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Question

Need Advice on Good Camera+Lens under 3000$

by film53211 Sep 10, 2013 6:45AM PDT

Hi,
I want to buy a camera + lens for under 3000$ for making short films and low budget Indie films. I have shortlisted to Canon 5d Mark ii , Canon 7d, Canon 6d and Canon 60d. I heard that Canon 60d is better than Canon t2i and 7d is superior more on the photography side but can you please suggest which is better between 6d, 5d mark ii and 60d . Also, are the lenses offered that come additionally with the product "EF24-105mm IS Lens Kit" a good buy or is it better to buy the body only and lenses separately. If so, Please suggest some good lenses which I can get.

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Clarification Request

So you are OK with cameras that overheat?

by r. proffitt Forum moderator Sep 10, 2013 7:04AM PDT

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=1230974

All the models you listed do great HD video, subpar audio and overheat if you go too long or the conditions are not cool or cold.

You are also repeating prior discussions so you might feel shortchanged but I will sum it up for you.

1. Use what you have before.
2. Get mics and some audio recorder.
3. Get a HD Camcorder.
4. Lens for shoots are over rated. You control the set, the shoot so you can move around a lot, and would know when to put it on a pod, trolley or such.
Bob

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