I mostly agree... even though what gear to own highly dependent on what kind of work one plans to do. I am not sure I would recommend starting with "DSLR style" camera with interchangeable lenses. I would recommend going with something basic such as Sony Z90. It covers most needed focal lengths, it has excellent autofocus and stabilization, motorized zoom, good enough low light performance, it can fit on Ronin, has XLR and SDI, supports redundant recording. One can do nearly everything with this camera and do it reliably. Rest of the equipment can be pretty much rented as needed for the particular project. But things to own are definitely basic audio, monitoring (monitor and headphones), support/stabilization and lighting.
Curious: - Why you not recommending types of kit bags? - people need to have something to carry the gear - What about Comica microphone systems? - often they have headphone output external gain controls (some are visual), and some have dual / back up recordings
Hi Louie, thank you for your comment and your feedback. We have not had the opportunity to use the Comica microphone systems but we have heard good things about them. I can look into including kit bags in our next gear review. 😊
Yes I would defo recommend investing in decent batteries for projects, Such as a High quality Dummy battery for a DSLR and V-Mounts for Other things like lighting.
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I mostly agree... even though what gear to own highly dependent on what kind of work one plans to do.
I am not sure I would recommend starting with "DSLR style" camera with interchangeable lenses. I would recommend going with something basic such as Sony Z90. It covers most needed focal lengths, it has excellent autofocus and stabilization, motorized zoom, good enough low light performance, it can fit on Ronin, has XLR and SDI, supports redundant recording. One can do nearly everything with this camera and do it reliably.
Rest of the equipment can be pretty much rented as needed for the particular project. But things to own are definitely basic audio, monitoring (monitor and headphones), support/stabilization and lighting.
Hey Jeff! That's a sick suggestion 🔥👌
Curious:
- Why you not recommending types of kit bags? - people need to have something to carry the gear
- What about Comica microphone systems? - often they have headphone output external gain controls (some are visual), and some have dual / back up recordings
Hi Louie, thank you for your comment and your feedback.
We have not had the opportunity to use the Comica microphone systems but we have heard good things about them.
I can look into including kit bags in our next gear review. 😊
Batteries?
Yes I would defo recommend investing in decent batteries for projects, Such as a High quality Dummy battery for a DSLR and V-Mounts for Other things like lighting.
Rolex GMT... very nice Ross!
Thanks dude 🙏🏼 I love it so much!
have you seen the Monfrotto Gimbal? I bought one a few weeks ago..
Oh no way! I haven't but I'll take a look now 🔥
I hate hate hate that tripod
Its too light weight, it flexes a lot and the ballhead is hard to use
Thanks for your feedback. What tripod would you recommend?
But used