The Kit Lens Shines

Rather than start a new thread, I am just bumping this one.

I am on the verge of picking up the FS100 with the kit lens, but I need a few votes of confidence to pull the trigger. I primarily shoot corporate videos (talking heads & some live events) commercials (a lot of food shoots), music videos and the like.

My previous recent cameras have been the DVX100 and Canon XHA1, both of which I've unloaded.

I am currently using a 60D and still loving the DSLR look. I have been doing a lot of high-end corporate work. I need a camera with XLRs and all the things I've been desperately missing using DSLRs. I don't want to trick out a DSLR, I don't want to rely on a zoom recorder. I want to get back to using a form-factor camera with the potential for a filmic look and shallow DOF if needed.

The kit lens seems nice for run & gun from what I've seen. but I have some nice lenses for my Canons like the Tokina 11-16 and a EF 24-70. I would like integrate them.

The FS100 price point is about as high as I can go right now. But I'm loving all the work I see here. Is this the right camera for me? Any insight or personal feedback would be appreciated.


EDIT: bought an FS100. Like it so far, will post more feedback later.
 
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Deepfocus88 said:
Rather than start a new thread, I am just bumping this one.I am on the verge of picking up the FS100 with the kit lens, but I need a few votes of confidence to pull the trigger. I primarily shoot corporate videos (talking heads & some live events) commercials (a lot of food shoots), music videos and the like.My previous recent cameras have been the DVX100 and Canon XHA1, both of which I've unloaded.I am currently using a 60D and still loving the DSLR look. I have been doing a lot of high-end corporate work. I need a camera with XLRs and all the things I've been desperately missing using DSLRs. I don't want to trick out a DSLR, I don't want to rely on a zoom recorder. I want to get back to using a form-factor camera with the potential for a filmic look and shallow DOF if needed.The kit lens seems nice for run & gun from what I've seen. but I have some nice lenses for my Canons like the Tokina 11-16 and a EF 24-70. I would like integrate them. The FS100 price point is about as high as I can go right now. But I'm loving all the work I see here. Is this the right camera for me? Any insight or personal feedback would be appreciated.
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I'm a film and RED guy so I'm pretty hard on the FS100 and its downfalls - however, I will say that the kit lens is really decent. A little slow but with as sensitive as the sensor is, you can confidently gain up to make up the difference. I'm also very impressed with the camera's image stabilization. I can hand-hold the camera in a zoom and make the shoot appear as if was on a tripod. The autofocus is nice, too, though a little laggy and quirky about what it focuses on (it often prefers the background raher than your subject). In summary, I highly recommend the kit lens.
 
Sorry - I thought you were asking about the kit lens in particular.

For what you're doing this camera is perfect. If you love the DSLR look, you'll find this camera to be a step above in terms of quality and features. It's extremely versatile and easy to operate. The workflow will be very familiar to you.

It's a great tool for filming a talking head and then ripping it off the tripod for some cinematic b-roll. Turn on the stabilizer, sway your hips and this thing will give you a surprisingly smooth "dolly" shot.

As a bonus, this camera looks great, so clients don't cringe when you show up to a video shoot with a still camera.

I won't go into the cam's downfalls because coming from a DSLR they won't matter to you.

I'd go for it.
 
I say go for it.

I too am upgrading from a Canon xha1. I've done a lot of work on it, but it's time for an upgrade. The Sony FS100 is a great camera, and at the perfect price point for me. I'm definitely going to get the kit lens as a work horse. Probably buy a cheap Bower adapter, and use a few cheap Nikons.

This camera will be around for a while. I expect Sony to release something like an f5 at NAB this year, so I don't think we really have to worry about something between an FS100, and the F3.
 
Hello,
I'va been using the Kit lens since it came out... It is a good lens very handy with a great autofocus and stabilisation. (for me lens sabilisation is a must have if you get to in a "documentary" style).
However it is the lens the most sensitive to flares that I have. It can be nice and usefull if your aiming for flares and foggy look like the kind of videos shown in this thread (that are very nice). But if you face the sun a little, you get big big flares , and very foggy look, it's a big suprise... Also becarefull when your aiming to the sun or a bright window, you get to see all the little dirt ou dust that your lens might have picked up.
 
danstone said:
For what you're doing this camera is perfect. If you love the DSLR look, you'll find this camera to be a step above in terms of quality and features. It's extremely versatile and easy to operate. The workflow will be very familiar to you.

It's a great tool for filming a talking head and then ripping it off the tripod for some cinematic b-roll. Turn on the stabilizer, sway your hips and this thing will give you a surprisingly smooth "dolly" shot.

As a bonus, this camera looks great, so clients don't cringe when you show up to a video shoot with a still camera.

I won't go into the cam's downfalls because coming from a DSLR they won't matter to you.

I'd go for it.
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Yes, hello, this is exactly what I'm talking about. As much as I love the look of the DSLRs, I don't want any cringing clients. And I've been burned by my own stupidity working with zoom recorders as an alternative to on-board professional audio capabilities. danstone, I have been following some of your other threads and I am aware of what you perceive as the FS100's shortcomings. But I think for someone like me, it will be just fine. :Drogar-Happy(DBG):

But I'm certainly holding onto my DSLRs for B-cams if needed. They have their place in my workflow.

I had talked to dvxuser cheezeweasel who recommended a Fotodiox adapter for Canon lenses. Does anyone else have suggestions for a fairly inexpensive adapter that would let me mount Canon EF lenses? It doesn't have to be the best of the best, but I would love to be able to keep those lenses in the mix.

Guys, thanks for the quick responses…..I need to pick up a new camera ASAP.
 
There are loads of threads on EF lenses - conorus is the closest adapter to working.

Back to the kit lens

FLare is a worry - esp with a vari ND of some nature

Ive rigged a Frenchflag on my rig - cardboard on a little magic arm - it does help

S
 
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