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  Camera Recommendations ……. small form Camera

  Posted by Nigel Thompson on April 11, 2013 at 5:05 pm

  Hi everyone :

  So Many cameras out there my head id spinning. Im in the market for a small form camera with proper 1080p 422 out that can use PL lenses with an adapter for short form DOC/Interviews.

  Will be using a PIX240i with it …. so i can get Prores or DNX files. I looked at the F3 (GREAT images) but i think its way to expensive for its features at the moment. for 13K i may as well get a scarlet.

  Looked at the D800 (i AM getting one) but my problem with shooting video is the Zoom lenses and my Matte box situation. I’m getting a RED 18-85 lens so i wont have to be swapping out glass.

  Yes i need timecode as well …. love my hacked GH2 but not for these projects …. dont need that stress. What Do you guys suggest ?

  High End, Production & Post Production
  in the Caribbean
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  Bill Bruner replied 13 years ago 3 Members · 5 Replies
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  Paul Thomson

  April 11, 2013 at 7:15 pm

  Hi Nigel,

  Have you seen the recent announcement about the Black Magic 4k camera?

  https://www.blackmagicdesign.com/products/blackmagicproductioncamera4k

  If you can wait until July, it looks like a great solution. I was on a set with their current camera and I thought the output and form was just excellent. It held its own against an Alexa A-cam.

  Cheers,

  Paul

  Steadicam, lights & camera
  https://www.interactive-fiction.net
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  Nigel Thompson

  April 11, 2013 at 7:26 pm

  Hey Paul:

  Thanks for the response ….. They say July but will it be July?

  Yes i saw the BMD but i have lots of friends waiting for the cinema camera still….. a year later …… yes i know there are units in the wild but ill be needing this cam before then ….

  The images of the camera looks amazing tho

  Thanks

  High End, Production & Post Production
  in the Caribbean
  http://www.bistt.com
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  Paul Thomson

  April 11, 2013 at 7:40 pm

  Hi Nigel,

  I know you mentioned small form factor but as another option, I’ve seen some red ones changing hands at affordable prices on reduser.net. I saw someone selling a (well used) red one MX body for $2000 the other day. You probably have many of the accessories you woud need for a shooting kit. I wish I had made an offer for it 🙂

  Cheers,

  Paul

  Steadicam, lights & camera
  https://www.interactive-fiction.net
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  Nigel Thompson

  April 11, 2013 at 7:43 pm

  2000 ? holy smokes !!!!

  i would buy it immediately

  High End, Production & Post Production
  in the Caribbean
  http://www.bistt.com
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  Bill Bruner

  April 14, 2013 at 6:06 am

  Nigel – would you consider a used F3 with S-Log for $7200?

  If not, the $1298 GH3 has timecode – but its output is 4:2:0, sadly.

  The BMCC is also starting to become available. You can get one new in an unopened box from a private party for $2935, or you can get one brand new from Adorama for $2995

  Hope this is helpful,

  Bill
  Hybrid Camera Revolution

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