Best Digital SLRs with HD Video – Reviews & Comparison 2011
September 19, 2011 by SmartReview
Filed under Digital SLR, Featured SLR
Best Rated Digital SLRs with HD Video – This is a roundup of the Top-Rated Digital SLRs that have a built-in HD (High Definition) 1080p / 720p movie/video mode. Until recently, no SLRs had video capability. Over the last several years this has changed dramatically. The SLRs below all have built in HD Video recording capability, some even capable of achieving the highest level 1080p (blu-ray quality) videos. The Canon 5D Mark II DSLR was used recently in 2010 for the season finale filming of the TV show “House”. For 2011 both Canon and Nikon now have 1080p video at high frame rates. Many SLRs also have external microphone jacks which are very important for getting the best sound for your videos. With these SLRs you get both exceptional pictures and great HD video. Compare the Digital SLRs below for price, features and reviews.
| Canon Rebel T3i (2011) | Canon Rebel T2i | Canon EOS 7D | Canon 5D Mark II |
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APS-C Imager 18.0 Megapixels HD Movie Mode 1080p ISO 100-6400 3.0-inch TFT LCD with 1,040,000 pxls LCD Live View Built-in flash 30 – 1/4000 sec Burst Mode: 3.7 fps 5.1″ x 3.8″ x 3.0″ Digic 4 Processor External Mic Jack Movie Resolution: 1080p @ 30fps 1080p @ 24fps 720p @ 60fps |
APS-C Imager 18.0 Megapixels HD Movie Mode 1080p ISO 100-6400 3.0-inch TFT LCD with 1,040,000 pxls LCD Live View Built-in flash 30 – 1/4000 sec Burst Mode: 3.7 fps 5.1″ x 3.8″ x 3.0″ Digic 4 Processor External Mic Jack Movie Resolution: 1080p @ 30fps 1080p @ 24fps 720p @ 60fps |
APS-C Imager 18.0 Megapixels HD Movie Mode 1080p ISO 100-6400 3.0-inch TFT LCD with 920,000 pixels LCD Live View Built-in Flash 30 – 1/8000 sec Burst Mode: 8 fps 5.8″ x 4.4″ x 2.9″ Dual Digic 4 Processors Movie Resolution: 1080p @ 30fps 1080p @ 24fps 720p @ 60fps External Mic Jack Exposure Durability 150,000 |
Full Frame 21.1 Megapixels HD Movie Mode 1080p ISO 100-6400 3.0-inch TFT LCD with 920,000 pixels LCD Live View No built-in flash 30 – 1/8000 sec Burst Mode: 3.9 fps 6.0″ x 4.5″ x 2.9″ Digic 4 Processor Movie resolution: 1080p @ 30fps 1080p @ 24fps External Mic Jack Exposure Durability 150,000 |
| Nikon D5100 (2011) | Nikon D5000 | Nikon D3100 | Nikon D90 DX |
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DX Imager 16.2 Megapixels HD Movie Mode 1080p ISO 100-6400 3.0-inch TFT LCD with 921,000 pixels LCD Live View Built-in flash 30 – 1/4000 sec Burst Mode: 4.0 fps 5.0″ x 3.8″ x 3.1″ EXPEED2 processor Movie Resolution: 1080p @ 30fps 1080p @ 24fps 720p @ 30fps External Mic Jack Exposure Durability 100,000 |
DX Imager 12.3 Megapixels HD Movie Mode 720p ISO 200-3200 2.7-inch TFT LCD with 230,000 pixels LCD Live View Built-in flash 30 – 1/4000 sec Burst Mode: 4.0 fps 5.0″ x 4.1″ x 3.1″ EXPEED processor Movie Resolution: 720p @ 24fps |
DX Imager 14.2 Megapixels HD Movie Mode 1080p ISO 100-3200 3.0-inch TFT LCD with 230,000 pixels LCD Live View Built-in Flash 30 – 1/4000 sec Burst Mode: 3.0 fps 4.9? x 3.8? x 2.9? EXPEED2 processor Movie Resolution: 1080p @ 24fps 720p @ 24fps 720p @ 25fps Exposure Durability 100,000 |
DX Imager 12.3 Megapixels HD Movie Mode 720p ISO 200-3200 3.0-inch TFT LCD with 920,000 pixels LCD Live View Built-in Flash 30 – 1/4000 sec Burst Mode: 4.5 fps 5.2″ x 4.1″ x 3.0″ EXSPEED Processor Movie Resolution: 720p @ 24fps Exposure Durability 100,000 |
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Full Frame Imager = This means that the imaging sensor is the same size as 35mm film. 35mm lenses will operate on these DSLRs with the same focal lengths as they do on 35mm film cameras. APS-C Imager = This imager is smaller than a Full Frame imager. Lenses used on SLRs with APS-C imagers have a focal length about 1.6x that of full frame imagers. This means that the telephoto end of the lens will be greater. New digital lenses have been developed for these type of DSLRs. DX Imager = This imager is smaller than a Full Frame imager. Lenses used on DSLRs with DX imagers have a focal length about 1.6x that of full frame imagers. This means that the telephoto end of the lens will be greater. New digital lenses have been developed for these type of SLRs. (About the same size as an APS-C imager). APS-H Imager = This imager is smaller than a Full Frame imager, but larger than a APS-C imager. Lenses used on DSLRs with APS-H imagers have a focal length about 1.3x that of full frame imagers. This means that the telephoto end of the lens will be greater. These cameras can use the new digital lenses designed for APS-C imagers as well as regular lenses. ISO = This refers to how sensitive the image sensor is to the amount of light present. The higher the ISO, the more sensitive the image sensor and ability to take pictures in low-light situations. Live View = Allows you to preview your picture on the LCD screen instead of only through the DSLR viewfinder. Burst Mode = This is how many pictures (or frames) can be taken rapid fire per second at maximum resolution. HD Movie Mode = These cameras can operate as an HD camcorder as well as an SLR, recording video in HD. We also list the resolution (1080p and 720p) with the (frames per second) for the HD movie mode. A frame rate of 20fps will be a little choppy. A frame rate of 24 frames/second is the same rate as motion pictures are filmed at. A frame rate of 30 frames/second is standard video rate. 1080p has about twice the resolution of 720p. External Mic Jack = This indicates that an External microphone jack is available. This is important for the best quality sound from your HD Video recording on your DSLR. You can use a wide array of microphones, including wireless, amplified and corded microphones. Exposure Durability = How many pictures can you expect to get over the lifetime of your DSLR camera. TFT LCD = This refers to the LCD screen in the back of the camera. FPS = Frames per second. Normal video is shot at 30 fps. Movies are filmed at 24 fps. Anything less than 24 fps may be choppy. |
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