Best Indie digital camera

[Nexus]

I love the Sony Camcorders as well... I was even asked if I worked for Sony.. lol

I must admit that I have seen the GL2 and the XL-1S used and the quality astounds me. Maybe this is because I haven't used any 3CCD camera yet, but I still love it. Canon has a reputation for having GREAT quality cameras and lenses. The only reason I have a thing against Canon is their repair rep, and my own personal dealings with repairs and such.

I love Sony products, but I don't shut out all of the others... that just isn't a way to compare and contrast. You have to use the other products before you can say one is better than the other.

 

[Donmar]

As I stated earllier, I prefer the Sony. The others make a good product also. I can only speak from my own personal experience and I stand behind my infield evaluation of the Sony vs. JVC, Panasonic, etc. I am speaking of 3 chip cameras in the $3,000 to $4,000 range only. Using the same tape and same monitors, it was our conclusion that the Sony PD170 had the best picture quality and ease in using.

 

[Nexus]

I'll wait for a consumer report on high-end camcorders. THey tend to do some good tests to figure out the best of the best.

 

[Kim Welch]

Go with a Canon 7D or 5D if you can afford it. At the time they gave indie filmmakers a cinematic, large-sensor look for a fraction of what a cinema camera cost. Whatever you choose, budget for good lenses and an external microphone too.

 

[Kim Welch]

Is anyone using the Sony A7 series? It was one of the first full-frame mirrorless cameras popular with filmmakers, and the line has grown into cameras like the A7S III and FX3. I'd love to hear how it has worked for you.