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I have to admit from the start I use both, but it all depends on what I am videoing. The main difference is battery life, The camera is faily short compared to one in a camcorder, So well worth thinking about if getting into video work.
Next consideration is equipment . If you want to lug around several lenses for different distances then use a camara if not then A camcorder is the answer,Just one bitg of kit
If cost come into the equation then a camcorder is the answer hands down . It is far less expensive, even pro entry level, than a camera and expensive lenses
While on the subject of distance trying to hold a camera and keep still while zooming in/out I at least find hard or imposible. Not so with a camcorder and a zoom rocker switch, a huge advantage on a shoot.
Of course sound need to be taken into consideration. I having tried several microphones many pick up camera noises which may surprise, but happens, I havn't notice this with a camcorder so one thing to watch out for. Not talking about wind rumble that is just something else to think about.
So by now one may be thinking about a camcorder to add to the photographic kit. To be honest I fell for hype with the Sony AX53 and which I had, so soon got rid of it. Maybe ok for those less serious about control, this model does it all for you. In my opinion the quoted image stablisation apart from the prevoius dislike is far from what is claimed . I soon found out when walking along.
I would here like to point out the huge difference between a comsumer and a pro camcorder even in the lower pro price bracket. when one considers a pro camcorder against the price of camera and lens makes one look again.
little story about being in Iceland and wanting to video some puffins ,some strange urge I had. The time of year the puffins were well out at sea after sand eels. everyone in the party of about 20 had cameras and failed to even get a shot. I had my Panasonic Hc-X1500 camcorder and managed this. They were several hundred feet off shore
ok sea a bit choopy but at least managed to get something, those with camera had wrong lenses onand got zero
HAND HELD
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zyrq0rZHnKM
In the cafe later on I was bombarder with questions when I showed then a few video clips. seveal made notes and said t would get one .Mainly lovely Americans in the party
I said at the beginning I use both and camras can take excellent videos but also has drawbacks i have mentioned.
A rough example
Many consier still photography think they are be all and end all and unwilling to expand their photographic knowledge, which is fine with me, that is their choice, but they are loosing so much more
I have to admit from the start I use both, but it all depends on what I am videoing. The main difference is battery life, The camera is faily short compared to one in a camcorder, So well worth thinking about if getting into video work.
Next consideration is equipment . If you want to lug around several lenses for different distances then use a camara if not then A camcorder is the answer,Just one bitg of kit
If cost come into the equation then a camcorder is the answer hands down . It is far less expensive, even pro entry level, than a camera and expensive lenses
While on the subject of distance trying to hold a camera and keep still while zooming in/out I at least find hard or imposible. Not so with a camcorder and a zoom rocker switch, a huge advantage on a shoot.
Of course sound need to be taken into consideration. I having tried several microphones many pick up camera noises which may surprise, but happens, I havn't notice this with a camcorder so one thing to watch out for. Not talking about wind rumble that is just something else to think about.
So by now one may be thinking about a camcorder to add to the photographic kit. To be honest I fell for hype with the Sony AX53 and which I had, so soon got rid of it. Maybe ok for those less serious about control, this model does it all for you. In my opinion the quoted image stablisation apart from the prevoius dislike is far from what is claimed . I soon found out when walking along.
I would here like to point out the huge difference between a comsumer and a pro camcorder even in the lower pro price bracket. when one considers a pro camcorder against the price of camera and lens makes one look again.
little story about being in Iceland and wanting to video some puffins ,some strange urge I had. The time of year the puffins were well out at sea after sand eels. everyone in the party of about 20 had cameras and failed to even get a shot. I had my Panasonic Hc-X1500 camcorder and managed this. They were several hundred feet off shore
ok sea a bit choopy but at least managed to get something, those with camera had wrong lenses onand got zero
HAND HELD
In the cafe later on I was bombarder with questions when I showed then a few video clips. seveal made notes and said t would get one .Mainly lovely Americans in the party
I said at the beginning I use both and camras can take excellent videos but also has drawbacks i have mentioned.
A rough example
Panasonic HC-X1600E 4K Camcorder + £1299
Panasonic Lumix G9 II Camera With 12-60mm f2.8-4 Leica Lens £1799
Many consier still photography think they are be all and end all and unwilling to expand their photographic knowledge, which is fine with me, that is their choice, but they are loosing so much more
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