17 Sep 08 New DSLRs shooting HD video
Camera giant Canon just announced that their new D5 Mark II will shoot HD video. A few weeks ago Nikon’s D90 hit the shelves which was all the buzz when it was revealed to shoot HD video.
Though the D5’s announced price, with lens, is almost 3X as much as the Nikon, both of these cameras open new doors for multimedia journalism. With an increasing emphasis on Web video, photojournalists are being pressured to carry more tools and equipment to capture a story.
Could these cameras lighten the load a bit?
The big question that will arise I’m sure is whether the video will be commensurate with video shot on HD handhelds. Would it be worth investing in a $3,500 camera (the Canon) that does both if the video is not as good as, say a Sanyo Xacti or a JVC Everio. Both are sub-$1000 HD cameras that are small enough to be carried along with most camera gear and shoot killer video.
Considering the technology in both of these cameras, and some of the live examples I’ve seen, I’m thinking it will all come down to personal preference. Oh, and budget of course. Personally, I’ll be investing in one of these…after Christmas when the prices come down of course.
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