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    Is 28mm wide enough?

    Was looking a t a canon 28mm f/1.8 to cover the wide end. What would be a good choice in a prime for a wide angle?
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    Zoom vs Prime question?

    Trying to get opinions on the need to have a zoom in addition to primes in your lens kit. My question is this... Is there any point in getting a zoom that covers the same focal ranges that you already have covered with your faster fixed prime lenss. Thanks
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    Which LCD monitor hooks directly to Canon 7d?

    I was curious as to what people are using to review footage in the field. Is there a small monitor that can hook up to the Canon 7d which can also be used while shooting? Thanks
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    Which is the better Canon zoom to go with these three fixed primes?

    The 3 fixed lenses i was thinking about going with are as follows Canon EF 28mm f/1.8 Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 With those 3 lenses would there be any reason to add a zoom such as the Canon EF 15-55mm f/2.8 or maybe Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8 zoom. If so which of those 2 zooms...
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    Would you choose the Canon 15-55mm f2.8 over the 18-135mm kit lense?kit lense?

    I was wondering if you would you choose the Canon 15-55mm f2.8 over the 18-135 kit lense? Would you give up the longer focal length of the kit lense for the better performance and constant apperture of the 15-55mm canon lense? The 3 lenses i was thinking about going with are as follows Canon...
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    Tripods for the Canon 7d?

    What would be a reasonably priced tripod for the canon 7d. Are we talking in the 1000 range to get something of decent quality? ANy suggestions Thanks again
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    Anyone using Matte Box or Follow Focus from Redrock?

    I am interested in what Mattebox and Follow Focus will work on the 7D. It seems these items from redrock are very reasonably priced compared to other companys. Will they be compatable with Zacutos rail system? Are there any other companys worth looking at. Thanks for your help Mike
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    P2 Store vs Firestore FS-100 workflow

    I'd like to get some of your thoughts on the pros and cons of each device I was planning on getting the Firestore but with a couple of 8gb P2 cards and an P2 Store for offloading the cards, it seems like a pretty streamlined way to work. Any thoughts?
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    Cineporter=One giant P2 card?

    I was told that basically the Cineporter is essentially one giant P2 card and is definitely the way to go when compared to the Firestore FS-100. Apparently it actually fits into the P2 slot in the camera I was told it captures the HD data in its native file format. Is anybody holding out for...
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    Final delivery medium for HD projects?

    Couple of questions 1. What is everyone using as a final form of delivery to give to clients when finishing a HD project? 2. What are you archiving or saving projects to? 3. Can a finished HD project or footage be saved to a SD DVD untill HD DVD are available? Thanks Mike
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    What are you using for FCP editing/playback monitor

    I'm trying to decide if its ok to go with the Dell 2405FPW LCD or spend the extra money and get the Panasonic BT-LH1700W for my playback and editing monitor from the FCP timeline. What am I gaining by spending the extra money for the Panasonic BT-LH1700W that the Dell won't give me. Are most of...
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