Help me buy my dream package....

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skipdivils

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Going to be shopping for my dream camera package on Monday, and I was looking for advice/help.

I will start by posting what I am thinking of buying, and then if anyone has any feedback about any of the components it would be helpful. Also, any good stores ANYWHERE I could find this at you want to recommend would be appreciated. i don't want to make a mistake with this purchase. So, here's the list:

- PAL HVX 200
- 2 X 8GB P2Cards (and a Cineporter when they come out)
- Redrock M2 Cine Lens adapter
- Box of 35mm prime lenses (anyone know where to buy used ones)
- rod, support, follow focus, matte box, filters and base plate from www.zacuto.com
- Microdolly Track, Dolly and Jib Arm
- Fig Rig
- Handheld Glidecam
- Tripod (advice here would help)
- On Board Monitor
- Head for the Tripod, Jib Arm (advice here please)
- a small sound and lighting package

I think that is about it. Anyways, I can't wait to buy this, and am pretty much ready to go, but advice from this forum would be more than welcome. Thanks.

Skip
 
Oh, I saw "Dream Package" and was going to suggest Pam Anderson or Bo Derek...

Nevermind...

I'm nuts over my CineSaddle and MiniSaddle!
 
What do you use the cine saddle and mini saddle for mainly? What type of look does it give? Similar to a bungee rig on a dolly?
 
For your lighting I would say get three halogen lights from mannards and bunch of blue gels but since you got cash everyone swears by the Arri Soft Bank Kit. Personally I have a basic three light set-up. The kit cost a little over $300 here in Chicago. My producer gave it to me and we use three 500 Watt photoflood lights. This package hasn't let me down yet. B&H has a SV K63-C three light Kit for $398. I use a Sunpak tripod fluid head tripod. It's inexpensive and gets the job done and is pretty dependable.

-Nate
 
The CineSaddle is nothing like any other support rig I've used. Not a dolly, not a bungie rig. It is simply very unique, very durable. I posted pics on another post. It allows for some really creative shots. I'm doing a big documentary project that demands we be able to get around rural locations fast and easy. It's invaluable for that sort of work.

http://www.dvxuser.com/V6/showthread.php?t=65601&page=2
 
Concentrate on your sound and lighting more. You list a lot of cool grip gear, but without light & sounds it's useless. Get the basics down first.

I may be wrong, but it looks to me like there's a lot of gear on your list because it's a "buzz" item that looks cool (and has flashy adds in a lot of magazines). Asking for '[any advice]' on a tripod but allready knowing the specific brand of dolly, jib and stabilizers seems a little strange.

I mean absoloutly no disrespect, and I may be way off. But just make sure you are knowing what you are spending hard earned money on.

- Mikko
 
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