CONTENT
- 1 Leading camcorder manufacturers
- 2 Rating of the best cameras in 2019 for video bloggers by price category
Leading camcorder manufacturers
For several years, top manufacturers have remained practically unchanged. Sometimes new brands and names appear on the market, but the “oldies” are still relevant. We have compiled a small list of the main manufacturing companies.
- Sony. A name known to everyone. The company produces many types of electronics. Including cameras, which among bloggers are considered one of the best in terms of price / quality ratio;
- Panasonic. Another self-explanatory name. Panasonic is Sony's main competitor. Their cameras are also appreciated by bloggers;
- Canon. The company is a manufacturer of video and cameras with a wide range in the price segment. In the lineup, novice bloggers and professionals who have been engaged in their craft for several years will be able to find a decent device for themselves;
- GoPro. Inexpensive cameras that are mainly used for active photography - hiking, extreme adventures and sports. Models are reliably protected from environmental influences and physical damage.
In addition to the main brands, there are a dozen lesser-known companies that are either just entering the market or are focused on the budget segment. Their products are suitable for bloggers who are just starting their creative path. These include Xiaomi, DJI, GitUp, Digma, Smart and others.
Rating of the best cameras in 2019 for video bloggers by price category
All cameras, depending on the price, can be divided into three large categories: budget, mid-range and premium. In each of them you can find your own candidates for the title of the best.
Budget models
The simplest and most inexpensive cameras can be used by bloggers who are just starting out. Such models have a minimum of complex settings, are easy to learn and do not require serious financial investments.
Digma DiCam 410
The simplest and most affordable action camera. You can buy it for only 2000 rubles. Perfect for shooting videos at first. There is one CMOS-type matrix inside. The maximum resolution is 4K - that is, 3840x2160. With this resolution, you can shoot at 30 frames per second. If you need more, then up to 120 frames per second can be shot in HD resolution - 1280 × 720. The set includes a waterproof box, a helmet and handlebar mount, and a pair of adapter brackets.
Review of Digma DiCam 410
Action camera Digma DiCam 410
YI Action Camera Basic Edition
Those who are not picky about the presence of 4K in the camera can choose this inexpensive model. The maximum resolution is 1920 × 1080 pixels in progressive scan. In this resolution, you can shoot up to 60 frames per second. For photos, the maximum resolution is 4608 × 3456. You can buy an action camera for bloggers for 4,600 rubles.
Review of YI Action Camera Basic Edition
YI Action Camera Basic Edition
GitUp Git2P Pro Panasonic 170 Lens
More expensive camera, but not the most productive. The maximum video resolution is 2880 × 2160. A ½, 3 ″ CMOS sensor with 16.35 million pixels. From the functional can be distinguished image stabilizer, Time-lapse. There are HDMI, USB and Wi-Fi interfaces for connection. The maximum amount of used memory card is 64 GB. The set includes a battery, waterproof box, various adapters, mounts and screws. The model costs 6800 rubles.
Review of GitUp Git2P Pro Panasonic 170 Lens
Action Camera GitUp Git2P Pro Panasonic 170 Lens
Models of the middle price segment
In this category, you can place models for those bloggers who are already adept at shooting videos, and figured out the intricacies of simpler cameras. For some, the budget allows you to start right away with this price segment.
Sony HDR-AS50
Inside the camera there is a CMOS matrix of 11.10 megapixels in size ½, 3 ″. The maximum video recording resolution is 1920 × 1080p. There is also an electronic voltage regulator. At the maximum, you can shoot at 60 frames per second. Additional functionality includes support for ExifPrint, recording in H.264 and MPEG4 formats. You can buy a camera for 12,800 rubles.
Review of Sony HDR-AS50
Action camera Sony HDR-AS50
AC Robin Zed5 SE
The little-known AC brand nevertheless makes good cameras for both blogging and video recording. This model is interesting, first of all, because it can shoot in 4K at a speed of 30 frames per second. From interfaces for connection there are HDMI, USB, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. The package bundle is quite rich: protective box, microphone, lens cover, adapters, screws and mounts. You can buy a camera for 16,000 rubles.
Review of AC Robin Zed5 SE
Action camera AC Robin Zed5 SE
GoPro Hero 7
The camera is more suitable for those bloggers who shoot videos of their activities, on the go or while traveling. It is compact, reliably protected from moisture and has a resolution of 1920 × 1080 sufficient for high-quality shooting. The model is equipped with its own 2-inch screen. The functionality includes auto exposure, Time-Lapse mode, H.264 and MPEG4 recording, and voice control. The maximum number of MPs for photography is 10. The cost of the camera is 16,000 rubles.
Review of GoPro Hero 7
Action camera GoPro HERO7
Premium segment models
The most expensive cameras are usually used by video blogging professionals and, as a rule, these are already developed channels, with a large number of subscribers and followers.
JVC GY-HM70
FullHD camera for professional shooting. In general, the model is quite compact for outdoor use. The camera uses a built-in optical stabilizer. Ease of shooting increases the existing screen by 3 inches, which is also a touchscreen. The maximum resolution is 1920 × 1080 at 50 frames per second. At the same time, you can record video in two formats - 1080i and 1080p. Both H.264 and MPEG4 codecs are supported. There are many outputs and interfaces. HDMI, USB, separate for microphone and headphones, as well as AV-out. This model costs 100,000 rubles.
Review of JVC GY-HM70
JVC GY-HM70 Camcorder
Canon XF105
A very expensive model for 150,000 rubles. At the same time, the maximum resolution is 1920 × 1080 in progressive scan. There is a night mode, two types of zoom - optical up to 10x and digital up to 6x. The stabilizer is also optical. The device can record video in MPEG2 format. Outputs on the camera for every taste - AV, HD-SDI, HDMI, USB separate for headphones and a microphone, as well as a LANC mounting connector. The design allows the camera to be used remotely. And among the key features are two CF card slots.
Review of Canon XF105
Camcorder Canon XF105
Panasonic AG-HMC154
Another professional camera from the "old man" of the electronics market. The device can record at a maximum resolution of 1920 × 1080. The matrix used in this model is a 1/3 ″ CCD. There are 3 such matrices in the device. Optical zoom up to 13x is also interesting. There is an optical stabilizer. Video recording can be performed at 50 frames per second at maximum resolution. H.264 and MPEG4 formats are supported. The cost of the camera is 165,000 rubles.
Review of Panasonic AG-HMC154
Review of Panasonic AG-HMC154
Camcorder Panasonic AG-HMC154