Best cameras for fixed Studio setup
I am currently designing a podcast/webinar/interview studio with 3-5 cameras per room. It will be as close to set-and-forget as I can manage, with a single operator supporting talent getting started. Some cameras might end up as PTZ [2] [3], but most will be static. Switcher will be Atem Constellation, automation via Bitfocus Buttons.
Options I am looking at:
1. Micro Studio 4k G2 + Studio Camera 4k Pro G2
Pro: cheapest, full Atem control, SMPTE 2110 single cable option on Studio cameras
Con: MFT (but "good enough" given fixed environment)
2. Studio Camera 6k Pro
Pro: full frame, full Atem control, SMPTE 2110 single cable option
Con: EF mount only, hard to PTZ mount on Ronin
3. Pyxis 6k L mount
Pro: most versatile lens mount, autofocus
Con: No Atem camera control (fix via Middle Things software [1])
Considerations:
- Price difference is not huge, leaning towards Pyxis since it is the most modern camera.
- No existing equipment to re-use
- Looking to use fixed power (battery options not relevant)
- 4k ISO recording using HyperDeck 8k extreme so on-camera recording options not a real consideration
Shop is suggesting the Canon XF605 as alternative, but I am hesitant to go the camcorder form factor route, since those are optimized for run & gun in my opinion.
Links:
[1] YouTube: Control PYXIS with Atem switchers
[2]: Ronin Gimble for PTZ via Middle Things
[3]: Datavideo PTR-15