Camcorder vs DSLR

[Kelly]

My background is still photography. I understand the appeal of the DSLR. High-resolution - Shallow depth of field - Better choice and quality of lenses. However, even with the advances in auto focus (like with the Canon 70D), I still find them clumsy, for shooting video. Mostly due to :

1. Having to change lenses to get the shot you want.
2. Having to carry multiple lenses.
3. Having to carry a second device to record balanced audio.
4. Bad ergonomics (front heavy)
5. Limitations in record time.
6. Inability to use higher capacity batteries.

What are your thoughts?

My current camera...

Sony PXW-X70 XDCAM
4K on a 1" Sensor
4:2:2 10-Bit Color
Built in ND
Built in XLR Audio Inputs (2)
Dual SD Card Slots
Auto & Manual Controls
EVF & OLED
HDMI & HD-SDI Outputs

 

[Lifestyle Overland]

We tried doing video with our D5300 but it was too clumsy. We invested in a Sony XA30 right before our big "Enchanted Rockies Trail" mapping expedition and absolutely love it.
We also shoot video with our Galaxy S6's, GoPro Hero 4, and Yuneec Q500+ drone with CGO3 4K camera on a gimbal.

 

[Kelly]

View attachment 9535 We tried doing video with our D5300 but it was too clumsy. We invested in a Sony XA30 right before our big "Enchanted Rockies Trail" mapping expedition and absolutely love it.
We also shoot video with our Galaxy S6's, GoPro Hero 4, and Yuneec Q500+ drone with CGO3 4K camera on a gimbal.

That's a great camera/set of cameras. My system has evolved over the past few months. Here's where I am currently...
I really like the monopod set up. I can use it as a tripod or monopod, and it works pretty will as a camera stabilizer for handheld work.

 

[expeditionnorth]

I had a sony hi8 years ago, too heavy to lug around I always felt

I prefer my DSLR....

I hate to admit it, lately its been the cell phone for still & video

I have a Gopro hero2, but hardly ever use it any more

its amazing how cell phones have evolved when all is said and done

 

[Kelly]

I had a sony hi8 years ago, too heavy to lug around I always felt

I prefer my DSLR....

I hate to admit it, lately its been the cell phone for still & video

I have a Gopro hero2, but hardly ever use it any more

its amazing how cell phones have evolved when all is said and done

Phones have great cameras. The iPhone 7 Plus is supposed to be spectacular!

 

[Truckerbizz]

I always use my phone and a DSLR for stills. My phone has a better quality of video but the stills are lacking so I use a DSLR

 

[[DO]Ron]

I have a GoPro Hero 4 silver for in car use. and a Canon 1100d for stills. It can do video but my Samsung S5 neo can do it just as well. Used to have a Sony HD camorder but sold it as I never used it anymore.

 

[Disco_Berty]

I currently use a number of cameras,

a nikon coolpix bridge camera - ok for stills and video but a bit clumsy
a go pro hero 3 - great for just fixing to the windscreen or outside of the vehicle. It also goes onto my drone.
Main camera is my iPhone 6 plus.

My brother is a CAA qualified drone pilot and uses the new DJI Osmo - a hand held camera that sits on a gimbal that takes care of any camera shake. It is very impressive and perfect for overlanding when we maybe going over corrugated trails, rock crawling, or just generally going for a run. He also has the same camera and gimbal on his DJI Inspire. I am looking at getting the osmo instead of replacing my nikon coolpix for DSLR.

 

[Mark D]

This is a cool thread. I am at the other end of your endeavors. I love watching overland videos on YouTube, that is how I found Michael. if you upload your work please provide links.

 

[Kelly]

This is a cool thread. I am at the other end of your endeavors. I love watching overland videos on YouTube, that is how I found Michael. if you upload your work please provide links.

There are some good leads here...

https://www.overlandbound.com/forums/threads/what-are-your-other-favorite-youtube-channels.2772/page-3#post-47016