We are starting down the road to purchase a new camera for field shooting and I thought getting the group opinion on what would best suit us would be helpful, so here is what we are looking for:
Budget $2,500-3,500, maybe a bit more - less would be loverly :)
Flash Memory, no tape. Removable media a plus, but not a deal killer.
Transparent import/editing using Vegas
We will be working indoors and out under all ranges of light color and intensity (think ENG-style), although it is unlikely that we will ever need really low light capability.
End product will air on cable TV, would like at least 1920x1080 native resolution n case other markets develop.
24 fps mode cool but optional
Macro focusing down to 12" or less would be nice
Wide zoom range -
Time code generator built in (sync to GPS clock if possible)
XLR audio inputs, more than 2 channels a plus
Auto exposure, Auto focus and image stabilization, with option to manually over-ride. Built-in ND filters a plus
Not required, but would be nice to have:
GPS tagging of location/date/time
Enough mass to be stable when hand-held (It need to look like a 'real' camera)
Basically what I'd like is a lighter, digital camcorder version of the DXC-3000 we used for years, with a few new bells and whistles. We looked at the Sony HXR-NX70U but the comments on this forum got us to re-thinking our options.
Comments, suggestions, etc... please! and Thanks in advance...
Budget $2,500-3,500, maybe a bit more - less would be loverly :)
Flash Memory, no tape. Removable media a plus, but not a deal killer.
Transparent import/editing using Vegas
We will be working indoors and out under all ranges of light color and intensity (think ENG-style), although it is unlikely that we will ever need really low light capability.
End product will air on cable TV, would like at least 1920x1080 native resolution n case other markets develop.
24 fps mode cool but optional
Macro focusing down to 12" or less would be nice
Wide zoom range -
Time code generator built in (sync to GPS clock if possible)
XLR audio inputs, more than 2 channels a plus
Auto exposure, Auto focus and image stabilization, with option to manually over-ride. Built-in ND filters a plus
Not required, but would be nice to have:
GPS tagging of location/date/time
Enough mass to be stable when hand-held (It need to look like a 'real' camera)
Basically what I'd like is a lighter, digital camcorder version of the DXC-3000 we used for years, with a few new bells and whistles. We looked at the Sony HXR-NX70U but the comments on this forum got us to re-thinking our options.
Comments, suggestions, etc... please! and Thanks in advance...