I want it but I think I need some advice

I want, and I need are two different things.


OK, let's start from the very beginning.
What gear do you already own?
You mention owning some Nikon lenses, which lenses are they, do you have a camera to mount them to, own a tripod?
 
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You're right, David. I don't need any item on the list if this means that I need them for my job, so I'd say I want them :)

I have a Nikon D5000 (yes, I know but please be gentle) and Nikon DX lenses: 35mm, 18-200mm, 70-300mm and a 10.5mm fisheye. I have a cheap tripod that I can only use for photography.
 
So you already have a camera capable of shooting HD video, and a set of lenses which cover from 10.5mm to 300mm.

If it were me the first thing I would purchase would be a nice fluid head and tripod, as admittedly your current tripod is not up to the task. It makes sense to get something nice enough so when you do move up to a better camera you do not have to buy another. The next investment I would make would be a light kit. I would purchase these before I spent my hard earned money on a new FS100 and Zeiss CP.2 lenses with matte box. I know that's not what you wanted to hear, but a good tripod and light kit will make a bigger impact on your productions than an expensive camera without them.
 
Yeah, maybe I don't "want to" but I appreciate it ;-)

I like the Nikon D5000 but I didn't get it because of its video mode. But yes, I've tried to make some footage with it. Well, it is only 720p but the worst part is that it distorts the vertical lines when you move it too quickly... and it's really hard to focus. I understand that's the reason why you suggest the light kit but this could not fix the distortion issue.

Anyway, I will continue thinking about because in two weeks I'm going to test the storyboard with the band and I'll get some takes with my camera.

Thanks again!
 
It's your technique not your camera. Almost any camera shooting 24p even a new FS100 is going to have issues when you pan too quickly. And in my book there is nothing wrong with 720p unless you have a broadcaster specifying delivery in 1080.
 
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The FS100 rolling shutter (which is what you are referring to) is much improved, but, if you pan too quickly, depending on your focal length, it will skew. Now, I can tell you that if your camera is anything like the D90 in terms of skewing, it's a VASTLY HUGE improvement. Hands down.

The variable ND I am using is this one:

http://www.lightcraftworkshop.com/site/page1000.aspx
 
Well if that is the case, you are going to be MUCH happier with a different camera. I love the D90 for photos, they look great, but the video mode is the WORST implementation I have seen.
 
Hi, finally I ordered FS100 plus Zeiss 21mm f/2.8 Distagon ZF.2 and Zeiss 100mm f/2 Makro Planar ZF.2 with Light Craft fader ND filters. I need some rig and Nikon-E adapter but I just cannot decide which one will be right (or is available).
 
You can bet... I have it already :-D
I will share some comments when I've got something to share :$ hehe
 
Hehe, nope, I have a 35mm 1.8 Nikon plus a 70-300mm (too dark I guess) and other lenses... I thought 21mm and 100mm will be a good choice for details and wide takes...
 
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