Mobile Phone Camera for Videography?

I’ve been trying to purchase a good video camera that can,

  1. Record up to 4K video
  2. Has slow motion recording (at least 120 fps) and timelapse photo/video recording
  3. Has a 1″ sensor, or a smaller sensor that can take decent video footage in low light
  4. Has a 3.5mm audio connector to connect an external mic
  5. Has good optical zoom (preferably)
  6. Has manual focus in addition to auto focus (preferably)
  7. Has electronic & optical image stabilisation (preferably) – I have a video tripod, but carrying it everywhere may not be practical

I have considered Action Cameras (Gopro 7 announced recently is still a consideration), DSLRs (rejected due to their bulky form factor, lens requirements), Point-and-Shoot/Bridge Camera (Panasonic fz1000 is under consideration), 360 Cameras (waiting for better resolution with good over-capture features), Drone Cameras (operation is too complicated, esp. outdoors), and every other device with a camera attached to it!!!

Recently, I found that (flagship) smart phones can also record very good video. In fact, there have been movies shot with the iPhone!

So, for now, I have decided to buy a mobile phone with 4K Video recording. I have shortlisted One Plus 6 (waiting for One Plus 6T release in Oct before deciding) and Xiaomi Pocophone F1 (If you haven’t heard about this phone yet – Google now, learn, and BUY immediately 🙂 )

I am planning to use the mobile phone camera for the next few months until I buy my main production camera – or until Panasonic, Canon, Sony or Nikon comes out with a decent camera that fulfils all my needs. After that, the mobile will become my backup camera or second angle camera.

What do you think about using a (good) mobile camera for videography/semi-commercial video shooting? I would like to know your opinion.

Destination Infinity

3 thoughts on “Mobile Phone Camera for Videography?

  1. Avada Kedavra

    Mobile videos are good but they lack the professional touch that you can give with DSLRs and other cameras. But for now, you can start with a mobile phone I guess.

    1. Rajesh K

      I am not yet decided on this one… it’s too confusing!

      Destination Infinity

  2. Avada Kedavra

    You can start with mobile phones for now but I feel it will lack the professional touch that you can only get with DSLRs and other cameras.

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