Are you considering what is better to take - a good camera or a high-quality video camera? Now there is no need to make such a difficult choice. Modern digital cameras have reached such technological heights that the level of photo and video shooting of 2-in-1 devices became equal. Convince yourself by becoming acquainted with the heroes of our review - the best cameras for video.
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CANON EOS 5D Mark IV - the choice of professionals
The continuation of the megapopular series of cameras from Canon turned out to be no worse than their predecessors, but the technology in the Quartet, of course, is more advanced.
The device has received a full frame 30.4 megapixel CMOS matrix with its own autofocus system, which is especially good for video shooting moving objects. Also here, a complex correction of aberrations is used (already as a built-in function) and there is a microphone output.
Pros:
- Shooting 4K and Full HD video with a frequency of up to 120 fps;
- The possibility of turning any frame into a photo with a resolution of 8.8 MP;
- Modes of slow and interval time-laps shooting;
- Effective suppression of digital noise when shooting with poor lighting;
- You can play with the color temperature of the pictures by selecting one of the preset white balance modes;
- Extensive editing of RAW-formats directly on the camera;
- Built-in GPS-module, with which each frame is tied to the shooting area;
- The presence of NFC-chip and Wi-Fi with the ability to send images directly to the FTP-server.
Minuses:
- Big weight of the camera - 800 grams;
- The price reaches 200 thousand rubles, although this model has not been on the market for the first year.
NIKON Z7 - a handy device with high resolution
Another top model, but more recent than Canon’s “Mark”. A full-frame mirrorless with a resolution of 45.7 megapixels received a new bayonet of increased diameter for optics with ultra-high aperture (which is also not on sale).
Also, the developers managed to get rid of the effect of "breathing" the lens due to the movement of the lens, which interferes with video recording. But the transition of the Z7 to XQD memory cards is no longer a pleasant innovation.
Pros:
- Video recording with Ultra HD resolution (slightly less than the canonical 4K), plus the creation of time-lapses and slow-motion;
- Extensive customization options for different conditions;
- Silent, fast, but at the same time smooth autofocus;
- Brightening shadows on finished images up to 4 steps without loss of quality and detail;
- Electronic viewfinder, bright and comfortable for eyes;
- Simple and convenient switching between photo and video mode with a separate button;
- Support for data transmission via Wi-Fi and Bluetooth;
- Outputs for external microphone and headphones are provided;
- Availability of adapters for F-lenses for a new Z-mount.
Minuses:
- The cost of 260 thousand rubles for the "naked" device without a lens;
- Because of the large pixels, the camera lost in the rate of fire, yielding only 9 frames per second.
PANASONIC Lumix DC-G9 - the fastest camera
If you don’t know at what moment a good shot will turn up, or you often take pictures of dynamic objects, it’s better to take this camera as your partner. Everything here is aimed at supporting its “rate of fire”: 2 slots for fast cards, a capacious memory buffer, lightning-fast autofocus.
The device is equipped with a Live MOS matrix with a resolution of 20.3 megapixels, and the video capabilities of the camera allow you to work in post-focus and focus-stacking modes.
Pros:
- Record 4K video with a high bit rate up to 150 Mbit / s;
- Takes a photo at a speed of 20 frames per second - in some cases, this figure can be increased to 60;
- Very large viewfinder with a resolution of 3.68 megapixels;
- Numerous buttons (physical and sensory) are freely reprogrammed, and the control itself turns out to be operational, simple and clear;
- Switching between the three autofocus modes is quickly performed from the lever on the body;
- Ability to connect an external remote control;
- There is Wi-Fi and Bluetoth, not only for transferring files, but also for organizing a remote control from a smartphone or tablet;
- USB charging from any available source (laptop, powerbank);
- The camera can work even at 10 degrees of frost outside.
Minuses:
- Unpopular port for charging and displaying information - microUSB Type-B.
SONY A7 III - “smart” camera for non-professionals
The third incarnation of Sony’s initially misunderstood model was finally “polished” to a state close to the ideal. A7 received a 24-megapixel CMOS matrix with reverse illumination, which does not let the light get lost and perfectly removes even in difficult conditions.
In addition, the base model uses premium hybrid autofocus and other chips that are not typical for devices of the average price category.
Pros:
- Video recording Full HD and 4K for the entire width of the matrix, there are modes of accelerated, slow and interval shooting;
- The almost complete absence of noise in the images, even at high ISO;
- The amount of memory buffer up to 40-89 images in RAW format (not compressed and compressed, respectively);
- Many fine-tuning autofocus settings, including the eyes, with a choice of priority, and so on;
- Several options for selecting the point of focus - using a special joystick, touch screen or swipe on the picture viewfinder;
- The control buttons are easily reprogrammed under the owner, and the functions are assigned separately for photo and video modes;
- Capacious battery, which is enough for 600-700 shots;
- A rich set of connectors - mini-jack, Micro-HDMI, microUSB and Type-C;
- The quality of shooting does not suffer even when using budget lenses, and the device itself compensates for many amateur errors.
Minuses:
- Cumbersome and a little confusing menu - the price paid for advanced camera functionality.
FUJIFILM X-H1 - film like on film
The flagship of Fujifilm has one very interesting function - film simulation mode. It allows you to use different filters for perfect color rendition even before the shutter is released.
Moreover, modeling is possible in video mode - this is how the effect of a film recorded on film is created. The camera itself received a 24 megapixel CMOS matrix with the classic APS-C format.
Pros:
- Excellent ergonomics - this applies to both the body and controls;
- Writes video as 4K UHD with a bit rate of up to 200 Mbps, is accelerated and slow motion;
- Silent, barely rustling shutter with vibration damper;
- As many as 15 modes of "film" modeling with different effects - for landscape, portrait, night, black and white shooting, etc .;
- Even JPEG-photos are rich and vivid, almost without requiring correction;
- Sophisticated image stabilization system with guaranteed compensation of 4-5 shutter speeds;
- High-quality built-in microphone with 24-bit sound recording;
- Suppression of effect of blinking when shooting indoors with mercury and fluorescent lamps;
- Tracking autofocus with the ability to focus on the eyes;
- Large contrast additional display to display information about the selected shooting parameters.
Minuses:
- The memory buffer holds a maximum of 31 RAW files;
- High power consumption, seriously reduced the autonomy of the camera.
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