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Anyone film with a mirrorless? What is your rig

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Pilgore
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Looking to upgrade my footy apparatus
So far I have a GoPro 8 and an older Nikon DSLR. For quality and convenience I would like to switch over to a mirrorless that excels in video. Anyone here have a set up they use currently and what they would recommend?
Feb 10 2020 10:07PM
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corona
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How much are you willing to spend? A used GH5 is probably one of the best 'budget' options for filming these days. I put budget in quotations since it's still likely $1500ish for a body and a couple lenses.
Feb 10 2020 10:16PM
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cyphers
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i use a lumix gx85. stock lens is a little restrictive, soon to be upgraded to telephoto. shoots pretty nice film but unfortunately not waterproof
Feb 11 2020 1:57AM
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Pilgore
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VinnieFHow much are you willing to spend? A used GH5 is probably one of the best 'budget' options for filming these days. I put budget in quotations since it's still likely $1500ish for a body and a couple lenses.


cyphersi use a lumix gx85. stock lens is a little restrictive, soon to be upgraded to telephoto. shoots pretty nice film but unfortunately not waterproof


Probably about $2000 all in is my limit. I'm currently looking into a Fuji film xt30 or xt3.
My friend just said he's selling his Sony 7aiii but that may be too much for me to spend.

How do you guys find filming with these?
Feb 11 2020 2:42AM
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Calculator
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If you don't care about 4k60 then the a6300 could be a good deal. Lots of lens options too and if you add a cage they can be pretty modular.
Feb 11 2020 4:23PM
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saucy+steve
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sony hi-8 dad cam
Feb 11 2020 8:23PM
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Pilgore
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When filming do you use AF?
cyphersi use a lumix gx85. stock lens is a little restrictive, soon to be upgraded to telephoto. shoots pretty nice film but unfortunately not waterproof
Feb 21 2020 3:05PM
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HaydenB
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I use a Sony a6000 with the kit lens and an 18-270mm, along with 3 batteries it’s great and very compact.
Feb 21 2020 3:08PM
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cyphers
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jeffrushtonWhen filming do you use AF?


yup. it does a pretty good job of finding skiers
Feb 21 2020 9:15PM
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gravel
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Buy used, with discretion of course, but usually you'll get better deals. Lots of people on craigslist and ebay (maybe fb marketplace too) sell used camera gear they barely touched.

I use a GH5, rips pretty good. 4k60 is awesome but means you'll spend a lot more time behind a computer screen too. If your budget is $2000 you could get a used body and 2-3 pretty nice used lenses.
Feb 22 2020 10:54AM
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