Complete new uw/video set

Hi everyone,

Erik here. Untill recently I have shot uw with my L&M Bluefin FX1 housing and ofcourse the Sony FX1. Very happy with this set. Unfortunally the housing flooded. Camera is dead and i am now in the market for a complete new set. My budget will be around 15,000dollar. Lights i allready have (Sunray2000).

Goal with camera and filming:

Just last year I have entered my first videocontest. Very happy with that. Want to do so much more. Also want to be able to make semi-professional shots.

Looked at the PMW EX1. This camera is allready a few years old. The EX3 is way more expensive. I have only experience with Sony and L&M.

Want to shoot in Full HD.

What is reasonable the best camera to buy including housing. And is it still possible to edit at home if you a pro-cam?

I know these are a lot of questions.. but then again.. its also a lot of money to consider

Thanks to anyone and any response..

A 15k budget without lights is a nice budget to work with. I definitely recommend the EX1r set up, however, with the quality options, you will be over budget. You can of course begin shooting with the EX1R system for around $15,000 with a Standard Port and NO monitor...but to really take advantage of this camera, the Fathom SWP44c port and an external monitor are necessities. Those items will push you up to the $20k price range...but WELL worth it.

You might also take a look at going with the Canon 7D or 5D Mark II route which will allow you to come in under your budget and still allow the use of your Sunray 2000 lights.

I hope this helps, please dont hesitate to ask any other questions.

A 15k budget without lights is a nice budget to work with. I definitely recommend the EX1r set up, however, with the quality options, you will be over budget. You can of course begin shooting with the EX1R system for around $15,000 with a Standard Port and NO monitor...but to really take advantage of this camera, the Fathom SWP44c port and an external monitor are necessities. Those items will push you up to the $20k price range...but WELL worth it.

 

You might also take a look at going with the Canon 7D or 5D Mark II route which will allow you to come in under your budget and still allow the use of your Sunray 2000 lights.

 

I hope this helps, please dont hesitate to ask any other questions.

Thank you for your reply.

Can you tell me the pro and cons for taking video with a DSRL vs the camcorder? What kind of quality will i loose with DSRL or perhaps gain?

Maybe its a question allready talked about in another forum?

And what are the possibilities for editting at home with both types of camera?

Thanks Mike!