omar Posted October 21, 2016 Author Share Posted October 21, 2016 14 minutes ago, mercer said: Did your c100 arrive yet... How do you like it? Yes, I like it a lot but a client I work with is saying he thinks it's best getting a 4K camera that has high speed(more than 60fps)for the projects that I do for him. Of course he says this right after I purchase the camera ?. He's one of my bigger clients so It's really got me thinking. So I've been considering returning the cam and getting a 4K option but I'm stuck. I want canon but there's nothing in my price range that's 4K and has the option of interchangeable lenses. So now I'm thinking ursa mini 4.6k or fs5. I like the xc15 but I need the ability to change lenses. What do you guys think? I'm kind of in a frustrating situation because I obviously need to keep this client happy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mercer Posted October 22, 2016 Share Posted October 22, 2016 48 minutes ago, omar said: Yes, I like it a lot but a client I work with is saying he thinks it's best getting a 4K camera that has high speed(more than 60fps)for the projects that I do for him. Of course he says this right after I purchase the camera ?. He's one of my bigger clients so It's really got me thinking. So I've been considering returning the cam and getting a 4K option but I'm stuck. I want canon but there's nothing in my price range that's 4K and has the option of interchangeable lenses. So now I'm thinking ursa mini 4.6k or fs5. I like the xc15 but I need the ability to change lenses. What do you guys think? I'm kind of in a frustrating situation because I obviously need to keep this client happy. Could you rent a camera specifically for that client. Because that C100ii will pay for itself in no time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omar Posted October 22, 2016 Author Share Posted October 22, 2016 35 minutes ago, mercer said: Could you rent a camera specifically for that client. Because that C100ii will pay for itself in no time. Since I do a lot of projects for this client it would make more sense to buy a camera suitable for their upcoming projects. But I still wouldn't know what I would get with the budget I have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kisaha Posted October 22, 2016 Share Posted October 22, 2016 With the C100ii you will keep 98% of your clients happy, and with the XC15 the rest of them, and it seems like a very good 2 way system too. You got 2 cameras for less money than the rest of your options. jasonmillard81 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mercer Posted October 22, 2016 Share Posted October 22, 2016 What camera shoots higher than 60p in 4K? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff CB Posted October 23, 2016 Share Posted October 23, 2016 On 10/21/2016 at 6:41 PM, omar said: Wow all interesting comments. It's so confusing when picking a camera. Everyone says something different. I do however keep hearing that canon color is the best. That being said, how much better is it? Is it life changing compared to the fs5? Or can you get similar results with the fs5 with some good color grading? The xc15 looks like a great cam but I really don't like the permanent lens. Also, the Aperture is fixed and I really enjoy using primes so xc15 can't be an A cam for me. All of this being said, what do you guys think about the ursa mini 4.6k? I hear the new firmware has fixed all of the issues it had before. And from the images I've seen online it's made me consider buying one in the distant future. Always test a camera yourself. A lot of people dislike the Sony look. But that's also because the Sony cameras have such a array of options to create your own look, canon has the fast turn around. With Sony you have to develop your own workflow. I personally love it, enjoy the look that I've created on my A7r II. 4.6K Fantastic if your shooting a movie at 800 iso. Incredible image with wide DR. However, 1600 is near unusable and it has no ND filters. It is not an event camera. Also you need a lot of light to use the Slow motion option on that camera. I would rent a FS5 for a weekend and see what you think. omar 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omar Posted October 23, 2016 Author Share Posted October 23, 2016 16 minutes ago, Geoff CB said: Always test a camera yourself. A lot of people dislike the Sony look. But that's also because the Sony cameras have such a array of options to create your own look, canon has the fast turn around. With Sony you have to develop your own workflow. I personally love it, enjoy the look that I've created on my A7r II. 4.6K Fantastic if your shooting a movie at 800 iso. Incredible image with wide DR. However, 1600 is near unusable and it has no ND filters. It is not an event camera. Also you need a lot of light to use the Slow motion option on that camera. I would rent a FS5 for a weekend and see what you think. Thanks for your input Geoff. Very good points. I honestly am the guy to buy the camera without renting it first but I do realize that it's not the smartest thing to do. So I think for the first time I will rent first and buy later. I actually have used the ursa mini 4K before and was not happy with the image or DR, but I hear the 4.6k is way better so I'll probably rent that too. The amount of the features the fs5 has is what draws me but the image of the 4.6k is what draws me. So I feel so torn right now but that's why I'll rent first. So borrowlens.com here I come! Lol i will probably be doing a video on my tests of both cameras and make a video on why I chose which camera. I'll post the video for the 2 people interested in my dilemma on this thread LOL. jasonmillard81 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff CB Posted October 23, 2016 Share Posted October 23, 2016 If your in the Northeast US check out Lensprotogo, they are great and they do full kits for rent instead of pieces of gear. Their URSA rental includes the viewfinder, shoulder mount, and battery. omar 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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