DIY Filmmaking

VIDEOGRAPHY CAMERAS: CATCH AND KEEP THE ACTION

Once deemed too complicated for most, videography has boomed in popularity, driven by the need to connect with others via social media. This professional-quality collection covers every scenario from filming weddings to exploring shipwrecks.

By Bill Lindsey

DON’T JUST FILM, LIVESTREAM Panasonic X1500

FROM $1,699 The X1500 is a very impressive, capable, and compact 4K package. The 25 millimeter wide-angle Leica lens smoothly zooms out to 24x while the optical stabilization ensures a clear image while filming or livestreaming via Wi-Fi.

EXPRESS YOURSELF Blackmagic Design Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro

FROM $2,429.95 The 6K Pro shoots 6K video at 50 frames per second and is compatible with lenses from most other cameras. Intuitive controls, a tilting five-inch back screen, and superior low-light performance make it a handheld videography studio.

DIY DOCUMENTARY CAM Canon XA55 Professional Camcorder

SUPERMAN’S VIEW DJI Mavic 3

FROM $2,199 Until you get a jetpack, the Mavic 3 is the top choice for aerial videography. Featuring object avoidance capability, it has a Hasselblad main lens, plus a 28x zoom lens to capture distant subjects.

FROM $2,799 The XA55 is a great choice for those seeking compact professional-grade video equipment. Ready to record in both MP4 and XF-AVC formats, it maintains 4K UHD throughout the 15x zoom range. Compatible with a variety of lights and external microphones, it features a threeinch LCD touch panel monitor and an electronic viewfinder.

MINI MARVEL GoPro HERO10

FROM $399.98 GoPro’s new Hero10 uses integral stabilization to crisply capture even the most extreme action at up to 5.3K. Waterproof to 33 feet right out of the box, it redefines ultra-portable videography.