DSLR Filmmaking is an interesting subject to me. The imagery these cameras are able to produce is nothing short of astounding. The fact that you can get a great video-capable DSLR with a kit lens for under $1,000 is almost too good to be true. But let me say straight out: there are some serious drawbacks to shooting video with DSLRs. They are anything but newcomer-friendly. Doesn't that mean they're not worth the investment. You do, however, really need to know what you're getting into before you start investing in a DSLR video rig of your own. Here are some of the pros and cons of DSLR Cameras.
Pros:
1. DSLRs are capable of producing beautiful, cinematic images that look closer to film than otherwise possible without spending $100K. For many of us, this is reason enough to put up with all of the cons.
2. DSLRs are small, lightweight, and can be used in a huge variety of settings.
3. DSLRs themselves are very budget-friendly given the professional imagery they can produce.
Cons:
1. DSLRs record audio so poor that it's completely unusable for any kind of professional production. There are ways around this, but the long and short of it is that you'll need to be ready to invest some time and money into audio solutions in order to use this for live event or interview scenarios.
2. DSLRs require some sort of stabilization solution in order to be usable. I think it is necessary to get a shoulder stabilizer when you purchase the camera - shots holding the camera itself while trying to focus will look amateur.
3. DSLRs have very short clip limits. The Canon's can shoot clips that are 12-minutes long max, and as far as I am aware that's longer than the Nikons or the Panasonics. This is great for concept shorts, but can become a serious problem for live event projects such as weddings or worship services.
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