Meisshi
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Hi friends! My first post. I wanted to find a place where many knowledgeable people could weigh in.
Here's my "story".
I am by no means a pro or know as much as actual photographers, but I wouldn't say I'm a complete beginner either. Four years ago I bought Canon Rebel T2i, which is pretty great, makes awesome photos and is quite professional. Upon buying I did not know that DSLRs are not great with autofocus while filming.. thus my main issue. I'm thinking of selling it and finding a one that is on par, but has a flip out screen and can autofocus while filming. Not for the next cannes film festival, but for a nice youtube video that doesn't have to be refocused or auto-focused with that loud chika-chika-chhh while filming.
What I want:
- a camera with pop out screen
- auto focus while filming
- takes beautiful photos
- still is a DSLR
- has jack for mic
So upon my search I came across the Sony Alpha A55. At first the thought of changing a brand feels scary, but I researched it more and it looks like a great match for me. Do you agree? Though the feeling of buying an "older" camera also kind of sets me away.. maybe something in the same price has been released recently, but since I'm not a photographer-photographer, I'm unaware of new cameras. :/
Extra question: I can't seem to find, is the Sony pop out screen possible to face the front? Like, if I was filming a youtube video of myself, I'd like to see if I'm well framed without running around the camera and checking.
EDIT: Looks like A55 screen doesn't pop out fully to be visible from the front. Though A77 seems to do it?
Here's my "story".
I am by no means a pro or know as much as actual photographers, but I wouldn't say I'm a complete beginner either. Four years ago I bought Canon Rebel T2i, which is pretty great, makes awesome photos and is quite professional. Upon buying I did not know that DSLRs are not great with autofocus while filming.. thus my main issue. I'm thinking of selling it and finding a one that is on par, but has a flip out screen and can autofocus while filming. Not for the next cannes film festival, but for a nice youtube video that doesn't have to be refocused or auto-focused with that loud chika-chika-chhh while filming.
What I want:
- a camera with pop out screen
- auto focus while filming
- takes beautiful photos
- still is a DSLR
- has jack for mic
So upon my search I came across the Sony Alpha A55. At first the thought of changing a brand feels scary, but I researched it more and it looks like a great match for me. Do you agree? Though the feeling of buying an "older" camera also kind of sets me away.. maybe something in the same price has been released recently, but since I'm not a photographer-photographer, I'm unaware of new cameras. :/
Extra question: I can't seem to find, is the Sony pop out screen possible to face the front? Like, if I was filming a youtube video of myself, I'd like to see if I'm well framed without running around the camera and checking.
EDIT: Looks like A55 screen doesn't pop out fully to be visible from the front. Though A77 seems to do it?
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