Reddit mentions of Atomos ATOMNJA003 Ninja-2 10-Bit HDMI DSLR Video Hard Disk Field Recorder

That's a tough one. If budget permits, you might want to consider stepping up to an [$897.99 GH3] (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009B0WREM/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B009B0WREM&linkCode=as2&tag=battleforthew-20), which has live HDMI out.

Like the A6000, this camera is limited to 1080/60p but, unlike the A6000, it has a headphone jack and a mic jack plus manual audio level control for higher quality sound.

And it can produce image quality like this:

Narrative:

[Genesis] (http://player.vimeo.com/video/49420579)

[Clash] (http://player.vimeo.com/video/59543338)

In Camera Slow Motion:

[Native Slow Motion 40% Test] (http://player.vimeo.com/video/69851611)

[Summer - GH3] (http://player.vimeo.com/video/69811331)

[9 to 5] (http://player.vimeo.com/video/90567096)

Music Video

[Titanium - Sky] (http://player.vimeo.com/video/53834993)

[IRIZZ - Light of the Day] (http://player.vimeo.com/video/65332657)

[Mario Romano - Double Trouble] (http://player.vimeo.com/video/61530432)

[Waitress - Young In Mind] (http://player.vimeo.com/video/89653989)

It's a great still camera too: https://www.flickr.com/groups/gh3/pool/

To be fair, the A6000 is probably a better still camera - but the G and GH cameras are a much better all-around choice for both video and stills.

That said, if you can't stretch your budget that far, the [$398 body-only A6000] (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00I8BICCG/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00I8BICCG&linkCode=as2&tag=battleforthew-20) plus an external HDMI recording solution with 3.5mm line audio inputs you can use with amplified external mics (e.g., the [$295 Atomos Ninja 2] (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00IN8I3XM/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00IN8I3XM&linkCode=as2&tag=battleforthew-20)) might be the best solution for you.

Sorry I couldn't be more helpful - hope you have a great New Year!

The only real way to bypass the recording limits is to buy a field recorder like this one Atomos ATOMNJA003 Ninja-2 10-Bit HDMI DSLR Video Hard Disk Field Recorder https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00IN8I3XM/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_xBguybW16Y4P8

Congrats, /u/paxsonsa! I know I'm weighing in late, but I think it's the right decision to go for the GH4.

That said, if you don't need the external monitor function of the [$995 Ninja Blade] (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00IN8I3XM/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00IN8I3XM&linkCode=as2&tag=battleforthew-20), you can save some money by getting the new [~$300 Ninja Star] (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00KO1XFZW/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00KO1XFZW&linkCode=as2&tag=battleforthew-20) [Referral Links].

If all you need is 10-bit 4:2:2 ProRes recording capability, you can save yourself 700 bucks.

I have both the GH4 and a Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera (the only camera where BM has fixed most of the early "black spot" problems) but I still recommend the GH4 because it is so much easier to use.

Hope this is helpful!

Bill

Hmmm...pricing this - doesn't seem any cheaper than the camcorder option ($4,000):

a6500: $1,800
70 200 mm: $1,700
Ninja-2: $1,300

That's actually more expensive...$4,800

Sorry, am I missing something? I thought this was to be a cheaper solution...?

https://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/sony-sony-a6500-mirrorless-camera-body-only-ilce6500-b/10509379.aspx

https://www.amazon.ca/Sony-SEL70200G-70-200mm-Interchangeable-Cameras/dp/B00I8BICEO

https://www.amazon.ca/Atomos-Ninja-2-Camera-mounted-Recorder-Monitor/dp/B00IN8I3XM

There must be a cheaper way - I'm really not concerned about video quality - 1080 should be more than enough ... considering an iPhone records the video just fine - we just need to get the audio in to some video...

Thanks again!