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jrosseau
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May 27, 2018
Question

Best 4K Camera to use for multi-camera filming

  • May 27, 2018
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Does anyone have any recommendations for what cameras to use with the anticipation of using three of them for multi-camera filming and editing.  I purchased a Sony AX53, but I've seen some concerns about the file format in which it records and then needing to convert it to MP4.  That would suggest that you would then loose some of the abilities/quality you want to have in Adobe Premier Pro for zooming and panning during the editing process.

I am totally open to suggestions.

Thanks

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    excited_Genie16B8
    Legend
    May 27, 2018

    I don't think there is a "best" camera for any given situation.

    But there are better cameras.  Depending on when the shoot will occur, this could be such a camera.

    Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera | Blackmagic Design

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    jrosseauAuthor
    Participant
    May 27, 2018

    Thanks for sharing, that camera looks very promising.

    chrisw44157881
    chrisw44157881
    Inspiring
    May 27, 2018

    narrow it down by features and price first. mp4 containers don't stop panning. do you mean realtime playback? use proxies.

    some feature examples:

    1. timecode jam sync

    2. audio in XLR

    3. unlimited recording time

    4. battery life

    5. dynamic range and codec quality 4:2:0 bitrate etc.

    6. built in ND's

    7. changeable lens

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    jrosseauAuthor
    Participant
    May 27, 2018

    Great point, thanks.

    I would like to keep the price under $1,500 if possible.   As I am largely shooting 1:1 interviews with people, that often flow, I want to ensure we don't "have to" stop if the conversation is flowing, that said, I would say the priorities are:

    1) Price under $1,500

    2) At least 90 minutes of recording time

    3) 10 + zoom in capability

    4) Ease of file transfer to Mac and import to Adobe Premiere Pro CC

    5) 10+ Optical Zoom

    James

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