Hello all,
Ok, I have focused my question. What is the best prosumer camera in the 2 to 3 thousand dollar range? One that has XLR ports, cinema mode, and alot of manual controls. Thanks,
Bob
go to ebay, search for canon scoopic or nizo. a lot less than a "prosumer" video camera and they shoot film! imagine that, using a film camera for the "film" look.
yep, i'd love one. i keep an eye on ebay and some sweet ones show up. i'd also like a nizo as well. other things keep popping up like shoes and food for the tots.
but why would i want a real film camera when i have a video camera that shoots that holy grail of video, 24p, and can get all sorts of "film look" filters?
The DVX100A has been replaced by the B model. The A is still a great camera but the B fixes a lot of "user-wants."
It will cost you $3600ish US. They hold their value, so even on eBay you won't find one for much less. DO stay away from the DVX100 noA or B. Go for one of the two newer models.
Great camera and plays nice with FCP too.
A zillion manual controls and you really need to study your DP-isms to get this camera to really speak.
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stay away from the DVX100 noA or B. Go for one of
the two newer models.
SSHHHHHHH! don't say that! i have the original model and i think i'm gonna part with it. it's awesome! none of that mamby-pamby autofocus or auto-anything in the progressive modes. forces one to know what they're doing! heck, maybe i should keep it!
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jim is right about the front filter but spend more than ten dollars and get a good UV filter, one that's coated on both sides, other wise the stupid built-in lens shade will flare onto the filter and reflect back into the lens. i had a cheap tiffen filter i threw in the lake because of this. you'll also want a polarizer.
you'll NEED a good microphone, like a sennheiser ME66. jim is also right about sticks. get good sticks! they aren't cheap but if you're looking for cheap, you're in the wrong business/hobby. i have a miller solo dv10 that i just love. cartoni, sachtler, vinten and miller are all great sticks and panheads. gitzo and bogen make good legs but i would never use their panheads for video work. then you'll want a remote zoom/record controller from bepop and while you're getting all that, a matte box is in order.
so now you have all this and a tape you want to edit. you won't want to use your video camera so now you need a vtr. it adds up. good luck and have fun!
How come nobody has mentioned the Sony HDR-Z1?? I don't have one, and am fairly new to this, but I've been studying up on HDV for a while, and know that the Z1 is the FX1's older brother and does have XLR inputs and many manual controls. Am I missing something, or is this just not that good of a camera?
