Top 3 DSLR cameras suited for Video Recording

A good friend of mine asked me to recommend few DSLR cameras that are suited for HD video recording. After reading few reviews, I came to this list.

Top 3 DSLR cameras suited for Video Recording

CANON 7D 18.0-megapixel CMOS Sensor and Dual DIGIC 4 Image Processors for high image quality and speed

• Kit includes 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM standard zoom lens; Accessories- EOS 7D Digital SLR Body; Eyecup EG; Wide Neck strap EW-EOS7D; Stereo AV Cable; USB Interface Cable IFC-200U; Battery Pack LP-E6; Battery Charger LC-E6; EOS Digital Solution Disk; Great Photography is Easy Booklet and "Do more with Micro" Booklet; Software Instruction Manual.
• Advanced HD movie mode with manual exposure control and selectable frame rates
• Intelligent Viewfinder with 100 percent field of view; 19-point, all cross-type AF system equipped with dual diagonal cross-type sensors
• Capture images to CF Card Type I and II, UDMA-compliant CF cards (not included) 

CANON 7D Video Samples:

Nikon D7000 16.2MP DX-Format CMOS Digital SLR with 3.0-Inch LCD

• High Resolution 16.2 MP DX-format CMOS sensor
• Body only; lenses sold separately
• High Speed 6 frames per second continuous shooting up to 100 shots
• Breathtaking Full 1080p HD Movies with Full Time Autofocus
• Dynamic ISO range from 100 to 6400 

Nikon D7000 Video Samples:

Pentax K-5 16.3 MP Digital SLR with 18-55mm Lens and 3-Inch LCD (Black)

16.3-megapixel CMOS sensor; 80-12800 ISO range with improved noise performance

• Kit includes 18-55mm lens
• Widescreen 1080p HD video at 25 FPS, with sound via built-in or external 3.5mm stereo microphone jack
• 6-7fps captures fast action shots; 11-point SAFOX IX+ autofocus system with dedicated AF assist lamp and light wavelength sensor
• Large 3-inch LCD with 921,000 dots of resolution; fully weather-sealed and coldproof design
• SDXC memory card compatibility (via firmware update)

Pentax K-5 Video Samples:





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