Ask Larry - What's difference between a video camera and a video capable DSLR camera?

http://www.larryjordan.biz - In this brief video, Larry Jordan answers the question, "Could you explain the difference between a dedicated video camera and a video capable DSLR? What are the advantages and disadvantages of each? Under what circumstances should you use each?" Enjoy!

You can save time and money (lots of money!) - be a member to all of Larry's website training - http://www.larryjordan.biz/subscripti...

Sign up now for Larry's FREE Weekly Newsletter filled with the latest reviews, techniques and tips for post production software, and reader comments at http://www.larryjordan.biz/nxlttrs.html/ . Get questions answered in Larry's forum - http://www.larryjordan.biz/forum .

Thanks for watching!

Larry Jordan & Associates, Inc.

Keep up with the latest crucial updates from Larry - like Larry on Facebook - Thanks!
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Larry-J...

Trouble-Shooting Your FCP System
http://www.larryjordan.biz/trouble-sh...

FCP X: Improving Performance
http://www.larryjordan.biz/improving-...

• Category

  Film & Animation

[David Mills]

Thank you so much for the richly detailed answers, Larry. I'm always in awe of the depth of your knowledge. My subscription to your site has been the best money I ever spent, by far.

David Mills

[Larry Jordan]

Thank you, David. Your comment is much appreciated.

[halffulltome]

What do you mean by clipped? Clipped is when the brightest and/or darkest parts of the image are too bright and/or dark so as to lose visible detail. This is controlled through proper exposure and tonal settings in the camera. I use a very flat, low contrast setup with my DSLR which gives me gobs of detail, good dymanic range, and plenty of flexibility in post.

[ArtisanMediaNZ]

One other thing..... Video Cameras have the ability to zoom without having to use the barrel control - ie via battery operated remote or with a plug-in cable controller. This is handy in some circumstances and minimises any camera shake when on a tripod.

dSLRs are unable (from my knowledge) to zoom in this way. The only option is to use the barrel control to zoom in and out.

May be a Pro or Con - depending on what you are filming...

[alvaskins]

Also when it comes to grading, DSLR footage is very clipped so you won't have much to play with unlike video camera footage.

[Caleb Kurowski]

I have always wondered why people choose to shoot videos and short films with a DSLR instead of a video camera. I personally prefer to use a video camera to shoot videos. But after watching this video now I understand why.

[indyme2]

Thanks Larry!