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Best DSLR For Video

  • 17-08-2013 04:14PM
    #1
    Chavways
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,904 ✭✭✭


    Hi,

    I'm considering getting a DSLR that I'll be using for photo's but also a lot of video. It will be my first DSLR and my budget is around 750 euro for the camera and one lens to start me off. I will be using it predominantly for outdoor sports and nature shots. I do a lot of whitewater kayaking so I would realy like to utilise it on the river bank.

    I have been looking around at a few and the Canon 60D seems to be getting a lot of positive feedback for both its photo's and video.

    I am a total noob when it comes to DSLR's but have a couple of years experience using a Sony HVR-Z1U camcorder so I know a few of the ins and outs of shooting. I'd like something that is robust, produces brilliant video and that will last me a good few years. I'd like a good all round lens to start off. Something that would be a jack of all trades if possible.

    Anyone have any recommendations? Any help would be appreciated.


Comments

  • #2
    Keggers2
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 233 ✭✭Keggers2


    What's your budget like? If I were buying a NEW DSLR for video, I'd wait for Canon to bring out the new 70D, it's got all the features founded in the most recent cameras, but in a nicer body with some new technology in the screen.


  • #3
    Chavways
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,904 ✭✭✭Chavways


    Keggers2 wrote: »
    What's your budget like? If I were buying a NEW DSLR for video, I'd wait for Canon to bring out the new 70D, it's got all the features founded in the most recent cameras, but in a nicer body with some new technology in the screen.

    Around 750 for the camera and one lens as I said in the OP.


  • #4
    Telchak
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 892 ✭✭✭Telchak


    If you can stretch by €50, 60D With 18-135mm IS.

    Bought from these a few times before. Always been two days to arrive (from Hong Kong) and if you get hit for VAT they'll refund it :)


  • #5
    Bluefoam
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,730 ✭✭✭Bluefoam


    If you are using it in and around water I would recommend a Pentax k50.

    It is water resistant as are the main lenses...


  • #6
    Kenny Logins
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,061 ✭✭✭Kenny Logins


    Bluefoam wrote: »
    If you are using it in and around water I would recommend a Pentax k50.

    It is water resistant as are the main lenses...

    I'd stick with Canon. For Magic Lantern and the very healthy market for accessories and lenses etc.


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  • #7
    Keggers2
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 233 ✭✭Keggers2


    Chavways wrote: »
    Around 750 for the camera and one lens as I said in the OP.

    Whoops, sorry about that! In that case I'd go with the package Telchak suggested, I do love the 60D!


  • #8
    thebaz
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,075 ✭✭✭✭thebaz


    as a Nikon man, I would reccomend Canon over Nikon for video - you can not change apperature in live-view mode in most Nikon's, which is a real no no for me. Apart from that , the Nikon HD video is fine.


  • #9
    Ricky91t
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,281 ✭✭✭Ricky91t


    Telchak wrote: »
    If you can stretch by €50, 60D With 18-135mm IS.

    Bought from these a few times before. Always been two days to arrive (from Hong Kong) and if you get hit for VAT they'll refund it :)

    Wow! I always thought Digital Rev were a reasonably priced non-EU site but onestop put their prices to shame! I know where I'm buying from Next :)


  • #10
    CRenegade
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 226 ✭✭CRenegade


    Panasonic Gh3, Google the reviews. Its probably above your budget so its earlier model the Gh2 might suit.

    Just picked up a Gh3 recently and in the early stages of learning it.


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