uncle dunc

I would try plugging the mic into the camera, and take the camera headphone output and plug it into the PC. You'd need a cable with a mini stereo plug on both ends. If the signal is distorted, ...

Your list is almost entirely based on problems caused by bad camera technique. The solution would be to utilize good camera technique, so you don't have to rely on an editor to fix things. Are you ...

I had heard about the variable frame rate issue, and even got Handbrake to stabilize footage, but I couldn't find a codec in Handbrake that retained the file size of the source. Going from a 1gb ...

I agree. The Samsung S9 and S9+ use dual pixel autofocus. It's much more reliable than the AF used by other smartphones, and definitely more reliable than Panasonic and most Sonys. Canon also uses ...

It was a manufacturer but I don't remember which one. They said if the battery isn't going to be use for a while, it should be discharged to below 50%. I'd love to be wrong, because I always ...

I'm with you on manual focus. If the OP can find an underwater housing that enables manual focus without jarring the camera, that would definitely be the way to go. It sounded like the OP was ...

...but would you be happy with the GH5's autofocus? Not everyone is. On the other hand, if you used a wide angle lens with manual focus set where you need it, you might have enough DOF to not need ...

I wonder how the age of the battery affects performance? Plus, there is the storage issue. They say to discharge the battery if it's not going to be used for a while.

Recently, shooting 4k video outdoors in 105 degree heat, both my GX85s stopped at 21 minutes. Later that evening, when the sun went down and it was probably 95 degrees, I shot 4k for an hour and a ...

Keep in mind, one of the advantages of shooting in 4k is the expanded editing options when rendering your final video at the regular 1080p resolution. 4k gives you the ability to crop, reframe, ...

In the world of pro audio, there are wireless earpieces and wireless mics used by performers. The delay is negligible, but they're kind of expensive. What you could do is record your audio into a ...

4k and focus peaking are essential for me. I wouldn't buy a camera without those features. 4k enables cropping and zooming in post if you're delivering in 1080p. Considering that slow zooms are ...

Some hybrid cameras, like the Panasonic GX85, have no time limit for 4k video and take 128 GB cards no problem.

I do virtually all my hand held shooting with the strap-behind-the-neck technique. It works great with my GX85, which already has good IBIS. The trick is keeping the camera level. My level gauge ...

As i mentioned earlier, where you might have issues with a larger sensor camera would be in candid situations where more depth of field and reliable AF would be crucial. In those cases, a ...

On the other hand, if the OP is documenting a school play or musical performance, clip length could become an issue, especially if the OP is augmenting the static camera footage with smartphone ...

If you use AF on the Sony, be prepared for some very interesting AF affects with the Panasonic.

That was my thought as well. I think, at the OP's price point, the choice will be between more depth of field and better AF with a smaller sensor, or less depth of field and erratic focus with a ...

I would get the new Canon GX10 camcorder. It shoots in 4k, has a power zoom lens and  DPAF, and the one-inch sensor would probably give you greater depth of field. I'd keep the other camera for a ...

IBIS makes a big difference for hand held shooting. Without it, handheld video can be jerky and unpleasant to watch. Autofocus really helps in candid situations where you don't have time to set up ...