If you use professional lighting you probably couldn't tell the difference. Lighting makes all the difference in the world. People place way too much importance on cameras and lenses but not enough importance on lighting and audio...
I agree. It's hard to beat the 70D, but I'm trying to find something smaller and lighter. Maybe I'm expecting too much. Thanks for watching. I got dizzy, too. LOL.
you should have mounted them on the same contraption when walking. not only is the panning at different speeds but motion stabilization is terrible on the 70D. I'll be seasick for weeks ya feel me.
What about the Canon for real close up footage? Is it grainy? Does it have a nice crisp look? I am looking for a camera, or camcorder that can take real close footage, but it needs to be crisp, probably HD at 1080p. Nothing super fancy.
Well I liked your video. Thank you! I want the Canon r600 I think. I don't know, am gonna be doing close up video of slicing things, or burning things. I wanted to get something that has HD so I can film a nice long video of what I have planned. Is this the best beet? I don't really think the DSLR camera's are the way to go, but actually the camcorder may be?
I think the R600 would work for your application (if you can still get one. I'm thinking the R700 replaced that model, but I might be wrong.) As far as shooting a long video, the Canon R700 battery lasts about 3 hours with a full charge. Let us know what you end up with.
***** Yup, the r700 is what replaced it. So now I am just gonna get a bundle off amazon I think. Probably a tripod, and a memory card for it. I will probably get an additional type of sound. I don't know what it is called?
***** Yes! I think with that, and the bundle I should be good to go. I mean maybe get a few things last minute. But then I just need to set up new Channel, get adsense, and begin. Thank you for taking the time to answer my questions.
Oh man, this just discouraged me so hardcore. I was close on getting the Canon r600. I have to budget, and it looked like she was the one. I may have to continue researching though.
I have the 700 and I like it but would prefer a dslr for more control of focus. That being said I admit to not being even an amatuer but below that status.
If you're looking for something small, light yet powerful... Go for the Canon HF G40. This camcorder is a beast and very powerful. Check it, it's pretty good
I found, having the same camera arrangement, the quality to be the same as your results. The EOS 70D produces, to me, a crisp and pleasingly brighter image over the Canon Vixia... But the Vixia is very good as well! The Vixia is my beater camera... Thank you for a Great Video!
I have exactly the same cameras (70D and Vixia HF R700) and they are both good for different things (that is why I keept both). Recording long events like talking panels is far better with the Vixia since it doesn't have the 30min record limit of a DSLR, and files are smaller. Small clips and changing lenses, the 70D is better. And of course the 70D is my beloved stills camera :)
Hi. I'm no expert, I just watch videos and don't make them. But I am an avid stills photographer for the last 40 years. Call me crazy, but I actually preferred the color of the ungraded R700 footage to that of the 70D. It seemed more natural to me, although it was a bit dimmer than the 70D. I found the 70D footage a bit "warm" for my taste. If possible, I might up the exposure just a little on the R700, and then not give it a second thought. It is fine for any reasonable purpose.
It's not really fair to compare a $250 camcorder to a $600 SLR + $??? lens. The lenses for the SLR will be MUCH larger (and more expensive) letting in more light. Also, the SLR sensor at least twice as large as the camcorder. I just got the HF R70 for $160 (which is now the "old" model). Exact same internals as the R700, but has 16GB internal memory and WiFi capabilities. Thanks for the comparison footage. I would suggest zooming the camcorder to have the same effective focal length as the SLR so that you have similarly framed video.
Thank you for watching this. I just watched it again. I don't think I mentioned it, but I believe I was using the 50mm f1.8 lens on the 70D. Not sure at this point.
I liked the R700 better and then for the price difference it is a no brainer for me, plus no fooling around with a thousand dslr settings. Try a Beyerdynamic MCE 85 shotgun for $149 when on sale...sublime sound with German engineering.
Regarding color grading on the Canon Vixia camcorders: if you shoot in the Cinema mode, it gives you a flatter image with more dynamic range.
The 70D seems to take in more light but the clarity looks the same to me. Beautiful house and yard
Thank you, sir. I agree about the light.
If you use professional lighting you probably couldn't tell the difference. Lighting makes all the difference in the world. People place way too much importance on cameras and lenses but not enough importance on lighting and audio...
70D to bright in doors, both look great outdoors, but over all the 70D look good! I hope that helps you out!
Thanks, Rex. I think the R700 looks too dark indoors.
Interior I give the edge to the 70D for brightness, out side I got dizzy LOL.
I agree. It's hard to beat the 70D, but I'm trying to find something smaller and lighter. Maybe I'm expecting too much. Thanks for watching. I got dizzy, too. LOL.
you should have mounted them on the same contraption when walking. not only is the panning at different speeds but motion stabilization is terrible on the 70D. I'll be seasick for weeks ya feel me.
You're right on the panning. I should have zoomed the 70D out a bit to match the focal length of the R700. Thanks for the comment.
What about the Canon for real close up footage? Is it grainy? Does it have a nice crisp look? I am looking for a camera, or camcorder that can take real close footage, but it needs to be crisp, probably HD at 1080p. Nothing super fancy.
mad hatter the 70 d is like 1300 bucks! I think you're getting a lot for 300 bucks
Well I liked your video. Thank you! I want the Canon r600 I think. I don't know, am gonna be doing close up video of slicing things, or burning things. I wanted to get something that has HD so I can film a nice long video of what I have planned. Is this the best beet? I don't really think the DSLR camera's are the way to go, but actually the camcorder may be?
I think the R600 would work for your application (if you can still get one. I'm thinking the R700 replaced that model, but I might be wrong.) As far as shooting a long video, the Canon R700 battery lasts about 3 hours with a full charge. Let us know what you end up with.
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Yup, the r700 is what replaced it. So now I am just gonna get a bundle off amazon I think. Probably a tripod, and a memory card for it. I will probably get an additional type of sound. I don't know what it is called?
You might want to watch my AUDIO-TECHNICA lavalier mic video. It's a great mic for about $25.
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Yes! I think with that, and the bundle I should be good to go. I mean maybe get a few things last minute. But then I just need to set up new Channel, get adsense, and begin. Thank you for taking the time to answer my questions.
You're very welcome. Good luck. If you have any more questions, let me know. I'm happy to help.
For me image stability is a priority. So camcorder wins. Run n gun. Get the shot. The best technology is the one that gets out of your way. Imo.
Thanks for the comment. Have you tried the Osmo yet?
@@MagnumVideos seen it, haven't used it.
I have a few videos showing how it does. I like mine a lot.@@djilyaz
Great video just thought that the color grading was a little bit drastic and made it actually not look as good or sharp (color grading with the 700).
You're right. I think everything was a title over-saturated. Thanks for watching.
Oh man, this just discouraged me so hardcore. I was close on getting the Canon r600. I have to budget, and it looked like she was the one. I may have to continue researching though.
You can't compare a DSLR to a camcorders the sensor size is just a huge difference on a DSLR.
I have the 700 and I like it but would prefer a dslr for more control of focus. That being said I admit to not being even an amatuer but below that status.
If you're looking for something small, light yet powerful... Go for the Canon HF G40. This camcorder is a beast and very powerful. Check it, it's pretty good
Really? Comparing apples to oranges bra.
I found, having the same camera arrangement, the quality to be the same as your results. The EOS 70D produces, to me, a crisp and pleasingly brighter image over the Canon Vixia... But the Vixia is very good as well! The Vixia is my beater camera...
Thank you for a Great Video!
Thank you for watching and for your comment. I think we're on the same page.
I have exactly the same cameras (70D and Vixia HF R700) and they are both good for different things (that is why I keept both). Recording long events like talking panels is far better with the Vixia since it doesn't have the 30min record limit of a DSLR, and files are smaller. Small clips and changing lenses, the 70D is better. And of course the 70D is my beloved stills camera :)
I couldn't agree more. Both are great for their specific jobs.
Hi. I'm no expert, I just watch videos and don't make them. But I am an avid stills photographer for the last 40 years. Call me crazy, but I actually preferred the color of the ungraded R700 footage to that of the 70D. It seemed more natural to me, although it was a bit dimmer than the 70D. I found the 70D footage a bit "warm" for my taste. If possible, I might up the exposure just a little on the R700, and then not give it a second thought. It is fine for any reasonable purpose.
Thanks for the comment and your input. I appreciate you watching it.
It's not really fair to compare a $250 camcorder to a $600 SLR + $??? lens. The lenses for the SLR will be MUCH larger (and more expensive) letting in more light. Also, the SLR sensor at least twice as large as the camcorder. I just got the HF R70 for $160 (which is now the "old" model). Exact same internals as the R700, but has 16GB internal memory and WiFi capabilities.
Thanks for the comparison footage. I would suggest zooming the camcorder to have the same effective focal length as the SLR so that you have similarly framed video.
Interesting results!
Thank you for watching this. I just watched it again. I don't think I mentioned it, but I believe I was using the 50mm f1.8 lens on the 70D. Not sure at this point.
I liked the R700 better and then for the price difference it is a no brainer for me, plus no fooling around with a thousand dslr settings. Try a Beyerdynamic MCE 85 shotgun for $149 when on sale...sublime sound with German engineering.