This one is effectively a toss-up between the Nikon Z8 and the Nikon Z9. The Z8 is, after all, being pushed by Nikon as "a baby Z9", with an almost identical feature set.The only real difference right now is that it has a more compact body (without the Z9's "pro" vertical grip and bigger battery) and it costs over a grand less. Personally, I prefer the smaller body and smaller price tag, so the Z8 gets my vote! Small/mid-sized rooms that need to connect to multiple Video-as-a-Service (VaaS) platforms over USB The 30fps burst isn't always achievable (sometimes topping out at 15-20fps, which is still impressive but less impressive than the spec sheet), but for my money the biggest oversight is that this uber-powerful machine only has a tilting screen. I know not everyone likes full articulation for stills, but an 8K camera with a non-articulating screen is a bit of an oversight. Overall, though, if you want a camera that can take on any possible assignment, this is it.

This all-round performance comes with a few caveats, however,the first one being cost. It's more expensive than the 100MP medium format Fujifilm GFX 100S, for example –apples and oranges, we know, but the very comparable Nikon Z8 and Z9 also come in considerably cheaper.Are you switching from a different system? If this is the case, it's well worth looking into whether there's any potential for compatibility between your existing and new system (i.e. using lens mount adapters). ‘Migrating’ an existing system is much simpler and cheaper than starting again with a whole new setup. Note, however, that the new Sony A9 III is set to go on sale in Spring 2024 - with a top shutter speed of 1/80,000 and an revolutionary global shutter sensor, it promises to revolutionize both the Sony professional camera line-up. While the world is increasingly a mirrorless one, a huge number of pro photographers still use DSLRs. This is partly because professionals are less interested in spec-chasing than enthusiasts; cameras are simply tools to do a job, and DSLRs are still excellent tools. So workhorses like the Canon EOS-1D X Mark III, Canon EOS 5D Mark IV, Nikon D850 and Nikon D6 are still very often seen in the hands of the pros. Compatible with high quality Micro Four Thirds lenses. Compatible with other mounts via common third party adapters such as B4 broadcast lens mount The ferocious autofocus is capable of ten kinds of recognition: human eyes, faces, heads, and upper bodies; animal eyes, heads, and bodies; and cars, aircraft, planes, trains, and motorbikes. Though, in my experience, the AF occasionally faltered where Canon and Sony's didn't.

DSLR or mirrorless? While it does sometimes feel like mirrorless is taking over the world, the best DSLR cameras do still have their advantages and some, like the Canon EOS-1D X Mark III, are breaking new ground. Read our guide to DSLR vs mirrorless cameras if you're still not sure. x USB Type‑C 3.1 Gen 1 (up to 5Gb/s) expansion ports for external recording and focus / zoom demand connection. Software updates using USB‑C Port A. Resolution (ISO-12233):We use a resolution chart based on ISO-12233 from Applied Image inc to indicate the limit of the camera’s vertical resolution at the centre of the frame. The higher the value, the better the detail resolution.For stills, then, I rank it as Canon's best camera. However, while it was the first camera to bring 8K video to the con/prosumer market, it does fall short of more recent rivals when it comes to 8K (thanks to its well-documented recording restraints and overheating limits).

That said, when it does come time for a professional to upgrade, they invariably go mirrorless. The three flagship cameras – Canon EOS R3, Nikon Z8 / Nikon Z9 and Sony A1–along with bodies like the Canon EOS R5 and Nikon Z7 II are among the most popular. How many megapixels do professional photographers use? My colleague Jon Devo has spent much more time using the two cameras than I have, so I'll quote his five-star review: "With its most direct competition coming from its stablemate, the more specialized S5 II X faces some fundamental challenges from a consumer perspective. Designed as the perfect studio camera for ATEM Mini, this model has a 4K sensor up to 25,600 ISO, MFT lens mount, HDMI output, 7" LCD with sunshade, built in color correction and recording to USB disks. We test camera resolution, dynamic range, and noise under scientifically controlled conditions using two key testing tools: Imatest Master and DxO Analyzer. All DSLRs and mirrorless cameras are subjected to these tests and, in some instances, high-end compact cameras. Added support for custom presets and LUTs to be retained after software updates from this release onwards.

Blackmagic URSA Mini Pro Shim Kit

Panasonic’s studio camera systems give you the freedom to capture live events in incredible detail. Delivering a highly cost-effective solution for 4K and HD live production, they are readily being used in a variety of different situations – for broadcast studios, live sport productions, live event capture, and for higher education, too. Video vs stills? Are you shooting videos as well as stills? While both DSLRs and mirrorless cameras can and do produce excellent video, mirrorless currently has the edge here, so if the video is part of your portfolio then it's worth factoring this into consideration. How we test cameras It's capable of 8K 60p video recording or 8K 30p with an enormous 2-hour record limit. Nikon decided to remove the mechanical shutter completely, which means the camera is capable of 120fps continuous shooting and has a max shutter speed of 1/32000 sec, which makes it perfect for sport and bird photography. They do some really pro-customer and innovative things, although admittedly their follow-through on some seems half-assed. One example is their Arduino-to-SDI board that allows you to send camera-control commands (including lens commands) through SDI into the camera. Thus there's finally an opportunity for developers to do what should have been done years ago: give us a follow-focus control that uses the motors built into every modern still-camera lens, instead of having to bolt a geared contraption onto lenses that aren't at all suited for it.

Advanced Studio Camera 6K model with EF lens mount, larger 6K sensor, ND filters and built in live streaming! Dynamic range (DxO Analyzer):This is a measure of a camera’s ability to capture detail in the highlights and shadows. We use DxO’s transmissive chart, which enables us to test a dynamic range of 13.3 stops.

Our comprehensive range of live system cameras provide options for 4K, 2K, High Frame Rate (HFR) and High Dynamic Range (HDR), and have been specifically designed to meet the varied needs and requirements of live production. So if it's supreme video resolution you need, look to the Sony A1 and Nikon Z8/9. For the best stills performance, though, I genuinely think the R5 stands alone.