What is the maximum number of cameras you need

[Andrew Reid]

Any tariffs on Canon yet?

To think people voted for this 🤯

[Snowfun]

20 hours ago, mercer said:

 

As a hobbyist, it becomes a bit tougher to justify multiple cameras compared to someone who is making money with their tools

 

To some extent I disagree. As a hobbyist I am always wanting to try something different - not being constrained by what I need to do. And, inevitably, that gets me thinking about what I need to buy to do it. Ok, yes, it isn’t possible to “justify” it but my cupboard tends to fill up with bits and pieces I used (probably badly) once. As a hobby it’s fun to play and having toys make playtime so much more fun. But you are correct, it isn’t justified. I’ll stop…

[mercer]

46 minutes ago, Snowfun said:

To some extent I disagree. As a hobbyist I am always wanting to try something different - not being constrained by what I need to do. And, inevitably, that gets me thinking about what I need to buy to do it. Ok, yes, it isn’t possible to “justify” it but my cupboard tends to fill up with bits and pieces I used (probably badly) once. As a hobby it’s fun to play and having toys make playtime so much more fun. But you are correct, it isn’t justified. I’ll stop…

Don't get me wrong, I agree wholeheartedly. I love cameras and want to try them all. But I am fairly poor, so I need to only have what I need. So, for me, as a hobbyist, wannabe, narrative filmmaker, I can only justify so much.

That said... I have been itching to try something new. Have been thinking about looking at cameras and their picture profiles like different film stocks as opposed to shooting Log and creating a look in post. I suppose the smartest path would be Fuji for that endeavor.

[Django]

1 hour ago, mercer said:

That said... I have been itching to try something new. Have been thinking about looking at cameras and their picture profiles like different film stocks as opposed to shooting Log and creating a look in post. I suppose the smartest path would be Fuji for that endeavor.

Sure but why limit yourself to the 8 or 9 film simulations only two of which are cinema film stock? The best for that approach would be LUT recording enabled cameras, assuming you have a favourite/custom LUT collection in your NLE. S9 has as far as I know best implementation with stackable LUTs, opacity etc and a phone app to edit/manage them. I think you can even add film grain to video. you can also use the LUTs on stills which is pretty cool as it even differentiates log from standard sources. 
 

I really hope more manufacturers use this approach. Never been a fan of stock picture profiles especially for video. 
 

 

[MrSMW]

1 hour ago, Django said:

S9 has as far as I know best implementation with stackable LUTs, opacity etc and a phone app to edit/manage them. I think you can even add film grain to video. you can also use the LUTs on stills which is pretty cool as it even differentiates log from standard sources

Yep and this may have also been in the most recent S5ii firmware? Not sure…

 

[IronFilm]

13 hours ago, Andrew Reid said:

Have you thought about a full frame camera to replace those Nikons? D700 can be had for $200 these days.

I certainly have been thinking about that a lot! Especially as I'd like to use my Sigma 50-500mm sports lens with something better than a D90.

Unfortunately shipping all the way to NZ means I might need to add as much as nearly 50% extra on top of that sale price after purchasing it. (there are benefits but also drawbacks to living in the world's most remote city)

Currently keeping my eye out for a keenly priced D700 locally, but pickings are slim and most people want too much for it. (such as nearly three hundred USD for a well used and only semi functional D700)

But that's ok, the longer I wait, the more affordable the D750 will become 😉 

13 hours ago, Andrew Reid said:

A Canon 5D Mark II for video perhaps? Magic Lantern Raw still very nice looking today.

Ehhh... OG BMPCC / FS7 is preferable in my personal opinion / preferences. (which reminds me, I've got a Canon 50D for ML Raw, I probably should ditch it and pass it along to someone who'd like it. Doesn't work for stills!)

13 hours ago, Andrew Reid said:

I would also sell the GH4, X-A3, X-T2 and get an X-T3 which is a big step up from both and under $600 used.

I would like having two Fuji cameras, either to use them for quite different purposes, or so I can use them both at once. 

Although I agree, the X-T3 is a big step up! But overkill for my needs.

13 hours ago, Andrew Reid said:

Not sure what the price is in Aussie dollars though 🙂

I also have no idea what the pricing is over on The West Island 😉 😅

 

11 hours ago, MurtlandPhoto said:

It's a pretty good infrared camera if you're into that. I dust mine off every few years for it.

 

It's great also for high speed flash photography , if you're into that. 

The Nikon D50 does 1/500!! Not even the latest and greatest Sony A1 can manage that, instead the Sony A1 "loses" to the ancient and lowly D50 due to its 1/400 speed. For further comparison the Nikon Z9 is only 1/200