Friday 15 January 2010

Which DSLR should I buy for movie set still photography? (see details below)?

I am going to be a still photographer on movie sets. I want to buy either a Nikon or Canon that is great in low lighting conditions. I want to stay under 3,000 dollars. Also I have small hands so ideally I don't want a big heavy body. Suggestions?

Is the $3,000 for everything, or just the camera body? Right now, the best thing you could get is the Nikon D700 ($2,400-$2,500) and lenses to match. I'm thinking the 16-35, 24-70, and 70-200, all f/2.8. Maybe the 14mm f/2.8 too.

It is not a huge camera, but it isn't a Canon Rebel either.

Answer by Caoedhen on 07 Jan 2010 08:19:14

If you want to stay under $3000 and low light performance is essential then I think clearly the D700 is the camera to go with, it will cost you about $2400 for the camera body only.

You will want lenses that can also help you in low light. If you get a zoom look for one that has a low aperture available.

Below are some links to reviews of the Nikon D700 and some photo dealers.

Hope this helps.

Mark

Answer by Mark on 07 Jan 2010 08:37:33

Nikon D700 is a great full frame sensor camera for your budget. Fast, accurate 51-point AF system; 3D Focus Tracking and two Live View shooting modes Base ISO range from 200-6400 can be expanded to range from ISO 100 (Lo-1) to 25,600 (Hi-2) great for low light.Fast 0.12-second start-up speed
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Answer by PS on 07 Jan 2010 09:05:12

A person that is going to be the photographer on a movie set, with a budget of 3 grand for the body should know the answer to this. Even if you find the camera you want, you are going to find out that the shutter sound is going to get picked up by boom mics if this is a real movie. Then you've got to find out how to quiet the shutter. What will you do? What do you need? I know the answer, let's see if you can figure it out.

Answer by Sound Labs on 07 Jan 2010 10:12:52

You need a bigger budget! You are not going to get the equipment you need within a $3000 budget.

Answer by Crim Liar on 07 Jan 2010 10:36:41

An EOS 7D. The video mode will be handy as well for short 'making of' clips.

Answer by Paul R on 08 Jan 2010 04:58:59
Best Answer

Yeah right.

If you were going to be shooting the stills for movies then believe me you would already know what equipment you would need. In fact to get the job in the first place you would have the equipment and necessary skills and experience already.

Run along now please.

Answer by Sam on 09 Jan 2010 07:23:12

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