Which Camera
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550D best video - manual video control - autofucs during video sucks
A35 - good video - no manual video - incredible autofocus during video, it can do 10fps stills at full resolution, and autofocus between each shot!
d3100 - good video - i dont think it has manual control.
If high quality video is the priority then the 550d is the clear choice, but if you dont want manual control, the A35 is a great choice.
I love the A35 & 550d. The a35 is awesome, very light, bright screen, great ergonomics. All the awesome features sony brought in like in cam HDR, 10fps, panorama etc
The video quality of the a33 / a35 is underated too, not too different from the 550d -
But one massive consideration is the Single Translucent Mirror of the sony. it basically has a mirror that doesnt move, instead, it reflects 30% light to an autofocus sensor, which allows for crazy autofocus speed during video and burst shooting. -
(note this is the A77 but its autofocus during video is the same)BUT losing 30% of light to allow this fast autofocus during video is no small statement. Thats a big chunk of light. Its then not ideal for low light.
(note the a35 is an updated model to the a33)
I love the a33/a35 the ergonomics are great whilst the body size is small (which is impressive because i have slightly larger than normal hands), and its very light. I just wish it didn't have this Translucent mirror which steals 30% of the light.
The nikon d3100, great cam, video is ok, but i prefer the canon and sony lens selection.