Our wedding photography sideline is gaining momentum. And we are now approaching the part where we buy a semi-professional to professional video camera. We've been saving for it from the start, that up to now, we almost actually get nothing from doing wedding photo and video coverage just to speed things up.
For the past 6 months, what we've been using is a consumer Panasonic camera I stripped from my mother's personal gadgets.
And now that we almost already have the funds to purchase our company video camera, the most difficult decision to make arises: Which camera do we buy?
We've been researching for quite sometime already and decided that the Canon XL2 is a nice camera. Unfortunately, due to financial constraints (the XL2 costs 260K PHP but our budget is just 50K-70K PHP), we have to look for a less expensive model.
Canon XL2 Video camera with WHITE Canon L lensExtensive research narrowed down our choices to two cameras, each one having it's own advantages and disadvantages. If you do want to share some insight, please do so as we are in need of expert (and also non-expert) advice.
a. Panasonic AG-DVC20
pros:
- professional-looking
- better stability due to size and weight
- shoulder-mount
cons:
- may not be available locally (if you do know where we can buy this, please inform me)
- not suitable for confined spaces due to size
- may be tiring to carry for a long time
Panasonic AG-DVC20
b. Panasonic PV-GS400
pros:
- larger sensor (1/4.7" vs. 1/6")
- available at 12 months 0% interest installment at Abenson
- optical stabilization
- high-definition
cons:
- may look amateurish
- more prone to shaking to an untrained hand
Panasonic PV-GS400
a. Panasonic AG-DVC20
pros:
- professional-looking
- better stability due to size and weight
- shoulder-mount
cons:
- may not be available locally (if you do know where we can buy this, please inform me)
- not suitable for confined spaces due to size
- may be tiring to carry for a long time
Panasonic AG-DVC20b. Panasonic PV-GS400
pros:
- larger sensor (1/4.7" vs. 1/6")
- available at 12 months 0% interest installment at Abenson
- optical stabilization
- high-definition
cons:
- may look amateurish
- more prone to shaking to an untrained hand
Panasonic PV-GS400
5 comments:
mas maganda sigurong investment isali niyo ko sa team niyo hehehe :)
haha. Hayaan mo, kapag sobrang dami na naming clients, invite ka namin sa isa naming team. :P
sali ka sa http://feelingproclub.multiply.com
although pro ka na. hahaha
haha. as if naman noh. malayo pa ako sa tunay na pro. but now that I'm resigning as an 8-5 employee, I'm sure I'll have plenty of time learning and practicing.
Ano pala ang mayroon sa multiply na ito? hehe
sumali na ako! ayus yung concept ah! hehe. Magandang gawin sa isang permanent domain ito tapos lagay tayo ng ads. Whatchathink?
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