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turboman808 · 09-10-2009, 04:51 PM

Having to buy a ton of video and camera gear over the next few months. My friends all say to get the D40 or D50. They all seem to know people who sell this stuff second hand.

Buying a sony Z1u in the next week or 2, boom mic and some video lights. Next month I will get camera gear. In the mean time I am borrowing others gear.

CleanNeon98 · 09-10-2009, 05:01 PM

Another reason is the video...I want to do light video work of family events, etc. and build a camera mount for my rollbar to use with the t1i and an 18-55 lens.

97TurboDSM · 09-10-2009, 05:40 PM

well the 18-55 is a piece of ****. t1i is gonna be small and stupid. go try one before you buy it

Forc3 F3d · 09-10-2009, 06:09 PM

not trying to hijack the thread, but just want to know a little bit more about this lens i may get... it is for a d40

70-300 1:4-5.6 manual focus lens

CleanNeon98 · 09-10-2009, 06:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 97TurboDSM

well the 18-55 is a piece of ****. t1i is gonna be small and stupid. go try one before you buy it

T1i is nearly the same as the 50D feature wise, just size is different as well as max of 1/4000 and 1/8000 and a few other things, and the 50D costs more money.

I dunno!!!!!

Bubba Ho-Tep · 09-10-2009, 06:46 PM

Wait a few weeks and go with the upcoming Canon 7D.

djb5118 · 09-10-2009, 08:27 PM

I wouldnt let video be a deciding factor in your purchase. I, personally, would rather just get a cheap independent video camera if necessary. While the video is a cool feature (gimmick) you are going to want a photo camera first and foremost.

Plus, rolling shutter issues with the video may not make it idea for auto videos. I know Chaz had a video of some drifting and the rolling shutter was pretty apparent. Get like a flip cam or something for those applications imo

Sincere · 09-11-2009, 01:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CleanNeon98

Another reason is the video...I want to do light video work of family events, etc. and build a camera mount for my rollbar to use with the t1i and an 18-55 lens.

youre better off sticking with a point and shoot. the rolling shutter issue sucks, but thats me. unless you like working on a tripod to get nice quality or have the software to correct it, its not worth it. and having to manually focus will start to get annoying.

if you wanna see what im talking about watch the sky here...
http://vimeo.com/4939391

and do you really wanna strap a expensive camera to a roll bar? i personally dont care, but it will suck to have it come off.

(jspek btw lol)

97TurboDSM · 09-11-2009, 02:05 AM

get another 30D

djb5118 · 09-11-2009, 10:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sincere

youre better off sticking with a point and shoot. the rolling shutter issue sucks, but thats me. unless you like working on a tripod to get nice quality or have the software to correct it, its not worth it. and having to manually focus will start to get annoying.

if you wanna see what im talking about watch the sky here...
http://vimeo.com/4939391

and do you really wanna strap a expensive camera to a roll bar? i personally dont care, but it will suck to have it come off.

(jspek btw lol)

i guess you didnt read my post?

jspek · 09-11-2009, 01:49 PM

nope not till after i typed it lol.

djb5118 · 09-11-2009, 02:12 PM

oh ****, i didnt realize you posted that either haha

09-10-2009, 05:01 PM	#42
CleanNeon98 TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Philadelphia Member #2029 My Ride: "Honey Badger" Turbo Miata iTrader: (8)	Another reason is the video...I want to do light video work of family events, etc. and build a camera mount for my rollbar to use with the t1i and an 18-55 lens. __________________ 2004 MAZDASPEED MX-5 : 328whp / 308wtq / 2500lbs 2012 Toyota Prius 2 : Daily Driver

09-10-2009, 05:40 PM	#43
97TurboDSM TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: Sep 2005 Member #849 My Ride: '03 IY 20th GTI iTrader: (3)	well the 18-55 is a piece of ****. t1i is gonna be small and stupid. go try one before you buy it __________________ FOR SALE! Canon 5D\|17-40L\|85mm f/1.8\|Sigmalux\|580ex

09-10-2009, 06:09 PM	#44
Forc3 F3d Tri-State Addict Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Hawaii Member #10186 My Ride: Evo iTrader: (2)	not trying to hijack the thread, but just want to know a little bit more about this lens i may get... it is for a d40 70-300 1:4-5.6 manual focus lens __________________ '97 eagle talon tsi -sold- '95 purple people eater -parted- '92 gvr4 -sold- '06 IX -DD-

09-10-2009, 06:46 PM	#46
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09-10-2009, 08:27 PM	#47
djb5118 Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Seattle, WA Member #5884 My Ride: SC300 iTrader: (0)	I wouldnt let video be a deciding factor in your purchase. I, personally, would rather just get a cheap independent video camera if necessary. While the video is a cool feature (gimmick) you are going to want a photo camera first and foremost. Plus, rolling shutter issues with the video may not make it idea for auto videos. I know Chaz had a video of some drifting and the rolling shutter was pretty apparent. Get like a flip cam or something for those applications imo __________________ Live with Passion.

09-10-2009, 04:51 PM	#41
turboman808 Tri-State Addict Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: North Jersey Member #5285 iTrader: (0)	Having to buy a ton of video and camera gear over the next few months. My friends all say to get the D40 or D50. They all seem to know people who sell this stuff second hand. Buying a sony Z1u in the next week or 2, boom mic and some video lights. Next month I will get camera gear. In the mean time I am borrowing others gear.

09-11-2009, 02:05 AM	#49
97TurboDSM TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: Sep 2005 Member #849 My Ride: '03 IY 20th GTI iTrader: (3)	get another 30D __________________ FOR SALE! Canon 5D\|17-40L\|85mm f/1.8\|Sigmalux\|580ex

09-11-2009, 02:12 PM	#52
djb5118 Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Seattle, WA Member #5884 My Ride: SC300 iTrader: (0)	oh ***, i didnt realize you* posted that either haha __________________ Live with Passion.

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