Reddit reviews PANASONIC LUMIX FZ1000 4K Point and Shoot Camera, 16X LEICA DC Vario-ELMARIT F2.8-4.0 Lens, 21.1 Megapixels, 1 Inch High Sensitivity Sensor, DMC-FZ1000 (USA BLACK)
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Big sensor quality: Large 1 inch 20.1MP MOS sensor for improved low light capture and large sensor background defocus effects4K video & Photo: 4K 30P video with hybrid photography 8MP video frame grabs as photosLeica DC lens: A bright and ultra sharp Leica DC lens 25 400 millimeter (16x) F2.8 4.0 and macro photography down to 3cmLens stabilizer: Hybrid O.I.S. (Optical image Stabilizer) + with 5 axis correction provides blur less, one handed video shootingIntegrated smartphone Wi Fi for remote imaging control via the Panasonic image appWi-FI: IEEE 802.11b/g/n
The GH4 with a speed booster is a far superior camera to the 5D mk2 so I wouldn't doubt if it became your primary.
edit: I just remembered this camera: http://amzn.com/B00KOUIBZW It's cheaper than the GH4 and has higher fps options, but the lens is fixed so you can't use a speed booster to get the larger FOV/DOF/f stop. Something else to consider, depending on what features are most important to you.
I was wondering if anyone would ask.
Panasonic Lumix DMC FZ1000
http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/panasonic-lumix-dmc-fz1000
http://www.amazon.com/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FZ1000-Point-Camera/dp/B00KOUIBZW
Hi /u/MoritzTheWild - I would rather have the FZ1000's 1080/100p and 4K/25p (in Europe - 1080/120p and 4K/24p in the States) - than VGA/240fps.
And here is what the FZ1000 can do at 4K (please watch at your monitor's highest resolution): http://youtu.be/lm3ULX-v04A
This is four times higher resolution than 1080p from the FZ200.
As for what 4k is for - even if you don't have a 4K monitor, it is possible to zoom and pan within the frame while maintaining full 1080p resolution. This can create a "slider" or "power zoom" effect without moving the camera - as seen in this example from the Panasonic GH4: http://youtu.be/KmwY9E0tcBc
This camera is a real bargain for [£749.99 in the UK] (http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00M0LQVEQ/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1634&creative=19450&creativeASIN=B00M0LQVEQ&linkCode=as2&tag=hybrcamerevo-21) and [$897.99 in the US] (http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B00KOUIBZW/sr=8-1/qid=1407885255/?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&condition=new&creative=390957&linkCode=ur2&qid=1407885255&sr=8-1&tag=battleforthew-20)
Hope this is helpful and good luck with your decision!
Bill
Here are a few 1080p 120fps options you might want to consider. This is by no means a complete list, but it should get you started [Referral Links]:
Hope this is helpful and good luck with your search!
Check out the Panasonic FZ1000 ^referral ^link . That records 4K and it has stabilization if your be shooting handheld to prevent shaky video. It's got a versatile zoom lens built in and a flip out screen as well.
Honestly. I have been where you are right now.
If you want to take this as seriously as possible and become a producer, the thing you need to invest in most is audio.
Cameras will come and go, but a great mic and recorder will go a long way to making your work so much better. I still use my t3i's in productions with my GH4. The t3i is an amazing little camera and you have the nifty figty which is the only lens I shot on for years.
If you want to get a really nice camera that will be a great investment I would suggest a combo of camera + a Tascam recorder.
I have this recorder and LOVE it.
and this Camera would be a great combo for you with the Tascam 70d.
I have the GH4 and it's amazing and the panasonic fz1000 is crazy good with an amazing lens.
Good luck!
The very small sensor of the FZ300 means too much of an image hit in my eyes. Personally I'd suggest the 1" sensor in the Panasonic FZ1000 or FZ2500 instead.
https://www.amazon.com/PANASONIC-Vario-ELMARIT-Megapixels-Sensitivity-DMC-FZ1000/dp/B00KOUIBZW/
https://www.amazon.com/PANASONIC-Vario-ELMARIT-Megapixels-Sensitivity-DMC-FZ2500/dp/B01LX7JSPJ/
Especially for the Panasonic FZ1000 you can find a lot of bargains secondhand.
Hi /u/Cortexian0 - You don't have to spend that much money for high quality video. For [less than $900 you can get the Ultra High Definition (UHD) "4K" Panasonic FZ1000] (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00KOUIBZW/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00KOUIBZW&linkCode=as2&tag=battleforthew-20). This camera has 4 times the resolution of the CX900 or 7D Mark II and the same 1" sized sensor as the CX900. It is also a great slow motion camera - recording at up to 1080/120p. The CX900 and 7D Mark II are limited to 1080/60p.
You can "crop" a 4K picture to 1080p in the editing suite to make it look like you're shooting with more than one camera - or you can "zoom" to make it look like you have a camera operator - as in this example (please watch at your monitor's highest resolution):
http://youtu.be/TV3mTlTL07g
In addition to its superior resolution, this camera has bulletproof autofocus and is right in the middle of your price range.
Here are a couple more examples of what it can do:
http://youtu.be/MivSKRpLKAI
http://vimeo.com/103562158
This is an amazing 4K video camera for the price. The only downsides are that it lacks a headphone jack and, like the 7D Mark II, it is limited to 30 minutes of continuous recording before you have to hit the record button again to re-start the shot (so if you need hours of continuous recording, this isn't the right camera).
Good luck!