Hey everyone.
I am currently looking to get more into video work for my small project studio. I edit in Sony Vegas Pro 13, and I have expirience in small production editing. I do a lot of general shooting at family events and what not, and I always get requests for DVDs or Blu Rays of the events. I also do projects that require a sit down interview type situations and shooting on the go.
I started out in 2008 with a Canon HV30 and eventually went to a Sony HDR-Cx580 with it's tapeless recording and full HD. The CX580 is a good camera for every day shooting, but I am really looking to get a 2nd camera with more pro features that can be used on small sets for shooting interviews and maybe doing live video pod casts.
I was currently looking into Sony FDR-AX100 because it has 4k abilities, but I am not sure I want to go with a camera that is more designed for a consumer. It has great reviews and all, but I have a lot of audio gear I would like to start incorporating into my videos with out needing a lot of extra add ons. XLR inputs for shotgun and hand held mics are peaking my interests so I can use better mics for better audio.
My other interests is in the Sony HXR-NX100 Full HD NXCAM. But I am not sure if I should invest into a camera without 4K abilities, as 4k is starting to become more common. I know 4k eats up a lot of data and what not, and I read that sometimes it is not worth the headaches it takes to work in 4k when a good full HD camera is used.
I have never owed a professional video camera, but I really want to start getting into more serious projects with one. With that, I am also looking into small budget lighting systems, and recommendations for a pro tri pod (on a budget of course).
I am looking to stay within the $1600.00 price range for the camera. Any suggestions or help would be fantastic. Thanks in advance for any replies.
I am currently looking to get more into video work for my small project studio. I edit in Sony Vegas Pro 13, and I have expirience in small production editing. I do a lot of general shooting at family events and what not, and I always get requests for DVDs or Blu Rays of the events. I also do projects that require a sit down interview type situations and shooting on the go.
I started out in 2008 with a Canon HV30 and eventually went to a Sony HDR-Cx580 with it's tapeless recording and full HD. The CX580 is a good camera for every day shooting, but I am really looking to get a 2nd camera with more pro features that can be used on small sets for shooting interviews and maybe doing live video pod casts.
I was currently looking into Sony FDR-AX100 because it has 4k abilities, but I am not sure I want to go with a camera that is more designed for a consumer. It has great reviews and all, but I have a lot of audio gear I would like to start incorporating into my videos with out needing a lot of extra add ons. XLR inputs for shotgun and hand held mics are peaking my interests so I can use better mics for better audio.
My other interests is in the Sony HXR-NX100 Full HD NXCAM. But I am not sure if I should invest into a camera without 4K abilities, as 4k is starting to become more common. I know 4k eats up a lot of data and what not, and I read that sometimes it is not worth the headaches it takes to work in 4k when a good full HD camera is used.
I have never owed a professional video camera, but I really want to start getting into more serious projects with one. With that, I am also looking into small budget lighting systems, and recommendations for a pro tri pod (on a budget of course).
I am looking to stay within the $1600.00 price range for the camera. Any suggestions or help would be fantastic. Thanks in advance for any replies.