cinematography Using different DSLRs on same project

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I am making an instructional DVD and my primary camera is the GH1 with a Canon FD 50mm F1.4. Audio is handled off camera. I have the chance to get a Canon D60 but can only justify the purchase if I can use it as a second camera in my project. Is it a bad idea to use different cameras on a project like this? Will the viewer be able to tell that I used different cameras and will it be a distraction to the viewer? Thanks for any advice.

John
 
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If you are using similar profiles, color balance, ISO, and exposures my guess would be that after color matching the differences would be minimal. However, if you are considering this for multi-camera shots, be aware that using 2 cameras at the same time is not twice as difficult, it's 10 times more difficult (to arrange and hide lighting, getting the microphone in close, and establishing blocking moves).

jdham137 said:
I am making an instructional DVD and my primary camera is the GH1 with a Canon FD 50mm F1.4. Audio is handled off camera. I have the chance to get a Canon D60 but can only justify the purchase if I can use it as a second camera in my project. Is it a bad idea to use different cameras on a project like this? Will the viewer be able to tell that I used different cameras and will it be a distraction to the viewer? Thanks for any advice.

John
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I second gpforet's great advice.

If it's any help, the last shoot I was at was using a Red Epic and the second camera was a 5D. I'm sure there is the same amount of difference between the red and the canon if not more. But they make it work..
 
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jdham137 said:
Is it a bad idea to use different cameras on a project like this?
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Rule of thumb, don't change camera, format, software, computers and editing software in the middle of a production. Save the upgrades for your next project. You don't want to be dealing with glitched and conflicts when you need to be shooting/editing your film!

Good luck.
 
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