Camcorder vs t5i - best for video

Alright guys need a little help. never really got into any video with and of my DSLR's, but I am looking to start filiming my daughters basketball games so I can start building her game film to send out to colleges.

I am basically stumped and lookign to see what would be a good viable option. I havent hear much on the t5i other than it has new tech, and assuming video should be alright. I am not concerned about sound, but more about quality. Also Like the idea of having the option as a camera.

Thanks for any input or advice.

Camcorder for video, T5i for stills.

The thing you need to realize about video with a T5i, the AF will be useless for all intents and purposes. Meaning you'll have to manually focus, not fun if you're trying to do basketball or any sports.

The 70d is the only DSLR that can even remotely AF during video with any seriousness.

cableguy619 wrote in post #16647822
Alright guys need a little help. never really got into any video with and of my DSLR's, but I am looking to start filiming my daughters basketball games so I can start building her game film to send out to colleges.

I am basically stumped and lookign to see what would be a good viable option. I havent hear much on the t5i other than it has new tech, and assuming video should be alright. I am not concerned about sound, but more about quality. Also Like the idea of having the option as a camera.

Thanks for any input or advice.

Heya,

70D for video & stills.

Otherwise, get a dedicated HD camcorder for pure video.

Your 5D3 will do video like the T5i and vise verse really, though the 5D3 will handle way higher ISO levels cleanly.

Very best,

I use a sony mini dv camcorder. Too bad those are almost impossible to get any longer. The recording come out brilliant. Have a nice tape backup and can easily transfer to computer for editing. Never end used the video mode on any of my dslrs.

BrickR wrote in post #16647835
Camcorder for video, T5i for stills.

The thing you need to realize about video with a T5i, the AF will be useless for all intents and purposes. Meaning you'll have to manually focus, not fun if you're trying to do basketball or any sports.

The 70d is the only DSLR that can even remotely AF during video with any seriousness.

Correct me if I'm wrong, but I thought the T5i and 70d both have auto focus when using the STM lens.

Brian

Brianbar wrote in post #16648478
Correct me if I'm wrong, but I thought the T5i and 70d both have auto focus when using the STM lens.

Brian

I have found that the SL1 with the 18-135STM lens does a nice job with AF in video. That being the case, I would assume the T5i would do as good or better.

But, if I were filming a sports event, I'd still prefer to use a camcorder.

Yet, for video interviews, when I use a tripod and MF, I use the 5DIII and an L lens and the quality blows away any camcorder I have ever used. And I have used some pretty good HD camcorders.

This video was taken with the SL1 and the 18-135STM and the road was bumpy so the camera was moving (not on a tripod!)

http://youtu.be/I9wweF​NMDN0

The 70D and T5i can focus for videos. They can focus with many lanes that have AF. STM lenses are just quieter.

Brianbar wrote in post #16648478
Correct me if I'm wrong, but I thought the T5i and 70d both have auto focus when using the STM lens.

Brian

The T5i will AF in video mode, but it is NOT super reliable or fast. You can watch Youtube videos about it. Not impressive in real world use.
The SL1 is a little better than the T5i. Even though they were released at almost exactly the same time, the SL1 has a newer processor and AF for video (mostly because the T5i was nothing more than a quick redo of the T4i because of the grip issue).
The 70d is a completely new sensor and system designed specifically to be great at video AF. Plenty of rave reviews on its ability to track during video.

The 70D has a unique Liveview AF system that is unlike anything else on a DSLR. It is much faster and far more accurate at tracking moving subjects during video recording. It does not require an STM lens, however you will be able to hear the focus motor on non-STM lenses using the internal mic if you are in a fairly quiet environment.