Hi everyone, need some advice?.?

Question

Hi everyone, I am planning to purchase a camcorder so I need advice choosing between

Panasonic AG-DVX100b and Panasonic HVX200 one problem my budget is $3500 and

What is the best lighting kit for low budget for DVX100b or HVX200?

Thanks

Answer 1

Well the HVX is actually quite finicky when it comes to lighting and it can be a pain in the ***.  Plus, unless you're shooting to P2 cards, its not true HD, its just an HDV codec.

Stick with the DVX100B and get a good light set.

1 2k Fresnel

2 1k Fresnels (arri or mole are best but pricey)

1 1k/2k scoop light - always handy for a nice even soft flood

3 650-500w open face or fresnel-  for fills or backlights

2 200-300w fresnel or open face - for eyelights and small fills.

Look around on ebay.  You can get some really great deals.  I've gotten about 4,450 watts worth of light for around $300 so far (not counting stands).  A nice big 1k/2k Colortran scoop, 3 650 Colortran open faces, and 1 500w Lowel Omni.  They all work great and really help out on a shoot.

Answer 2

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http://www.bhphotovideo.com/