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With a small sensor camcorder like the R700, it will be a challenge to get shallow depth of field. And I would avoid Nikon DSLRs for filmmaking. In this price class, Nikon DSLRs lack: - The ability to change aperture in Live View (video) mode - a usable viewfinder when you switch to "Live...

The closest camera to what you're looking for is probably a weather-sealed 4K Panasonic FZ330 with a mic input and a decent 24x f2.8 low light constant aperture zoom. There's one on Amazon UK right now for £389. Here is the 4K image quality this camera can produce (please watch at 2160p and...

I think you want a camera with image stabilization. Handheld camera shake can make this genre of film almost unwatchable. The best cameras below $1000 for this are: Small Sensor Sony AX53 (much better in low light than the AX33) - $898 Here is a handheld, low light example shot with this...

How much is the Panasonic G7/G70 locally in Sweden? You can get one (body only) delivered from Germany for 544,99€ (about 5100Kr) . It seems to me the G70 would be the best 3840x2160p "4K" camera in your price range. Unlike the FZ1000, it has an interchangeable lens mount - plus the mic jack...

No, that won't work. You cannot connect an external microphone or recorder to the T5 through the USB port. Either trading the camera in or dual system sound are your only options.

At about 45 seconds into this video, there's a demonstration of how easy it is to change mounts on this camera: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EPlMMSvY6lE

Yes - I've been looking seriously at the F3. It is going for $2300USD in good condition (with a Nikon to FZ adapter) here in the States - about what you'd pay for a small sensor pro camcorder or an A7s!

Jimmy Jib - you might want to consider a $67.84AUD (plus $2.64AUD international post) Fotasy Nikon F/G to Sony FZ adapter imported from the States. There is no need to spend hundreds of dollars for an MTF or Pixco adapter. Hope this is helpful and good luck with your new camera! Bill

Is there a reason you're looking at small sensor camcorders for narrative and music videos? Most work in those categories is shot with large sensor cameras these days. In your price range, the best large sensor, camcorder-style camera is the $1599 Sony NEX-FS100U (body only) with an $16.99...

Hi Susan - sadly, the A3000 doesn't have a mic input and the SL1 has a viewfinder that is blocked by the mirror when you shoot video. Neither camera can record a live performance that lasts for more than 30 minutes (because they shut down and have to be restarted). With a $400 budget, you might...

Mulvey - I have both the BMPCC and the GH4, so I may be able to help. Here are the two cameras, side-by-side and mounted on pistol grips: If you choose the BMPCC, you can put together a very nice 13+ stop handheld BMPCC RAW cinema camera rig that looks something like this for less than...

Thank you, you are too kind. Yes- the Rokinon would give you a wider field of view, but if you want to use your friend's Canon lenses and get a wider field of view, your best option might be to get a $550 used Metabones Speed Booster for BMPCC and buy Canon lenses from now on. This will give...

nightfalcon - if budget permits, I recommend a mirrorless still/video camera instead of a DSLR - the £799.99 factory refurbished Panasonic GH4 with a 12 month manufacturers' warranty. It will give you better video results than any similarly priced DSLR. It records at up to 96fps for smooth...

The new Sony FS5 looks pretty good for indies at $5599 US (just $100 more than the 1080p Canon C100 Mark II). The FS5's UHD is only 4:2:0, but HD is 4:2:2. There is an upgrade path to full 4K and external RAW recording. I really like the 8 second 1080/240p slow motion burst mode and the...

For the right price, it's a great camera - but unless you're in a hurry, you might want to wait for URSA Mini to start shipping before you decide. No need for an "upgrade" to RAW with the Mini. You may also want to wait to see what Sony announces at IBC in a few days.

Very nice! Thanks for posting. Can't wait to see video!

Glad I could help and congratulations on the new camera! I do both. Here is how I use my BMPCC with a $179.99 Tascam DR-60D external recorder: I screw my pistol grip into the bottom of the recorder and the camera onto the top and I'm ready to shoot. Again, hope this is helpful!

It can't see in the dark like the A7s can, but it's pretty darned clean at ISO 6400: Another A7r II low light test If it didn't have the ridiculous 30 minute limit here in the States, I would save my money up and buy one.

I would avoid the 5D Mark III for its lack of high frame rate options and lack of an upgrade path to 4K. If budget permits, you might want to consider the new £2399 Sony A7r II. Two features it has that the A7s lacks are 4K internal recording and 5-axis in body stabilization. In-body...

I didn't shoot it, so I don't know. But I do own a BMPCC and the autofocus does work with Olympus lenses, but it's better to focus manually. It's turkey bacon - it's supposed to be healthier than pig :)