Why is 4K Video in a Point-and-Shoot Camera?

B&H Photography Podcast

Jill Waterman

Podcast, Photography, Arts, Visual Arts, Bh, Photo

4.6 • 2K Ratings

🗓️ 28 July 2016

⏱️ 41 minutes

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Summary

Digital video is a huge a part of “photography” now. There are almost no digital cameras introduced without some kind of video capability and, in some cases, “still” cameras are the go-to choice for professional videographers. Recently, we have seen 4K video surpass 1080 as the standard, and many camera lines, from DSLR to smartphone, are now providing 4K capability, but is this level of quality really warranted or even effective in a point-and-shoot camera? Today’s episode of the podcast will take on this question and, in so doing, we will discuss the particulars of 4K, including what camera models offer this high-definition quality, how do sensor size and form factor affect image quality, what peripherals are needed to make videos of a quality that merit 4K, and what’s the point of recording 4K if you can’t screen 4K? Join us as two B&H experts help clear the air regarding 4K video in still cameras. Guests: Josh Pomponio and Shawn Steiner

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0:00.0	You're listening to the B&H Photography Podcast.
0:04.0	For over 40 years, B&H has been the professional source for photography, video, audio, and
0:08.8	more.
0:09.8	For your favorite gear, news, and reviews, visit us at bnh.com or download the B&H app to
0:15.4	your iPhone or Android device.
0:17.6	Now here's your host, Alan White.
0:20.2	Greetings and welcome to the B&H Photography Podcast before we begin a quick reminder to
0:25.1	take a moment and read us and leave a review on iTunes.
0:28.2	We do appreciate the feedback.
0:30.2	Today, John Harrison, I will be speaking with Sean Steiner, who is a photographer and
0:34.5	filmmaker and one of the senior technical writers here at B&H.
0:38.5	And we'll also be speaking with Josh Pomponio, who is also a filmmaker and photographer,
0:43.2	and part of the sales force here at B&H Photo.
0:46.4	Today's topic is 4K.
0:48.4	4K?
0:49.4	What is the big deal with 4K?
0:51.2	It's the biggest deal right now in a lot of consumer cameras.
0:54.0	You can get it in your phone.
0:55.5	You can get 4K in point and shoot cameras.
0:57.6	Miralist cameras, DSLRs, my refrigerator, and as Jason said, his lawn mower gets it as
1:02.8	well.
1:03.8	So everything it has 4K, but are they all equal?
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