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Best lightweight (500g max) 4K camera
  • swpswp

    Hi, I'm trying to find a lightweight camera for aerial filming with best possible IQ. I'm limited to 400-500 grams as I don't have budget to upgrade my copter now. High bitrate is really important for the wide angle lanscapes with lots of details. I've made some research but would like to read your opinions.

    RX100, Nex-5R, a6000, a5100, NX500 etc ....

    Thanks for your help

    Stepan

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  • johnnymossvillejohnnymossville

    I'd put the Panny LX100 on your list. 400 grams, Excellent Lens and 4K if you can find a way to fly it.

  • swpswp

    Unfortunately there is no HDMI output while recording so lx100 is useless for aerial video :(

  • bannedindvbannedindv

    Very pleased with my rx100-4, but has one stupid problem - rolling 4k it overheats after 5min, maybe prop down wash would cool it enough lol.

    Or you could put a 4k hdmi recorder on your bird if it has enough payload capacity but then you blow your 400g weight limit.

  • swpswp

    good to know, so another on is out of the game. Thanks

  • bannedindvbannedindv

    Rx10-2 might be worth the extra payload...

    849g including battery and integrated (badass) zoom lens

  • EzzelinEzzelin

    You could use the Panasonic G7 (410g inc. battery and SD card) and either the 14-42 PZ (95g) or the 12-32 (70g) lens. The PZ lens would be useful if you can use Wifi to control the camera, as you could zoom the lens remotely. The G7 has great 4K video quality!

  • swpswp

    I think I will go for sony a6000 and give up the 4K until I build a proper heavy lift copter. 4K is overrated anyway IMO.

  • duartixduartix

    There is always this: http://www.panasonic.com/uk/consumer/cameras-camcorders/lumix-digital-cameras---point-and-shoot/premium-compact-cameras/dmc-cm1.html Big bonus for weight and flexibility. Lens choice is very limited but you could always fit some adapters.

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