Hey everybody, I'm going to be purchasing the AF100 on Monday and needed some advice on the other items I decided to purchase with the rest of my budget. (Also, I am going to sell my DVX100a + case + 3 batteries, with around 60hrs. I haven't included this in the budget because I'm not sure what I could expect to get.)
First off, I was originally looking at the AF100 when it was still bundled with the 14-140, that special isn't offered at BH, BUT it is still offered at Adorama, so I am probably going to do that. I know they are a reputable seller, but is there any reason this would be a bad idea?
I am going to be shooting in controlled environments, mostly narrative work with some small commercials. I already have a tripod- a manfrotto 501, so I definitely need to get a better tripod, but for now I am going to stick with it until next October when I will be filming things other than just shorts of my own. I also already have my audio needs covered.
What I plan on buying:
3 32gb Kingston Cards
2 VW-BGG6 Batteries
Pearstone Pro Case
Lenses:
Tokina 11-16
Olympus 14-54
Voigtlander 25mm
+ the 14-140 that comes with the camera
Purchasing those three extra lenses pretty much takes up my budget. Is it un-wise to purchase the lenses and not other accessories? I need lights, an external monitor, rail/baseplate, follow focus, shoulder mount, etc.
I was thinking that those other items can wait, but the lenses are incredibly important. However, lighting might be equally important at this point. I will be able to purchase lights at the end of the year (or whatever I choose), so I might just purchase two of the lenses on a payment-plan, and use my cash on some lights from Cool Lights.
Any help would be super appreciated!
Thanks a lot.
First off, I was originally looking at the AF100 when it was still bundled with the 14-140, that special isn't offered at BH, BUT it is still offered at Adorama, so I am probably going to do that. I know they are a reputable seller, but is there any reason this would be a bad idea?
I am going to be shooting in controlled environments, mostly narrative work with some small commercials. I already have a tripod- a manfrotto 501, so I definitely need to get a better tripod, but for now I am going to stick with it until next October when I will be filming things other than just shorts of my own. I also already have my audio needs covered.
What I plan on buying:
3 32gb Kingston Cards
2 VW-BGG6 Batteries
Pearstone Pro Case
Lenses:
Tokina 11-16
Olympus 14-54
Voigtlander 25mm
+ the 14-140 that comes with the camera
Purchasing those three extra lenses pretty much takes up my budget. Is it un-wise to purchase the lenses and not other accessories? I need lights, an external monitor, rail/baseplate, follow focus, shoulder mount, etc.
I was thinking that those other items can wait, but the lenses are incredibly important. However, lighting might be equally important at this point. I will be able to purchase lights at the end of the year (or whatever I choose), so I might just purchase two of the lenses on a payment-plan, and use my cash on some lights from Cool Lights.
Any help would be super appreciated!
Thanks a lot.
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