I haven't used one but I know someone who shoots corporate videos and for the main commercial TV company in the UK. He had the same concerns about audio and after testing a DSLR on a couple of corporate shoots has just bought a new Sony camcorder.

I like a variable speed zoom for shooting events and action. It's a must for me. I guess focusing is much more critical too due to the large sensor? It all depends when the major manufacturers decide they are willing to reduce two markets (SLR and camcorder) into one.

Useful as B camera though as you say!

The tripod seems to be a monopod with a mic stand base. At first I wondered if it was a new product and had some kind of gyro in it to keep it upright like a Segway?

Quote Originally Posted by nickbaer View Post
I've done some test video with my SONY A55 DSLR camera.

Video looked great, and edited just fine.