in the "Cameras" Category, but since you are interested in shooting "video" and not still photos, I'd recommend you discard your thoughts of using a DSLR like the Canon 5D (or any of the other Rebel/EOS series).
There's a current "craze" for using DSLRs to shoot video, sometimes motivated by budget & lensing options (it's hard to find a changeable-lens true camcorder for under-$3000 USD). But audio features on any DSLR take a backseat, and complaints about lousy audio capture, without spending a bundle on extra microphones & external mixers or digital recorders, are frequent with DSLR shooters & editors. And built-in limits on video-length and sensor overheating issues (after 30 minutes or so) also eliminate most DSLRs for serious video projects.
And keep in mind that the Canon XH-A1 camcorder is a late-2006 model that's no longer made. Still shoots great HDV hi-def, and stores video in low-compression high-bitrate MiniDV cassettes. Pro-audio XLR connectors with real audio knobs & settings exceed anything a DSLR can provide. Plus, you get time-code support, which DSLRs lack.
Other similar camcorders in the same price bracket are Sony's HVR-Z1 (the newer Z5 & Z7 might be out of your budget), and Panasonic's various AG-DVX or AG-HVX series (the DVX30P, the DVX100-DVX300, the HVX200, etc.). The DVX are standard def, but shoot good 16:9 widescreen if that's your big concern; otherwise, get an HVX hi-def model, new or used.
Once you get in the $4000-$5000 price bracket for camcorders, you get changeable lens options (like the Sony HVR-Z7 & HVR-S270, and Panasonic's AG-AF100).
If you choose a newer AVCHD-file format camera like the AG-AF100, just make sure your editing computer & software can handle that highly-compressed format.
hope this helps,
--Dennis C.
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Hi Alex:
You asked a similar Question last week over in the "Cameras" Category, but since you are interested in shooting "video" and not still photos, I'd recommend you discard your thoughts of using a DSLR like the Canon 5D (or any of the other Rebel/EOS series).
There's a current "craze" for using DSLRs to shoot video, sometimes motivated by budget & lensing options (it's hard to find a changeable-lens true camcorder for under-$3000 USD). But audio features on any DSLR take a backseat, and complaints about lousy audio capture, without spending a bundle on extra microphones & external mixers or digital recorders, are frequent with DSLR shooters & editors. And built-in limits on video-length and sensor overheating issues (after 30 minutes or so) also eliminate most DSLRs for serious video projects.
And keep in mind that the Canon XH-A1 camcorder is a late-2006 model that's no longer made. Still shoots great HDV hi-def, and stores video in low-compression high-bitrate MiniDV cassettes. Pro-audio XLR connectors with real audio knobs & settings exceed anything a DSLR can provide. Plus, you get time-code support, which DSLRs lack.
Other similar camcorders in the same price bracket are Sony's HVR-Z1 (the newer Z5 & Z7 might be out of your budget), and Panasonic's various AG-DVX or AG-HVX series (the DVX30P, the DVX100-DVX300, the HVX200, etc.). The DVX are standard def, but shoot good 16:9 widescreen if that's your big concern; otherwise, get an HVX hi-def model, new or used.
Once you get in the $4000-$5000 price bracket for camcorders, you get changeable lens options (like the Sony HVR-Z7 & HVR-S270, and Panasonic's AG-AF100).
If you choose a newer AVCHD-file format camera like the AG-AF100, just make sure your editing computer & software can handle that highly-compressed format.
hope this helps,
--Dennis C.
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