DSLR vs M43 for video

Discussion in 'All Discussions' started by steelwave42, Feb 11, 2013.

  1. steelwave42

    steelwave42 Well-Known Member

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    Nov 7, 2006
    I'm trying to figure out which direction to go in for filming a surf vid. I'd be particularly interested in people who have used DSLR's or Micro 4/3's for filming. I'm also an avid nature photographer - so I'd love to be able to do this with a rig that can also produce top level stills.

    I know the GH series is amazing, and I know any 5d would cut it as well. I'm very interested in 4/3's such as the newer PEN's or the GX1 because these are very compact and would be able to double as a good still camera for candid shots, but I'm very weary about their vid capabilities...

    Anybody use D5100, or T2i or T3i. I hate the build of these, but do know that they are amazing still cameras..

    Most of these only offer 60i from a 30fps sensor, interlaced - which doesn't seem good being the amount of movement with the water/surfer, am I right here, or does this not really matter?