These are the eyes of your production, capturing the videos to fit your needs. There are so many different kinds of video cameras out there depending on your needs or budget. On this page you can find some of the best cameras in each price range along with more information that you may find helpful.
Sony 1080p HD Video Camera Accessory Bundle $278
A good camera for the lower end of the price range, steady shot and Full HD Shooting, this camera is recommended for the low budget-project or for agile shots.
Features (Amazon):
The Sony Handycam HDR-CX405 1080p HD Video Camera Camcorder is for family fun and a whole lot more. It creates cinematic video in high definition 1920 x 1080 24p/60p up to 50Mbps and high quality 9.2MP still images. Get amazingly close with 30x optical zoom plus 60x Clear Image digital zoom. The premium quality ZEISS Vario-Sonnar lens provides a high quality 26.8mm wide angle so you can get everything you want in the shot. Additional features: high-speed, built-in USB 2.0 cable; seven different effects; Intelligent Auto; Face Detection; Optical SteadyShot image stabilization; plus more!
GoPro Hero 4 4K $430
This action camera is sturdy, agile, and powerful. Shooting at 4K with a blistering 240 frames per second at its best, the GoPro Hero 4 is a nimble and very adaptive tool for any movie types. Recommended for any action sequence or POV shots.
Features (Amazon):
- Professional 4K30, 2.7K60 and 1080p120 video, 720p240 video for super slow-motion playback and 12MP photos at up to 30 frames per second
- Built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth® support the GoPro App, Smart Remote and more
- Improved camera control and built-in video trimming lets you create and save short video clips right on your camera
- Protune(TM) with SuperView(TM) delivers cinema-quality capture and advanced manual control for photos and video with the world's most immersive wide-angle field of view
- Night Photo and Night Lapse offer customizable exposure settings for nighttime shooting
Sony 4k Handycam $799
A huge step up from its HD counterpart the 4K Handycam is the child prodigy of the video cameras. With an added bonus f being able to take 20 Megapixel Stills and packed with a load of features, this camera is as beautiful as the shots it takes.
Features (Amazon):
- Capture 4k/24p/30p video that far exceeds HD resolution
- ZEISS® lens w/ Balanced Optical SteadyShot(TM) image stabilization
- Direct Pixel Read Out for smooth edges and color gradation
- Manual Control ring (Iris/Shutter/Exposure/White Balance)
- Versatile shooting w/ XAVC S(TM)3, AVCHD® and MP4 codecs
- 0.27" EVF (201K) and touch screen 3" Xtra Fine LCD(TM) (921K)
- 5.1ch surround sound mic w/ manual audio controls
Sony 1080p HD NXCAM $1,949
Features (Sony):
The HXR-NX100 comes with Sony’s unique 20 mega pixel 1.0-type Exmor R back-illuminated CMOS sensor that delivers high resolution and fantastic low light performance, as well as offering more depth of field control as demanded by today’s diverse shooting requirements. Three independent manual lens rings provide excellent creative control. A fixed Sony G series lens achieves 12x optical zoom, which can be doubled to 24x with Clear Image Zoom making use of the 1.0 type sensor to still deliver a native resolution 1920x1080 image. You can also double the zoom again using a sophisticated Digital Extender for a maximum 48x zoom. There is also a ND Filter function, allowing you to choose four conventional mechanical ND filter positions that will enhance your ability to work in any shooting scenario.
Additional advanced features include dual media slots, “SIMUL” or “RELAY” recording, and independent record control. Recording formats are AVCHD, DV and XAVC S 50Mbps for multiple choices and high quality images. Professional audio quality is made easy thanks to XLR connectors as standard and Multi Interface (MI) Shoe supporting fully integrated wireless audio solutions, such as Sony’s UWP-D range.
Additional advanced features include dual media slots, “SIMUL” or “RELAY” recording, and independent record control. Recording formats are AVCHD, DV and XAVC S 50Mbps for multiple choices and high quality images. Professional audio quality is made easy thanks to XLR connectors as standard and Multi Interface (MI) Shoe supporting fully integrated wireless audio solutions, such as Sony’s UWP-D range.
Red Scarlet Dragon 5K (Brain Only) $14,500
Features (Red):
The SCARLET DRAGON® [BRAIN® Only] combines versatility and portability with the unrivaled power of the 19.4 Megapixel RED DRAGON® sensor. The SCARLET DRAGON is capable of capturing motion video in 5K 2.4:1 at up to 60 frames per second (fps), or 5K Full Frame at 48 fps—producing beautiful cinematic video. With a 6K RED DRAGON sensor, it also offers the ability to capture Full Frame 6K stills at up to 12 frames per second. With the ability to pull full resolution stills from your motion footage, SCARLET DRAGONensures that you never miss the shot you’re after—all while delivering professional-grade cinematic quality.With the improved RED DRAGON sensor and an arsenal of configurable mounts and modules to support it, the SCARLET DRAGON is the perfect camera for cinematographers and photographers alike.
Red Weapon Forged CF Bundle 6K $77,500
Features (Red):
Capture motion and stills in 6K 2.4:1 at up to 100 frames per second (fps), or 6K Full Frame at 75 fps, with the cutting-edge RED DRAGON® sensor—optimized for WEAPON®. Manufactured with ultra-strong machined carbon fiber—the WEAPON® Forged CF delivers a new level of intuitive control and ergonomic design. Our engineers packed the best aspects from EPIC and SCARLET®—along with numerous performance enhancements such as on-board Apple ProRes recording and 3D LUTs—into a smaller BRAIN®, completely redesigned for modular performance. And coming in mid-2016, RED DSMC2™ cameras will provide support for Avid DNxHR™ and Avid DNxHD® recording formats. Support for Avid will be made available through a free camera firmware update. Carbon fiber WEAPON BRAINs offer additional upgrade paths as sensor technology improves.