A6300

Minusorange · 22 Aug 2018 at 15:35

So while doing more searching for a suitable camera for video I think I've found the A6300 as the best price/features/performance sub £1k

It offers 4k @ 30 fps, 1080 @ 120fps (perfect for slow mo)
Has a microphone input
Allows filming/photos whilst charging

Is there anything better with the same features ? For similar price

EGuitarStar · 22 Aug 2018 at 19:30

I think the A6300 has issues with over heating during video recording. The A6500 addressed this issue or was at least far better. Yes, it costs more but I guess you don't want to miss shooting due to the camera getting too hot.

billystanton · 22 Aug 2018 at 19:49

Probably not what you’re after, but I just got the a6000 and it’s great

Minusorange · 22 Aug 2018 at 19:55

EGuitarStar said:
I think the A6300 has issues with over heating during video recording. The A6500 addressed this issue or was at least far better. Yes, it costs more but I guess you don't want to miss shooting due to the camera getting too hot.

Smallrig camera cage fixes that by acting as heatsink and also frame to mount some active cooling

billystanton said:
Probably not what you’re after, but I just got the a6000 and it’s great

I originally had my eye on this, but due to the lack of mic input I decided against it which is a shame as it's cheaper but I figure years of not having to sync audio to video is worth the extra price for the 6300

billystanton · 22 Aug 2018 at 20:31

It doesn’t have a mic input, but I believe you can use a Hot Shoe mic if that helps you?

billystanton · 22 Aug 2018 at 20:31

Though, only 1080, not 4K!

AKAK · 22 Aug 2018 at 21:20

Sony are on top for value right now. I was going to suggest Panasonic GH but I hadn't realised how much they were.

Are the lenses you need available? Have you compared videos from a GoPro hero 6?

mOdO · 22 Aug 2018 at 22:28

Been a A6300 user since Feb this year and can't complain. I was in the same situation as you and didn't really want to spend the extra on the A6500.

Do you know what lens you will be using?

Minusorange · 22 Aug 2018 at 23:09

mOdO said:
Do you know what lens you will be using?

I've got no idea on lenses

What kind of lens do I want for doing top down videos like this guy ?

sniperone · 23 Aug 2018 at 13:55

For around the same price as a A6300 you can buy the Panasonic G85 which is a much better camera for video work and has a massive range of decent lenses at reasonable prices

Minusorange · 23 Aug 2018 at 15:57

sniperone said:
For around the same price as a A6300 you can buy the Panasonic G85 which is a much better camera for video work and has a massive range of decent lenses at reasonable prices

Is that the same as the G80 ?

sniperone · 23 Aug 2018 at 16:37

I think the g80 does not have image stabilisation.

EGuitarStar · 23 Aug 2018 at 17:18

sniperone said:
I think the g80 does not have image stabilisation.

The G80 has IBIS and can also be used in conjunction with lenses which have optical stabilisation, for both video and photos. This was a camera which I looked into extensively but picked up the GX80 instead as it was being sold at a very low price.

Minusorange · 23 Aug 2018 at 17:45

I just saw Canon M50 as well while looking at G80 videos

M50 is cheapest and I've got some canon lenses
Now I don't know which to pick :confused:

EGuitarStar · 23 Aug 2018 at 18:06

The M50 will require an adaptor to use your other Canon mount lenses, check the crop factor is not an issue for you when recording at 4K and there is also no stabilisation when recording at 4K. So there are pros and cons to each of the cameras and systems. Tough one.

mOdO · 23 Aug 2018 at 20:14

Minusorange said:
I just saw Canon M50 as well while looking at G80 videos

M50 is cheapest and I've got some canon lenses
Now I don't know which to pick

I use the sigma mc11 adapter with the canon 24-108. Works fine but sometimes doesn't focus quickly.

Kit lens is absolutely fine.

Minusorange · 24 Aug 2018 at 15:40

Pulled the trigger on a G80 with the 12-60mm lens

EGuitarStar · 24 Aug 2018 at 18:29

Nice move. Welcome to the dark side.

I mean that literally, micro four third sensors give you really dark pictures that's why people say that they are bad in low light.

Minusorange · 24 Aug 2018 at 22:48

EGuitarStar said:
Nice move. Welcome to the dark side.

I mean that literally, micro four third sensors give you really dark pictures that's why people say that they are bad in low light.

Any tips for accessories ? So far on my list is 2 batteries, a DC coupler, a Smallrig cheese plate for extra support, already got a 128gb sd card and a tripod, not sure what bag or strap to get ?https://forums.overclockers.co.uk/forums/photography-video.28/

Spleen Sauce · 24 Aug 2018 at 23:33

I've got the G80 with the 12-60. Great choice.

Get yourself the 25mm 1.7 - super cheap, sharp, great for video. Just be prepared to manually focus with shooting with this camera as the AF can be janky.

In terms of a strap, the Peak Design Slide Lite works well.