Good info. I was debating on not getting the Mavic Mini because it doesn't do 4k but now I see that isn't an issue for me.
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Originally posted by Smart View PostI've been filming my hunts by some sorts since 2008 and I classify myself as a hunting video backyard hack.. I know just enough to put some stuff together and make it watchable. You sold me on going 1080 again with a larger sensor for better low light photos this time with the last two videos. My current camcorder is a 1080 and I like how it performs in general but I'm gonna jump up a level with the bigger sensor/lens. Great info for folks getting into it as well.
If I ever jump into it large enough to consider 4K and the extra equipment/resources it requires I'll do it all at once. Until then, I'll enjoy doing it on a low-mid range budget with a new 1080 camcorder, new laptop and 2TB external drive. 2 out of those 3 are already bought so I can't change it now. I'm gonna roll with it.
Thanks again for the follow up Michael.
Originally posted by Casey View PostDo it for this reason alone. Oh, don't think youtube will be here in 30 years for them to check out the clips from their childhood. When you get a final version, make sure you tuck it away safely...in multiple locations.
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I agree with a few others on here. If you are buying new you should make the jump to 4k. No reason to start with a technology that is already being phased out. Not sure why you would not go with 4k unless it had to do with money. If that is the reason then a case didnt need to be made to use 1080. Just use 1080 as that is what your budget allows.
You also shouldn't make your decision on what the end user/viewer "might" be watching on. If your are making the videos for your kids to watch more reason to go 4k as it will probably be the most recent obsolete technology. Hell in 10 years it might be 10k or something completely different.
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Originally posted by Take Dead Aim View PostI agree with a few others on here. If you are buying new you should make the jump to 4k. No reason to start with a technology that is already being phased out. Not sure why you would not go with 4k unless it had to do with money. If that is the reason then a case didnt need to be made to use 1080. Just use 1080 as that is what your budget allows.
You also shouldn't make your decision on what the end user/viewer "might" be watching on. If your are making the videos for your kids to watch more reason to go 4k as it will probably be the most recent obsolete technology. Hell in 10 years it might be 10k or something completely different.
I could buy a 4K camera on Amazon today for under $250. So will that camera produce better results for filming a hunt than a quality 1080 camera costing twice as much? Im guessing probably not, especially in low light (which is common in many hunting situations.)
Don’t get me wrong, I love having 4K capabilities in my cameras. But even with my $3000 (body only) Sony mirrorless, I probably shoot 1080 80% of the time, and probably above 95% of the time when filming a hunt for YouTube. I’d MUCH rather have the ability to get smooth slow motion of the shot or b-roll with the higher frame rate than whatever benefit shooting 4K might afford.
The point of this video, and the previous, is that there are other factors that are more important than 4K that contribute to creating a quality hunting video, especially for web delivery (YouTube).
If you have the expendable funds to purchase a 4K camera - with a large sensor size, internal processor, decent zoom, articulating screen, excellent auto focus and ability to manipulate shutter speed, frame rates, iso and aperture...all of which I can argue are at least as important than 4K resolution - then I definitely wouldn’t hesitate to recommend you go that route.
This video is for everybody else that might not even consider the importance of those other considerations and otherwise focus solely on “4K” (and then potentially be left with uneditable footage because their computer won’t play or edit it.)
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Originally posted by jlp04c View PostContent > Quality.. most phones can't show 60 fps, why shoot it that way.
I shoot 60 (or 120) fps and essentially convert it to a lower frame rate for smoother slow motion.
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Originally posted by Encinal View PostFilming for phone? Who the hell would do that?
I don’t film “for phone,” but it’s good to know your audience.
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Originally posted by Gunnyart View PostGood info. I was debating on not getting the Mavic Mini because it doesn't do 4k but now I see that isn't an issue for me.
I have the Spark, which also doesn’t shoot 4K. If you’ll be using it for personal use on YouTube, 1080 is likely sufficient. If you want it to use for client projects, a bird that shoots 4K might be a better choice.
(I do have an Inspire 1 for when I shoot client projects that require it.)
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