Looking for a camera , I film a lot of action sports?
Ie: dirt bikers, trucks, etc.
I want something that can take sequenced shots (several within a matter of seconds) and still has excellent video capability. Clarity is very important because we blow some images up to life size. Lately I’ve had to rely on others, and they don’t always come thru, so any suggestions help. (P.S. I’m camera illiterate so be easy on me with terms etc) LOL!
Reasonable Price I know i’m asking a lot so i’m not sure what reasonable will be)
If you are really on a very tight budget and want the best quality for the money, check out the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 which is reviewed at:
http://www.steves-digicams.com/2008_reviews/panasonic_fz28.html
It just came out on November 4, 2008.
It’s an all-in-one 10.1 megapixel DSLR camera which includes (i) built-in image stabilization; (ii) HDTV quality video [Quicktime]; (iii) a 18x zoom [27 – 486 mm (35mm equiv.)] "Leica" lense for nature photography; (iv) up to 0.39 inch macro option; (v) up to 6400 ASA; (vi) takes up to 380 pictures per 120 min. battery charge; (vii) has a "burst speed" of 13 fps; and sells new for $270 at amazon.com.
Here’s an actual handheld picture of the moon:
http://g-ecx.images-amazon.com/images/G/01/ciu/d5/c0/66b1810ae7a03f4d99e6c110.L.jpg
Good luck!
Im glad you are aware that what you asking for is not going to come cheap. You want a camera that shoots good stills as well as video? There are two right now, the Canon 5D mark II and the Nikon D90, however neither of those have a fast enough fps to do sequence shots. I would get a regular video camera for the video stuff, and then a DSLR for the sequence shots. For good sequence shots you need a large buffer rate and fast fps. Cheapest your probably looking at the Nikon D300 or used Canon 1D mark II from keh.com. However the mark II is only 8mp so blowing up to life size might be iffy, im not sure. Other than that you are looking at a Nikon D3 or Canon 1D mark III if you choose between those go for the Nikon D3 its much better. Then you have to get a good lens or two, probably a wide angle or fisheye and a telephoto. Depending on how close I would go with the 70-200 f/2.8 and the 16-35 f/2.8 or 15 f/2.8 fisheye for canon or if you cant get that close the 300 f/2.8. Nikon makes most of the equivalent lenses. Sorry but your looking at minimum $4000 up to $10,000. Your asking for a lot. You could go lower to the Canon 40D or 50D or a Nikon D200, but at 6fps it might still be a little slow with fast moving objects like bikes and trucks. No matter what though you are going to need top of the line lenses with AF that can keep up.
References :
If you are really on a very tight budget and want the best quality for the money, check out the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 which is reviewed at:
http://www.steves-digicams.com/2008_reviews/panasonic_fz28.html
It just came out on November 4, 2008.
It’s an all-in-one 10.1 megapixel DSLR camera which includes (i) built-in image stabilization; (ii) HDTV quality video [Quicktime]; (iii) a 18x zoom [27 – 486 mm (35mm equiv.)] "Leica" lense for nature photography; (iv) up to 0.39 inch macro option; (v) up to 6400 ASA; (vi) takes up to 380 pictures per 120 min. battery charge; (vii) has a "burst speed" of 13 fps; and sells new for $270 at amazon.com.
Here’s an actual handheld picture of the moon:
http://g-ecx.images-amazon.com/images/G/01/ciu/d5/c0/66b1810ae7a03f4d99e6c110.L.jpg
Good luck!
References :
I own this superb Leica camera.