A lot of the top weddings are filmed on DSLR cameras. And they charge a arm and a leg. Their videos are some of the best with DSLR cameras, but you need to know how to use them to get the images to want. The newer models like the Canon 5D Mark 3 is much better now that you can monitor audio.

Some people that do weddings like Panasonic Lumix GH2 because the auto focus is good for run and gunning. I think Canon is making video auto focus lens for the up coming T4i.

Camcorders are simple to use. Nothing wrong with them but you are not going to get the amazing image out of them that a DSLR would give you.

Well yeah. But the panny 130 seems to be a really good deal now ah cock, why must this be so hard haha

I wouldn't say they are useless. They require time, practice, and technique. In the end, it really depends on the finished product you wish to create. Use the gear that will effectively help you accomplish your vision.

Anyone seen the Blackmagic camera? I want it so badly but can't imagine it working for the kind of stuff i do.

Yeah its a nice camera but it only takes Nikon and old Canon lens I think. I think they should have put a Micro 4/3 mount and then just use adapters.

Yeah. In my opinion, the BMD camera is a missed opportunity. I like everything about the camera, but they had to ruin it with 3 things:

-Internal battery with only 90mins life. seriously?
-2.5x crop. Makes even the widest of canon mount lenses either short tele or standard.
-no hotshoe, which means if you want to mount anything you need cumbersome rigs. I'm not a fan of rigs.

I can forgive the 2.5x crop as they needed to keep the cost down, but the other 2 are just weird. is it that hard to make a removable battery? Though if they could fix the battery and add a hotshoe (pretty please, BMD?) I'd be more than happy to grab one

Yeah I agree the Black Magic camera is a flop. Nice when you first hear about it but after when you see what it really is its just a waste.

I wanted so much to like this camera...Indeed, it is a waste, which annoyingly, could have been easily avoided if they had thought about the design abit more. I like the 2.5k. I like the 13 stops of DR. I like the codec. I like the SSDs. But I absolutely CANNOT live with the fixed internal battery and the absolutely terrible ergonomics. And i know it sounds shallow, but to be honest, it just doesn't look good. Imagine going up to a hired shoot with one of these. What will your client think? I can imagine "is that a compact? My son's got one of those!" popping up alot.

Black Magic camera is a joke. You would need to bring like five of these camera with you because the battery will die out.

They will learn when they can not sell them. And by then I'll get one for 100 dollars. LOL

The battery is indeed the weakest link. Apparently it does take IDX batteries through the power plug but you will need rigs and you would just look like an idiot with a battery behind the camera that's 3 times the size of the actual camera. lol

If it can take extra battery with a power plug then it might be worth it for some jobs. Maybe if you went to film a real movie and for 3000 dollars you get Raw 2.5k footage. You just have to ask your self is it worth it?

All the same mis-informed comments were being made about the C300 when it launched. Canon aren't having any trouble shifting them.

The Blackmagic Cinima Camera will fit many peoples shooting needs and will have a knock on affect on what the big players do next. Many DSLR shooters won't want it. But Indie film makers and commercial shooters will love the clean footage that can be graded beautifully.

My pre-order is in and I'm looking forward to it.

Perhaps. But i can assure you my points aren't misinformed. Unlike the comments on the c300, I can actually imagine people disliking some of its idiosyncrasies. Believe me, I'm not some old goat stuck in the mud refusing to accept change. I want so much to like this camera. I yearn for its image. But I simply cannot imagine working with it. Perhaps for controlled environment, it may work, and that's probably what its marketed at. For what i shoot, i simply can't live without the features it lacks and the built in battery.

Mike, i see what you mean on this. Have you ever thought of using fish eye or a very wide angle lens with very good distrotion corrections (similar to a samiyang) that needs no AF and @ f16 all look pinsharp ?

i personaly use a 60mm lens insofar and this does not work unless is a wide angle. i thought i could accommodate this with my normal lens but my ML does not have any info on servo tracking etc. so AF menu is useless in movie mode.

Back to the wedding topic of ya don't mind

I'm filming a wedding in September (quite a ways off I know). It'll be my first but I'll be using my DSLR and a NX70U. I was thinking the NX70 for the wide shots on a tripod, and then just running around with my DLSR to get the other shots...anyone have any other suggestions on camera placement?

Hey Nick.
Coincidence! I'm also doing my wedding around yours. (November)
How's the NX70 treating you?

Doing well! Took it on a safari and had quite a blast, wish I had time to play around with it before the trip, but I was still able to get some great footage. I actually did some candle tests today so I could see how it performed, and it was surprisingly decent in candle light.

Oh! I'm also wondering what I should charge....so if anyone knows anything about prices for filming a wedding in Kenya let me know!

Ah that's great
Ah, for prices ask Mike green. I haven't a clue as well as I'm doing it free for my friends and also since its my first wedding video.
But I'd guess 1000-2000 USD is a fair price for a complete wedding. Those pros are charging in excess of $5000 (stillmotion charges above 10k!) for a 10min highlight!!!! Which is just exorbitant and i have no idea how they get clients! haha

::Jaw hits floor::
Well as it's my first I'm going to be charging nowhere near that much. 5K?? Wow.. This wedding business could be very profitable if you do it well. Sheesh.