I Tested a Sony FX30 Against My Camcorder for Golf. The Results May Surprise You.

Filming golf from outside the ropes is a completely different challenge. In this video, I put a camcorder vs a cinema camera to the test — not in a controlled environment, but where it actually matters: 👉 long distances 👉 real tournament conditions 👉 unpredictable ball flight 👉 high winds There’s a reason broadcast cameras dominate golf coverage… and it’s not just tradition. 🎯 What you’ll see in this video: Real on-course footage comparisons The challenges of filming from distance Why shallow depth of field can actually hurt you When a cinema camera works — and when it doesn’t 🎬 Golf Scorebug Plugins (Final Cut Pro) If you want your videos to look like a true broadcast, I built these specifically for golf creators: 👉 Get the Golf Scorebug Plugins https://fxfactory.com/info/golfscoreb... 💥 Use code NTM20 for 20% off These are clean, broadcast-style overlays designed specifically for golf — showing hole, par, yardage, with drop zone customization for photos and logos. All customizable inside of Final Cut Pro. 🎥 My Filming Setup Sony FX30 (cinema camera) •Sony 70–200mm f/2.8 OSS II Panasonic HC-X1500 (camcorder) Neewer F700 Monitor + Manfrotto XPRO Video Monopod ⚠️ The Reality There’s a lot of “camera snob” advice out there. But filming golf — especially from distance — is one of the most demanding things you can do with a camera. This video shows what actually works. 👍 If this helped: Like, subscribe, and follow along — I’m building the best resource out there for filming golf the right way. ⛳ Next Tee Media We bring visibility to the climb — from junior golf to the pros — because every next tee is a shot at the future. Why can't golf have the kind of broadcast quality coverage so many other sports enjoy? 🏷️ Tags camcorder vs cinema camera, filming golf, golf videography, sony fx30 golf, panasonic x1500 golf, sports videography, golf filming tips, golf content creator