Separate camcorder or not?
Hi folks,We’re off on a road trip of North West America in a month. I’ve got a Sony Alpha s2 (still getting used to it.) In the past, Ive always taken my a separate camera and my gf10 1080 camcorder. I like photos and videos for memories but am certainly not an amateur photographer.
I guess I’m wondering now: would the Sony Alpha be sufficient for both purposes or would I still be best off taking the camcorder?
Alternatively, is it worth treating myself to a 4K camcorder?
Thoughts welcome! Only you can know.//static.avforums.com/styles/avf/smilies/facepalm.gif Does the Sony produce good video which you are satisfied with?data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7
Certainly the Panasonic 4K cams (VXF1 and VX1) will give HD more suitable for editing on older PCs. Have you considered a body-only? This would give you a second-string and if s/h you might have an extra lens as well.
The A7 series are mighty pricey, and camcorders are cheaper "easy to use" by comparison. The Pana VXF1 ( with eye-viewfinder) or theVX1 are probably close to perfect, although Sony's AX33 is reasonably popular.
Will you take a tripod?For movie pan-shots it's almost essential, despite built-in stab claims . . . but it does add to weight . . . You could fashion a neck-tie-brace - which will provide additional holding-power, compared with holding in the hands - But having the advantage it's only cord and weighs next to nowt.
Personally,I set the AV exposure to -0.7 so as to retain detail in highlights ( and clouds?) - for wide-expanses of sky view, this can help.However, your Alpha may have a "bracket exposure" Mode - covering- and normal. . . but you'll need to carry more Memory.Don't forget to buy another battery and a US plug-style charger ( although you might get some stuff in the States, cheaper than here...?). Keep Receipts for Customs.
Hope that helps.
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