I'm not sure these video guys get it!
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sidjastudios
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Huh?
The quick answer is that there is a lot of video equipment that doesn't have an equivalent on the still photography side.
Still photography lights are cheaper than video lights, but that's because they are flashes, which aren't going to be turned on for several hours a day.
If a shooter needs a monitor or a steadicam, then they will have to use video equipment, because there are no still photo equivalents for those needs.
If all of this great cheap still photography equipment you talk about can be used for video, it is either all ready being used for video, or it does not work for video.
GRENCH
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That's your 1 sided opinion for sure. But as for myself I get the best of both worlds. My rig allows for add ons like sound gear, lighting, matts, follow focus and much more. I believe you are really missing the point. With the right rig configuration you should be able to go from shooting with it and all of it's accessories to being as necked as a jay bird with a twist and click of the quick release plate. That is the right idea.:happy:
bill totolo
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cheezweezl
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on one hand, it's nice to have the camera stripped down with nothing on it for guerilla shooting.
on the other hand, all of these overpriced tools that you gripe about, exist because they do a better job than the cheap stuff. the only thing that has changed here is the size and weight of the camera. you may be able to get away with a lighter tripod than one that you would use for red or film but you still need a high quality tripod if you want the smoothness.
i don't see how light changes at all. you can get away with less overall light than you would need for some cams but that comes with a price of noise. you can light your scenes with flashlights and home depot work lights. i do from time to time when it works. however, if you think that work lights and flashlights are great for every scene, then you are wrong.
i was the same way a long time ago. i thought everything was overpriced and went for the cheap stuff. then as i gradually got the opportunity to use the good stuff, i finally started to get it. you really do get what you pay for.
the other day, i left my sachtler at home and went shooting with a manfrotto 501 because it's light and compact whereas my sachtler weighs a ton and is huge. it was as crappy as i remember and no better with a stripped 7d than it was with a heavier hvx200. i'll shlep the sachtler from now on.
on the other hand, all of these overpriced tools that you gripe about, exist because they do a better job than the cheap stuff. the only thing that has changed here is the size and weight of the camera. you may be able to get away with a lighter tripod than one that you would use for red or film but you still need a high quality tripod if you want the smoothness.
i don't see how light changes at all. you can get away with less overall light than you would need for some cams but that comes with a price of noise. you can light your scenes with flashlights and home depot work lights. i do from time to time when it works. however, if you think that work lights and flashlights are great for every scene, then you are wrong.
i was the same way a long time ago. i thought everything was overpriced and went for the cheap stuff. then as i gradually got the opportunity to use the good stuff, i finally started to get it. you really do get what you pay for.
the other day, i left my sachtler at home and went shooting with a manfrotto 501 because it's light and compact whereas my sachtler weighs a ton and is huge. it was as crappy as i remember and no better with a stripped 7d than it was with a heavier hvx200. i'll shlep the sachtler from now on.
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