I've been playing around with the video recording capability of the D7100 and while the picture quality is great, there are two shortcomings that many people seem to comment on: poor autofocus and pickup of noise from the lens. Regarding the AF, just panning around a room there is usually one or more times that it doesn't focus without my having to engage the AF.
I've read a fair bit now about the relative pros and cons of dslr vs. camcorder and I'm thinking that for casual situations with relatively good light where there is a lot of movement at varying distances involved, a small camcorder might be the better tool.
So generally speaking, is my reasoning correct and if so, would a typical $300 camcorder provide improved AF? Any recommendations for a current model?
Also, is there an issue with audio noise as with the dslr?
Thanks.
I've read a fair bit now about the relative pros and cons of dslr vs. camcorder and I'm thinking that for casual situations with relatively good light where there is a lot of movement at varying distances involved, a small camcorder might be the better tool.
So generally speaking, is my reasoning correct and if so, would a typical $300 camcorder provide improved AF? Any recommendations for a current model?
Also, is there an issue with audio noise as with the dslr?
Thanks.