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Glidecam or microphone?

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juicedrummer11
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if you had neither, what one would you get first? im having a purchasing dilemma. and it would be for much more than just skiing
Feb 2 2012 9:24PM
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dispatchQ_main
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Sound = 50% of your video

You can live without a glidecam unless all you ever want to do is follow cams.
Feb 2 2012 9:28PM
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juicedrummer11
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thats kinda what i was thinkin too. or i could always dish out a little more for both. but then i would be broke
Feb 2 2012 9:31PM
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[J_Gasper]
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depends.

are you saying that you will have no audio at all w/o the mic? or its just the meh built in mic?

I would much rather go for a glidecam then an external mic if I already had the internal mic. but thats just me
Feb 2 2012 9:36PM
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juicedrummer11
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yeah just the meh internal mic. which is ok for some things, not so much on others tho
Feb 2 2012 9:40PM
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[J_Gasper]
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right, but if this is for skiing, then I wouldnt get the mic over the glidecam. If were doing interviews and such, then yeah the mic will be a great purchase. I love my glidecam. Still getting used to it. Would take it over my rode mic all day every day.
Feb 2 2012 9:45PM
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juicedrummer11
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ok cool thanks for your thoughts. was gonna get the glidecam off b&h but it just went out of stock again. fml. guess ill have a few days to think about it some more
Feb 2 2012 9:48PM
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eheath
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You're using the xha1 right? the internal mic on that is 100 times better than a dslr, id say go glidecam.
Feb 2 2012 9:53PM
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juicedrummer11
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im using a 60d currently. i don't usually use the xh-a1 anymore although that mic wasn't that terrible like the mic on my 60d is now. im thinking maybe about just going a head and possibly getting both...but thats kinda why i wanted to see what everyone's opinions were. i do a lot of side projects where a glidecam would be very handy. but same with a mic. i think im leaning toward the glidecam tho because that would be more useful for the time being
Feb 2 2012 10:02PM
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eheath
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I mean, a solid mic for a dslr is what 100-200 bucks? might as well save up and get both.
Feb 2 2012 10:02PM
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juicedrummer11
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yeah exactly and thats kinda why i was thinking i might as well go for both. probably the best option. then i can please everybody and do more projects without having to borrow or rent or set up other external mics
Feb 2 2012 10:06PM
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S.C
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Rode VM, MKE-400 are two great mics that can be bought for under $200

Rode also has some great offerings for a little more.

If you plan on shooting mostly skiing, id say glidecam first though
Feb 2 2012 10:33PM
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*Fujative*
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I'm about to pick up a NTG-1, I'll sell you my Rode VideoMic with a Dead Cat if your interested.
Feb 2 2012 10:44PM
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juicedrummer11
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hmmmm...tempting...
Feb 2 2012 10:47PM
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erikK
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i'm interested, price?
Feb 2 2012 11:43PM
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1337
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make sure to get a recorder with phantom power! and consider some sort of external power source for it as it will suck through juice with phantom on for the NTG1
Feb 2 2012 11:47PM
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family_vacation
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A glidecam for sure.

I shot the entire Whistler skiing part of this edit using my internal mic. The first part is using a video mic. The internal is worse, but I thought the audio was passable.



Feb 2 2012 11:47PM
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*Fujative*
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Oh I know, thanks. I have a Beachtek DXA-SLR. For the mic and windscreen, $140 shipped?
Feb 3 2012 7:37AM
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steep
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Gave in and bought a Glidecam last night, should be here on Monday. I'm stoked for it. Buuuuuut I do plan on getting a mic by the end of February.
Feb 3 2012 8:49AM
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TaySwift
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i honestly faced this same situation with my 60D too. Honestly i had people tell me both were important but it really comes down to what you are using in the meantime for stabalization. i finally caved on a glidecam from bikemlatt, but that is because i got it for cheap. just think about what you feel you "need" more, need as in what you think would do you better off. Do you need audio? are you filming a documentary or filming you and your buddies skiing urban?
Feb 6 2012 9:15PM
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juicedrummer11
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good advice but im thinkin im gonna just go big on this one and get both. just waiting for the glidecam to be in stock again on b&h :/
Feb 6 2012 10:27PM
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erikK
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you should buy it used
Feb 6 2012 10:30PM
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juicedrummer11
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know of anyone selling a 2000?
Feb 6 2012 10:31PM
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TaySwift
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i picked up the last 2000 on here that was available, but they will showup every month or so
Feb 6 2012 10:39PM
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erikK
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ebay, craigslist, or dvxuser or similar film making site.
Feb 6 2012 10:41PM
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