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Hey M&A, I'm trying to get into filmography and photography and was wondering what a great starters kit is or whatever you may call it.

I know I am new at this and will probably will get some hate on this but I'm just trying to start out and get the ball rolling.

Any following info would be very helpful
What camera?
What lense(s)?
What program(s) to use?
Any other additional information that might be beneficial.

Thanks!
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Apr 15 2014 3:35PM
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Anything at all would help.
I've heard the Nixon d3200 is a great starter, anyone to vouch on that?
Apr 15 2014 4:30PM
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boomie
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A lot of this will depend on your budget.
Apr 15 2014 4:54PM
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boomie1312_1A lot of this will depend on your budget.

As of right now, it's a matter of just saving up. Sky's the limit I guess.
Apr 15 2014 5:02PM
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-RB-Anything at all would help.
I've heard the Nixon d3200 is a great starter, anyone to vouch on that?


Yeah that is pretty good camera to start out with. One of my friends has one, and I've had a chance to mess around with it (at least with video), and it stacks up well with my t3i. No difference in the quality of the video, however, I have not had a chance to take photos or compare shots of the two.
Apr 15 2014 7:48PM
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t2i, fuck the kit lens, get a 50mm and something a bit wider, torrent adobe premiere, and save for a tripod.
Apr 15 2014 7:50PM
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-AM-Yeah that is pretty good camera to start out with. One of my friends has one, and I've had a chance to mess around with it (at least with video), and it stacks up well with my t3i. No difference in the quality of the video, however, I have not had a chance to take photos or compare shots of the two.
thanks man, I did a little research online and that's what I heard from multiple sources
Apr 15 2014 8:18PM
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SamColbyt2i, fuck the kit lens, get a 50mm and something a bit wider, torrent adobe premiere, and save for a tripod.


Thanks, will definitely look into this.
Apr 15 2014 8:19PM
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Searchbar and Google are your friends.
Apr 15 2014 9:43PM
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Spiri7o
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Start with a t2i or a 60d if you have the funds.

Try getting a wide lens, ex. Tokina 11-16 (common through NS)

Save for stablization

Goodluck!
Apr 15 2014 9:55PM
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Snowflake222Start with a t2i or a 60d if you have the funds.

Try getting a wide lens, ex. Tokina 11-16 (common through NS)

Save for stablization

Goodluck!


Awesome, thanks man!
Apr 16 2014 12:09PM
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-RB-As of right now, it's a matter of just saving up. Sky's the limit I guess.


I would look at the sony a7s if you don"t have a tight budget. Its not out yet but looks like it could be pretty amazing for the size and price. Its a full frame mirrorless DSLR that can output uncompressed 4:2:2 4k video to an external recorder, so if you get really into cinematography you wont have to upgrade right away. Its also supposed to be really good in low light for photos and videos because that iso can go over 400,000.

The canon rebel series isn't a bad option but its starting to get a little outdated. you might need to upgrade in the next year or so with at t2i or any ti camera. However, they are good to start with and to learn on and pretty durable for a less expensive camera body.

you need to pick a price range before ns can help you find the right camera.

$100 to $500
$500 to $1000
$1000 to $3000
$3000 and up
Apr 16 2014 1:28PM
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Rdwagner2I would look at the sony a7s if you don"t have a tight budget. Its not out yet but looks like it could be pretty amazing for the size and price. Its a full frame mirrorless DSLR that can output uncompressed 4:2:2 4k video to an external recorder, so if you get really into cinematography you wont have to upgrade right away. Its also supposed to be really good in low light for photos and videos because that iso can go over 400,000.

The canon rebel series isn't a bad option but its starting to get a little outdated. you might need to upgrade in the next year or so with at t2i or any ti camera. However, they are good to start with and to learn on and pretty durable for a less expensive camera body.

you need to pick a price range before ns can help you find the right camera.

$100 to $500
$500 to $1000
$1000 to $3000
$3000 and up

I'd say $500-$1000
Apr 16 2014 1:38PM
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I'd go with the t3i body and a couple lenses to start if thats your budget. then save up for a tripod and stabilization. get a tripod before a glidecam or rig. you'll learn more and be able to use it for photography and video.
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