Still wondering what camera/camcorder I should get

[BZRKturbo]

So... Thanks to your help in my first question I have narrowed the field greatly. Yet I still need some advice.

So I'm looking at cameras/camcorders to use for short films, skits ect. I would like to have a DSLR but if there is a camcorder that well exceeds the quality of video from the DSLR's then I won't have a problem with getting a camcorder.

So I'm looking at the Canon 80D (http/www.amazon.com/Canon-EOS-80D-Digital-Camera/dp/B01BUYJX6G%3FSubscriptionId%3DAKIAJHZHL2PTF4QQSIQA%26tag%3Ddpreview-bbx8-20%26linkCode%3Dxm2%26camp%3D2025%26creative%3D165953%26creativeASIN%3DB01BUYJX6G) and the panasonic G7 (http/www.amazon.com/Panasonic-Mirrorless/dp/B00X409TIC%3FSubscriptionId%3DAKIAJHZHL2PTF4QQSIQA%26tag%3Ddpreview-bbx8-20%26linkCode%3Dxm2%26camp%3D2025%26creative%3D165953%26creativeASIN%3DB00X409TIC)

What makes the 80D worth the extra money and is the G7 good in low light?

also what camcorders can out perform these DSLR's for around the same price?

Needs to be exceptional in low light and full HD 60fps is a must, 4k would be nice but not needed external mic and headphone ports are needed. Needs to have a fully articulated screen. and a place to mount an external mic. I would like it to be able to record 30min non-stop with out changing battery or memory or anything else.

I don't care about the portability to much or on-board mic quality at all

please tell me about ANY camera/camcorder that you think can well exceed the quality of video from the DSLR's that i have selected here for around the same price.

Thanks for all of the help guys! it's very much appreciated.

 

[Flyfisherman]

Nikon D90 http/www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16830113155
Or
Nikon Nikon D750 http/www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA0ZS3ZA0645

 

[Flyfisherman]

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[BZRKturbo]

Nikon D90 http/www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16830113155
Or
Nikon Nikon D750 http/www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA0ZS3ZA0645

How is the D90 any better than the G7 or 80D? and I said "For around the same price" so the D750 is out of the equation...

 

[Flyfisherman]

Well,
Nikon D90 which is a system camera
Key Specs
Effective pixels 12.3 million
Image sensor CMOS sensor, 23.6 x 15.8 mm; total pixels: 12.9 million; Nikon DX format
Image size (pixels) 4,288 x 2,848 [L], 3,216 x 2,136 [M], 2,144 x 1,424
Sensitivity ISO 200 to 3200 in steps of 1/3 EV, can also be set to approx. 0.3, 0.7 or 1 EV (ISO 100 equivalent) below ISO 200, or to approx. 0.3, 0.7 or 1 EV (ISO 6400 equivalent) over ISO 3200, ISO sensitivity auto control available
Storage media SD memory cards, SDHC compliant
Monitor 3-in., approx. 920k-dot (VGA), low-temperature polysilicon TFT LCD with 170° viewing angle, approx. 100% frame coverage, and brightness adjustment
Exposure metering 3D Color Matrix Metering II, Center-Weighted and Spot Metering
Exposure modes Auto modes (auto, auto [flash off]), Advanced Scene Modes (Portrait, Landscape, Sports, Close-up, Night Portrait), programmed auto with flexible program (P), shutter-priority auto (S), aperture-priority auto (A), manual (M)
Interface Hi-Speed USB
Power sources One Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL3e, Multi-Power Battery Pack MB-D80 (optional) with one or two Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL3e or six R6/AA-size alkaline, Ni-MH, lithium or nickel-manganese batteries (Battery Holder MS-D200 is required when using R6/AA-size batteries)
Dimensions (W x H x D) Approx. 132 x 103 x 77 mm (5.2 x 4.1 x 3.0 in.)
Weight Approx. 620 g (1 lb. 6 oz.) without battery, memory card, body cap or LCD monitor cover

Nikon D80 is a system camera
Effective pixels 10.2 million
Image sensor RGB CCD, 23.6 x 15.8 mm, 10.75 million total pixels
Image size L (3,872 x 2,592) / M (2,896 x 1,944) / S (1,936 x 1,296)
Sensitivity 100 to 1600 (ISO equivalent) in steps of 1/3 EV, plus HI-0.3, HI-0.7 and HI-1
Storage media SD memory card, SDHC compatible
LCD monitor 2.5-in., 230,000-dot, low-temp. polysilicon TFT LCD with brightness adjustment
Exposure metering 3D Color Matrix Metering II, Center-Weighted and Spot Metering
Exposure modes Digital Vari-Program (Auto, Portrait, Landscape, Macro Close up, Sports, Night Landscape, Night Portrait), Programmed Auto [P] with flexible program; Shutter-Priority Auto ; Aperture Priority Auto [A]; Manual [M]
Interface

USB 2.0 (Hi-speed) (mini-B connector); SD card slot
Power sources Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL3e, MB-D80 battery pack (optional), AC Adapter EH-5 (optional)
Dimensions (W x H x D) Approx. 132 x 103 x 77mm (5.2 x 4.1 x 3.0 in.)
Weight Approx. 585g (1lb 5oz) without battery, memory card, or body cap or monitor cover

Canon G7 is a compact camera specs:
Body type Compact
Max resolution 3648 x 2736
Effective pixels 10 megapixels
Sensor size 1/1.8" (7.144 x 5.358 mm)
Sensor type CCD
ISO Auto, 80 ,100, 200, 400, 800, 1600
Focal length (equiv.) 35–210 mm
Max aperture F2.8–4.8
Screen size 2.5″
Screen dots 207,000
Max shutter speed 1/2500 sec
Storage types SD/MMC card
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
Weight (inc. batteries) 380 g (0.84 lb / 13.40 oz)
Dimensions 106 x 72 x 43 mm (4.17 x 2.83 x 1.69″)

The main differences between a system camera and a compact camera is the size, weight and not least - the possibility to exchange the objective.

Nikon D750 is by no means out of the question, in fact it is a really good camera, but it is a complete different camera, which I myself is thinking of.
Take a look here: http/www.dpreview.com/reviews/nikon-d750

Ps. I'm sorry for the underlines, I don't know what happened. Best regards from Sweden.

 

[BZRKturbo]

Well,
Nikon D90 which is a system camera
Key Specs
Effective pixels 12.3 million
Image sensor CMOS sensor, 23.6 x 15.8 mm; total pixels: 12.9 million; Nikon DX format
Image size (pixels) 4,288 x 2,848 [L], 3,216 x 2,136 [M], 2,144 x 1,424
Sensitivity ISO 200 to 3200 in steps of 1/3 EV, can also be set to approx. 0.3, 0.7 or 1 EV (ISO 100 equivalent) below ISO 200, or to approx. 0.3, 0.7 or 1 EV (ISO 6400 equivalent) over ISO 3200, ISO sensitivity auto control available
Storage media SD memory cards, SDHC compliant
Monitor 3-in., approx. 920k-dot (VGA), low-temperature polysilicon TFT LCD with 170° viewing angle, approx. 100% frame coverage, and brightness adjustment
Exposure metering 3D Color Matrix Metering II, Center-Weighted and Spot Metering
Exposure modes Auto modes (auto, auto [flash off]), Advanced Scene Modes (Portrait, Landscape, Sports, Close-up, Night Portrait), programmed auto with flexible program (P), shutter-priority auto (S), aperture-priority auto (A), manual (M)
Interface Hi-Speed USB
Power sources One Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL3e, Multi-Power Battery Pack MB-D80 (optional) with one or two Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL3e or six R6/AA-size alkaline, Ni-MH, lithium or nickel-manganese batteries (Battery Holder MS-D200 is required when using R6/AA-size batteries)
Dimensions (W x H x D) Approx. 132 x 103 x 77 mm (5.2 x 4.1 x 3.0 in.)
Weight Approx. 620 g (1 lb. 6 oz.) without battery, memory card, body cap or LCD monitor cover

Nikon D80 is a system camera
Effective pixels 10.2 million
Image sensor RGB CCD, 23.6 x 15.8 mm, 10.75 million total pixels
Image size L (3,872 x 2,592) / M (2,896 x 1,944) / S (1,936 x 1,296)
Sensitivity 100 to 1600 (ISO equivalent) in steps of 1/3 EV, plus HI-0.3, HI-0.7 and HI-1
Storage media SD memory card, SDHC compatible
LCD monitor 2.5-in., 230,000-dot, low-temp. polysilicon TFT LCD with brightness adjustment
Exposure metering 3D Color Matrix Metering II, Center-Weighted and Spot Metering
Exposure modes Digital Vari-Program (Auto, Portrait, Landscape, Macro Close up, Sports, Night Landscape, Night Portrait), Programmed Auto [P] with flexible program; Shutter-Priority Auto ; Aperture Priority Auto [A]; Manual [M]
Interface

USB 2.0 (Hi-speed) (mini-B connector); SD card slot
Power sources Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL3e, MB-D80 battery pack (optional), AC Adapter EH-5 (optional)
Dimensions (W x H x D) Approx. 132 x 103 x 77mm (5.2 x 4.1 x 3.0 in.)
Weight Approx. 585g (1lb 5oz) without battery, memory card, or body cap or monitor cover

Canon G7 is a compact camera specs:
Body type Compact
Max resolution 3648 x 2736
Effective pixels 10 megapixels
Sensor size 1/1.8" (7.144 x 5.358 mm)
Sensor type CCD
ISO Auto, 80 ,100, 200, 400, 800, 1600
Focal length (equiv.) 35–210 mm
Max aperture F2.8–4.8
Screen size 2.5″
Screen dots 207,000
Max shutter speed 1/2500 sec
Storage types SD/MMC card
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
Weight (inc. batteries) 380 g (0.84 lb / 13.40 oz)
Dimensions 106 x 72 x 43 mm (4.17 x 2.83 x 1.69″)

The main differences between a system camera and a compact camera is the size, weight and not least - the possibility to exchange the objective.

Nikon D750 is by no means out of the question, in fact it is a really good camera, but it is a complete different camera, which I myself is thinking of.
Take a look here: http/www.dpreview.com/reviews/nikon-d750

Ps. I'm sorry for the underlines, I don't know what happened. Best regards from Sweden.

LOL, thanks for your help. The D750 Is most definitely out of the equation.... I don't have that kind of money... and I was asking about the Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 not the cannon G7 and I was talking about the cannon 80D not the nikon D80.......



and yes.... It made me under line as well lol.