Small camera?

LindsjoMusic 7 Sep 2013 12:53
Is there any small cameras good enough for video footage?
I'm about to buy a camera and I want to have it in my pocket.
Need some suggestions.
Is Panasonic HC-X920 good enough?
Black magic design pocket camera?
Small and good?
budget: up to 1200
JHDT_Productions 7 Sep 2013 13:13
For $1,200 the Pocket camera hands down.
Small great codec and 13 stops dynamic range.
cinecameratv 8 Sep 2013 17:46
If you are not proficient with cameras and you do not plan to buy lenses, then the Panasonic HC-X920 will do the job and all your problems are solved. If you want the Pocket to be "in your pocket" you will need a pancake lens which will cost you around $400 in addition to the cost of the camera itself. If you are planing to turn pro and look more pro, then the Pocket is better but you will need an arsenal of lenses to match the shooting situation. You can film plenty with the Panasonic. With the Pocket, barely 1/2 an hour per SD Card.
LindsjoMusic 9 Sep 2013 05:21
Thanks for your input. Probably I go for the Panasonic this time but I haven't decided yet.
Mizamook 9 Sep 2013 05:25
Just got back from shooting a bit of stuff in the forest and around the house with my brand-new Sony RX100 mk2. Looks good. Not fun like the FS700 to operate, but it's sure nice for a pocket cam. Everything was handheld, and in mostly dark woods. Not a replacement for a proper video camera, but I sense that once I get used to it I'll be able to rely on it for "those moments".