I currently use a Casio z800 for pics and videos. For a while I've been contemplating upgrading to a DSLR (the Canon T3i). My concern with the DSLR is that it is not the most convenient type camera for video. So, I'm thinking of complementing it with a Canon Powershot 230HS which I would carry at most times. Is this overkill or a good idea
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Bjorn_L
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Try just 1 camera before you run out and buy the 2nd. It might be good enough for you. DSLRs tend to take more effort to get good video but the results tend to be better. Your results will reflect how much you are willing to put in to it.
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The thing is I probably won't use the DSLR for video because I'd like something that lets me take quick videos of my kids (3 and 6).
So, after researching, the sx230 is pretty cheap (about $150) and has good video quality.
Do many people complement their DSLR with a smaller point and shoot?
So, after researching, the sx230 is pretty cheap (about $150) and has good video quality.
Do many people complement their DSLR with a smaller point and shoot?
Bjorn_L
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I can't speak for all. I used to but I don't any more. I handed the smaller cameras down to others in the family. I prefer the image quality from my Nikon dslr to any P&S. If I was only allowed to use it myself (and could not loan it or sell it) I would not bother with a P&S even if it were free. The smallest camera I could see using as a P&S would be something in the range between a Oly em-5 to a Nikon V1, and even then it would be collecting dust most of the time.
So, do you capture video at all or just stick with stills? For image quality of course I'd go for a DSLR.
The point and shoot would primarily be for video clips 1-2 minutes and for the days when I don't want to lug around a DSLR.
The point and shoot would primarily be for video clips 1-2 minutes and for the days when I don't want to lug around a DSLR.
Bjorn_L
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I do occasional videos, then I use either my wife's Panasonic TZ10 or my son's Canon SX30is (slight preferance for the Canon in video).
I have considered upgrading to the d800 for video in a single body (and selling the d700) or adding a d7000 for macro and video (pixel density of the d7000 would help with Macro). I am leaning towards the d7000 since even though it would result in two SLR bodies, it also gives me a backup body, costs much less and would work about as well for me.
The d700 for stills, low light and other demanding stuff.
The d7000 for macro, long telephoto and video.
Not sure yet. If cash were not an issue, I'd just get the d800 and call it good.
I found out my wife recently (as in a few days ago) broke her camera so I might use the replace her camera gambit to sneak in something I also want.
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Bjorn_L
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I should add that I have owned video capable DSLRs in the past. Including the Canon 500d and Nikon d90. So I am familiar with that. I went away from them since once I got the d700 I used the d90 so seldom. However over the past couple of years I have seen that it might have been a better idea to have both particularly for macro, long telephoto as well as video. But to me these are niggles not a major issue. I like the macro shots of the d700 and long telephoto is a once a month type of activity for me.
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trekkeruss
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Why not look at a non-DSLR, such as the Sony A55, A57, NEX-5N, or Panasonic G3 and GH2?
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