best dslr camera under 800 image
hailey
I would like HD and under $800. I would like video to come first and pictures to come second if that helps. I also already own a nikon lens so if theres a good nikon video camera around that would work great with the interchangeable lenses! Thanks!
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If video is important, then a camcorder is preferred. It is designed to capture video. And audio. capturing still images is a secondary "convenience feature".
If stills are important, than use a still image capture device. Like a dSLR. Capturing video (and audio) is a secondary "convenience feature". For example, if you read the documentation available for download from the dSLR manufacturer's web sites, you will find they will overheat when capturing video "for prolonged periods" (about 15 minutes maximum) and stop video capture until it cools down (takes a long time)... or... check their built-in (mono) mic and no (or extremely limited) manual audio control. This means no stereo without an external stereo mic and adding something like a XLR adapter (~$350) to plug into the stereo audio input + use the audio gain controls... or... use an external audio recording device like a Zoom H2, H2n, H4n and take the extra steps to import and sync the audio when editing.
There are no camcorders under about $1,500 that have an interchangeable lens system (Sony NEX VG series).
I am not saying dSLRs can't capture good video - they can - but they cannot be treated like a camcorder and they cannot replace a camcorder. For example, if you take a bunch of short duration videos because the project is scripted and you are using a shot list, then you should be OK. The time between the short sequences *might* be enough time for the dSLR to cool down. There are workarounds for lots of things that you normally don't need to worry about when using a camcorder... If you can plan properly, the Nikon D3200 might work - but we don't know which lens you have and that has a huge impact on what is possible.
Be sure to include lighting (flash and video) requirements, steadying devices (tripod - especially for video), power supplies... and lots of other "accessories" needed for successful video capture.
For $800 you are in the mid range of consumer camcorders. Something in the Canon HF M and HF R series should fit quite well. We assume your computer and video editor can deal with the AVCHD compressed video for editing...
If video is important, then a camcorder is preferred. It is designed to capture video. And audio. capturing still images is a secondary "convenience feature".
If stills are important, than use a still image capture device. Like a dSLR. Capturing video (and audio) is a secondary "convenience feature". For example, if you read the documentation available for download from the dSLR manufacturer's web sites, you will find they will overheat when capturing video "for prolonged periods" (about 15 minutes maximum) and stop video capture until it cools down (takes a long time)... or... check their built-in (mono) mic and no (or extremely limited) manual audio control. This means no stereo without an external stereo mic and adding something like a XLR adapter (~$350) to plug into the stereo audio input + use the audio gain controls... or... use an external audio recording device like a Zoom H2, H2n, H4n and take the extra steps to import and sync the audio when editing.
There are no camcorders under about $1,500 that have an interchangeable lens system (Sony NEX VG series).
I am not saying dSLRs can't capture good video - they can - but they cannot be treated like a camcorder and they cannot replace a camcorder. For example, if you take a bunch of short duration videos because the project is scripted and you are using a shot list, then you should be OK. The time between the short sequences *might* be enough time for the dSLR to cool down. There are workarounds for lots of things that you normally don't need to worry about when using a camcorder... If you can plan properly, the Nikon D3200 might work - but we don't know which lens you have and that has a huge impact on what is possible.
Be sure to include lighting (flash and video) requirements, steadying devices (tripod - especially for video), power supplies... and lots of other "accessories" needed for successful video capture.
For $800 you are in the mid range of consumer camcorders. Something in the Canon HF M and HF R series should fit quite well. We assume your computer and video editor can deal with the AVCHD compressed video for editing...
What's the best camera for taking pictures for like tumblr, blogs, and internet marketing?
Caleb
I like the colored Pentax K-r 12.4MP DSLR Camera's, but i don't know if they're good or not? I've heard Canons are the best though, I'm looking to spend no more than $700 maybe $800. I like a lot of COLOR, so i like cameras that catch every color, clearly!
Answer
"tumblr, blogs, and internet marketing" call for only very simple cameras, however you will need some knowledge to make the most of it.
I assume internet marketing means product photography for selling goods on sites such as ebay, right?
For much less than your budget you could get a very nice bridge camera, which would you do perfectly for your needs.
Just make sure to study your user guide (manual) very thoroughly, plus pick up some books or tutorials about general photography - that will get you started.
Here are some tips about the product photography:
To take good product photos, you don't need a special camera, you just need to pay attention to your details.
Here is how to do it the cheap way:
- Build yourself a light tent, it can be as basic as a card board box http://www.digital-photography-school.com/how-to-make-a-inexpensive-light-tent
- Use desk lamps with bright full spectrum (a.k.a. daylight) bulbs
- Use white background paper and change it often to keep it spotless
- put your camera on a tripod
- set up custom white balance (read your manual on how to do that) for perfect colour
- if your product is tiny, be sure to use the (super) macro setting on your camera
- overexpose the photo to keep the whites white, instead of grey (because due all the bright light, your camera will want to under expose the shot). Either go fully manual, or use exposure compensation (read the manual if you don't know how to do this).
- In Photoshop (or other editing program), put on the finishing touches - but you shouldn't need too much since you are starting out with a very good photo.
"tumblr, blogs, and internet marketing" call for only very simple cameras, however you will need some knowledge to make the most of it.
I assume internet marketing means product photography for selling goods on sites such as ebay, right?
For much less than your budget you could get a very nice bridge camera, which would you do perfectly for your needs.
Just make sure to study your user guide (manual) very thoroughly, plus pick up some books or tutorials about general photography - that will get you started.
Here are some tips about the product photography:
To take good product photos, you don't need a special camera, you just need to pay attention to your details.
Here is how to do it the cheap way:
- Build yourself a light tent, it can be as basic as a card board box http://www.digital-photography-school.com/how-to-make-a-inexpensive-light-tent
- Use desk lamps with bright full spectrum (a.k.a. daylight) bulbs
- Use white background paper and change it often to keep it spotless
- put your camera on a tripod
- set up custom white balance (read your manual on how to do that) for perfect colour
- if your product is tiny, be sure to use the (super) macro setting on your camera
- overexpose the photo to keep the whites white, instead of grey (because due all the bright light, your camera will want to under expose the shot). Either go fully manual, or use exposure compensation (read the manual if you don't know how to do this).
- In Photoshop (or other editing program), put on the finishing touches - but you shouldn't need too much since you are starting out with a very good photo.
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