[Nkiru Ejims]

Hello Gigi,

As usual, your information has been so helpful to a rookie like myself. 🙂 The $3500 is for one camera (2nd cam on a multi-cam shoot) or could be used for another same day shoot my partner might have to cover. Just want something that has close to same picture quality so there is no obvious variation in pic. I checked out the FX 1000 and it looks pretty cool besides the XLR absence. Do you have any other suggestions for 2nd cam in the Sony brand within that budget or even lower. Cause seems I am kicking my budget already. 🙁

Best Regards,

Kiki

[Nkiru Ejims]

Hello Gigi,

Thank you once again for your prompt response. It is definitely good and motivational to see a self taught videography like yourself grow in the business. It only influences others to follow behind. I will try not to kill you with too many questions, but you definitely have yourself a part-time student. 🙂 lol! I have also narrowed down to the Sony Line and happy to have come to that conclusion.

Aware that I will also get weddings to shoot SD, which I know the Z5 and 7 are capable of, I will like a cheaper camera for such events to prevent depreciation on the Z5/7 since the SD will be cheaper to shoot. And will also use such a camera for B-Roll at events where we will need a 2nd camera. My budget for this will be not over $3,000 if that is possible, else do not want to go over $3,500.

And also, what is your take on cool lights and kino Flo lights?

Best Regards,

Kiki

[Nkiru Ejims]

Hello Gigi,

Thank you so much for your prompt and detailed response. It is very very helpful for a newbie/rookie like myself confused with all the new cameras out there. I do apologise ahead if some of my questions may be of the obvious but as a self taught videography, I might have missed some things. 🙂

I am a ‘Sony-addict’ myself that is why I am trying so hard to find every reason to stick with them. It is really good to know that you still use your Z5 for weddings and you have also helped me narrow down on the substantial difference b/w the Z5 and Z7. I love the lens length of the Z5 so I’m starting to lean towards that more. Or maybe end up with one of each since they are still the same make.

I am still a little worried about the CMOS issue. Sorry if this is redundant, but you mentioned freezing the frame to see the horizontal line down the middle caused by camera flash lights during the ceremony. I know you say your eyes have gotten used to them, but do you get any complaints from your customers? or is not noticeable to those not into video production and only when frame is frozen? How about your shots on the dance floor. How do those come out? NO wobble?

You have already made your final recommendation which is the Sony line and I am leaning towards that. Just want to make sure that I am making the right choice. Like you said I like the different recording format and the low light sensitivity. But just want to make sure that the CMOS and wobble problems will not affect the quality of work provided to the customer. Such as the lines from flashes. To make sure it is not something a customer will cry over.

I will also like you recommendation on other equipments: Light. I will need studio lights and portable lights that use optional batteries. Although you are not a photographer, just wanted to highlight that the studio lights is for a partner to use for studio photography.

Once again, thank you so much for your response and look forward to another feedback.

Kiki Ejims
CEO/Founder
Avant-Garde Empire
Multi-media and Entertainment company

[Nkiru Ejims]

Hello Gigi,

I was wondering if you could give me some tips on equipment purchasing as I intend on purchasing both the Z5U and Z7U for event coverage, mostly weddings where there will be many flash lights going off due to photo coverage. Based on research, the Z7U has some lense issues/roller shutter/band issues and the obvious wobble and so fort.

Have you noticed any of these issues? And what is your take on them? Your posting is quite a while back, would you still advice on these Sony brands? I have heard about the JVC HM100 and 700 as good cameras for events, basically b/c of the 3CCD chip in comparison to the SOny’s 3CMOS. What is your take on them? I guess I just want to know which camera brand will be best to choose for my services.

Thanks you in advance for you

Kiki