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Every couple wants the most important day of their life captured and videotaped in the best way possible, and as a professional videographer, your skills can make their day even more memorable. However, in addition to your skills and talent, the outcome also depends on the equipment you are using. 

Key considerations to choose the best video camera:

Deciding the best suitable video camera is one of the most essential parts of a professional’s preparation before the wedding event. Here are the features that you should pay attention to when choosing a quality wedding camera:

• Image sensor

• Resolution

• Built-in filters

• Sound input

• Storage space

• Battery type and battery life

• Compatible external flashes

• Connectivity input/output options

Best Professional Wedding Video Cameras

Let us take a quick look at some of the best options available in the market.

Sony Alpha a7R IV

First on the list is Sony’s star from the high-resolution universe. This full-frame mirrorless camera will let you shoot UHD 4K30 videos with sharp focus and advanced eye tracking.

Key Features:

• 61MP Full-Frame Exmor R BSI CMOS Sensor

• BIONZ X Image Processor & Front-End LSI

• 567-Point Phase-Detection AF System

• UHD 4K30p Video with HLG & S-Log3 Gammas

Sony a7 III Mirrorless Camera 

Sony enters the competition with a flexible all-rounder that can fulfill all your wedding production needs. With its 24.2MP Exmor R BSI CMOS sensor and BIONZ X processor, you will get perfectly refined shots in all situations.

Key Features:

• 24MP Full-Frame Exmor R BSI CMOS Sensor

• BIONZ X Image Processor & Front-End LSI

• 693-Point Hybrid AF System

• UHD 4K30p Video with HLG & S-Log3 Gammas

Nikon D810 DSLR:

D810 is a versatile option from the high-resolution Nikon lineup. This gem from Nikon is perfectly optimized for video shoots in both DX and FX formats with an extended list of features to help you capture professional videos.

Key features:

• 36.3MP FX-Format CMOS Sensor

• EXPEED 4 Image Processor

• No Optical Low Pass Filter

• 3.2″ 1, 229k-Dot LCD Monitor

• Full HD 1080p Video at 60/30/24 fps

• Multi-CAM 3500FX 51-Point AF Sensor

Canon EOS 5D Mark IV:

If the above-mentioned production quality cameras go heavy on your budget then here is the best budget camera you can find for wedding videography. With a full-frame CMOS sensor, it is equipped with all the necessary features needed to fulfill your client’s expectations.

Key Features:

• 30.4MP Full-Frame CMOS Sensor

• DIGIC 6+ Image Processor

• 3.2" 1.62m-Dot Touchscreen LCD Monitor

• DCI 4K Video at 30 fps; 8.8MP Still Grab

• 61-Point High-Density Reticular AF

• Native ISO 32000, Expanded to ISO 102400

• 7 fps Shooting; CF & SD Card Slots

• Built-In GPS and Wi-Fi with NFC

Sony Alpha a7 II Mirrorless Digital Camera

Sony enters the competition with a fully equipped mirrorless camera that can fulfill all your wedding production needs.

Key Features:

•  24.3MP Full-Frame Exmor CMOS Sensor

•  BIONZ X Image Processor

•  5-Axis SteadyShot INSIDE Stabilization

•  Enhanced Fast Hybrid AF and 5 fps Burst

•  Full HD XAVC S Video and S-Log2 Gamma

•  3.0" 1,229k-Dot Tilting LCD Monitor

•  XGA 2.36M-Dot OLED Electronic Viewfinder

Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K

Black Pocket Cinema Camera 4k is a beast in terms of the stated purpose. You will be able to get smooth 4K footage in 60 fps.

Key Features:

•  4/3" Sized HDR Sensor

•  Record DCI 4K 4096 x 2160 up to 60 fps

• Dual Native ISO to 25,600

•  5" Touchscreen Display

• Active Micro Four Thirds Lens Mount

• Record up to 120 fps Windowed HD

• CFast 2.0 & SD/UHS-II Card Slots

•  External Recording via USB Type-C

• 13-Stop Dynamic Range, 3D LUT Support

Buy all these and many more professional and basic options for the best professional video cameras for a wedding at UBMS, our camera shop in Dubai.