I am buying a canon5D + filmmaking kit

[fanatic_about_film]

I am based in the UK and I would like to know where you buy your equipment.

Does anyone know where a cheap but high quality store is in the UK.

Or would it be cheaper for me to buy it online and have it shipped in?

I am using a loan to pay for what I want, so money is limited. I want the best quality at a reasonable price. Not always easy I imagine, but a compromise does have to be made somewhere, but I am not willing to sacrifice quality for cheapness.

A few questions if anyone can help:

I need a range of 3 or 4 or maybe 5 lenses that will be good for shooting short films, feature films and music videos as well.

I need a fluid head tripod.

I need a steadicam of some sort.

A shoulder mount of some sort.

A track and dolly system.

Maybe an eyepeice to go over the lcd display.

Memory cards? How many?

How many batteries?

Anytime I record sound i will most probably have a separate sound man, recording on a DAT. Is that ok or should i approach it differently.

Is there anything else you guys think I need or should look into.

Thanks guys.

 

[derekhillier]

i got my camera from jacobs you might need 2 bodies
Lens's I use canon L series, 50, 100 macro, 24-70 and 70-200 about £5000
If your shooting outside all day you will need 6 battery's and 6 8 gig cards or equilivent thats if you have no way to charge them.
Focus pull, rails shoulder mount etc Jag35 great and cheap about £600
you will need a monitor Marshall 7" £1000 + battery's and hood
Steadycam either Merlin £700 or Hague DSLR £150
Dollys and tracks you might be better off hiring
Yes get a sound man to record your sound
Video tripod cheapest route Manfrotto £600 Incl fluid head or Vinten up to £3000
You will need a laptop
lcd mag £350
hope that helps

 

[Lumiere]

H Preston media is preety fine, never bought smthng from them but every pro geek is advising them. I'm not sure if they sell dsl'r but you can find the rest in every option.