"Those damn DSLRS"

[David G. Smith]

It seems that the proliferation of the HD-DSLRs for video use is causing shortages and back orders of more than just certain fast wide angle lenses. I called the Miller Camera Support company to get a replacement 1/4", 20 screw for the camera quick release plate on my Miller fluid head. The customer service rep looked up the part and the told me that they were back ordered. He the looked and told me that he had over 50 back orders. This seemed to exasperate the rep, and I heard him mutter under his breath, "Those damn DSLRs". I laughed and asked him what he meant. He said that since everybody has been shooting with the DSLRs they have been running out of all kinds of stuff.
He said that B&H was second on the back order list, so he suggested I check with them. I went to the B&H website and the part was shown as in stock, so I got two.

I thought that was too funny.

 

[Jarrett P. Morgan]

I would think they would like that....
doesn't it mean that they are making more money? haha

 

[David G. Smith]

You would think, but an entry level paid by the hour guy don't think way.

 

[kellyj994]

You would think, but an entry level paid by the hour guy don't think way.

I also think so.


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[Ian-T]

Even with the advent of the large sensor "camcorders" it's news like this that makes me think video capable DSLRs are not going anywhere anytime soon.

 

[jambredz]

there will always be broke to low budget filmakers making things happen (me ). so nah..i think it'll be around for a little while

 

[maranfilms]

Even with the advent of the large sensor "camcorders" it's news like this that makes me think video capable DSLRs are not going anywhere anytime soon.

I couldn't agree more. I was looking through my bible ( B&H) catalogue. And it was amazing at how many different companies make specific parts for dslr's. I mean everything from monitors to loupes, to shoulder rigs, all the way to software for removing aliasing. So yeah, these will be around permanetly as far as I can tell.

 

[Matt Gottshalk]

You could see at NAB this year too.

A TON of manufacturers making accessories for the DSLR market.

 

[Jason Ramsey]

Even with the advent of the large sensor "camcorders" it's news like this that makes me think video capable DSLRs are not going anywhere anytime soon.

For sure, they'll be around. For some folks they were a stop gap... For others, this is a whole new market that will remain... They are a great first camera, that will allow folks to begin to learn some of the basics of camera operation without breaking the bank, and make some beautiful images along the way... As some folks may "out-grow" them, if you will, there will be new batches of first time camera buyers coming in to fill that space.

 

[HHL]

For sure, they'll be around. For some folks they were a stop gap... For others, this is a whole new market that will remain... They are a great first camera, that will allow folks to begin to learn some of the basics of camera operation without breaking the bank, and make some beautiful images along the way... As some folks may "out-grow" them, if you will, there will be new batches of first time camera buyers coming in to fill that space.

Geez Jason....thanks for the sanity check. Some people of been really silly lately, with the "Death of the DSLR" non-sense. I'm not "defending" them, but it's really silly stuff. DSLRs have taught me soooooo much about cinematography....my photography skills have skyrocked because of them...and YES....I do hope to buy a "TRUE" cinema camera at some stage, AS I PROGRESS, but...to say that they will "go away"...is plain SILLY. So...what are photographers going to shoot with??? AF100? F3? Scarlet? DUH!! I know that most people are implying that the "movie" feature of DSLRs is what will go away...huh...ok...maybe...but that would truly be a loss for the entry level film maker at this stage. To be able to shoot BOTH is a BREAKTHROUGH...this way the investment in glass is less of a burden. Bottom line...Jason said it best. Thanks Jason.

 

[yoclay]

Let's not forget that DSLR's will also progress. They will not stand still either. What is interesting to me is that a lot of the bells and whistles on camcorder style cameras are actually in a kind of middle ground, if you consider Hollywood style production as your ultimate reference. I think the DSLR's attract a lot of Indie-filmmaking style interest. These will never be the same folks that are shooting ENG broadcast level interviews. So XLR's and a lot of the other bells and whistles are less important to them. They are going to be shooting seperate sound anyway. Bottom line, does the image look good and can I get selective focus and DOF?

I think the image-in-a-box is becoming a reality. Accessorize the way you want. No accident RED have gone down this route, and Sony with the NXCAM. DSLR's basically function in this way. If the various artifact issues get sorted out they will still remain viable.

Not to undercut anyone else here (please don't take it that way), but as far as I can tell Vincent Laforet and Shane Hurlbut have not outgrown them, I would say that they are growing WITH them.