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Hi, I have decided on the body: Canon EOS T3i Objective: Documentaries and short films. Lens: Confused and need your help 18-55 or 50 1.8? Due to my budget can buy only one. From internet boards I gathered that some say: Get 18-55 for the versatility and image stabilization. And some...

Hi Roman, I am in same situation as you were in.... Exactly same decision I have to make: Canon 18-55 kit lens or 50mm 1.8? Your feedback would be really helpful to me. Regards, Riz

Yes Steve, I didn't know the term Rack Focus but I meant same. Thanks. Thanks WheatGrinder. What is that rubber band thing about? :)

Thanks Steve for feedback. One thing I noticed that the focus ring of Canon 50mm 1.8 is right on the edge and bit thin. Did you guys find any issue with that. And yeah I am convinced of that prime would be better than zoom one. But what about that artistic zoom out-of-focus/in-focus effect by...

Hello, I am intending to buy Canon EOS T3i mainly for videos. Please guide me what lens to go for, kit 18-55 or some prime lens. I want to make documentaries and short films. Please suggest me one reasonably prices lens for me. Thanking you in anticipation. Regards, Riz

Thanks Absolution Films. You think auto-focus this that is much critical to go for more expensive model T4i? Please guide me what lens to go for, kit 18-55 or some prime lens. I want to make documentaries and short films. Please suggest me one reasonably prices lens for me. Thanking you in...

Thanks Steve. By the way have to tried Nikon that is par with T3i? Just thinking how is Nikon of that same calibre in movie-making.

Thanks Steve for detailed reply. Appreciated. Shall I decide not to go for T3i based on that AGC thing or it is something that can be tackled. Some suggest that T2i is more economical but in my opinion LCD monitor.

Hello, Pardon my ignorance, but, please let me know what is AGC problem how critical is not being (or being) rectified by Magic Lantern. Looking forward, Regards, Riz

Thanks Steve. Bill, Thanks. I have heard lot about GH2. But you know the two kings (or not so kings) don't let think other brands. But I have heard lot about GH2 and in praising words. May be you would eventually make me go for that. Regards, Riz

Hi, I am looking for DSL mainly for videos (doco/shorts). I figured out, that for my budget Canon EOS Rebel would be feasible for me. I want to buy Rebel t4i that is going to be launched in the last week of this month, but, its bit heavy on my pocket. My question is what I will lose if I get...

Hi, Just want to know what would be most appropriate focal length of lens for documentaries. The budget is tight and I cannot buy more than one lens. Thanking you in anticipation. Regards, Riz

Thanks all for your valuable inputs on that. I think manual focus is powerful feature over unreliable auto-focus. Anyone one knows what Canon DSLR has both auto and manual focus options? Looking forward and thanking you in anticipation. Regards, Riz

Hi, I need guidance for prosumer level DSLR having HD video capability. I read in this forum that Canon T2i doesn't have the autofocus in the video mode. Is autofocus really required/better for video? Would be grateful if you guide on this. Thanking you in anticipation. Regards, Riz

Hello, I am in Toronto, Canada and looking for two resources (one cinematographer, and one editor) for working on the proposal for grants programs for short-film/documentary outside Canada) subject, so traveling would be required. Interested individuals can contact mt at rizabbasi@yahoo.com...