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YoussefElZein
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Dec 30, 2016
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start by focusing on the output: If you're planning on making some good films, notice that nowadays we are quickly moving towards higher resolutions. grab a 4K jib and don't really worry about lenses. Don't invest in anything other than the actual camera body and maybe a single wide range 35-200 mm zoom lens, and fiddle with this set up and work hard on getting better while you save some cash to expand your extensions later as your experiences grow..
Dec 30, 2016
Schmexy
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Dec 30, 2016
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YoussefElZeinI can see where your coming from by just getting a 4k camera so you can be "future proof" but the cameras only half the picture. In order to get good video quality your going to want a good lens setup too..
If your wanting some really cheap lenses go vintage, get something like a helios 44-2 or a canon FD lens. Then get a cheap ish focal reducer on amazon or ebay for ~80$ and heres a bonus... the focal reducers will increase the f stop by 1 stop so a f 1.8 will become a f 1.4 if im correct...
Dec 30, 2016
steven.gubler
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Dec 31, 2016
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YoussefElZeinThank you so much for your thoughts! However, YoussefElZein, I do say I would have to agree with Shmexy, as I would rather buy a lower tier camera now, and some nice lenses, so in a few years, when when I outgrow my camera, I won't have to toss my old lenses for new ones. I'll just get a better camera capable of 4K later, when it becomes necessary.
But I think you make a good point about ditching the kit lenses and getting a good zoom. I'll look into something like that for sure.
And as far as "future proofing" my equipment, what I mean, is I want to make the right choice as far as brand and sensor sizes are concerned. I know I will have to replace equipment over time, that's a given. I just don't want to have to ditch a bunch of it because I'm dissatisfied with Canon, Nikon, Sony, etc. or have to get new lenses after switching to full frame.
Dec 31, 2016
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