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60D or NEX-VG20

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Frosty
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Hey M&A,

I have about $2,000 saved up for a new camera and I think I have narrowed it down to either a 60D set-up with room for accessories, or a NEX-VG20.

I have a couple of questions though regarding the NEX that I hope can be answered here:

- Is there an adapter so that I can use my Canon lenses for this camera?
- Can it be used on a Glidecam?


And just in general, what is your opinion on the two, pros and cons?

And I am open to other cameras as well!

Thanks for all the help.
Apr 29 2012 11:45PM
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erikK
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don't get the vg20 it's fucking stupid, doesn't even shoot 60p if i'm correct. it's just a soccer-mom camera with changeable lenses
Apr 29 2012 11:51PM
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juicedrummer11
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well i just looked at some of the specs and features of the NEX...definitely looks like a pretty sick camera. i have a 60D and i love it.

basically it comes down to what you want to use it for...sounds like you are more into videos than pictures so if thats the case the sony will probably be better for video than the 60D. just because it is meant for video.

im pretty sure you can put anything on a glidecam as long as you get the right one for your setup's weight range.

with that budget tho you'll be limited on what you can get with the sony whereas the 60d you could get a glidecam and what not right away.

all that being said, i feel like the sony would be the better choice for strictly video with a few pics and vice versa for the 60d with maybe more pics than vids or even equal pics to vids ratio

i love my 60D but the sony NEX looks pretty legit for sure. hope this helps a litte
Apr 29 2012 11:56PM
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erikK
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oops ignore this i was talking about the vg10. i know nothing about the vg20
Apr 29 2012 11:57PM
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p.hawks
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http://www.metabones.com/sony/buy-eos-nex-adapter?virtuemart_product_id=4&virtuemart_category_id=13

this will let you use canon lenses on the nex, there are still some limitation with it though, and many people feel that adapted canon lenses aren't exactly the epitome of glass for video, but it can be done. Also the vg20 does 1080/60p. Looks awesome, I think it just doesn't get much hype because the vg10 was very unpopular due to its high(ish) price and lack of progressive shooting
Apr 30 2012 1:19AM
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eheath
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what canon lenses do you own?
Apr 30 2012 1:39AM
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Frosty
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Thanks for the input everyone.

And to answer what lenses I own:
- Tokina 11-16 f2.8
- Canon 50 f1.4
- and a friend and I share a 24-70 f2.8
Apr 30 2012 2:05AM
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