Simple probably often asked question. DSLR or camcorder?
I currently have a canon rebel DSLR and was researching 600mm lenses online. For the price of that lens I can get a beginner professional level camcorder that gets between 30mm-600mm in zoom. I was looking at the Canon XA20 and Vixia HF G30. For a cheaper price I noticed the Panasonic HC VX981K had some cool features. What's the quality of sharpness in these camcorders at full zoom? I try to capture very specific wildlife videos so it's pretty important to me. Panning with the DSLR is a nightmare and with a 600mm lens I think it would be ov
PJ Ruben
PJ Ruben
Panning with a 600mm lens is a nightmare.
None of the 3 cameras you mention will solve that issue. You need a
solid support and some experience to get a good pan using a 600mm
lens. Also any lens that uses digital manipulation rather than optics
will not be as sharp as a prime lens. Frankly I have never seen a lens
that can zoom from 30mm to 600mm.
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I don't necessarily want to only pan at 600mm, just the ability to zoom with a sharp image. I do have a tripod, I also read that these camcorders have better stabilization.
As far as the zoom - "Newly designed Genuine Canon 20x HD Video Lens (35mm equivalent: 26.8mm-576mm) with 8-Blade Circular Aperture." Thats from canon. Am I understanding this wrong?
Sorry my original post was cut as well, it should have read - "over 2ft in length."
Thanks!
PJ Ruben
PJ Ruben
Those camcorders I listed say "optical zoom," which it seems is often compared to digital zoom. Is this an often used term or do they really offer the clarity of optical zoom like DSLRs? I want to upgrade my equipment and need help here on whether to switch over to a camcorder for wildlife film.
Thank you,
Paul
PJ Ruben
PJ Ruben
I would suggest a DSLR over a fixed lens camera. You have
more lens choices. A prime lens is always going to be better
than a zoom lens. When you are at full zoom you are going
to have issues with steadiness.
No camera stabilization will compensate for that. But it
looks like the XA20 is the choice for your needs. It will
not be sharper but it's much cheaper than a 600mm prime
lens and much easier to use.
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The aim of an argument or discussion should not be victory, but progress.
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