Thinking about dumping my AF100

So, wait i'm confused. Why are people unloading their AF100's lately? Am I missing something? What other camera's are they buying to replace it at this price range? Is everyone converting to the FS-100?
 
I think there's no camera with the features and quality of the AF100 for its price. Sure, better cameras all over us but also costs more. I see little reason to sell mine until something groundbreaking in the price/performance comes along. I still make money out of my camera so it's good business keeping it.
 
The AF-100 served me well for a year. But alas I ditched it for a Scarlet and couldn't be happier. I simply hate the AVCCAM codec. If the AF-100 was AVC-Intra from the get go I might've kept it around longer.
 
Jarek Zabczynski said:
The AF-100 served me well for a year. But alas I ditched it for a Scarlet and couldn't be happier. I simply hate the AVCCAM codec. If the AF-100 was AVC-Intra from the get go I might've kept it around longer.
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Thats a major upgrade from a AF-100. Congrats on that purchase!
 
Jarek Zabczynski said:
The AF-100 served me well for a year. But alas I ditched it for a Scarlet and couldn't be happier. I simply hate the AVCCAM codec. If the AF-100 was AVC-Intra from the get go I might've kept it around longer.
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You could have added a Samurai for $1500, instead of going for $15k-$20k for a Scarlet... I mean, obviously it's too late now, but for anyone else looking to upgrade the codec it's a simple and relatively inexpensive thing to do...
 
We just did a decent size shoot with two af100's for Nintendo.
One might say that there are better cameras in the world but I must say there isn't really a better camera out there for the same money.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HgDp4U4iJzQ

So the question is should you dump it. If it were me I'd say keep it.
I believe the af100 will be a viable solution for at least a couple more years as long as you know how to use it : )

Trying to "keep up with the Jones' is rarely a cost effective move.
 
benniles said:
We just did a decent size shoot with two af100's for Nintendo.
One might say that there are better cameras in the world but I must say there isn't really a better camera out there for the same money.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HgDp4U4iJzQ

So the question is should you dump it. If it were me I'd say keep it.
I believe the af100 will be a viable solution for at least a couple more years as long as you know how to use it : )

Trying to "keep up with the Jones' is rarely a cost effective move.
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Nicely done!

As for the Joneses... scr*w 'em! :happy:
 
"Of course, I wouldn't use a DSLR to shoot video, so I don't consider DSLRs as proper competition, but if you do, then there are definitely some new offerings." -Barry Green


I agree with Barry. I've avoided the whole "shooting pro video with a DSLR body" thing like the plague. But I wanted to upgrade my D300 stills body and got a D800 body on Monday.

It's an awesome camera, but our AF100 is still better on a location shoot when a paying client is breathing down your neck. The lack of an ND wheel, HDSDI & concurrent HDMI output and on board focus peaking become especially noticeable (and miserable) as you move from the AF100 to the D800. We have matteboxes and ND filters and all the other toys that COULD make the D800 usable but the AF100 gets you up and running quicker for sure.

We're shooting 4 days next week for projects in excess of 100k, and I would only use the AF100 in these situations. It's just dead-on reliable and so flexible so fast.

D800 will be a B-cam/covert ops shooter!

EDIT: I should mention--- I think the D800 will be heralded as a great cam for the Indie film crowd-- great dynamic range and super shallow DOF with f1.4 glass....

If you have more time on your side, and art is your end goal, then I think you will like it a lot. I just come from the 'time is money' promo & spots side of things and that's my livelihood. So please don't think I'm bashing the D800 for those who want to make great indie movies! : )
 
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Totally agree with Barry and also editman. For the price it is a great Cam and you have the option to upgrade for better Codec if needed. I got mine Feb 2011 and it serves well my needs, clients are very happy with the outcome. Of course, for more money you always can buy something else - but in my case, and i think there are many in a similar position, it is just not worth to invest each cent you earned again into something bigger, better, faster..... NO HATING NOW! - but sometimes reading here the comments gives me the impression that there are only super rich filmmakers who just need always THE LATEST, THE BEST cam on the market... i am glad for those who earn that good with their business, my respect, but there are also many serious filmmakers who just can't pay that bill and need to think some more economical. Well, so from that pov the af100 is a great cam for small price and even can be upgraded for small budget with an external recorder - for people who can't invest the big amount immediately and do not want to use DSLR (for whatever reason) it is still having its place and still keeps an unbeatable position in its segment.
 
Use fast lenses and the af101 is really okay. I'm hoping there will be a release of the Lumix 12-35 soon. The client is only interested in good products, for the price of on C300 you can buy 2-3 af101 and shot your interviews with 2 cams. In handling I'm really glad I choose it above the fs100. The C300 or F3 don't make me more money. You have better results if you use your cameras for a longer while. My first year with the hpx-301 was not the best, sometimes its not the camera but yourself that has to improve.
 
vicrattlehead said:
...got a D800 body on Monday. ....

EDIT: I should mention--- I think the D800 will be heralded as a great cam for the Indie film crowd-- great dynamic range and super shallow DOF with f1.4 glass....

If you have more time on your side, and art is your end goal, then I think you will like it a lot. I just come from the 'time is money' promo & spots side of things and that's my livelihood. So please don't think I'm bashing the D800 for those who want to make great indie movies! : )
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Eager to hear more about how the D800 works alongside the AF100. I'm currently running an AF/GH2 combo, but notice that I often leave the GH2 in the bag simply because I can get the same shots just as well with the AF. I've been wavering between a D800 or 5D3 purchase since both were announced, but have been favoring the Nikon based on specs alone.
 
yep, I'm not a client filmmaker, more an indie doc guy using GH2 and AF100. Thinking of selling the AF for the D800 because of stills/video and the use of 6 very good Nikon lenses I own that have seen limited use because of crop. Will miss the peaking, ND's etc but D800 with FF Nikkors makers decision easier.
I'm in Cape Town South Africa if someone wants to look at AF100 package w/Hot Rod PL mount.
 
Brian@202020 said:
Right there with ya. I was also looking for more latitude. The Nikon D800 seems to have more latitude than anything else out there.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8GRBVWxKc7g&feature=player_embedded
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Actually, I believe the 5D MarkIII has more latitude than the D800. The D800 has more resolution
though.

I'll caveat this by saying that we have a Mark III and we don't have a D800 .. just going on what
colleagues are telling us on the D800.

The MarkIII is a low-light wonder.


jeff
 
I always prefer the Af100 to the gh2 unless I'm at a location that prohibits video cameras, then the gh2 comes out and does the job incognito.
 
jmarkham said:
Actually, I believe the 5D MarkIII has more latitude than the D800. The D800 has more resolution
though.

I'll caveat this by saying that we have a Mark III and we don't have a D800 .. just going on what
colleagues are telling us on the D800.

The MarkIII is a low-light wonder.


jeff
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Everything I've seen says the D800 has more latitude, but the 5DMkIII has better low light. Regardless tho, with no clean HDMI out, the 5D is out of the question for me.
 
Just pre-ordered the FS700 from AbleCine but have no intention of selling the AF100... yet. Plan to give it 6 months, do a bit of comparative shooting, and see which one shines more than the other. Right now I'm excited about the 240fps on white water rapids in my ongoing river doc.
 
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