Posted by reqluq on 10/13/05 07:56

folks...folks... *take my money* is in asterics with a smile...meaning I'm
seeing them fo who they are.but am interested in what it takes to get off to
a good start.
thanks
req
"Toby" <zdftokyo@gool.com> wrote in message
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> "reqluq" <scredcropshonnospam@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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>> Or are they just *tryin' to take my money* :-)
>> I assume one would need extras to help out,but is it as grave as:*But
>> without the proper accessories these cameras will be hard pressed to
>> produce imagery that looks much better than your typical home video*
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>> http://www.saferseas.com/vsd/eye/eye1.html
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>> " A DSR-500 ($15,000 worth) will produce an excellent picture quality
>> right out of the box as will the PD170, VX2000, and Canon XL1s. But
>> without the proper accessories these cameras will be hard pressed to
>> produce imagery that looks much better than your typical home video.Don't
>> be fooled into thinking that the camera itself will make the video look
>> good. Equally if not more important are the additional devices needed to
>> capture scenes in varying environments and using methods that apply to
>> the given situation."
>>
>> Then they go on to the asscessory price list:
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>> Package #1 The Eye of The Storm Studio
>> PD-170 Pro Shooters Package
>> Complete $7695 -Sony DSR PD-170 NTSC USA Retail Box Unit
>> -7200 MA 12 Hour Battery Pack
>> -Thermodyne Custom Fit Hard Case
>> -Century Optics .65 Wide Angle Lens (Bayonet Mount)
>> -Century Optics 2x Telephoto Lens (Bayonet Mount)
>> -Century Optics Rectangular Sunshade/Filterholder
>> -Century Optics LCD Magnifier/Sunshade
>> -Schneider 4x4x1/4 inch "Tru-Pol Polarizing" Glass Filter
>> -Schneider 4x4x1/4 inch "UV Haze" Glass Filter
>> -Schneider 4x4x1/4 inch ".9 Graduated Neutral Density" Glass Filter (Soft
>> Edge)
>> -Schneider 4x4x1/4 inch "Clear" Glass Filter
>> -Sennheiser ME66 w/K6 Power Module
>> -Sennheiser ME66 Hard Case and Foam Windscreen
>> -Vanguard Aluminum Hard Case for Lens/Filter Kit
>> -Sachtler DV-2 II Aluminum Tripod 1-Stage
>> -Sachtler 7051 Dolly)
>> -Sennheiser EW500ENG UHF Wireless Microphone System
>> -Sennheiser ME64 Handheld Mic Capsule
>> -K-Tek Boom Pole w/Mic Shock Mount
>> -2 XLR Mic Cable (1: 24 inch and 1: 30 foot)
>> -20 Sony Premium MiniDV Tapes
>> -1 Sony MiniDV Cleaning Cassette
>> -1 Schneider Pro Lens Cleaning Cloth
>> -1 Schneider Cleaning Solution Spray
>> Etc...
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> First of all, a home video camera is capable of producing pretty nice
> pictures. Better than what we used to get out of Umatic in the 80s. That
> being said, none of the items that they offer in the package will not help
> in one situation or another--each one extends the capabilities of the
> basic camera in one way or another. But personally I don't like these
> packages, because they don't allow you to choose only the items you need,
> or let you choose among brands and models with items that you need. You
> could almost certainly do without a clear filter in most situations, for
> instance, or you could get a screw-on front lens protector instead of a
> square filter, which offers better protection because it seals the front
> element against the elements and being closer to the lens gives you less
> problems with dust spotting, etc. Perhaps you don't immediately need a 30
> ft XLR cable, or perhaps you could get away without the Century doubler or
> the wide adapter or both. You might prefer a different brand of tripod,
> and you could probably dispense with a dolly altogether and just rent one
> for the very occasional times you need it.
>
> All of the equipment that they offer seems to be fairly decent--it isn't a
> shoddy package--but unless you get a substantial discount on the
> individual prices by buying the whole kit and kaboodle you would be much
> better off to pick up what you need when you need it, and have the choice
> of buying the brand/model of your choice.
>
> Just my two cents,
>
> Toby
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