Top rated Camcorders
Here's a ranking of the top rated products in this category. To give you a quick overview, we've also added some key information about the products.
1. Blackmagic Pocket Cinema
The Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K features a 4/3 sensor, a dynamic range of 13 stops, and dual-gain ISO with values up to 25,600 for HDR images. Additionally, it offers outstanding low-light performance. External controls provide quick access to essential functions, while the 5-inch touchscreen makes selecting framing, accurate focusing, and changing camera settings a breeze. The camera includes internal recorders for SD/UHS-II or CFast 2.0 cards for RAW or ProRes recordings, as well as a USB-C expansion port for recording to external storage devices. Furthermore, the camera offers an MFT lens mount, built-in microphones, a mini-XLR socket, a standard HDMI port, 3D LUT support, Bluetooth, and more.
2. Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K
Equipped with a larger Super-35 sensor and EF lens mount, the Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K allows you to use larger EF photo lenses for cinematic images with a shallower depth of field. Create creative blurry backgrounds and beautiful bokeh effects. With the additional resolution, you also have more scope for cutting and color correction when framing. You can film in 6K and then zoom and frame in post-production to create totals and close-ups. All this is possible with only one camera and without any loss in image quality. Benefit from the same features as expensive digital film cameras. Capture richer colors, more detail, and a wider dynamic range between the brightest lights and darkest shadows. That's why movie pictures look so fantastic. Now you can achieve the same high-end production value for every job. Shoots of indie and documentary films, music, wedding, and corporate videos in cinematic quality are now within reach.
The elegant design of the Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera incorporates a variety of high-end digital film features in a handy miniature format. Made of lightweight carbon-polycarbonate composite material, the camera body has a multifunctional support arch. From there, all shooting, ISO, white balance, and shutter angle controls are within reach of your fingertips. As a state-of-the-art digital film camera, the sensor is designed to reduce thermal noise, resulting in cleaner shadows and higher ISO sensitivity. The multifunctional retaining arch on the housing is designed according to ergonomic principles. The buttons for important functions such as ISO, white balance, and shutter are easily accessible. There's even a scroll wheel for quick aperture adjustments with your index finger. Additional controls that go far beyond DSLR cameras save you the hassle of searching for commands on a tiny display.
3. Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro
The Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro is a highly advanced digital film camera designed for handheld shooting. It features a high-resolution Super 35 HDR sensor with 6144 x 3456 pixels, dual native ISO, and an EF lens mount, allowing for direct recording to USB-C drives. This powerful model includes a customizable HDR touchscreen, built-in ND filters, and a larger battery for extended operating times. It can even be expanded with an optional OLED viewfinder.
4. Sony FX30 Cinema Line
The FX30 Cinema Line camera has been designed to bring filmmakers' visions to life. Step into the world of filmmaking with the ILME-FX30. It is an evolution of Sony's acclaimed VENICE Cinema Camera. The ILME-FX30 offers a smooth entry into the creative Cinema Line world. It features the same coveted S-Cinetone look as the high-end models in the Cinema Line, a high dynamic range with S-Log3, Dual Base ISO, the Cine EI mode, a top-mounted grip, threaded accessory mounting points, display lights, and other workflow-enhancing details that place it in the same category as other Cinema Line models in terms of usability, functionality, and design. Additionally, it includes RAW output and a timecode synchronization feature, making it highly expandable. A comprehensive selection of E-Mount lenses, powerful audio solutions, and other essential components provide creatives with extraordinarily flexible systems for a wide range of creative needs. Creatives starting with the ILME-FX30 can effortlessly expand the Cinema Line as their demands grow, and the ILME-FX30 will continue to effectively integrate with high-end Cinema Line cameras in nearly any production scenario. Microphone and lens must be purchased separately.
5. Sony FX30 Cinema Line Handle Kit
The FX30 Cinema Line camera is designed to bring filmmakers' visions to life. Step into the world of filmmaking with the ILME-FX30. It is an evolution of Sony's highly acclaimed VENICE Cinema Camera. The ILME-FX30 offers a smooth entry into the creative Cinema Line world. It features the same sought-after S-Cinetone look as the high-end models in the Cinema Line, a wide dynamic range with S-Log3, Dual Base ISO, the Cine EI mode, a top-mounted grip, threaded accessory mounting points, display lights, and other workflow-enhancing details that place it in the same category as other Cinema Line models in terms of usability, functionality, and design. Additionally, it includes RAW output and a timecode synchronization feature, making it highly expandable. A comprehensive selection of E-Mount lenses, powerful audio solutions, and other essential components provide creatives with exceptionally flexible systems for a wide range of creative needs. Creatives starting with the ILME-FX30 can effortlessly expand the Cinema Line as their demands grow, and the ILME-FX30 will continue to effectively integrate with high-end Cinema Line cameras in nearly any production scenario. Microphone and lens must be purchased separately.
6. Canon Legria HF G70
Begin your journey as a filmmaker in brilliant 4K. The compact and lightweight LEGRIA HF G70 offers high-quality 4K UHD videos, a Canon lens with 20x optical zoom, advanced autofocus, slow-motion recording in Full HD (0.5x), time-lapse recording in 4K/Full HD (up to 1,200x), and UVC HD live streaming via USB-C through a computer. It features a 29.3-601mm wide-angle zoom, 5-axis image stabilization, a 3.5-inch touchscreen, a 3.5mm mini-jack input, and two SD slots.
7. Canon EOS C70
8. Panasonic HC-X20E
The Panasonic HC-X20 4K professional camcorder is a compact 4K 50p/60p camcorder that offers high mobility and a range of features to suit a variety of needs, including reportage, documentaries, weddings and events. It has a large 1-inch sensor and a powerful 20x zoom lens with a focal length of 24.5mm wide-angle to 490mm telephoto (KB). Videos it records include 4K at up to 60 frames or FHD at up to 120 frames. It supports 4:2:2 10-bit 4K 30p/25p video recording with the new, effective HEVC codec. Super slow motion (120/ 100 fps) and variable frame rates (2 to 60 fps) offer a wide range of creative possibilities. In difficult shooting situations, the HC-X20's hybrid image stabiliser makes things much easier. The 5-axis optical image stabiliser (OIS) detects and corrects electronic image stabilisation shake across all five axes. Its HD live streaming capabilities are also important. The X20 supports a variety of streaming protocols (RTMP/RTMPS/RTP/RTSP), making it even more flexible. Professional videographers will appreciate the large, ergonomic handle, three manual adjustment rings on the lens, built-in ND filters as well as the XLR interfaces and a double SD card slot. More advanced interfaces such as SDI, TC In/Out and LAN as well as VLOG recording options are offered by the sister model HC-X2.
9. Panasonic Hc-Vxf11
Capture excellent images even in low light conditions with a large 1/2.5-inch sensor and a bright F1.8 lens. The remarkable Leica Dicomar lens produces the fine nuances and shades that Leica lenses are known for. The Leica Dicomar lens features a 24x zoom, achieved through a 4-drive lens system, covering a range from 25mm wide-angle to 600mm telephoto, providing the right focal length for any situation. Large groups of people can be captured from a short distance, even with a background. Thanks to the rotatable LCD monitor, taking selfies is also easy. The tiltable electronic viewfinder allows for hassle-free shooting even in very bright daylight, while ensuring proper display. The intuitive manual ring enables quick, professional control for fine-tuning focus, zoom, and iris.
10. Blackmagic Cinema Camera 6K
The Blackmagic Cinema Camera 6K is a professional film camera that produces extremely high-quality images. Built around a full frame 6K sensor and an active L-mount, this top-tier camera offers rich colors, accurate skin tones, a wide 13-stop dynamic range, and an integrated optical low pass filter specifically tailored for the massive 24 x 35 mm sensor. ENG users and other mobile shooters will appreciate the ability to record both deep bit depth Blackmagic RAW and H.264 proxies simultaneously to Blackmagic Cloud. The Cinema Camera 6K is a step up from the Pocket Cinema Camera line, while conveniently maintaining the ability to use all existing PCC accessories.
The Blackmagic Cinema Camera 6K is a versatile camera suitable for film, documentary, and commercial production.
The camera features an L-mount attachment, allowing a wide range of lens usage. It also includes the Blackmagic RAW image format, which preserves image quality in post-production. Additionally, the camera comes with a CFexpress card slot that enables fast image recording.
The Blackmagic Cinema Camera 6K is an excellent choice for even the most demanding filmmakers.
The camera includes a 5-inch touchscreen that facilitates image checking and setting adjustments. It runs on the user-friendly Blackmagic OS, which is intuitive and easy to use. Furthermore, the camera is small and lightweight, making it easy to transport.
