Selecting the right camera for your video production project is a decision that should not be taken lightly. To an artist, it’s the equivalent of choosing what type of medium to use. Oil paints or water color? Charcoal or prisma color sticks? Each of these mediums can drastically change the look and feel of a piece and each have their strengths for certain types of projects. The same holds true for cameras. At Red Productions, we’ve embraced the digital age and fully understand the benefits of shooting digital. Long gone are the days of purchasing expensive film stock and then having to pay to have the film developed. Footage that used to take days to get back can now be viewed in a matter of minutes. Filmmaking is evolving.

As a professional video production company, people ask us all the time, "What's the best video camera?" Usually people ask because they want to buy one for themselves, but it’s important to remember that cameras can be used in several different ways and no camera is a catchall for every situation. Depending on who you are and what you want to capture, this guide will help you figure out which camera is best for you.