rafaelrobertson wrote:Based on your description, it sounds like you may benefit from upgrading one or more of your cameras to better control the contrast and detail in close-up shots. There are a few factors to consider when choosing a camera for your specific needs and budget.
Wow... First up, just wanted to say thanks for the detailed reply on this... I'll tackle each point for context.
rafaelrobertson wrote:First, consider the resolution and image quality of the camera. A higher resolution will allow for more detail in close-up shots, and a camera with good low-light performance will help prevent the loss of detail due to auto-contrast in lighter areas.
Next, consider the lens and zoom capabilities of the camera. A camera with a higher quality lens and a zoom range that allows for both wide-angle and close-up shots will provide more versatility in your shooting.
Finally, consider any additional features that may be useful for your specific needs, such as image stabilization, external microphone input, or remote control capabilities.
I'm leaning towards the Panasonic GH5 with a Sigma f1.8 16-35mm lens eventually, but starting off with a Panasonic 12-35 f2.8 to start with, based on the various reviews that seem to be out there. I did take a look at the Sony 6400 but it seems like it might be eclipsed slightly by the Alpha ZV-E10 as a more current model and the issue with Sony firmware has somewhat put me off that avenue.
I do already have a decent lapel mic via a Tascam R-10L so I'm less worried about audio input via a camera but anything that can make up for the times the lapel mic gets into clothing folds or similar would be a useful backup.
rafaelrobertson wrote:In terms of specific camera recommendations, it's difficult to give a one-size-fits-all answer without knowing your specific budget and needs. However, some popular options for video production include the Canon EOS Rebel series, the Sony Alpha series, and the Panasonic Lumix GH series.
Budget is about 1,500 GBP although I'd prefer to keep it at or below 1K where possible.
As to needs, the primary usage is going to be instructions like this:
This video is a more extreme example of the kind of challenges I have, such as low/poor lighting coupled with high contrast. There's a fair amount of zooming in to get a detailed view of what's going on, as well as broader shots to provide wider context and make things easier to see/understand.
Should note that I'm also intending to use the camera to do more generalised marketing material in the vein of so many "
How to improve your videos" guides with some more "traditional"
(if that's the right word) YouTube content that's outside in better lighting conditions, etc..
Just as a side note, I can already see that improving the lighting setup is one area I need to address better such as replacing the tubes in the background with 6400K type as well as potentially lighting myself and the subject better, hence the possible 1K camera + £500 lighting budget.
EDIT: Completely forgot to add that I'd also be using the camera for product photography as well. Ideally I'd like to trade in my basic DSLR camera and lenses that I use at present.
Regarding DaVinci Studio, there are a few features and techniques you may find helpful for your editing needs. One is the Color Match tool, which can help match the color and contrast of footage shot with different cameras. Additionally, using the Zoom and Position controls, you can adjust the size and position of clips to minimize the pixelation that may occur with close-up shots.
Thanks... I'm looking for tutorial content to help explain and teach the colour and colour matching aspect of things so any recommended links would be most welcome there.