Blog Post #7: "Best" Cameras

There is not one single best camera out there. Different cameras are used for different desired effects. A DSLR, for example the Canon 5D has a huge CMOS chip that allows it to shoot well in low lighting. It is also not too expensive and very portable. This camera would be good for action shots, or student filmmakers or anyone on a budget. The EX3 that the TCF department has is the "best" camera here. It allows you to adjust things like white balance and aperture without having to take the time to go into a menu. This camera is also very large so not as good for interviews where you don't want to intimidate the subject, or for handheld shots. For each project, shot, and filming situation there are certain things like low lighting, lots of movement, or small space that can be accounted for to choose the "best" camera for that shoot.