Comments on: Fusion: The Facts and the Folly

By: nokfarang002

nokfarang002 — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:19:02 +0000

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By: timdanyo

timdanyo — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 20:36:32 +0000

Oh.. i thought the body only was $1,800. The cam audio has no manual controls. That's very limiting, but for jaw dropping footage… I am tempted.. don't get me wrong here

By: bladeronner

bladeronner — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 15:29:33 +0000

Hey Tim,I hear what you're saying, but the costs are not as bad as you think. The 7Dwith a kit lens is only about $1800. $1800 for jaw-dropping footage! You canrent other lenses as you need them, or buy some used ones. Renting a 24-70and a 70-200 for say a week might cost you $150. You could probably evenfind a 3-day rental. Especially for someone like you who primarily doescorporate work, just build those rental costs in. Six years ago I spentabout $3200 for a PD170. For that amount now, you could get a 7D and one ortwo decent lenses.As far as audio, you could use a lav mic with a mini jack to go directlyinto the camera in addition to a second audio source. If in post the audiotaken directly to the camera is usable, no syching is necessary. Manyviddeographers use digital audio recorders as back ups anyway. But the ZoomH4N is a fave among video DSLR shooters. Allows you to monitor audio, has 4channels, multi formats, and is about $350. Synching in post is not reallyall that bas, especially if you use a clapper on set. Heck, it makes youfeel even more like a “real” filmmaker. As far as form factor, there dozens of options available from Zacuto,Cinevate, IDC Photo and Redrock Micro to make shooting with video DSLRs morecomfortable.The toughest part for me really is the editing. It's a bear to deal with,having the first convert the H.264 files then editing them. But, IMHO, thequality of the footage far, far outweighs the downsides.

By: timdanyo

timdanyo — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 15:09:06 +0000

Cool Ron! I'll try and join in on the webinar. What's holding me back from this type of camera? The ergonomics and the audio work flow for video. Also the price. Adding the lens, more video accessories (to aid in ergonomics), external audio capturing device, memory cards and smaller things like batteries, case will add up quickly. I see this as a great camera for film and documentary. I know it is astounding for wedding videography, but my market is not saturated with competition. The wedding market is actually depressed all across the board where I live.I was working on the set for a local film maker and he was using the 7D. The footage is jaw dropping. The lack of any serious on board audio was an issue and it will add more work in the edit having to sync audio constantly for the myriad of takes. It is nice to have it all in camera especially for weddings or any live event. Again, the ergonomics to go hand held with video are not there unless you pay extra.