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Camera Recommendations ……. small form Camera
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
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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
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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 -
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 -
2000 ? holy smokes !!!!
i would buy it immediately
High End, Production & Post Production
in the Caribbean
http://www.bistt.com -
Nigel – would you consider a used F3 with S-Log for $7200
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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,
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