Hi all,
I am looking to purchase a new camcorder. I shoot normal family stuff but also film indoor gymnastic and athletic events that my daughter participates in. As a result, the camera needs to have good low light capability but also good AF and image stabilisation (although I often shoot on a monopod). I would like it 4K to future proof it, and it needs to be able to shoot at 50p on HD as a minimum (faster if possible) for the sports. To add to the mix, I used to be a semi pro photographer so have a good selection of Canon L glass.
So far my first choice is the Sony FDR-AX700. I have been doing a lot of reading and this looks like a good option for me with improved AF over the AX100.
Can anyone confirm the AF on the AX700 is really good now?
Additionally, does anyone know, or have experience of its image stabilisation abilities? I have read that the AX100 had fairly poor IS, but has this been improved in the AX700? This is important and I cannot find any info on it, so any experience from anyone would be very welcome.
I also like the amount of manual control you get with this camera plus it has built in ND filters.
Whilst I much prefer the form factor of the AX700, mirrorless compact cameras also seem to be worth a look, and I have been looking at these as well.
1) The Sony a6500 looks very accomplished with quick AF, 5 axis IS and good low light performance but the reach with the 18-105 with the APS-C sensor is limited so I would also need to get a longer lens, and I do not want to start buying a second range of lenses. I have looked at the option of getting adaptors for my L glass onto the Sony system but these do not seem to support constant video AF very well.
2) I have also looked at the Sony DSC-RX10iv. This actually looks quite good and appears to have fantastic AF and IS. Good reach with the built in lens. It doesnt, however, have built in ND filters.
3) The Canon EOS M5 or M50 looks to be another option, one that allows my L glass to be used via a small adaptor ring that does apparently work. Has anyone used this camera, and what is the AF and IS like when used for video? Having said this, they do not appear to review as well as the Sony cameras.
Anyway, I would greatly appreciate any feedback to my questions on the AX700, thanks in advance.
Mark
I am looking to purchase a new camcorder. I shoot normal family stuff but also film indoor gymnastic and athletic events that my daughter participates in. As a result, the camera needs to have good low light capability but also good AF and image stabilisation (although I often shoot on a monopod). I would like it 4K to future proof it, and it needs to be able to shoot at 50p on HD as a minimum (faster if possible) for the sports. To add to the mix, I used to be a semi pro photographer so have a good selection of Canon L glass.
So far my first choice is the Sony FDR-AX700. I have been doing a lot of reading and this looks like a good option for me with improved AF over the AX100.
Can anyone confirm the AF on the AX700 is really good now?
Additionally, does anyone know, or have experience of its image stabilisation abilities? I have read that the AX100 had fairly poor IS, but has this been improved in the AX700? This is important and I cannot find any info on it, so any experience from anyone would be very welcome.
I also like the amount of manual control you get with this camera plus it has built in ND filters.
Whilst I much prefer the form factor of the AX700, mirrorless compact cameras also seem to be worth a look, and I have been looking at these as well.
1) The Sony a6500 looks very accomplished with quick AF, 5 axis IS and good low light performance but the reach with the 18-105 with the APS-C sensor is limited so I would also need to get a longer lens, and I do not want to start buying a second range of lenses. I have looked at the option of getting adaptors for my L glass onto the Sony system but these do not seem to support constant video AF very well.
2) I have also looked at the Sony DSC-RX10iv. This actually looks quite good and appears to have fantastic AF and IS. Good reach with the built in lens. It doesnt, however, have built in ND filters.
3) The Canon EOS M5 or M50 looks to be another option, one that allows my L glass to be used via a small adaptor ring that does apparently work. Has anyone used this camera, and what is the AF and IS like when used for video? Having said this, they do not appear to review as well as the Sony cameras.
Anyway, I would greatly appreciate any feedback to my questions on the AX700, thanks in advance.
Mark
