4K Resolution Cameras For Short Movies In Budget Price

[kakatiya]

1. $1498 Panasonic DMC-GH4 with a $599 Metabones EF Speed Booster.  If you need compatibility with your EF/EF-S glass, true 4096x2160 4K, 10 bit HDMI out, time code, color bars, hours of continuous recording, affordable Panasonic power zooms, a fully articulated LCD - plus the option to add the YAGH interface with its XLR inputs and SDI outputs - this may be the camera for you.  Here is a terrific piece from Elif Kalkan shot with the Metabones and Canon glass:

 

2. $1299.99 (on sale, as of this post) Samsung NX-1 with an $80 Canon EF to NX adapter with manual aperture control.  This camera would be #1 on the list if there was a Metabones-type Canon to NX lens adapter for it.  Its APS-C sized sensor, advanced h.265 compression and LOG-like color profile give it the edge over the GH4.  But, for Canon shooters, its limited compatibility with Canon lenses is a challenge.  That said, Andrew Reid is nevertheless creating beautiful images with the NX1 and adapted EOS glass:

 

3. $750 Panasonic DMC-FZ1000.  This camera is one third of the XC10's price, shares its 1" sensor size and UHD resolution - but also features the power zoom, electronic viewfinder, serious still photo chops and fully articulated LCD that the XC10 is missing.  No, it doesn't have a headphone jack, but you can buy a pretty nice recorder with the $1700 you'll save.  Here is the video image quality shooters are getting from the FZ1000:

 

4. $750 Panasonic DMC-LX100.  No mic or headphone jacks and no built-in flash, but this camera has a larger sensor than the XC10 and many of the still and video features the Canon lacks - e.g., a power zoom lens, an electronic viewfinder, 11 fps and the ability to shoot RAW stills.  It's a pretty darned good UHD video camera too:

 

5. $2695 JVC GY-HM200. If you don't need a large sensor or the ability to shoot stills, but want a 4K camcorder with pro mic inputs, SDI out and built-in web streaming - this camera is the best value for your money in this price range. The HM200 was just released, so there are only a few examples of what it can do - but here is one (please watch at 2160p):

 

 

And as a bonus for those who aren't ready to upgrade to 4K, there are still a couple of solid Canon 1080p alternatives:

1. $2499 Canon 5D Mark III. After recent mark downs, the full frame 5D Mark III is at the same price as the 1" sensor XC10.  If you like the "full-frame look", want native compatibility with your Canon lenses plus the option to shoot Magic Lantern RAW - you might want to consider upgrading from an entry level Canon DSLR to the Mark III.

2. $2999 Canon C100. For $500 more than the XC10, you can buy a real professional Super 35 camcorder with XLR inputs, a viewfinder and 100% compatibility with your Canon lenses.  This camera's 4K sensor, downscaled in-camera, still creates some of the best 1080p video in the marketplace.

The bottom line is that you can do a lot better than the XC10  - either near or well below its $2499 price point.

As always, if anything here has helped you to make a purchase decision, please shop using the links above or the displays below and in the margins. And even if you're not in the market for a new camera, please comment and make suggestions below. It won't cost you anything extra, and it will help to keep these posts coming.
 

[kakatiya]

sample video https://vimeo.com/113089456

 

 $1498 Panasonic DMC-GH4 with a $599 Metabones EF Speed Booster.  If you need compatibility with your EF/EF-S glass, true 4096x2160 4K, 10 bit HDMI ou

[kakatiya]

sample video

 

https://vimeo.com/103562158

 

$750 Panasonic DMC-FZ1000.

[kakatiya]

 $750 Panasonic DMC-LX100.

https://vimeo.com/113644451

[timmy]

gopro hero cam lo 4k undhi anukunta  :4_12_13:  :4_12_13:.

[kakatiya]

450$ bt I don't think it has image stabilization and all

[timmy]

image stabilization ki gimbal's dorukuthaai anukunta. antha perfect handle cheyyaledhu emo. i guess 

[kakatiya]

Panasonic dmx tho pelli videos teeyochu first class...

[Samanyudu]

Bro have u heard abt magic lantern

Nenu recent ga canon 5dmark 3 konanu

Magic lantern oka firmware danni use chesi we can record 4k videos in mark 3 anukunta

Oka 1-2 mnts lo plan chesta edaina movie laa

To learn work

[Mama77]

screenplay ela rayali tips plzz

[kakatiya]

Bro have u heard abt magic lantern

Nenu recent ga canon 5dmark 3 konanu

Magic lantern oka firmware danni use chesi we can record 4k videos in mark 3 anukunta

Oka 1-2 mnts lo plan chesta edaina movie laa

To learn work

Sure man