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With roughly $3,500 to spend, what digital video solution is best?
Hi everyone,
I’ve been trying to figure out what to get for a new digital video camera. I’m mostly thinking 5D MkII. The reasons are:
Interchangeable lenses, I have a number of Canon 35 lenses already.
Great low light
Inconspicuous for shooting video. New York teens tend to get real annoying when they see a video camera, but not what looks like a regular SLR.I’ve also looked at the XH A1 from Canon and the Panasonic AG HVX200A
So really, any thoughts or suggestions would be appreciated. Maybe I get a 7d and save the loot, or buy a few more lenses and a bigger CF card. I don’t know, you tell me.
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This has been discussed many times. Search on the 5D and 7D and lots of info will be available.
John
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You can’t really say what’s best until you know what the job is that the rig is intended for. DSLRs are great for some things and less so for others.
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[John Kingman] “New York teens tend to get real annoying when they see a video camera, but not what looks like a regular SLR.”
What’s really really annoying is when they decide they want their own camera – – specifically, YOUR camera. Given your subject matter and time of day (night) shooting, I’d buy a 7d and invest the savings in a big scary assistant.
Less to lose, always nice to have some crew, and safer for you.
You can get some fast primes for the 7d.
Good luck!
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