$$$ Burning a hole in my pocket!

Butch Moore wrote on 1/16/2015, 11:32 AM

I'm considering buying the Canon XA10 as a second camera/backup option. I want the low profile, as well as the XLR options, etc. We generally shoot 60i. Does anyone have a suggested alternative? I need to order it today!

Thanks

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Mindmatter wrote on 1/16/2015, 11:38 AM

Personally, I'd spend that cash an a panasonic GH4.
amazing and sharp video quality, 4k if wanted, up to 220 mb/s 4:2:2 8bit or 10 bit external, clean image up to 6400 iso, 96p for great slomo etc etc...But that's just my personal opinion...

OldSmoke wrote on 1/16/2015, 12:38 PM

PXW-X70 has a much better image sensor then XA10 and shoots 4:2:2 as well.

Arthur.S wrote on 1/16/2015, 4:22 PM

Does the GH4 have XLR inputs? Can you ingest footage from the X70?

OldSmoke wrote on 1/16/2015, 4:32 PM

The GH4 doesn't have XLR and coupled with a lens can become an expensive package. If you don't need 4:2:2 recording you could opt for a HDR-CX900 with a Beachtek XLR adapter which makes for a very cost effective package. If you shoot 4:2:2 with PXW-X70 in the MXF container then you need to convert the files before you can use them in Vegas; an unfortunate oversight of SCS.