Nikon user need advice to choose HDSLR

[HuguKYM]

Hi all,
I am a nikon user, has D90 and several lenses. Now I am in dilemma to choose between D7000, GH2, or 60d. So far have not really made up my mind. I need the camera to help my sister record her Wedding. They do not want to hire any videographer, so I am planning to help them record some footage. The other reason is I need to make some "HD-Quality" videos for my project in the near future (however I am still not sure about its requirement). So, thinking to invest on something good. However, so far I have no idea about what I need exactly.

At first, want to have D7000 since I have a few lenses, however, read some review, it is lacking of some standard format.

60d has very good range of lenses, and have most complete settings. However, I really have issue with "moir" (not sure is it correct word) when people move the camera, and I find that it is not that sharp compare to GH2.

GH2 is amazing in term of quality (from what I watch online), however lenses are limited (pretty expensive; might be able to get adaptor for nikon) and I heard some problem in tungsten light (blue line when recording at certain shutter speed).

Hope to get some advices here.

 

[alzidaney]

i think all the dslr have moire in their captured footage. i guess its not something that you can run away from as long as you use the dslr to shoot video. but i guess as a rule of thumb, there are workable solutions around it but at the end of the day its whether these kinda footages are useable enough for YOU. ie. no fast camera movements, etc etc, noisy background etc etc. i mean all these can be researched upon. and at the moment, i would recommend 60d for its audio ready features and suitable weight to handheld with if you're not getting any stabilizers. they got adaptors for everything nowadays. so don't worry about your lenses.

 

[CyberTron88]

Personally, I would spend the money on a good videocam instead... cos I think the technology is not really there yet (at least in terms of pricing) that gives good video and still photos on a single body. Any of the camera solution that can take video is likely to compromise on the video or photo quality somehow. I think a dedicated HD videocam would do HD video better.

 

[HuguKYM]

Thank you for your advise. Thinking will go to HD videocam since the moire is quite noticeable in DSLR.

 

[Sgdevilzz]

Videos recorded from DSLRs are still very good though. It depends on your post processing and how you handle the camera(for shake).

Check YouTube, lots of people uploaded videos that are recorded using dslr. Here's a superb example.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PiHOonldMPU

Canon 5DmkII

 

[tengo]

Unless you are getting a Panasonic AF100 or doing ENG style shooting, no point going to videocam. Videocam just couldn't match the quality at the same price point.

I was at a corporate shoot recently and the DP told me that he uses DSLR 18 times out of the last 20 jobs.

At my corporate shoot, he using 5D Mk II and the result is stunning.

You just need to know how to avoid moire issues. Besides, moire issues appear for videocam as well... just less...

 

[tommytang]

Get a Panasonic TM700 or HMC-41, the videos are great in full HD using AVCHD. DSLR are just not meant for videos and video cams are not still cameras. Trust me, I'm in this business on both end of the spectrum (commercial stills and videos) for more than 10 years. The sound on DSLR are just craps and single sensor trying to capture 25fps??? Then why 3 sensors on Video cams are still the industrial standards? Just do some logical thinking.