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4K versus 2.5K versus PCC – Decisions, Decisions
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I think go for the pocket camera or the 4K. The global shutter is a big plus if you are going to have a lot of movement in your films, as are the options for distribution later. It also will look like a more professional camera, and oddly that counts on set. People tend to lift their game a bit more when the gear looks more pro. I know that sounds weird, but I’ve always found it to be true.
But if starting out, getting the PCC will allow you to work faster (assuming you don’t have to spend time de-jelloing), will leave you with a lot more budget for lights/props/effects/editing gear/storage etc. and if you don’t like it, the resale value will be high in the first 12 months anyway. If you do like it and get better at your craft and think that distribution deals may be in your future, you can always hock it and get the 4K. You will probably only lose $100 on it, and that is pretty cheap camera rental really!
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Just a bump on this thread. I’m sure you’ve all seen it by now, but Blackmagic just dropped the price of the 2.5k camera by $1000, so it’s $1995. That’s going to make this decision a bit more interesting for some of you! Exciting times to be behind a camera!
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whats a pcc…
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Indeed. I also heard that the 4K is getting reduced to $3,000 – which makes my decision to buy the 2.5K at that same price last April something of a pain. I really wish they’d offer a kind of trade-in program or something. I literally pulled the trigger on my deal a day prior to their announcement at NAB. FML…
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