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  1. Just used an FS700 yesterday, ironically with Metabones Speedbooster and Canon glass.  Video looked incredible.  We shot lacrosse footage in the rain at 240fps and it was stunning.  I think it's a very capable camera, especially in the hands of a good videographer.  If it makes sense, go for it, you can always resell if you're not 100% happy.  The only way you'll know is to try it out, as it's a very subjective question.

  2. I can't answer your question directly, but if I were in your shoes I'd most definitely take up the offer to have the work broadcast, and I'd rent the proper camera to shoot your documentary at appropriate spec. It sounds like your career is moving forward, no need to limit yourself to save a few bucks, as this next project will likely lead to more (larger in nature, I presume). 

  3. Are you looking primarily for an anamorphic lens? That would suit you for video -- but produces a very particular cinematic look.

     

    For stills, you'll probably want a prime lens with a large aperture.  Something like a Nikon 50mm f1.4 G or Nikon 85mm f1.8 G.

  4. I bought a Panasonic G7, got a good price from a friend.  The meaning of "no-budget" was that I really don't have a set amount of funds set aside to dedicate to this, just trying to get into a better video camera at the lowest price possible.  I picked up a Zhongyi Nikon Lens Turbo too so that I can adapt some of my Nikon.  All-in, I'm at about $350, and I still have my D7000.  I'll keep details coming once I get the camera.

    Also, for all of the D5500 suggestions -- my roommate currently owns one, so I'll be borrowing his as needed (was totally unaware that he owned one, I thought it was a D5200 for the longest time, but he doesn't shoot much at all, so I barely ever see it.)

  5. To reply to multiple response:

    Yes, I've considered shooting with a phone, and no I absolutely am not interested in it.  I like to have full control over focal point, aperture, shutter speed, ISO and focal distance.

    I'm also not replacing my D7000 – which will remain my primary stills camera, hence the interest in a MFT camera that is more suited towards video.

  6. 33 minutes ago, cantsin said:

    Don't underestimate other issues connected to the 50D: It can only record 30p (other frame rates not natively, but only by dropping frames of the 30p stream), the maximum raw video resolution is under 1080p, there is moiree and aliasing (worse than BM Pocket), and you'll need a potent computer (i7 + at least 16GB RAM + GPU power on the level of the Nvidia GTX960 or better) if you want to natively edit and grade the CinemaDNG footage. In addition, the 50D records uncompressed CinemaDNG on expensive, fast CF cards; the cheapest option, an off-brand Komputerbay 64 GB card for about $60, will only give you about 15 minutes recording time. 

    Frankly, I wouldn't recommend the 50D anymore because of these issues unless one has most of the required accessories (fast CF cards, fast CF reader, fast computer, backup batteries, Canon-compatible lenses etc.) already lying around.

    Yeah, this is what led to a broader search on my part.  At first glance, the 50D looks great, but it's definitely too good to be true.  I'm thinking that a Panasonic G6, GH2, or Nikon D5500 might be best.

  7. 1 minute ago, Cinegain said:

    Get rid of the D7000 and buy a D5500? Would make sense for someone familliar with Nikon. It has very nice video actually at 1080p60 and a flat profile. Of course, if the thing that attracts you is the tinkering around with settings and experimenting with features, go ahead and get any of those you mentioned. But all it will do is create more perhaps unneccessary post processing when the D5500 would be very straight to the point. Just my 2cts. Gd luck. :)

     

    Cool! Thanks for the help! I did look into the D5500 and I'm very interested by it, I'm just not sure that I want to surrender the D7000 as I do use it frequently for landscape and event photography (need the weather seals and mag-alloy body)

  8. Hi all,

    Totally new here and looking forward to jumping in on the conversation.  I'm a student of media and communication in Rochester, NY.  I have experience in stills, but I am just delving into video.

     

    I currently shoot with a Nikon D7000 and an ever-changing assortment of lenses.  The D7000 is very limiting as far as video goes, so I'm looking to add a camera to my bag that will open up some new avenues as far as frame rates and bit rates go.  I'm interested in learning more about color grading, so naturally RAW video is attractive to me, but that comes at a price -- both monetary and in terms of other gear to support the file sizes.  

     

    With that being said, I'm interested in picking up a body that will let me explore some more video options.  Particularly I've been looking at Canon cameras, paired with Magic Lantern (i.e. EOS-M, T2i, 50D, 7D) or possibly a Panasonic camera (G6, GH2).  

     

    I'm looking for something that I can shoot compressed video which can be color graded, as well as something that opens up more options in the realm of RAW capabilities and higher frame rates.  Just looking to hear what you all have found works well!  (As an example of where this question comes from, I've been exploring Magic Lantern's "Raw capabilities chart" but have yet to find significant information regarding the Magic Lantern possibilities for compressed video.)  My only requirement is the ability to shoot 1080p (obviously, lower in RAW).

     

    Thanks,

    Nick

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