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fielddominance
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Hello Guys,
QUESTION- I hate to ask the same old question- What should I get??? (Phase 25+/30+/45+ or a H3DII 31/39???) but I really need a little direction from you guys. Logistically it is difficult for me to really put both platforms into a real world side by side exhaustive test so any feedback you guys can give me is very much appreciated.
BACKGROUND- I am by trade a commercial director (motion pics) who shoots allot of my own stuff. I have both commercial & corporate clientele and have always included still packages in my contracts. To date I shoot Canon DSLR and shoot the following subject in order of % of work-
SHOOTING STYLE -
Product (table and on location)
Auto & Marine (fast action)
Fashion (fast action/location)
Portrait (location)
Architectural
Resort
70% location
30% studio
SHOOT NOTES-
I do handhold allot. dusk & dawn available light as well as allot of daylight strobes.
GENERAL-
I already know that there will be an extensive period of acclamation in the transition from DSLR to MFDB and do not expect the MF to replace the DSLR but do want to take my work to the next level and would like an MF that I can push in my fast action low light scenarios.
INITIAL IMPRESSIONS-
H3DII -
I am spending some time with the H3DII this weekend and am initially very impressed with it's build, ergonomics & super glass. I like the 1 battery & do believe that the matching of the 3 major components may render a better overall experience and/or image. The shutter is love/hate!!! I want and do put up battery of 7bs on a moving vehicle and shoot another moving vehicle... so to leaf or not leaf???
The H just seems high end??? The weight is not an issue for me since I often handhold a 15lbs. or more HD camera.
PHASE -
I will admit that I am predisposed to buy a Phase product because they just seem to have presence, market share & experience. Furthermore. I have used Capture 1 software and like it very much. While I like the hardware well enough, I am not particularly impressed by any one component except for the image quality. I also have a GREAT dealer here in town and that ads considerable weight on my decision.
OTHERS-
Leaf, Sinar, etc... Wow!!! they look great but I just don't have the bandwidth to include them in this search... but feel free to add to my decision nightmare!!!
BUDGET-
When I started to consider the move I budgeted $15K (no glass or accessories) for this move and concluded that a 25, 25+ or 30+ was the right target for my introduction into MF. I can do what I typacally do and go full out- 45, 50, 65 but in todays market I figured I should stay conservative and make some money with the format before I go $40k crazy.
So, I would like to thank you guys in advance for any and all help... Cheers,
Prio
QUESTION- I hate to ask the same old question- What should I get??? (Phase 25+/30+/45+ or a H3DII 31/39???) but I really need a little direction from you guys. Logistically it is difficult for me to really put both platforms into a real world side by side exhaustive test so any feedback you guys can give me is very much appreciated.
BACKGROUND- I am by trade a commercial director (motion pics) who shoots allot of my own stuff. I have both commercial & corporate clientele and have always included still packages in my contracts. To date I shoot Canon DSLR and shoot the following subject in order of % of work-
SHOOTING STYLE -
Product (table and on location)
Auto & Marine (fast action)
Fashion (fast action/location)
Portrait (location)
Architectural
Resort
70% location
30% studio
SHOOT NOTES-
I do handhold allot. dusk & dawn available light as well as allot of daylight strobes.
GENERAL-
I already know that there will be an extensive period of acclamation in the transition from DSLR to MFDB and do not expect the MF to replace the DSLR but do want to take my work to the next level and would like an MF that I can push in my fast action low light scenarios.
INITIAL IMPRESSIONS-
H3DII -
I am spending some time with the H3DII this weekend and am initially very impressed with it's build, ergonomics & super glass. I like the 1 battery & do believe that the matching of the 3 major components may render a better overall experience and/or image. The shutter is love/hate!!! I want and do put up battery of 7bs on a moving vehicle and shoot another moving vehicle... so to leaf or not leaf???
The H just seems high end??? The weight is not an issue for me since I often handhold a 15lbs. or more HD camera.
PHASE -
I will admit that I am predisposed to buy a Phase product because they just seem to have presence, market share & experience. Furthermore. I have used Capture 1 software and like it very much. While I like the hardware well enough, I am not particularly impressed by any one component except for the image quality. I also have a GREAT dealer here in town and that ads considerable weight on my decision.
OTHERS-
Leaf, Sinar, etc... Wow!!! they look great but I just don't have the bandwidth to include them in this search... but feel free to add to my decision nightmare!!!
BUDGET-
When I started to consider the move I budgeted $15K (no glass or accessories) for this move and concluded that a 25, 25+ or 30+ was the right target for my introduction into MF. I can do what I typacally do and go full out- 45, 50, 65 but in todays market I figured I should stay conservative and make some money with the format before I go $40k crazy.
So, I would like to thank you guys in advance for any and all help... Cheers,
Prio