[David C jones]

Sorry, I see you were referring to the Sony NEX-VG10.

I come from using professional broadcast cameras, and I would still prefer the Canon 5D. For one thing, as I understand it, the Sony records at 24mbps compared to the 5D’s 50mbps. The Canon looks to be much better built; the Sony looks like it would break after one bad incident.

Dave J

[David C jones]

Is this the Sony camera you’re referring to? https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/743863-REG/Sony_PMW_F3L_PMW_F3L_Super_35mm_Full_HD.html

The Sony lists at $16K compared to the Canon 5D at $2.5K. According to one article I read, Sony is targeting the RED camera with this [PMW-F3L]. IMO, the reason the 5D & 7D are so popular is the quality vs. cost factor. I’m not sure the same people using (or considering) the 5D are going to march out and spend that much on the Sony.

Dave J

[David C jones]

I would echo what Michael said: if you don’t have production sound experience, hire a sound mixer! There is SO MUCH to recording good sound, it’s why we still have dedicated sound people on shoots. As I’ve said before, you can’t “fix” bad audio in post; you can only make good audio better.

Dave J

[David C jones]

About the absolute cheapest mic system I’d recommend is the Sennheiser G3 series: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/618739-REG/Sennheiser_EW_112P_G3_A_EW112_p_G3_Camera_Mount.html But even this is still an analog system that’s not perfect.

The Lectrosonics 400 series here https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/495268-REG/Lectrosonics_UCR401UM400A_22_400_Series_Wireless.html and https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/496769-REG/Lectrosonics_UCR411AUM400A_25_400_Series_Wireless.html is over 2K and is considered one of the industry standards. You can try and find one used but I doubt you’ll find anything for under 2K.

Best,

Dave J

[David C jones]

If I remember correctly, according to the ASC, [shooting @24fps] an object should take AT LEAST 8 seconds to pass from frame edge to frame edge during a pan.

Dave J

[David C jones]

I used to have the 358, too! I used it for studio lighting set-ups.

A cinematographer friend of mine has always used this one: https://www.filmtools.com/l758c.html (though, a few models back , I think). It’s a great meter but as you can see, a little pricey. Most are that are designed for cine/video.

Best,

Dave J

[David C jones]

Hi Eric,

Dress shirts made out of satin or silk can reek havoc on your sound. There’s not a lot you can do about it except try and tape down the shirt around the mic so it [the shirt] doesn’t move (or have the subject change shirts).

It’s also possible you have a bad cable going from your receiver into the camera. I’ve heard of this, and have personally experienced it with the Sennheiser G series. whenever the cable is moved (even slightly) it causes a sound much like clothing rubbing against the mic.

Dave J

[David C jones]

Hi Raine,

What is it that you’re shooting?

Dave J

[David C jones]

I can’t say what kind of results you’ll get with the Zoom, but whatever you do, get close with the mic! nothing will sound good if you don’t get the mic (whatever kind you use) close to the subject 🙂

Dave J

[David C jones]

Hi Tony,

As a production sound mixer, I can tell you unless you can get the mic (any mic) within 5 feet of the subject, you’ll never get good sound…no matter what. Two feet is generally considered the ideal working distance.

Your environment will also make or break the quality of your recording.

If you’re one-man-banding you really only have three choices: mount a shotgun (or condenser) mic on the camera, wireless lavs or both.

Dave J