The Canon 1Dx is a sick camera but it comes with an equally sick price tag. It will cost you some $6,799.
In my book, that would be pretty close to ”a shit ton of money”.
With that being said, the 1Dx works fine for both stills and filming. But is it a beginner DSLR? No.
You said that you are going to use it for BOTH filming and photography. OK, then. Here goes:
If you want to pay less (and I think you do), go for a used Canon 5D Mk II or a used 7D. Both are fine cameras and if you manage to find one in a good condition with a decent price, go for it.
And if you are going for a used camera, make sure that you get the shutter count from the seller. It's not something that will just show in the menus of a Canon camera, but if the seller is a legit one, they should know how to get it (I use a software available at www.eoscount.com).
For new cameras, there's the new Canon 70D. It has a focus system that works better for filming, but it's still a $1,199 camera.
But a good camera is an investment and it will likely deliver for quite a few years. Just depends on how serious you are about filming/photography. Ask yourself that first, and you'll soon know if it's worth it.
Hope it helps + good luck!
:: hkn ::
