What is the difference between an amateur and a professional camcorder?

Question

It is known that professional photographers use SLRs & regular users use point & shoot camera. What kind of cameras do professional videographers use & whats the difference?

Answer 1

Videographers use - GASP - video cameras. Digital cameras, DSLR or Mirrorless cannot do video fully. Pros use video cameras because of this. 1) Variable / Programmable zoom rates for the lens, 2) Zoom lenses of 24X to 48X with an EXCELLENT IMAGE, 3) Able to see in the dark, 4) Variable CODECS to select the best file type / size needed 5) Can operate in 4K in 120 degree weather, 6) Able to record professional sound through XLR inputs, 7) Recording NON-STOP for up to 6-hours, 8) FULL control of lighting - Knee, Gamma, Color Profiles, and more, 9) Most true video camreas cost LESS than pro DSLR's. 10) All in one use. No need to buy anything else. It is all there.