Hi again,
I'm in the market for some equipment for my GH1 and as I have no clue whatsoever, I once again turn to you guys for some priceless advice.
Ok so I am after a complete setup from tripod to quick release but not sure about head as my main use of the camera will be for video but I'd like to be able to take stills I don't know if this means I will need two dedicated heads for each job.
TRIPODS:
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=WishList.jsp&A=details&Q=&sku=548397&is=REG
I really like the gitzo GT2541EX because it can get really low and has the ability to shoot at odd angles. I don't know of any other legs that are similar so if you know of any please list them. This however is purpose built for photography so I'm not sure how it will fare with video.
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/293493-REG/Miller_1511_SOLO_DV10_Carbon_Fiber.html
This is what I am eying out for video as it is purpose built for video with a true fluid head. From what people say Miller is a good bet? It is a bowl mount so I'm not too sure what I would need to do to get it set up for stills? If I could somehow attach that articulating arm onto the Miller it would be an ideal setup for me.
HEADS:
I have no idea what to look out for in a stills head, only video heads. I think shooting on a video head wouldn't be so bad but i guess I'll be limited to just landscape? Reason why I like the Gitzo legs is I could possibly put a video head on it and just turn the arm 90deg for portrait. Is it a strange idea to put a video head ontop of a stills head?
QUICKRELEASE:
After something suitable for the GH1 but can also be used in the future for something abit larger like a 5dmk2. Something not so big so its not a fuss changing batteries. The manfrotto 323 came up in my search, is it any good? I have seen wedge systems like this and pin systems, is one better than the other?
MONOPODS:
I don't know if I need one but I think it may help in me getting steadier hand held shots and videos when I am running around. Is there anything I should look out for in a good/bad monopod or are they all the same?
At the end of the day I don't mind paying a little bit more for a worthwhile investment but at the same time I don't want to go overboard. It is such an expensive hobby...lol.
Thanks in advance.
I'm in the market for some equipment for my GH1 and as I have no clue whatsoever, I once again turn to you guys for some priceless advice.
Ok so I am after a complete setup from tripod to quick release but not sure about head as my main use of the camera will be for video but I'd like to be able to take stills I don't know if this means I will need two dedicated heads for each job.
TRIPODS:
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=WishList.jsp&A=details&Q=&sku=548397&is=REG
I really like the gitzo GT2541EX because it can get really low and has the ability to shoot at odd angles. I don't know of any other legs that are similar so if you know of any please list them. This however is purpose built for photography so I'm not sure how it will fare with video.
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/293493-REG/Miller_1511_SOLO_DV10_Carbon_Fiber.html
This is what I am eying out for video as it is purpose built for video with a true fluid head. From what people say Miller is a good bet? It is a bowl mount so I'm not too sure what I would need to do to get it set up for stills? If I could somehow attach that articulating arm onto the Miller it would be an ideal setup for me.
HEADS:
I have no idea what to look out for in a stills head, only video heads. I think shooting on a video head wouldn't be so bad but i guess I'll be limited to just landscape? Reason why I like the Gitzo legs is I could possibly put a video head on it and just turn the arm 90deg for portrait. Is it a strange idea to put a video head ontop of a stills head?
QUICKRELEASE:
After something suitable for the GH1 but can also be used in the future for something abit larger like a 5dmk2. Something not so big so its not a fuss changing batteries. The manfrotto 323 came up in my search, is it any good? I have seen wedge systems like this and pin systems, is one better than the other?
MONOPODS:
I don't know if I need one but I think it may help in me getting steadier hand held shots and videos when I am running around. Is there anything I should look out for in a good/bad monopod or are they all the same?
At the end of the day I don't mind paying a little bit more for a worthwhile investment but at the same time I don't want to go overboard. It is such an expensive hobby...lol.
Thanks in advance.