Camera for Livestream

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Camera for Livestream

JoshuaDavid

Hey Joel!

Came across your site while watching Brady Shearer's ProChurchTools.

I'll get to the point. We're a small church in India. Currently livestreaming with the ATEM Mini (Yes, no multiview pfft). Cam 1 is a Sony NX200, Drum cam is a GoPro Hero 5 and Cam 2 is a Canon 200D. We're looking to replace the 200D with a camera that actually has a clean HDMI out rather than having to turn off all info and place the camera on a tripod and leave it there, which is what we're doing with the 200D right now.

I am drawn to the BMPCC 4k but not sure if it's future proof and also once I add a lens and batteries, the cost does come up. Then there's the 6K which is with a EF mount so I can use lenses I already have (woohoo) but then cam cost is up anyways.

In short, I'm confused. What would be best if I can put together a budget of around $1,500?

joelwsmith

Hey Joshua! Thanks for reaching out.

Just a couple of things so I understand the situation...

1) What will this camera be used for? You said camera #1 is a Sony NX200 - is that your main camera?

2) How far will this camera be from stage/subjects and what type of shot do you want from there?

3) Is the $1,500 in USD?

JoshuaDavid

Hi Joel!

1) Yep, the NX200 is the main camera which zooms in/out on the worship leaders. I've got a GoPro covering the drums. So this camera will be used to cover the other musicians on the stage. Does that make sense? Or should it be used in any other way?

2) Camera will be 15 feet away from the nearest subject and 20 feet away from the furthest subject.

3) Yep, USD!

Here's a link to last week's service to give you an idea of the stage etc.
Also, the church is in Chennai, India. Just giving you a heads up before you watch, haha!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I_3xMv_7ieo&t=500s

joelwsmith

JoshuaDavid That looks really good. That lighting definitely doesn't look like you're only dealing with an 8 ft ceiling. Great job with what you have!

Have you considered just getting another NX200 (or a similar Sony camcorder) to match your main camera? I typically recommend matching as many of your cameras as possible so you have consistency, and at least stay as close to the same model as possible within the same brand.

If it were me, I would at least look into getting another used NX200 or something like the NX80 or NX100.

If you want a camera that can be used for other purposes during the week, like shooting studio stuff or interviews, then the BMPCC would be a decent option. It will just be tough to get what you need under $1500. And it won't really match the NX200 without quite a bit of workarounds.

JoshuaDavid

Forgot to add. The ceiling is really low (8ft from stage floor) as we are in a rented corporate space. This has caused lighting to be pretty difficult. Increasing the brightness and opening the barn doors of the two lights causes the background to get washed out and blinds the singers and pastor. So yeah, that's something we're struggling with too.

JoshuaDavid

joelwsmith Thank you! Yes, the BMPCC would definitely be beyond $1500 if I add in the batteries, speed booster etc. I'll float the Sony models you suggested by the pastor and see if I can purchase one of those.

Thanks a tonne for setting up this community!

Josh