[bunnyma357]

I just got my first DSLR, a Canon 60D with 18-135mm & 50mm/1.8 prime lens. Really love it, within an hour I had already taken several photos better than anything I'd taken with point & shoot.

Plan on primarily using it for professional video, but loving the stills as well.

I was able to fund it all by selling some old records that I didn't realize were the collector items that they've become.  5 Dischord Hardcore Punk E.P.'s I've owned since 1981 and bought for about $40, currently at a little over $2000 on eBay.  I hate to see them go, but I've really wanted a DSLR for a while.




Jim C

[JohnR]

Cool  Interesting trade!

[nathanm]

Vampire cat!  "I can has your blood?"

[jqp]

Nice shot of the Calico and nice value for some albums.

How are you going to conduct the video shots? I( think you are limited to 12 minutes?

[bunnyma357]

Nice shot of the Calico and nice value for some albums.

How are you going to conduct the video shots? I( think you are limited to 12 minutes?

I'd be doing more narrative type video's - rather than event videos, so in most instances the 12 minute limit is no problem - a roll of film was around 10-12 minutes back in the day.

I shot some B-Roll footage yesterday in bright sunlight and am figuring out some of the complications, and extra things I'll eventually need like an LCD viewfinder loupe, a follow focus, a ND Fader filter, and a shoulder rig - but, right now I'm just learning. And I've got a ton to learn.

Even with all of the limitations, the low light ability and opportunity to use nice lenses on a big sensor, just gets you way more beautiful images than the traditional video camera.

If anyone is interested in the video aspects of DSLR's, here's a few sites I find helpful although they are kind of gear & DIY oriented:

http://cheesycam.com/

http://philipbloom.net/

http://www.hdslrhub.bhphotovideo.com/?BI=5955&KBID=6829

http://creativelive.com/courses


Jim C