Greetings,
I mentioned this in the welcome thread but realized maybe it would be easier to list here a portion of my question.
I want to just start out just doing random stuff, getting my feet wet i.e street shots, closeups, wideshots, people, traffic, skylines, times of day until I get used to what to expect when I need to adjust for my focus, shutter speed, lighting etc. etc.
I have about $1500 to spend on a camera, lenses, and microphone.
I really feel comfortable right now with mini dv and firewire. I have Adobe Cs4 master collection and a core 2 duo intel with firewire.
Am I limited with my budget right now? I am really interested in the Canon HV40, cost is reasonable and with 1080p, 24p mode, low .2 lux, firewire it would be a good buy. I do know that I will need a 35mm adapter and a red rock might be out of my budget($900) so maybe an adapter around $300-400?
Please give me your suggestions. I do however have an itch to pick up a used Canon XL H1s for around 3k, with its lenses and xlr hookups for sound, hd mini dv, it's really attractive to me but I dont know if it too far out of my range for starting up.
I mentioned this in the welcome thread but realized maybe it would be easier to list here a portion of my question.
I want to just start out just doing random stuff, getting my feet wet i.e street shots, closeups, wideshots, people, traffic, skylines, times of day until I get used to what to expect when I need to adjust for my focus, shutter speed, lighting etc. etc.
I have about $1500 to spend on a camera, lenses, and microphone.
I really feel comfortable right now with mini dv and firewire. I have Adobe Cs4 master collection and a core 2 duo intel with firewire.
Am I limited with my budget right now? I am really interested in the Canon HV40, cost is reasonable and with 1080p, 24p mode, low .2 lux, firewire it would be a good buy. I do know that I will need a 35mm adapter and a red rock might be out of my budget($900) so maybe an adapter around $300-400?
Please give me your suggestions. I do however have an itch to pick up a used Canon XL H1s for around 3k, with its lenses and xlr hookups for sound, hd mini dv, it's really attractive to me but I dont know if it too far out of my range for starting up.