Hello,
New member here looking for some advice on slow-motion video. I am trying to decide if I should buy a new camcorder that supports high frame rates or upgrade my DSLR.
My first question is what is the difference between shooting video at 240 frames per second vs. taking a 60 fps clip and slowing it down in post? Assuming the video is the same resolution in both cases, do you end up with the same result or is there an advantage to shooting 240 fps?
I was shooting video at my son's soccer game when another parent showed me the JVC GC PX100. On first glance it seemed like the perfect camera for me. However, the higher frame rates come with a severe drop in video quality.
My current camcorder is a few years old - it is a JVC Everio GZHM320BU. Lately I have been experimenting with my DSLR for video. I have a Canon 7D with multiple high quality lenses including the 85mm F1.8, 70-200 F2.8 and 300mm F4. My biggest challenge with this video set-up is maintaining focus on moving objects. When focus is on I am very impressed with video quality.
Canon has a new DSLR, the 70D, that is supposed to be much better at video because it can automatically adjust focus. Sorry for all the background info, but I guess my question boils down to this:
1. Am I better off buying the JVC GC PX100 for $800 (there is a $200 rebate on it) or
2. Should I buy the Canon 70D for about $1,000 which will let me use any of my Canon EF lenses? I would then obtain slow mo in post.
Please let me know if you have any questions. Thank you!!!
Chip
New member here looking for some advice on slow-motion video. I am trying to decide if I should buy a new camcorder that supports high frame rates or upgrade my DSLR.
My first question is what is the difference between shooting video at 240 frames per second vs. taking a 60 fps clip and slowing it down in post? Assuming the video is the same resolution in both cases, do you end up with the same result or is there an advantage to shooting 240 fps?
I was shooting video at my son's soccer game when another parent showed me the JVC GC PX100. On first glance it seemed like the perfect camera for me. However, the higher frame rates come with a severe drop in video quality.
My current camcorder is a few years old - it is a JVC Everio GZHM320BU. Lately I have been experimenting with my DSLR for video. I have a Canon 7D with multiple high quality lenses including the 85mm F1.8, 70-200 F2.8 and 300mm F4. My biggest challenge with this video set-up is maintaining focus on moving objects. When focus is on I am very impressed with video quality.
Canon has a new DSLR, the 70D, that is supposed to be much better at video because it can automatically adjust focus. Sorry for all the background info, but I guess my question boils down to this:
1. Am I better off buying the JVC GC PX100 for $800 (there is a $200 rebate on it) or
2. Should I buy the Canon 70D for about $1,000 which will let me use any of my Canon EF lenses? I would then obtain slow mo in post.
Please let me know if you have any questions. Thank you!!!
Chip