Our top 5 film production cameras for 2020
Picking the best professional video camera requires looking at the whole system and not just the camera itself, because it is not just the camera device that makes the video shooting perfect - there are so much more to be consider which includes: 4K UHD vs Cinema 4K Video Quality, Fixed or Interchangeable lens, Cine lenses, DSLR, Mirrorless or Camcorder, Video quality/control, Zoom, Autofocus, Camera sensor, Microphone, Memory
1. Blackmagic Pocket Cinema 6K
Designed like a firm rangefinder camera, but it’s designed solely for video. This model is an upgrade to the older Pocket Cinema Camera 4K which used a Micro Four Thirds sensor and lens mount – featuring a larger Super 35mm sensor format and Canon EF lens mount. PROS: Excellent video quality, Prevalent Canon EF mount, Awesome value. CONS: No continuous autofocus, No ND articulating screen
2. Panasonic’s Lumix GH5S
An amazingly designed mirrorless camera designed for video first is exceptionally powerful and a good value. It has high frame rates at 10-bit 4:2:2 recording and high bitrates. PROS: Amazing 4K video of any mirrorless camera, Outstanding low-light capability CONS: No optical stabilization, Lack phase-detect autofocus
3. Canon EOS-1D X Mark II
Mark II has been around for some time now and still the top choice of many professional videographers. The Mark II is a DSLR with full-frame 20.2 megapixels and holds many advantages on the newer mirrorless competitors, notably their grippable bodies, optical viewfinders, autofocus, performance, and battery life. PROS: 4K video up to 50/60p, Exceedingly fast autofocus system, 14fps shooting CONS: Inefficient MJPEG video format
4. Fujifilm X-T3
The Fujifilm X-T3 is an amazing 4K video camera with high-end capabilities and one of the most powerful APS-C mirrorless cameras out there. It can capture wider Cinema 4K format at the same high speeds with an excellent autofocus system. PROS: 60fps 4k video, F-Log and HLG modes, APS-C sensor CONS: Lacks in-body stabilization
5. Canon EOS C300 MK II
Cramped with features and modes to capture outstanding footage, and a variety of ports. It has an amazing 15 stops dynamic range, continuous autofocus, and can take either of the EF or PL. PROS: PL or EF lenses, Outstanding dynamic range CONS: Slow-motion crop professional.