Tuesday, February 4, 2014

Where do I find information regarding the various levels of camras?

Canon has Power shot, G, D, and other levels
Nikon has the L, P, etc

Where can I go to find what these designations are as to quality?
Added (1). make that 'cameras?'
Added (2). Thanks AWBoater. Now if someone has same info for Canon it would help.

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What's a better purchase: a DSLR or a HD video camera?

Is a DSLR a better camera to purchase for video and stills than a HD video camera?

I would like to take good quality video footage. I've done a lot of research on the different features and pros and cons of DSLRs. The biggest concern I would have with purchasing a DSLR is that they overheat. I would like to take great crisp, clear video footage, and I've read over and over that a lot people take video with DSLRs these days. An advantage of owning a DSLR is they also take great stills. (I'm looking at buying the Nikon d3200)

Although video cameras are designed for taking video, they don't seem to have a movie/professional look to them, where DSLRs do. Video cameras do not overheat like DSLRs, which is an important detail when taking a video.

Basically, what is YOUR opinion? A video camera or a DSLR? Both have pros and cons, but in the end, which is worth my money? Thanks! :)

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What does manual exposure in video mode mean?

Currently, I own a Nikon D3200 which allows me to take videos only in Live Mode. That is, I can't use the 9 AF points thru the viewfinder while taking videos. It makes the focus changes pretty slow.

I've just read the online review of Canon 60D. It says this camera has "EOS HD video mode with manual exposure control". Does it mean I can use 9 AF points thru viewfinder and in Live Mode?

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