richmondfloyd
Active member
Thank you for the replies I have had to my previous posts. I want to make sure I get the right tool for the job and then learn it fully before taking any money from clients. This will mostly be weddings in the early part.
Considering this equipment list comes out between £6,000 - £8,500 pounds, I wondered if you can give some coments on this equipment list.
The Camera
I have wittled it down to a few camera's. From what i've read, HD is very much becoming the new format, so the PD170, VX2100 and AG-DVX100B may not suit my purpose - plus if they shoot 4:3 rather then naitive 16:9 that's going to be no good anyway - although happy to be proved wrong.
The cannon XH A1 , looks like it's more a consumer camera and not upto the job. I have read some bad reviews on the HVX-200 compared to other solid state camera's.
The Z1 is very tempting, especially as I can get it for about $2000 + shipping with 97x10 hours - is this a good deal? Although I have few concerns with this camera - one is the low light cabability - weddings are can be in very low light venues - how does the Z1 (or XH AL cope)
Finally, the Z1 doesn't shoot in true 24p - I want to give some shoots in the wedding a true film look and don't have after effects (as only using FCP) to do this post production. I don't want the video to come up looking like a documentary as mentioned on some forums.
The EX1 looks extremily interesting, however; it costs a lot; I need to find a cheap back up solution (I was thinking DVD's, or archiving the cheaper SDHC disks - I haven't heard any reports of these going wrong yet) One concern is that the camera can be prone to unwanted artifacts due to the CMOS chips - some sites say it's fine for weddings, others say steer well clear - what is your interpritation?
Finally there is the Z7. I costs more then the EX1 - although does have the advantage of back up tape. For the cost - I get the impression the EX1 is the better camera.
It's such a difficult decision!
EQUIPMENT LIST
Tripod
£1,118 imported
Sachtier FSB 6 with Carbon legs - - seems the best option (is there an equally good cheaper option?)
(I did look for the Miller Solo, with carbon legs for the £600 you showed on your website - but could only find it for over £1,000)
Microphone (radio)
£378
Sennheiser Generation 2 wireless systems - again as this is really important, seems the best option. Two included I believe, so one for the grrom and one at the alter.
Microphone (shotgun)
£575
Sennheiser MKH 416 P48 - seems best bit of kit, again very important.
£170
Rycote Softie with Mount and Pistol Grip (PG) Handle - to go with above
Headphones
£99
Sennheiser HD25-SP - as suggested on your website
Lights
£150
Sony HVL20 + battery - may not need it, but in case
Rain cover
£150
PortaBrace Camera Body Armor - only thing I could find for EX1, need to find out if it doubles up as a rain cover
Bag
£150
camRade desertSuit PMW EX1/HVRZ7 - both this item and above seem very pricey for what they are...
Shoulder Mount
£70
CVP SM1 - my only worry with this is that when you breath, it may effect the shot as the support is on your chest. I think a shoulder mount is needed though if I do end up with the EX1
Considering this equipment list comes out between £6,000 - £8,500 pounds, I wondered if you can give some coments on this equipment list.
The Camera
I have wittled it down to a few camera's. From what i've read, HD is very much becoming the new format, so the PD170, VX2100 and AG-DVX100B may not suit my purpose - plus if they shoot 4:3 rather then naitive 16:9 that's going to be no good anyway - although happy to be proved wrong.
The cannon XH A1 , looks like it's more a consumer camera and not upto the job. I have read some bad reviews on the HVX-200 compared to other solid state camera's.
The Z1 is very tempting, especially as I can get it for about $2000 + shipping with 97x10 hours - is this a good deal? Although I have few concerns with this camera - one is the low light cabability - weddings are can be in very low light venues - how does the Z1 (or XH AL cope)
Finally, the Z1 doesn't shoot in true 24p - I want to give some shoots in the wedding a true film look and don't have after effects (as only using FCP) to do this post production. I don't want the video to come up looking like a documentary as mentioned on some forums.
The EX1 looks extremily interesting, however; it costs a lot; I need to find a cheap back up solution (I was thinking DVD's, or archiving the cheaper SDHC disks - I haven't heard any reports of these going wrong yet) One concern is that the camera can be prone to unwanted artifacts due to the CMOS chips - some sites say it's fine for weddings, others say steer well clear - what is your interpritation?
Finally there is the Z7. I costs more then the EX1 - although does have the advantage of back up tape. For the cost - I get the impression the EX1 is the better camera.
It's such a difficult decision!
EQUIPMENT LIST
Tripod
£1,118 imported
Sachtier FSB 6 with Carbon legs - - seems the best option (is there an equally good cheaper option?)
(I did look for the Miller Solo, with carbon legs for the £600 you showed on your website - but could only find it for over £1,000)
Microphone (radio)
£378
Sennheiser Generation 2 wireless systems - again as this is really important, seems the best option. Two included I believe, so one for the grrom and one at the alter.
Microphone (shotgun)
£575
Sennheiser MKH 416 P48 - seems best bit of kit, again very important.
£170
Rycote Softie with Mount and Pistol Grip (PG) Handle - to go with above
Headphones
£99
Sennheiser HD25-SP - as suggested on your website
Lights
£150
Sony HVL20 + battery - may not need it, but in case
Rain cover
£150
PortaBrace Camera Body Armor - only thing I could find for EX1, need to find out if it doubles up as a rain cover
Bag
£150
camRade desertSuit PMW EX1/HVRZ7 - both this item and above seem very pricey for what they are...
Shoulder Mount
£70
CVP SM1 - my only worry with this is that when you breath, it may effect the shot as the support is on your chest. I think a shoulder mount is needed though if I do end up with the EX1