Deisel 38 #1 November 22, 2011 If you were building an intermediate video & photo system from scratch what would you get? By intermediate I mean something good enough for tandem and RW outside video, but not necessarily to shoot Hollywood movies. I’d like to know about what type of video & still cameras you would choose. Also, what would be an ideal editing platform; computer and software (Mac or PC)? Opinions?The brave may not live forever, but the timid never live at all. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theonlyski 8 #2 November 22, 2011 If I were doing it again, a flat top type of helmet, CX-100 with the Raynox 3035 and Canon XSi with a Sigma 15mm. I've got all of that (minus the flat top and the 15mm prime, I've got a 10-20mm), but on a Cookie MXV, and the side video kind of gets annoying at times. Also, I pick the CX-100 because the memory card is located on the side, not the bottom. I pop both of my cards out of my cameras so I never have to disconnect them from the helmet = less wear/tear on the gear. I even made it so I can charge my video camera while it's mounted in the box on the side of the helmet. A FAST PC, I've got a hex-core Phenom processor 3.2ghz overclocked and watercooled pushing a stable 3.96ghz, 8gb ram, Win 7 Ultimate 64-bit Also Sony Vegas... but that shit is EX-PENSIVE!"I may be a dirty pirate hooker...but I'm not about to go stand on the corner." iluvtofly DPH -7, TDS 578, Muff 5153, SCR 14890 I'm an asshole, and I approve this message Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gearless_chris 1 #3 November 22, 2011 QuoteIf I were doing it again, a flat top type of helmet, CX-100 with the Raynox 3035 and Canon XSi with a Sigma 15mm. I've got all of that (minus the flat top and the 15mm prime, I've got a 10-20mm), but on a Cookie MXV, and the side video kind of gets annoying at times. Also, I pick the CX-100 because the memory card is located on the side, not the bottom. I pop both of my cards out of my cameras so I never have to disconnect them from the helmet = less wear/tear on the gear. I even made it so I can charge my video camera while it's mounted in the box on the side of the helmet. A FAST PC, I've got a hex-core Phenom processor 3.2ghz overclocked and watercooled pushing a stable 3.96ghz, 8gb ram, Win 7 Ultimate 64-bit Also Sony Vegas... but that shit is EX-PENSIVE! Exactly. Charles came up with an alternative to using the CX100 for the side mount cards. He has two CX150's in identical boxes for Nationals, they are ran by a Cameye adapter that has has a plug that disconnects so the Cameye stays on the helmet. He is just going to swap cameras so the editor can use the USB port."If it wasn't easy stupid people couldn't do it", Duane. My momma said I could be anything I wanted when I grew up, so I became an a$$hole. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sinjin 0 #4 November 22, 2011 i agree with all of this but get the canon 15mm. it is sharper.dont let life pass you by Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 2,991 #5 November 22, 2011 Flattop Pro Canon APS-C camera (like the T3i) with Canon 15mm lens CX-100 series camera with Raynox .3 or Century .5 lens Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
