Purchase plan

dantewaters

dantewaters

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Right now raising funds to get my HVX 200A From Spec-Comm

I sold my VX2100 about 4months ago
Getting ready to sell my imac 20" white version I'm thinking $950 (is that fair price)
The plan with my friend is to pay 1/2 down ($3000) and he will put the
rest on his card. After which I would pay him off within a good time frame.

My question, does this sound feasible to you all?
If yes what items should I focus on after the HVX purchase?

I was thinking:

  • Duel systems adaptor
  • Arlington Camera Professional Media Case for P2 cards http://tinyurl.com/6xbhom
  • Tripod Miller Legs / Bogen head
  • Kata DVG-51 Camcorder Guard
  • A few filters for matte box


Let me know your thoughts... What would you add or remove from my list of necessities for my new HVX.
 
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All in all expect to be paying aroun 7-8K (maybe more) for basic stuff. That includes:
camera - 5K
P2 card - 1K or more (Not sure if one still comes with the cam)
Case (either hard or backpack) - 100 -200
Tripod (legs and head) - 800 on low end, 1500 on mid range.
Extra batteries (3) - 200
Mic - anywhere from 180 to over 1K

That still doesn't include a computer to edit and ingest P2 cards. You are looking at 1-2K there. And I still haven't touched on lights, plus if you are looking into 35mm adaptors than add another 5k for all the stuff needed there.

I don't mean to throw out all these numbers to scare you but breaking into P2 is expensive. A basic set-up will run you into 7K range. You can go significantly higher.
 
I have a macbook pro

The package I am buying comes with 2 16gig cards

I am doing my best to convince Andrew to throw in the extended life battery

I also plan as a start to pick up the Rode KTG 2

I already own the EW100 wireless Sennheiser

I have a kata bag that I have been using (it carries everything)

The only other bag I am considering is Pelican case from either (Abel Cine / B&H /Zacuto).

Let me know your thoughts
 
that pelican case just to hold p2 cards is OVERKILL. p2 cards come in a plastic case and are pretty rugged. unless you have several, i can see that case being as much a pain as a benefit.

- you'll do well to look into a small external monitor.
- you mention "a few filters for mattebox" but you dont mention a mattebox. the camera doesnt come with one.

what kind of work do you plan to do? that has a lot to do with what accessories you'll need.
 
I would say a small nebtek monitor should be top on your list. scrap the card cases, they will probably never leave the camera anyways. Scrap the matt box too for now and get a 1k arri softbox instead. You can at least do interviews with the softbox and a reflector board. Get the DVXuser batteries they are the best price deal and you should have 3 minimum.
 
well I have a 4 light setup one 1k two 650s and a 300W this kit -
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=WishList.jsp&A=details&Q=&sku=72161&is=REG

The mattebox was a gift from will be a redrock micro matte box -
http://www.redrockmicro.com/microMattebox.html


I have a wescott reflector already -
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=productlist&A=details&Q=&sku=112022&is=REG

Will also be picking this up with my next gig Lite Panels Micro -
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/con...lSearch=yes&O=RootPage.jsp&A=search&Q=*&bhs=t

Rode NTG 2 in the next month or so (or maybe I should focus on paying off the HVX) -
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/367747-REG/Rode_NTG_2_NTG_2_Shotgun_Microphone.html

I am just awaiting the HVX right now... Soon as I sell my imac.
 
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