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Top Full-Frame Cameras For Filmmakers That Cost Under $2000

Most filmmakers don't have an unlimited budget. So, what are the best full frame cameras under $2,000? Below we break down top full-frame cameras including DSLRs and mirrorless models. *Vote for your favorite, then tell us why! *

Source: https://www.meshae.com/blog-archive/2017/12/13/full-frame-cameras-for-video-2018

Canon EOS 6D Mark II Digital SLR Camera Body

PROS
✔ 45-point autofocus system
✔ Integrated Wi-Fi and GPS
✔ Refined touchscreen control

CONS
✔ Video limited to 1080p
✔ Small AF coverage area
✔ No USB 3.0

Canon EOS 6D 20.2 MP CMOS Digital SLR Camera

PROS
✔. Impressive low light performance
✔ Wi-Fi connectivity and GPS support

CONS
✔ No built-in pop-up flash
✔. GPS and Wi-Fi drain battery life
✔. Only one cross-type AF sensor

Nikon D750 FX-format Digital SLR Camera

PROS
✔ Solid high ISO performance
✔ Wi-Fi connectivity
✔ Excellent AF Performance
✔ Excellent battery life
✔ Dual Card Slots
✔ 4:2:2 8-bit uncompressed HDMI output with simultaneous internal recording (4:2:0 compressed)

CONS
✔ Very sluggish AF in Live View mode (very lens dependent, though)
✔ Only 20 minutes recording

Sony Alpha a7II Mirrorless Digital Camera

PROS
✔ Image stabilization for all lenses

CONS
✔ Limited, expensive lens options
✔ Poor battery life

Sony Alpha a7S Mirrorless Digital Camera

PROS
✔ Excellent high ISO performance
✔ XAVC S Full HD video is very high quality, with high bitrate
✔ 4K video recording

CONS
✔ 4K video recording is only available with external recorder (not recorded internally)
✔ Limited selection of native full-frame lenses

Nikon D610 24.3 MP CMOS FX-Format Digital SLR Camera

PROS
✔ Impressive AF performance

CONS
✔ No native Wi-Fi. Requires an extra-cost Wi-Fi dongle for connectivity
✔ Too closely-grouped AF points