Cameras

Best DSLRs and Interchangeable-Lens Cameras for Video

These video-capable DSLRs and compact interchangeable-lens cameras earned the top scores for video quality in our subjective tests, and some of them offer full manual controls and continuous autofocus for video.

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2

The interchangeable-lens Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 puts an innovative spin on touchscreen controls for advanced focusing tricks, and it has the best video capabilities we've seen to date among still cameras.

4/5
prices from $2,199.00
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Canon EOS 60D

The EOS 60D is an excellent upgrade for EOS Rebel owners who want more control, an articulated LCD, wireless flash, a more substantial body, and high-quality video capture.

4.5/5
prices from $679.84

Sony Alpha SLT-A55

Sony's first translucent-mirror camera offers impressive continuous-autofocus capabilities, an amazing burst mode, and excellent image quality to go with its smaller size. The major trade-off: no through-the-lens optical viewfinder.

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Canon EOS Rebel T3i

The Canon EOS Rebel T3i, with an 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS optional kit lens, is a complete picture-taking and moviemaking machine.

4.5/5
prices from $459.84
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Nikon D7000

The D7000 is an excellent midrange digital SLR from Nikon that has a full complement of advanced and automatic features.

4.5/5
prices from $814.80
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Sony Alpha NEX-5

Sony's first interchangeable-lens compact camera, the NEX-5 offers image and video quality on a par with a DSLR and has unique modes that go beyond anything else in its class. The only thing missing is a built-in flash.

4/5
prices from $649.99
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Sony Alpha DSLR-A580

If you want video capability, the A580 has it--but as with all SLRs, you should be aware of the limitations before you commit to this camera for its video functions. The Alpha A580 is, first and foremost, a great still camera.

4.5/5
prices from $2,093.36
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Canon EOS 7D

With a host of features designed to enhance every facet of the photographic process, from still images to video, the Canon EOS 7D is the tool of choice for serious photographers and semi-professionals. It features an 18.0 Megapixel APS-C size CMOS...

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4/5
prices from $1,399.94
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Nikon D5100 DSLR

The latest addition to Nikon’s expansive DSLR line, the 16-megapixel D5100 fits neatly between the entry-level D3100 and the more sophisticated D7000.

4/5
prices from $596.95
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Canon EOS Rebel T2i

Canon's incremental refinements to this Rebel add up to both improved image quality and movie recording that is a notable step forward.

4/5
prices from $608.88