Hey people! For a ten-day shoot we were offered some really good deals on camera rentals via via. However, I have kinda lost the overview recently. I've been a long time lurker on these forums and figured you might have some advice! Just assume all rental prices are somewhat similar. We are talking just the body: we'll be outfitting them with Zeiss Prime lenses. Also we're filming in a controlled environment: it's not like I need the versatility of a documentary maker. I want the 'best' image on set.
- The Blackmagic 4K
It was my first pick, however right now we just don't have the option to shoot 4K when it comes to storage space, rendering power etc. Still seems to be a very good option to shoot 1080p on.
-The Blackmagic 2.5K.
Cheaper and handles dynamic range and noise better than its 4k follow up I've heard. Is this true? The only thing I'm worried about is the significant crop when compared to the 4k. Might just be fixable by getting one 14mm lens instead of 18.
- The Sony PMW - F3
I literally don't know with this one. It's retail price is three times as expensive as the BlackMagics, but we're able to get it for a similar price. However more expensive is of course not always better. I could not find any meaningful comparisons with the BlackMagics, does anyone know if this camera is a must-buy?
Also: if you feel like there's a great camera in this class I'm forgetting about please also say so! Thanks in advance!
- The Blackmagic 4K
It was my first pick, however right now we just don't have the option to shoot 4K when it comes to storage space, rendering power etc. Still seems to be a very good option to shoot 1080p on.
-The Blackmagic 2.5K.
Cheaper and handles dynamic range and noise better than its 4k follow up I've heard. Is this true? The only thing I'm worried about is the significant crop when compared to the 4k. Might just be fixable by getting one 14mm lens instead of 18.
- The Sony PMW - F3
I literally don't know with this one. It's retail price is three times as expensive as the BlackMagics, but we're able to get it for a similar price. However more expensive is of course not always better. I could not find any meaningful comparisons with the BlackMagics, does anyone know if this camera is a must-buy?
Also: if you feel like there's a great camera in this class I'm forgetting about please also say so! Thanks in advance!