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Mitglieder-Inhalte - Traumflieger.de. Top 5 Cheapest and Most Affordable Cameras For Indie Filmmakers. In this day and age filmmaking doesn’t have to be expensive.

Top 5 Cheapest and Most Affordable Cameras For Indie Filmmakers

Lets face it, in the film industry equipment isn’t cheap. A single piece of equipment will often cost more money than the average person will make in an entire year. Although this may be bad for most of us, it isn’t the end of the world. With consumer quality video capturing devices becoming increasingly advanced each day, the options an independent filmmaker has at their disposal become wider. One of the advantages to being an independent filmmaker is that people understand that budget is often an issue and if your film doesn’t share the same picture quality as the latest huge budget Transformers film, don’t worry.

With the use of easily available cameras and equipment an indie filmmaker can get stunning images all for under $1000. 1. The Pentax K-x is a camera that has captured my interest for some time now due to its low price tag. Widescreen HD 720p video at 24 FPS12.4 megapixelInterchangeable Lenses 2. 3. Best Video Cameras 2012. In this article we’ll discuss some of the most interesting camera choices available to filmmakers in 2012.

Best Video Cameras 2012

In our online cinematography lab chats there is never a shortage of questions relating to what the best camera choices are for filmmakers looking to purchase a new camera. There is also no shortages of opinions about what the best answer to this question is. However at Lights Film School Online we believe that the best camera is one that suits your budget and helps you accomplish your creative goals. Similarly, the best camera for one filmmaker isn’t necessarily the best video camera for another filmmaker.

It really depends on the type of work you plan on doing. Of course, frame rate isn’t the only consideration to take into account. Below, we’ve included a list of recommend cameras. At the end of each group we provide notes that go into a little more detail with regards to each camera. Large Sensor Video Cameras ($3,000 – $20,000) DSLR video cameras ($500 – $4000) Basic Equipment for New Filmmaking Students. Your first day of film school is right around the corner and maybe you’re already thinking about what kind of gear you’ll need to make the most of it.

Basic Equipment for New Filmmaking Students

Sure, you’ll most likely get access to a lot of great equipment through your film school, but what if you want to practice framing a shot, lighting an interview subject or capturing sound on your own? After all, it’s your passion and inspiration that brought you to film school, so it makes sense that you’ll want to work on a project outside class or during one of your term breaks. So, how much equipment do you really need? Should you save up for a prosumer camera? Or can you make do with a consumer camera that goes for less than $300? What sort of camcorder do I need to purchase? You don’t have to spend a fortune on a camcorder that will help you work on your filmmaking skills. A camera as simple and as affordable as the Canon VIXIA HF R500 has enough features to make it easy for you to film an interview or even shoot a short scene in HD.

Pentax K-x Review & Rating. With the Pentax K-x, it's not just the choice of a colorful red, white, or blue housing that makes this D-SLR stand out from the crowd.

Pentax K-x Review & Rating

The entry-level K-x ($599.95 direct, with 18-55mm kit lens) is also the least-expensive D-SLR to offer 720p high-definition video capture. It also happens to take great pictures, even in low light. My biggest issue: The optical viewfinder doesn't offer any indication of which area of the frame is in focus, like every other D-SLR does. Even so, given its price, feature set, and impressive image quality, the 12.4-megapixel Pentax K-x is a good choice if you're looking to make the move from point-and-shoot camera to D-SLR.

Unique Design, Easy to Use Pentax has the monopoly on non-black D-SLRs; no other manufacturer's lineup includes bold colors like blue, red, or white. ), weighing 1.85 pounds compared with the Sony's 1.57 pounds. Though it looks quite unique, the plastic body of the K-x feels a bit flimsy and somewhat dated. ).