Hi everyone,
First time poster here! Thanks for the hospitality.
I'm looking to start making videos for my small business. These would include solo and 2-person interviews. Down the road, I'd like to record some of my own singer/songwriter bits, as well as some more elaborate vlog-style roundtable discussions (3 person+).
Most shooting would be done either at my modestly-sized condominium, but the ability to shoot "on location" at my office or elsewhere would be nice.
Here's the equipment I currently have.
- Fujifilm X-Pro2, with latest "4k"-enabled firmware.
- Leica glass + X-adapter from my film system. Mostly summicrons.
- A Zoom H6. (Within return window).
- An Aputure 300D. (Within return window).
- A Sennheiser MKE600.
- Some bowens and other modifiers, like softboxes, a "chinese lantern", some reflectors etc.
Here's what I'm unsure about.
1. I love the "cinematic" look of Leica glass adapted to Fuji, but the Pro2 doesn't strike me as the most video-friendly camera. I could swap to the T2, or ditch Fuji altogether? I shoot mostly leica on the photography side, so I wouldn't miss it.
2. The Aputure's high "ceiling" got me excited, but once I brought it home I realized it's probably overkill for my purposes. Should I be looking at a 3-light kit instead? Would prefer to stick to LED.
3. I'm wondering if I should pony "up" from the H6 to the Zoom F4 for the slightly better preamps. I don't mind spending more for long-term growth potential.
Thanks so much for your time, everyone.
First time poster here! Thanks for the hospitality.
I'm looking to start making videos for my small business. These would include solo and 2-person interviews. Down the road, I'd like to record some of my own singer/songwriter bits, as well as some more elaborate vlog-style roundtable discussions (3 person+).
Most shooting would be done either at my modestly-sized condominium, but the ability to shoot "on location" at my office or elsewhere would be nice.
Here's the equipment I currently have.
- Fujifilm X-Pro2, with latest "4k"-enabled firmware.
- Leica glass + X-adapter from my film system. Mostly summicrons.
- A Zoom H6. (Within return window).
- An Aputure 300D. (Within return window).
- A Sennheiser MKE600.
- Some bowens and other modifiers, like softboxes, a "chinese lantern", some reflectors etc.
Here's what I'm unsure about.
1. I love the "cinematic" look of Leica glass adapted to Fuji, but the Pro2 doesn't strike me as the most video-friendly camera. I could swap to the T2, or ditch Fuji altogether? I shoot mostly leica on the photography side, so I wouldn't miss it.
2. The Aputure's high "ceiling" got me excited, but once I brought it home I realized it's probably overkill for my purposes. Should I be looking at a 3-light kit instead? Would prefer to stick to LED.
3. I'm wondering if I should pony "up" from the H6 to the Zoom F4 for the slightly better preamps. I don't mind spending more for long-term growth potential.
Thanks so much for your time, everyone.