Eric T.
hello! my name is Eric how can I help?
do you have a question about the 5d?
i live in Ethiopia and doing masters in film production. i want to buy video equipment... on a budget
Eric T.
sure, do you have a price range I can start with?
Eric T.
and i am going to use it mostly for video.
if possible a bundle with memories, batteries, light and sound will be great
Eric T.
Here is a bundle that comes with sounds and memory and a lens/camera
we will have to find the lights seperately but we are still below 2000
And Here are some softboxes I reccomend
are these rechargeable or do i have to use electricity
Eric T.
The softboxes have to be plugged in I believe
can you check if they are 220 v. the electricity is european standard. not 110 v like the US.
Eric T.
70D can i use it for feature film?
Eric T.
You may want to consider a black magic if you want really professional quality
Tons of sundance shorts use it
back in Ethiopia, everybody is obsessed with 5d mark 111.
Eric T.
Great for video as well as pictures
the black magic is better for video only I think
so the BM do i need multiple lenses?
Eric T.
You can get more than one but its not a requirement
if i were to ask your opinion which one would you suggest the 5d mark 3 or the BM for video?
Eric T.
Definitely the BM for Video Only. the canon doesnt even have 4k as far as I am aware
does the BM also shoot on 1080? because most output devices definitely in Ethiopia do not have 4k?
Eric T.
Yes you can shoot in 1080, the thing about 4k though
is you can crop video without losing quality
makes post work much easier
if you crop a 1080p video you are gonna lose some resolution, which is why it's usefull
i got you. so you are saying i can use it back home
Eric T.
Its useful anywhere I think.
how is the battery life? and will it fit the standard tripod/monopod
Eric T.
Yes it will fit standard tripods
im checking on the battery life
when did this technology come out?
Eric T.
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Its pretty recent. the company is black magic
great. i like the fact that it is not bulky
Eric T.
It is a very cool camera :-)
and the battery life is Approximately 1 hour 10 minutes by the way
i think you have convinced me.
oh ok. is the battery inbuilt?
Eric T.
No, you need a battery pack
and you can buy extra batterys of course
Eric T.
Also back in on the soft-boxes, they wont work in 220v without an adapter
ok... that is a no no because i tend to forget the adapter and i have blown up a few appliances...
Eric T.
Ok, ill try to find another one
so can you also work a bundle to go with the BM? light & sound
what kind of memory does it take
Eric T.
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Yes it does use SD cards, you can also use an SDD rig I believe
I Also pulled up some 220v lights
Unfortunately the price goes up a little.
Eric T.
There may be some others, still checking
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this will do the trick I think
yep... does it come with the stand?
Eric T.
just curious do you think it will fit in my suitcase. it is a regular size one.. if the stand is retractable
Eric T.
well it does retract, so I should think if you pack it well enough
is it one or three (like the picture)
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3 x Interfit F5 Heads
15 x 32W Fluorescent Lamps (INT042)
3 x Power Cables
Three 24 x 36" (60 x 90cm) Softboxes
2 x 7.5' (2.3m) Light Stands (COR750)
1 x 10' (3m) Light Stand (COR752)
1 x 30-55" (75-140cm) Max. Boom Arm
1 x Nightstand Boom Clamp
1 x Counterweight Bag
Interfit Photographic 1-Year Limited Warranty
you also get a bag I think
let me ask you. the new technology is LED yes? should i get LED too?
Eric T.
I took a look at the LED section while I was searching
yes LED's are new and pretty cool, but the price is rough
one of the problems i have is when shooting out on location, electricity might not be readily available like in the US. plus there is fluctuations in the electric current which can damage your equipment. so i think even if it is expensive, i should consider the LED ones
Eric T.
let me pull some up though
I would start with these, although they are on backorder right now
Eric T.
Eric T.
Here is a better one for this
it is battery powered, it does not specify the voltage though
These lights are a little weak in comparison though
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The other set I reccomended
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the last one you showed me is a single one, yes?
Eric T.
you are not kidding about the price bieng rough for the LED's
Eric T.
Yes there is a big leap with the LED's
are the batteries rechargeable on the last one you showed me?
Eric T.
Eric... let me ask you a quick question. this chat i can save it for later to read up on some of the recommendation. can it be saved?
Eric T.
you are welcome to do that though.
i should do that... because you are giving me a lot of info.
so can we go on... or am i hogging your time
Eric T.
ok... so i am trying to get all my basic stuff to start shooting. just the basic stuff for now... so now that we have discussed lights, can we discuss sound...
Eric T.
So you are intending to use on-location sound right?
yes.. how is the mic on the camera?
i am sure it needs external equipment
Eric T.
I wouldnt use it apart from a reference
A boom mic is probably a good place to start
Eric T.
sorry for the wait here, just looking through what we have
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so our options are either on-camera mic mount or a shotgun with a boom pole
Do you think you will consistantly have someone to hold the mic?
the revo that is mounted on the camera do you think it is powerful enough to pick up audio
which one is more powerful
Eric T.
a shotgun on a pole will be better most always
you can get closer to the sound source
Eric T.
if you can afford the extra price, the rode mics are standard
are your prices competitive ?
Eric T.
Depends on the item/deals going on at the moment
so the rode mic you just showed me, does it also go on the camera?
Eric T.
No, that wouid need a boom pole
so the sound is recorded directly on the camera memory?
Eric T.
Yes, you can use the external mic inputs on the BM
in this arrangement i don't need the zoom H4N
Eric T.
what else do i need? a tripod? reflectors maybe?
Eric T.
Let see. Camera, Lights, Sound, Just a tripod will get you started
Eric T.
it is actually 84 bucks when i went for detalils
Eric T.
Yes, I can grab a cheaper one too if you like?
i hope it is sturdy, don't want to drop the most expensive equipment of the lot
Eric T.
The other one is more sturdy.
let's go with that then. i just need it to fit into my suitcase.
Eric T.
actually, we may be able to bundle the tripod with the camera
ok. so question about the camera. if i want telephoto
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will other lenses from other e.g.. canon lenses fit on the BM
Eric T.
if you can get an adapter for the MFT lens mount yes
anything that uses mft will work without one
Eric T.
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I wasnt able to bundle both lens and tripod unfortunately
one more question... is BM hard to learn. i am completely new to this camera
Eric T.
No, its pretty easy to use
Of course there is a lot of depth once you get into it
thanks for all the info. i was so close to buying the 5d. i am glad i talked to you.
Eric T.
the 5d isnt a horrible mistake either :-p
i know. but i think given the price/later technology and less bulkiness
Eric T.
is it possible to have a breakdown and total for the items we discussed.
i also tried to copy the chat we have but can't copy it...
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sure. which light did you end up wanting? the led or the others?
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all the items are listed in the sidebar by the way
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I dont think there is a way to do that :-(
you mean the 1295 price does not include lens
Eric T.
the total price is about 1800 before shipping
the total price is about 1801.00 before shipping
It does, its an accesory kit
i am currently in Arlington, VA
Eric T.
The adorama store is in NYC
I am coming to NYC august 8. is it possible to pick it up
Eric T.
You will have to call the store to see if they have everything in stock. sometimes the website operation differs
Eric T.
the Blackmagic Design 1 Year Limited Warranty for the camera yes
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the mic also comes with a 1 year also
Eric T.
Eric T.
No the camera does not come with a bag
Any DSLR Bag will do great though
so 1800 is within budget for me... i could also add extra batteries/charger/memory card i believe
Eric T.
yes, do you want me to ad one/both to the list?
Eric T.
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so the battery the bm uses is a standard canon compatible
just in case you are confused about that
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and just order the 32gb card in a quantity of 2
OK... so let me go over all the info you gave me and will order the stuff this evening.
Eric T.
thank you Eric... you educated me lots. appreciate it.
Eric T.
sure. Thanks for chatting! good luck with the equipment too
