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Should I upgrade to a 4K or 8K video cam?
« on: February 09, 2025, 12:31:25 PM »
Greetings to all of you out there in videoland.

Should I upgrade to a 4K or 8K video cam?

My old video cam specs:

Videocam
Panasonic HDC - TM 80
SDHC 16 GB Memory Card
42 x Zoom
Codec: H264 - MPEG-4 AVC
.MTS-files
AVCHD
Blu-ray Disc Audio-Video (BDAV)
iFrame: 960 x 540/25p
Dolby Digital (2 ch)
AAC (2 ch)
5906 KB/S
16:9
1920 / 1080i HD


The focus and zoom does not work anymore on my old Panasonic HDC - TM 80 and I need a video cam that can record in dark places, such as small dark rock clubs...and I need sharp picture quality.

I have looked at these so far:

- Panasonic HC-VXF1
- Sony FDR-AX43A

Any advice?

Cheers :cheers:


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Re: Should I upgrade to a 4K or 8K video cam?
« Reply #1 on: February 09, 2025, 03:16:53 PM »
For filming concerts, good low light pickup is more important to me than more dots.


1080 is still adequate for playback, for most viewers, so 4k is sufficient for originals.


That said, if you don't mind 4x the file size and probably more money up front, 8k will be more future proof, as everything gets faster and 4k is not as much of a bandwidth impediment.
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Re: Should I upgrade to a 4K or 8K video cam?
« Reply #2 on: February 10, 2025, 08:04:27 AM »
Just be aware editing 4k and 8k requires a significant computer.
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Re: Should I upgrade to a 4K or 8K video cam?
« Reply #3 on: February 10, 2025, 10:55:30 AM »
For filming concerts, good low light pickup is more important to me than more dots.


1080 is still adequate for playback, for most viewers, so 4k is sufficient for originals.


That said, if you don't mind 4x the file size and probably more money up front, 8k will be more future proof, as everything gets faster and 4k is not as much of a bandwidth impediment.


Thank you Morst, good points indeed.
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Re: Should I upgrade to a 4K or 8K video cam?
« Reply #4 on: February 10, 2025, 10:56:19 AM »
Just be aware editing 4k and 8k requires a significant computer.


Thanks Grawk :-)
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Re: Should I upgrade to a 4K or 8K video cam?
« Reply #5 on: February 11, 2025, 09:27:48 PM »
Just be aware editing 4k and 8k requires a significant computer.


Yep.  I mix 9 4k cams on average.  I use a Legion gaming laptop.  It just hangs on.   :guitarist:

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Re: Should I upgrade to a 4K or 8K video cam?
« Reply #6 on: February 11, 2025, 10:57:45 PM »
Just be aware editing 4k and 8k requires a significant computer.


Yep.  I mix 9 4k cams on average.  I use a Legion gaming laptop.  It just hangs on.   :guitarist:
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Re: Should I upgrade to a 4K or 8K video cam?
« Reply #7 on: February 12, 2025, 08:31:22 AM »
There are a many options out there, and it is time to upgrade. 1080i doesn't cut it.
I do 1080P live streams and everyone thinks they are great. Another camcorder is your best solution. One thing about getting a 4K camera is that newer cameras will have newer technology and features. You will what you pay for. I like and use Panasonic, Canon and Sony. Each has their own strengths and weaknesses.

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Re: Should I upgrade to a 4K or 8K video cam?
« Reply #8 on: February 14, 2025, 04:11:22 AM »
There are a many options out there, and it is time to upgrade. 1080i doesn't cut it.
I do 1080P live streams and everyone thinks they are great. Another camcorder is your best solution. One thing about getting a 4K camera is that newer cameras will have newer technology and features. You will what you pay for. I like and use Panasonic, Canon and Sony. Each has their own strengths and weaknesses.


Thank you for the input!
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Re: Should I upgrade to a 4K or 8K video cam?
« Reply #9 on: February 14, 2025, 10:58:26 PM »
There are a many options out there, and it is time to upgrade. 1080i doesn't cut it.
I do 1080P live streams and everyone thinks they are great. Another camcorder is your best solution. One thing about getting a 4K camera is that newer cameras will have newer technology and features. You will what you pay for. I like and use Panasonic, Canon and Sony. Each has their own strengths and weaknesses.
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