However if you want to shoot Fiction, then it is a different ball game. Because in fiction you get the time to stage your shots. You can afford to use focus as a narrative tool. You need more manual control over the artistry.
So, to shoot fiction, you need a camera which records good quality video, records audio, lets you monitor your audio recordings, allows easy focussing.
What is good quality video? Typically all these years we have been shooting 8bit video in the consumer space. Now, though the modern cameras can shoot 4k, many of them still shoot fewer colors of 8 bit. We recommend, if you can, go for 10 bit. 8bit will have 256 shades of a colour while 10 bit will have 1024 (very very loosely speaking). But 10 bit also produces heavier files.
Most modern DLSRs with video capability allow audio monitoring via headphone jack and a touch screen focus. So we have compiled a small list of cameras we recommend.
While most modern DSLRs and Mirrorless Cameras can record video, our top choices are (Check their latest prices online or with your vendor):
Nikon Z6. Records 4k Video, and with an external recorder, 4k 10 bit is recorded.
Supports in-body image stabilisation
Subject tracking autofocus
Tiltable TFT Screen means you can reach exciting new angles
Stereo mini-jack to monitor audio while recording.
Good low-light performance (51,200 ISO).
Large sensor (Full Frame).
Mirrorless.
Panasonic Limix GH5S
Records 4k 10bit 422 Video Internally.
Supports in-body image stabilisation
Continuous Servo AF
Tiltable LCD Screen means you can reach exciting new angles
Stereo mini-jack to monitor audio while recording.
Good low-light performance (51,200 ISO).
Micro Four Thirds Sensor. (Not full frame).
Mirrorless.
Sony A7S II
Records 4k 10bit 422 Video Internally.
Supports in-body image stabilisation
Continuous Servo AF
Tiltable LCD Screen means you can reach exciting new angles
Stereo mini-jack to monitor audio while recording.
Good low-light performance (102,400 ISO).
Micro Four Thirds Sensor. (Not full frame).
Mirrorless.
Canon 5D Mark IV
Records 4k 8bit Video Internally.
Continuous Servo AF
Stereo mini-jack to monitor audio while recording.
Good low-light performance (32000 ISO).
Micro Four Thirds Sensor. (Not full frame).
Mirrorless.