We're always looking for a great way to be kind on the ole photo budget, so as much are we are optimistic about creating "Pictures that Move" with our current cameras, we realize that there are lots of ShootSmarter.com readers who do not have a camera that will shoot HD video.
Does that mean you will have to upgrade your DSLR / HDSLR? Or buy one of those new-fangled mirrorless Compact System Cameras I am so fond if? Maybe not. There's a category of camera that is no longer in favor of most photographers that is the odd-shaped superzoom / long zoom / megazoom style that is a ton of performance for a little bit of money. All the big names have them still, Nikon, Sony, Lumix and Fuji make really terrific ones, but will they record solid photos and video files in the $350 - $550 range? Dunno for sure, but here's a start.
Will Crockett
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