Camcorder

High-end quality camcorder

With the Camcorders from Blackmagic Design, which are all in the medium to high price range, the professional filmmaker can choose from an enormous range of camcorders. The Australian digital film camera manufacturer trumps with quality, as the film enthusiast can choose between the smallest compact models (Pocket, Cinema and Production) and large broadcast cameras (URSA), equipped with 4K and Full HD format. Compatible with Canon Micro Four Thirds as well as EF bayonet lenses, it offers a wide variety at an unparalleled level of quality. Canon has a great choice for amateur as well as professional filmmakers: practical handheld camcorders for Full HD video recording for the quick shooting sequence in between (private occasions such as vacation experiences, corporate events or get-togethers in the business sector). The lightweight models of the Legria series of the lower and middle price categories offer excellent user-friendliness (simple touchscreen operation) as well as a wide range of features for convenient recording. The devices of the C, XA and XC series in 4K resolution have a greater dynamic range and video formats suitable for professionals. The advantages of camcorders against cameras with video function are evident: enormous zoom function, best possible sound quality (partly with stereo sound), first-class swiveling capability as well as high recording capacity. Similarly well positioned with comfortable shoulder cameras for professionals up to the handbag-suitable Handycam is Sony. Diversity is offered to the user by an equally respectably wide range in the selection of lenses: the 4K-capable compact camcorders with Full HD quality from Sony can be combined with film and SLR lenses with an adapter in addition to the E-mount and A-mount lenses. Panasonic cooperates with Leica. The Dicomar lens, especially in the 4K format version, can be combined with Panasonic Ultra HD camcorders and is suitable for extremely fast-moving subjects. The other cameras in the HC-X series with 4K as well as Full HD format have also been designed with the demands of professionals in mind. The lightweight Handycams for vacation shots or for small serials at events like the Panasonic camcorders of the HC-V series, are just right for amateurs because of the Full HD quality they offer.