I need a camera.... which one? at DVinfo.net

Brian P. Reynolds · April 7th, 2013, 05:58 AM

I'm a location sound recordist and need a camera for an upcoming project, I'm used to the the top end cameras set ups like Alexa, RED, and Sony but I'm after a lower level of camera and sort of out of that loop.

Must have....
1. Record to SD card/s.....NOT tape or Sony or Panasonic P2 cards or CF cards
2. Must have XLR audio inputs with phantom power.
3. Small size but must look 'Pro' enough and suitable for a air travel in hand luggage.
4. Need to able to record 4hrs+ continuous (if req.), 16:9 SD format (mains powering OK)
5. SDI output.
6. Capable of full HD recording (30 mins duration would be ok in this format)

Would be nice... But not critical
1. 4x tracks of audio
2. Some sort of o/p to enable a dual record to PC as a backup record.
3. Dual card slots.
4. Time lapse.
5. External DC input.

Not of high need..... and totally optional.
1. Time code
2. Interchangeable lenses.

Most of the need is sit down one on one interviews indoors for extended durations, mains powering, a basic lighting kit and a good audio kit would be available.
The end product will end up on private viewing on DVD or Internet, HD might get used as a second camera unit (but very rarely)

What makes / models might be suitable?

Edward Carlson · April 7th, 2013, 08:44 AM

It sounds like the Panasonic AF100 fits the bill pretty well. The Canon XA10 would also do, and it's cheaper than the AF100.

Petter Flink · April 8th, 2013, 08:43 AM

The new XA25 is also a possibility with XLR, dual SD and HD-SDI.

April 7th, 2013, 05:58 AM	#1
Brian P. Reynolds Major Player Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Adelaide, South Australia Posts: 466	I need a camera.... which one? I'm a location sound recordist and need a camera for an upcoming project, I'm used to the the top end cameras set ups like Alexa, RED, and Sony but I'm after a lower level of camera and sort of out of that loop. Must have.... 1. Record to SD card/s.....NOT tape or Sony or Panasonic P2 cards or CF cards 2. Must have XLR audio inputs with phantom power. 3. Small size but must look 'Pro' enough and suitable for a air travel in hand luggage. 4. Need to able to record 4hrs+ continuous (if req.), 16:9 SD format (mains powering OK) 5. SDI output. 6. Capable of full HD recording (30 mins duration would be ok in this format) Would be nice... But not critical 1. 4x tracks of audio 2. Some sort of o/p to enable a dual record to PC as a backup record. 3. Dual card slots. 4. Time lapse. 5. External DC input. Not of high need..... and totally optional. 1. Time code 2. Interchangeable lenses. Most of the need is sit down one on one interviews indoors for extended durations, mains powering, a basic lighting kit and a good audio kit would be available. The end product will end up on private viewing on DVD or Internet, HD might get used as a second camera unit (but very rarely) What makes / models might be suitable?

April 7th, 2013, 08:44 AM	#2
Edward Carlson Major Player Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: North Hollywood, CA, United States Posts: 807	Re: I need a camera.... which one? It sounds like the Panasonic AF100 fits the bill pretty well. The Canon XA10 would also do, and it's cheaper than the AF100.

April 8th, 2013, 08:43 AM	#3
Petter Flink Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Sweden Posts: 70	Re: I need a camera.... which one? The new XA25 is also a possibility with XLR, dual SD and HD-SDI.