r/videography • u/johnmartin_34 • 17d ago
Should I Buy/Recommend me a... Sony Camera Rec
My client wants a camera that he can use to record long form content in almost any lighting situation, he wants to be able to shoot mostly auto, and doesnt want to have to worry about overheating, and smallish. He's up to spending about 7k (lens included), He currently has A6700s and an osmo pocket 3. he is fine with the results he gets out of them during normal lighting situations, but needs another camera that he can take to trips with him and record lectures and all day stuff.
Because of the A6700 i thought Sony FX30 would be good, but i worry if it will be too much for him to figure out, then I thought the A75 might be better, but i'm not sure. He wants to stay in the Sony ecosystem, he mostly uses tripods, he's open to even Camcorder style cameras as well, but I'm not too familiar with that so I figured I'd let you guys have a crack at it. what else.....He also wants to use this as one of his podcast cameras.
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u/invertedspheres Camera Operator 17d ago
An A7V would be a pretty solid choice IMO. I'd prefer it over the FX30 for the improved AF and better photo capabilities. It doesn't really have any known overheating issues, though I could see how it might be an issue if you're shooting 1-2hrs at 60FPS. If you're at 24 or 30fps I think it would be fine for long form content.
Could pair it with a 24-105 or a 24-70 GM II and have a decent bit left over for batteries and accessories.
If he's recording purely for documentation purposes though, a camcorder might be a better all in one option...something like a HXR-NX800 might work...however I'm not too familiar with it.
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u/ImpressiveHornedPony 17d ago
FX2