Reddit reviews Blackmagic Design URSA Mini 4K Digital Cinema Camera EF-Mount CINECAMURSAM40K/EF
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Super-35mm CMOS Sensor4000 x 2160 Video up to 60pCompressed & Uncompressed Raw RecordingReady-to-Edit ProRes 444 + 422 Recording12G-SDI Output, Timecode and REF Input
/u/okay_at_jenga - with a $4000 budget, the challenge with the FS5 is that [it is $4849 used] (http://adorama.evyy.net/c/60286/51926/1036?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.adorama.com%2Fus%2520%2520%2520%2520861709.html) [Referral Link].
And the [$2995 URSA Mini 4K] (https://www.amazon.com/Blackmagic-Design-Digital-EF-Mount-CINECAMURSAM40K/dp/B00WNFHZB2//ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&linkCode=ll1&tag=battleforthew-20) isn't really $2995.
To be usable, it needs a [$269 battery and plate] (https://www.amazon.com/Juicebox-Complete-Battery-Blackmagic-Ursa/dp/B01BG0M4EC//ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&linkCode=ll1&tag=battleforthew-20), a [$395 shoulder mount kit] (https://www.amazon.com/Blackmagic-Design-Shoulder-Tripod-Release/dp/B00WRPC29I//ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&linkCode=ll1&tag=battleforthew-20), a [$299 (minimum) external SDI viewfinder] (https://www.amazon.com/Feelworld-Electronic-Interfaces-Broadcasting-Battery/dp/B014QIKHR2//ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&linkCode=ll1&tag=battleforthew-20) plus [expensive CFast 2.0 cards] (https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=as_li_ss_tl?keywords=CFast+2.0+card&fst=as:off&rh=n:172282,n:541966,n:172456,n:516866,k:CFast+2.0+card&qid=1491513163&sort=price-desc-rank&linkCode=ll2&tag=battleforthew-20) [Referral Links] (and lots of light).
This camera would be well over your $4000 budget, once you buy CFast 2.0 cards.
Below $4000, there are two other 4K interchangeable lens options you might want to consider [Referral Links]:
Option One
Below $3000 (body only), I recommend the [$2599.99 4K JVC GY-LS300] (http://www.dpbolvw.net/click-7172355-11027432?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cameta.com%2FJVC-GY-LS300CHU-Ultra-4K-HD-4KCAM-Super-35-Pro-Camcorder-Mic-Top-Handle-Audio-Unit-94889.cfm%3Futm_medium%3Dcpa&cjsku=9488) with a [$21.99 K&F Concept Nikon G to MFT adapter] ( https://www.amazon.com/Concept-Mount-Adapter-Nikon-Micro/dp/B00LECYYR8//ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&linkCode=ll1&tag=battleforthew-20) for your Nikkors.
This is a 4K Super 35 camcorder with 4:2:2 chroma subsampling for chromakey work.
It also has a built-in IP encoder for live streaming, a power zoom rocker for Panasonic PZ lenses and JVC's [Prime Zoom] (https://youtu.be/0Eq4_hPzQPc) feature and SDI output.
Here is the image quality the LS300 can produce:
Corporate/Commercial/Interview
Wedding
Narrative
Music Video
Live Event
J-LOG on Vimeo (please watch at 4K and your monitor's highest resolution)
1080p on Vimeo
J-LOG on YouTube (please watch at 2160p and your monitor's highest resolution)
Non-LOG Gammas on YouTube (2160p)
This camera is not perfect. It has a tiny viewfinder and LCD - and, although it has 4:2:2 color subsampling, it is still an 8-bit camera.
But for the price, the LS300 is the most capable large sensor, interchangeable lens 4K Super 35 camcorder on the market.
Option Two
At below $2000 (body only), I recommend the [$1997.99 4K Panasonic GH5] (https://www.amazon.com/Panasonic-DC-GH5KBODY-Mirrorless-Camera-Bluetooth/dp/B01MZ3LQQ5//ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&linkCode=ll1&tag=battleforthew-20) plus a [$94.99 Nikon G to MFT focal reducer/adapter] (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00CDBZ7AW//ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&linkCode=ll1&tag=battleforthew-20) for your Nikon glass.
This is a 4K mirrorless camera. It too has 4:2:2 chroma subsampling.
The GH5's combination of 10-bit internal recording, DCI 4K/60p resolution and high frame rates make it a very good value for the money.
With the [$97.99 V-LOG upgrade] (http://adorama.evyy.net/c/60286/51926/1036?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.adorama.com%2Fipcvl.html) and the [$397.99 XLR adapter] (https://www.amazon.com/Panasonic-Professional-Microphone-Terminals-DMW-XLR1/dp/B01N7KU4SG//ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&linkCode=ll1&tag=battleforthew-20) plus its in-body stabilization the GH5 becomes a very capable video camera for less than $3000.
Here is the image quality this camera can produce:
Slow Motion
Hope this is helpful and good luck with your upgrade!
I think you should keep the 70d for your photography, and perhaps look at a different brand for a video camera. Canon does have good quality cameras, a lot of other companies like Sony and Panasonic are beating them out in the <$3000 price range. I would definitely say 4K is an important feature at this point, especially due to the stabilization. I understand your dislike for the digital viewfinders, but you'll definitely want to be using a monitor or something for doing video work.
Consider using something like a Blackmagic URSA Mini 4k for your video. You can get it with the EF mount and use all your lenses from your Canon camera, that way you don't need to buy all new glass.