Help on getting to know a camera

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Hello, and thank you for taking time to read this post.

I have come to realize that I dont know as much about cameras as I thought. DSLR? CMOS? And more. What do these (and other things I did know mention) mean to me as a camera user?? What is the more important information to know (say, the top 5 things to look for), what is the least important, and what do I look for as far as red flags that scream "DONT BUY THIS CAMERA"?

I use green screens in my shooting, so please factor this information into the information if possible. I know there is no 'cheap camera' to do the trick, and I am not asking you what type of camera I should be looking for (sorry if that sounds rude, just want to clarify that I am looking for information, that is all)
 
The type of chocolate used is very important :)

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Being silly. To the actual matter at hand, you need to get a camera that will suit your needs, so there's probably not a need for a super heavy duty DSLR that can withstand extreme weather and impacts.

I assume you're doing DSLR-that is the most practical choice because you have the ability to change out lenses. One of the most important parts of the DSLR is the type and size of sensor inside. The larger the sensor, the better because it will let in more light-so you can shoot in darker conditions without the picture becoming grainy.
If you move around a lot while filming, you may want to look for a camera that will continually focus while doing video-some cameras don't, and some that do are too slow to be effective. If you do not have the budget for an external microphone and are going to use autofocus, you need to find out quiet the AF is-some are so loud that they are picked up by the internal mic on the camera, so if you're getting a kit, you will need to opt for a lens that is quiet enough for you to use. Don't buy kits that have aftermarket lenses. Even if you can't use the lens that comes with a kit, if it's the same brand as the camera, chances are the resale value will be a lot better, which will help fund your next lens purchase. Always try before you buy. Find a local camera shop, bring in a memory card and demo the camera you're thinking of-get some hands on time and see how annoying the menu is to work with. Shoot some footage while you're there. If you're worried about how long it will shoot before overheating, test it out-pop in your memory card and let it run for 20-30 minutes or more and you'll see when you get home if there are any issues.
 
Wreckless Eating said:
Being silly. To the actual matter at hand, you need to get a camera that will suit your needs, so there's probably not a need for a super heavy duty DSLR that can withstand extreme weather and impacts.

I assume you're doing DSLR-that is the most practical choice because you have the ability to change out lenses. One of the most important parts of the DSLR is the type and size of sensor inside. The larger the sensor, the better because it will let in more light-so you can shoot in darker conditions without the picture becoming grainy.
If you move around a lot while filming, you may want to look for a camera that will continually focus while doing video-some cameras don't, and some that do are too slow to be effective. If you do not have the budget for an external microphone and are going to use autofocus, you need to find out quiet the AF is-some are so loud that they are picked up by the internal mic on the camera, so if you're getting a kit, you will need to opt for a lens that is quiet enough for you to use. Don't buy kits that have aftermarket lenses. Even if you can't use the lens that comes with a kit, if it's the same brand as the camera, chances are the resale value will be a lot better, which will help fund your next lens purchase. Always try before you buy. Find a local camera shop, bring in a memory card and demo the camera you're thinking of-get some hands on time and see how annoying the menu is to work with. Shoot some footage while you're there. If you're worried about how long it will shoot before overheating, test it out-pop in your memory card and let it run for 20-30 minutes or more and you'll see when you get home if there are any issues.
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Spot on. However I do not and will never support the use of auto-focus.
 
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