Hi guys.
I have made a recent promise to video, (in 4k), a very special young ladies wedding. There is a slight issue. I have NO gear! I would welcome advise on a video recorder. I have been looking for several years now to purchase one. They already have a two person camera crew booked for like 6 hours. The video is a bonus for them. I still want it to be a nice quality video regardless.
I am partial to Sony but not stuck on Sony. I would want the ability to add multiple recorders at a later date. A good mic onboard the recorder will be a must. I will not have the ability to connect the recorder to a sound board, etc, directly. I would need enough battery power to run 8-10 hours as they are requesting I film the reception as well. As far as storage, would this card get me around 8 hours of storage? : https://www.amazon.com/SanDisk-400GB-Extreme-microSD-Adapter/dp/B07FCQRN9K
I know the speed of the card is important, but what about redundancy? Are there camera systems out there that can record 2 SD cards at the same time?
Do some of you pro's use a good quality tri-pod when filming the actual ceremony? Is a Manfrotto fluid base or fluid head helpfull?
I welcome any and all helpful feedback. I thank each of you in advance for your time.