03-16-2017 06:20 PM - edited 03-16-2017 06:22 PM
How does the video quality of the SL1 compare to a dedicated camcorder like the Canon VIXIA HF R700? I am trying to decide between the two. I have an XSi (2010) so know the pictures are going to be good with the SL1. I am in need of a good video camera for shooting kids' stuff mostly. I originally started with a mind towards another dedicated camcorder, but then started wondering if the quality for those is any better than what i could just get simply upgrading my XSi to a new model and getting solid video while I am at it. Thanks for any suggestions
03-17-2017 07:48 AM
@clemsontyger wrote:How does the video quality of the SL1 compare to a dedicated camcorder like the Canon VIXIA HF R700? I am trying to decide between the two. I have an XSi (2010) so know the pictures are going to be good with the SL1. I am in need of a good video camera for shooting kids' stuff mostly. I originally started with a mind towards another dedicated camcorder, but then started wondering if the quality for those is any better than what i could just get simply upgrading my XSi to a new model and getting solid video while I am at it. Thanks for any suggestions
As a minimum you'll want one of Canon's Dual-Pixel AF cameras. The SL1 isn't one of those. The least expensive option for Dual-Pixel AF is the 70D I believe. The 70D with EF-S 18-135 IS STM lens is available refurbished direct from Canon for $1199
03-17-2017 09:54 AM
Thanks much. I'm definitely not in that price range, and after thinking about this more I believe the camcorder is going to be the better choice for what i need to use it for. SL1 can come later in the year to upgrade my old SLR
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