Thomas Theron Cooper
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I'm planning a short film and need some advice on choosing a camera. There's no budget to hire someone, so I will be handling the camera myself. I have experience with a T3i, which I own.
However, it seems like a T3i's output will reduce the quality of the final product. For one, it does not auto focus during live video mode. I may be able to show the film in a movie theater, by hiring it for a few hours. So, this may require converting it into DCP and I'm not sure the T3i is up to it, either.
So, which camera should I opt for. I was looking at Sony FDR AX 33, or Sony AX100. I can afford something in that range but would like something which is not going to be totally obsolete in a short span of time. I would prefer something I can make a micro-budget feature with, later, without having to again worry about upgrading. I have a few lenses to go with the T3i and some other gear. So If I opted for a full frame Canon DSLR like 5D Mii/iii or 6D, maybe I can use those but I keep reading about strobing, rolling shutter and other troubles and managing sound, editing, follow focus, editing, post-production, just about everything seems more convenient with camcorders.
Also is there anything very important the higher end camcorders have that the lower end ones don't? I was thinking, maybe if it's only about having a high range of zoom or more FPS then I can hire another camera in the future if the new camcorder I buy isn't upto it. So, maybe I can go for a camcorder than costs $1K to $2K now. Is this a sensible move?
By the way I considered renting but since I will need to hire someone to handle the camera or alternatively take it on rent for a few days to get used to it, it doesn't seem to be feasible. I anticipate at least 10-15 days of shooting.
Thanks.
However, it seems like a T3i's output will reduce the quality of the final product. For one, it does not auto focus during live video mode. I may be able to show the film in a movie theater, by hiring it for a few hours. So, this may require converting it into DCP and I'm not sure the T3i is up to it, either.
So, which camera should I opt for. I was looking at Sony FDR AX 33, or Sony AX100. I can afford something in that range but would like something which is not going to be totally obsolete in a short span of time. I would prefer something I can make a micro-budget feature with, later, without having to again worry about upgrading. I have a few lenses to go with the T3i and some other gear. So If I opted for a full frame Canon DSLR like 5D Mii/iii or 6D, maybe I can use those but I keep reading about strobing, rolling shutter and other troubles and managing sound, editing, follow focus, editing, post-production, just about everything seems more convenient with camcorders.
Also is there anything very important the higher end camcorders have that the lower end ones don't? I was thinking, maybe if it's only about having a high range of zoom or more FPS then I can hire another camera in the future if the new camcorder I buy isn't upto it. So, maybe I can go for a camcorder than costs $1K to $2K now. Is this a sensible move?
By the way I considered renting but since I will need to hire someone to handle the camera or alternatively take it on rent for a few days to get used to it, it doesn't seem to be feasible. I anticipate at least 10-15 days of shooting.
Thanks.
