story2rewrite
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Thanks for the feedback. I'll check out those items you listed.
What gear is essential for dslr filmmaking?
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Taky
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killmaster, I'm in the same boat with you. This whole DSLR as video camcorder is new to me. I just think I need to advance my work in order to stay in the wedding business.
Anyway, it's good the T2i uses the LP-E8 battery that is not like the LP-E6 need the Canon chip to communicate with the camera. Third party batteries are wildly available at low price.
Anyway, it's good the T2i uses the LP-E8 battery that is not like the LP-E6 need the Canon chip to communicate with the camera. Third party batteries are wildly available at low price.
killmaster
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Taky,
I discovered a few cool things tonight. I used the EOS Utility and it was so easy to use my macbook as a monitor. So much easier to focus. I find it really workable. Runs off USB2 connection.
Also, I found this from reading some posts on this forum and ordered one:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0002GRLL8/ref=oss_product
there's a pretty good description how to make it work as a DSLR viewfinder.
So add these to my list of essential gear, well at least for me.
My shoot last weekend, I used my generic brand LP-E8 and so far so good. seemed no different from my Canon Brand and was a fraction of the cost.
I discovered a few cool things tonight. I used the EOS Utility and it was so easy to use my macbook as a monitor. So much easier to focus. I find it really workable. Runs off USB2 connection.
Also, I found this from reading some posts on this forum and ordered one:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0002GRLL8/ref=oss_product
there's a pretty good description how to make it work as a DSLR viewfinder.
So add these to my list of essential gear, well at least for me.
My shoot last weekend, I used my generic brand LP-E8 and so far so good. seemed no different from my Canon Brand and was a fraction of the cost.
well i have asked this before but am still not clear if this viewfinder setup will be ok for my T2i/550D http://www.newprouk.co.uk/hoodman-hoodloupe-and-accessories.htm including the cinema strap.:huh:
Hoodloupe could be somewhat usable with 550D.
If I'm not mistaken www.glidetrack.com sells 3/2 LCDVF viewfinders specially for t2i/550D at almost same price and the image quality and usability/convenience are day and night. The 3/2 LCDVF version has improved snap-in force and 3M organic adhesive specially suited for Canon 550D / T2i screen.
Some good reading here http://ninofilm.net/blog/2010/07/01/dslr_viewfinder_review/
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I can confirm that the hoodloupe does work with the t2i. It's what i use with an iDC system ( http://www.idcphotography.com/kart/index.php?p=catalog&parent=35&pg=1 )
It works great
It works great
robotsound
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A DSLR camera and a lens are essential for DSLR filmmaking. Everything else is an accessory 
If you want to make a good film, you will need some sort of solution for sound. A boom mic going into an external sound recorder is par for the course.
I suggest rather than buying everything that people on the internet recommend (which would add up really fast), you do your own series of camera tests. Figure out what kind of movies you want to make, and make sure your camera setup can handle it. Buy extra gear to solve specific problems as determined from your camera tests.
If you want to make a good film, you will need some sort of solution for sound. A boom mic going into an external sound recorder is par for the course.
I suggest rather than buying everything that people on the internet recommend (which would add up really fast), you do your own series of camera tests. Figure out what kind of movies you want to make, and make sure your camera setup can handle it. Buy extra gear to solve specific problems as determined from your camera tests.
Nothing will hinder you from "go shoot" with just a camera and a lens
This is obviously very true. But i know I'm probably not alone in this, I suffer from buy-more-gear-itis. A clinically proven disease that forces you to want to buy/build/steal as much gear as you could possibly imagine even if you don't know how you will use it yet. Its a very sad sickness.
The bare essential is still just the camera, a lens and memory card.
noworries
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just wanted to say thanks for the great info in this thread. I'm stopping to pick up parts to build a fig rig tomorrow... I picked up a skateboard to build a spidertrax, and I ordered the spark plug parts to build the shoulder rig (where are you guys getting the aluminum rods?)
Can't wait to start shooting!
Can't wait to start shooting!