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- Thread starter Deepsingh
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Well technically, even smartphones shoot 1080p HD video, so saying "HD" is starting to mean as much as saying "4G". The quality at which a camera captures video is still mostly decided by the lens, and larger, professional cameras have better lenses.
Depending on what you're doing though, a consumer camera might be the right choice for you. They can take some pretty good video these days.
So what is it that you're doing? Describe what you do and I can try to suggest a camera.
Finally, you're having trouble focusing? Why? Unless you're looking to use autofocus, you're going to have that problem with any camera. And I don't suggest using autofocus.
Are you having trouble with real-time focus, zooming, etc?
If so, perhaps consider a camcorder instead or a non-SLR digital camera.
Remember, if you're shooting somewhere between F8-F11, focusing will become much easier. Obviously that's a problem in low light situations, but with enough natural light, it's a great solution.
If your lenses have focus marks, you can always measure your focus using a tape measure for very accurate focus. Measure from the subject to the "film plane" symbol on your camera (looks like a circle with a line through it).