Let's set the record straight. When hold to the standars of many on this forum I'm just starting with this whole "I would love to make a movie" phase of my life. I really am, and I think it's a step in the right direction, since little in my life keeps me awake at nights in the same way as this.
So, to no surprise, I haven't shot anything serious. Yes, light tests. Yes, VFX test. But nothing with a stated plot, or even a script.
The thing is that I currently have an SX20is. My little Canon beauty.
You might say that for now that's more than enough, but I have a problem. Here where I live, buying a DSLR is not possible right now, with prices that are at best illogical, at worst, just a sick joke. A friend of mine is coming to vistit, and I have the chance to get a camera. I had my mind on a Canon 550D with the kit lens.
So buying a DSLR is prette much a now or never (or much, much later). Will the upgrade, -wheter it be in image quality, features, control over the final image- will be noticeable enough to encourage the expense?
I know that gear does not make the movie, but should I keep my SX20 for now? I love shooting stills too, so a DSLR would be a nice buy.
On a whole other subject, should I get the kit lens, or go with just the body, and get some other lens?
I don't have much to spend, 800 bucks, being the price of 550d+kit lens, is my limit +- $50.
Thanks for the help guys.
So, to no surprise, I haven't shot anything serious. Yes, light tests. Yes, VFX test. But nothing with a stated plot, or even a script.
The thing is that I currently have an SX20is. My little Canon beauty.
You might say that for now that's more than enough, but I have a problem. Here where I live, buying a DSLR is not possible right now, with prices that are at best illogical, at worst, just a sick joke. A friend of mine is coming to vistit, and I have the chance to get a camera. I had my mind on a Canon 550D with the kit lens.
So buying a DSLR is prette much a now or never (or much, much later). Will the upgrade, -wheter it be in image quality, features, control over the final image- will be noticeable enough to encourage the expense?
I know that gear does not make the movie, but should I keep my SX20 for now? I love shooting stills too, so a DSLR would be a nice buy.
On a whole other subject, should I get the kit lens, or go with just the body, and get some other lens?
I don't have much to spend, 800 bucks, being the price of 550d+kit lens, is my limit +- $50.
Thanks for the help guys.
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