Should I get a D90?

RebelD

RebelD

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Hi There,

I've decided to upgrade from my DVX and have been told to maybe looking into the D90. Is the D90 pretty user friendly? I've seen videos and have seen how great the picture quality is but is that using the camera stock and straight out of the box? Would I be able to use it with FCP6? Are you able to attach any mics to it? Thanks for the help
 
If you only want it for video just keep the DVX. If you want to have a still camera that does video. Keep the DVX and get the D90. A new D90 is only like $780 at B & H Photo.
 
What are you asking for your DVX? That is a great camera and I still see great films coming from it.
 
RebelD said:
Hi There,

I've decided to upgrade from my DVX and have been told to maybe looking into the D90. Is the D90 pretty user friendly? I've seen videos and have seen how great the picture quality is but is that using the camera stock and straight out of the box? Would I be able to use it with FCP6? Are you able to attach any mics to it? Thanks for the help
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The Nikon D90 is the most user- UNFRIENDLY camera ever for video.

But I love it. It's like a dog that gets better the more times you train it.

But I wouldn't buy it again *just* for video, knowing the options out there. You can get the Pentax Kx or the Nikon D5000 which take just as good video but are far cheaper.

Or you can spend more for a 7d or 5d. Or if you like the digital quality the DVX had, you can get the GH1.

so many choices these days...
 
octopi_films said:
What are you asking for your DVX? That is a great camera and I still see great films coming from it.
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Sell your dvx as soon as you can. Technology has gone so much further since the dvx that it's stupid to hold onto it when you can sell it and get a clean swap for a 7d and lenses.

:bath:
 
Man they still use the DVX for TV shows and movies. The DVX is still a good camera and can do a lot more that some cheap DSLR
Thomas Lew said:
Sell your dvx as soon as you can. Technology has gone so much further since the dvx that it's stupid to hold onto it when you can sell it and get a clean swap for a 7d and lenses.

:bath:
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Agreed. It depends on what you are doing too. If you are doing corporate or broadcast work then no DSLR or DVX will cut it, but if you are doing small things or short films to add to your portfolio then use any camera you want.
 
Zim said:
Man they still use the DVX for TV shows and movies. The DVX is still a good camera and can do a lot more that some cheap DSLR
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Yeah but for the filmmaker who wants to have the edge.. the dvx is obsolete. You want to stay ahead of the pack. I'm not saying it's necessary to sell your car and buy a Red One or anything.. but anything standard definition is just so out of date.

They still use Canon Gl2's but it doesn't mean they're good cameras.

:bath:
 
My old Hi 8 is obsolete. The DVX is not. When shows like "Its Always Sunny in Philadelphia" only use the DVX100 to film then I'd say it is still in the game.
But if you are just talking about no/low budget filmmakers then anything goes. I really don't think the "edge" just comes from the newest camera. It is the story idea, characters, etc. Having a good camera is part of it too but you can't rule the DVX out just yet.



Thomas Lew said:
Yeah but for the filmmaker who wants to have the edge.. the dvx is obsolete. You want to stay ahead of the pack. I'm not saying it's necessary to sell your car and buy a Red One or anything.. but anything standard definition is just so out of date.

They still use Canon Gl2's but it doesn't mean they're good cameras.

:bath:
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Zim said:
My old Hi 8 is obsolete. The DVX is not. When shows like "Its Always Sunny in Philadelphia" only use the DVX100 to film then I'd say it is still in the game.
But if you are just talking about no/low budget filmmakers then anything goes. I really don't think the "edge" just comes from the newest camera. It is the story idea, characters, etc. Having a good camera is part of it too but you can't rule the DVX out just yet.
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I'm not saying you're entirely wrong. Always Sunny used the dvx but not for their newer seasons.

Edge does NOT just come from the camera. I 100% agree with you on that - story idea, characters, all of that creativity plays the overwhelming role in your production. But the camera DOES help. Why limit yourself on equipment when creativity is hard enough as it is?

And the DVX is not out just yet... but I wouldn't want to be the last guy holding onto my DVX trying to get what's left out of it.

:bath:
 
they are still selling new for $2500 at B & H. It really comes down to what you are going to do.
 
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So a production is going to see that $1600 camera that is really limited on what a video production needs to get a job done and pass on a camera that can? OK! Really they will pass on the 7D too and go with a HVX or a Sony video camera. A CinaAlta or a VariCam but not a DSLR.

JFEditorIV said:
You can get a job purely from having a 7d. No one is impressed with a dvx100. At the moment, 90% of the job ads I see are looking for dps with a red. So technically, even having a 7d is a disadvantage. So a dvx is digging you even deeper. But if a production is looking for a dp and you have a 7d and all the others have a dvx, you will get the job and get the chance to let your talents show through. That's what its all about, getting that chance.

Always Sunny could be filmed with anything. It is about story, lighting and actors. All to the extent of what none of you guys have (Pro screen writers, big name actors, grip trucks full of lighting equipment...) They probably still use it since they like the "cheap/raw" look that comes out of it. They like how it doesn't look hd. Out of that context, that outlook isn't going to be appreciated by many. I saw an article in the december issue of ASC magazine where the dp from The Office said he uses Tiffen mist filters to get rid of the HD look of their cameras. Sounds like a dvx effect to me. You can even use this forum as an example of growth and embracing new technology. Look at how many categories other than dvx100b there are on here. Dvx is the minority.

The dvx is still great for learning manual controls if you're a new camera operator. But once you master them I think it's time to trade it in and move on. Of course if you don't need the money, it's great to hold on to for other purposes.

But on the other hand, learning about lenses, f stops and filters from using a DSLR is much more valuable. DSLRS most closely resemble film cameras.
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Zim said:
So a production is going to see that $1600 camera that is really limited on what a video production needs to get a job done and pass on a camera that can? OK! Really they will pass on the 7D too and go with a HVX or a Sony video camera. A CinaAlta or a VariCam but not a DSLR.
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http://www.dvxuser.com/V6/showthread.php?t=195507

Maybe they were going to ask P Diddy if they should use the dvx but never got around to it?

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Zim said:
Excuse me,,,,,,I didn't know P. Diddy was using a 7D!!! That changes everything!!!
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Your statement:
Really they will pass on the 7D too and go with a HVX or a Sony video camera. A CinaAlta or a VariCam but not a DSLR.
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means that: the 7D wouldn't be used on a production and instead an HVX or up

My statement:
http://www.dvxuser.com/V6/showthread.php?t=195507
Maybe they were going to ask P Diddy if they should use the dvx but never got around to it?
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means that: the 7D has been used on a production.

Your statement:
Excuse me,,,,,,I didn't know P. Diddy was using a 7D!!! That changes everything!!!
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Not a valid point or argument.

Thus I still say that the dvx is aged and that it is well on its way out. The most important part about a production is still the talent and creativity, but in terms of cameras.. more attention is being placed on newer technology which has far surpassed ANY standard definition camera ages ago.

And to respond again to RebelD's original post.. sell your dvx and look into getting either a better video camera such an an hmc150, OR look into getting a 7d or better hdslr. The d90 is an amazing picture camera with some video capabilities if used right. It doesn't do so well as a stand alone video camera.

and here's a bath

:bath:
 
I have a d90, and i love it, but i desperately want a 7D instead.

Im probably going to wait a bit, cause i have like 40GB of of SD cards and 7D only takes CF (boooouuurrrns)

Im hoping nikon releases something better for same price, or im jumping camps.
 
These conversations make me laugh. People have been so bedazzled by these DSLRs that they don't see past the end of their noses. I was too for a little while. These DSLRs have a LONG way to go before they are good enough for REAL film work.

Until then, yes I am pretty happy with my D300s for my own personal projects I want to do and to get my portfolio going for online viewing so that I can get hired to do a bigger job with a better camera.
 
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