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Videography Question

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  • 23-02-2014 11:34am
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    GlennGriffin
    Registered Users Posts: 1 ✭


    Hi,

    I am looking into buying a Canon 700d for film making but have the chance to use a Sony HDR 520 for free and am wondering if one is better then the other for filming video? I tried searching online but had no luck and would like to see peoples opinions on it. Thanks
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    5uspect
    Moderators, Arts Moderators Posts: 10,515 Mod ✭✭✭✭5uspect


    GlennGriffin wrote: »
    Hi,

    I am looking into buying a Canon 700d for film making but have the chance to use a Sony HDR 520 for free and am wondering if one is better then the other for filming video? I tried searching online but had no luck and would like to see peoples opinions on it. Thanks

    The Sony is a camcorder the Canon is an SLR. With an SLR you can switch to very fast lenses while the optics in the Sony are all you get. So it all depends what you want.


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    gloobag
    Registered Users Posts: 1,229 ✭✭✭gloobag


    GlennGriffin wrote: »
    Hi,

    I am looking into buying a Canon 700d for film making but have the chance to use a Sony HDR 520 for free and am wondering if one is better then the other for filming video? I tried searching online but had no luck and would like to see peoples opinions on it. Thanks

    I'd go with the 700D if I had to choose. It's a more versatile piece of equipment. But you'll need to invest in some decent lenses, audio and stabilizing equipment if you want to get the best from it in a film making scenario.


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    thebaz
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    gloobag wrote: »
    But you'll need to invest in some decent lenses, audio and stabilizing equipment if you want to get the best from it in a film making scenario.

    agree with above,

    the adds seam never-ending , to get good sounds to match good visuals - the SLR route is probably better long term, but will will certainly be more expensive, good sound does not come cheap


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    kevc2
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    I have the 700D myself, good camera. Check out the 650D, there's not much difference apart from a full spin around dial and costs a good bit cheaper. I got the Tamron 24-70mm f2.8. It's a great lens for video, has image stabilisation but costs a good bit. Way cheaper than the Canon version and that doesn't come with IS or VC as Tamron calls it.


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