Kit Upgrade Recommendations

[Lewiscpullan]

Hello all!

 

I'm an intermediate filmmaker and photographer. I run my own little business (www.240films.co.uk) alongside being a full-time student (UK college). I'm currently using a sony a6300 and I've just sold my 18-35mm f1.8, adapter and still selling my Zhiyun Crane Plus as I would like to upgrade my kit so I'm confident that I can shoot in any situation needed. I would like to get more into wedding videos so I really need 2 cameras to be able to shoot them reliably. I was thinking of keeping my a6300 and buy a sony A7 III because of the good low light, amazing autofocus and great specs in general. Then for lenses I was thinking of the Tamron 28-75mm f2.8 and Sigma 16mm f1.4 (using aps-c crop mode on the A7 III) to start with and just rent what I need until I can get a good telephoto and then primes etc... I was also thinking of getting the Rode Wireless GO Mic too. Obviously, a few accessories will be needed such as batteries and a few 128gb cards etc. What are your thoughts anything you would change or recommend? 

 

BTW my budget is around £3500

 

Thanks, Lewis

[berberries]

21 minutes ago, Lewiscpullan said:

Hello all!

 

I'm an intermediate filmmaker and photographer. I run my own little business (www.240films.co.uk) alongside being a full-time student (UK college). I'm currently using a sony a6300 and I've just sold my 18-35mm f1.8, adapter and still selling my Zhiyun Crane Plus as I would like to upgrade my kit so I'm confident that I can shoot in any situation needed. I would like to get more into wedding videos so I really need 2 cameras to be able to shoot them reliably. I was thinking of keeping my a6300 and buy a sony A7 III because of the good low light, amazing autofocus and great specs in general. Then for lenses I was thinking of the Tamron 28-75mm f2.8 and Sigma 16mm f1.4 (using aps-c crop mode on the A7 III) to start with and just rent what I need until I can get a good telephoto and then primes etc... I was also thinking of getting the Rode Wireless GO Mic too. Obviously, a few accessories will be needed such as batteries and a few 128gb cards etc. What are your thoughts anything you would change or recommend? 

 

BTW my budget is around £3500

 

Thanks, Lewis

That seems like a good upgrade path, but consider still using gimbals for your videos. Consider adding a DJI Ronin S into it.

[Lewiscpullan]

1 minute ago, berwynhan said:

That seems like a good upgrade path, but consider still using gimbals for your videos. Consider adding a DJI Ronin S into it.

Shit I completely forgot to mention the fact that I was gonna get a ronin-s essentials kit (when they come back in stock lmao) 

 

P.S. If anyone is looking at getting an essentials kit or any DJI product, DJI offer a 20% student discount so it's well worth finding one from a friend or family if you don't already have one!!!

[Thanatopsis]

skip the Rhode mics and look at Senhiser or Shure mic's Rhode is a good jumping in point on Mic's but the Senhiser or Shure mics will last you a lot longer.

Beyond that Long term if you are looking to get into wedding and event Videography skip the prime lenses for anything other than wide angle.  the need to adjust your framing when you cant get any closer or further away is what takes an ok shot into a good shot and a good shot into an amazing shot.

 

In terms of cameras if you are already invested in sony ICS lenses then it is definitely best to stick with Sony Bodies.

[Lewiscpullan]

On 8/1/2019 at 4:09 PM, Thanatopsis said:

skip the Rhode mics and look at Senhiser or Shure mic's Rhode is a good jumping in point on Mic's but the Senhiser or Shure mics will last you a lot longer.

Beyond that Long term if you are looking to get into wedding and event Videography skip the prime lenses for anything other than wide angle.  the need to adjust your framing when you cant get any closer or further away is what takes an ok shot into a good shot and a good shot into an amazing shot.

 

In terms of cameras if you are already invested in sony ICS lenses then it is definitely best to stick with Sony Bodies.

Ah ok, what's the best wireless Sennheiser or Shure mic to go for on more of a budget? I know that the Rhode shotgun mics aren't all that impressive but I've heard some great things about the new Rhode Wireless GO because of its size, price and convenience. 

[Thanatopsis]

here are some options they are not the cheapest in the respective lineups  for wireless from Shure or Sennheiser but they are probably better fits for video production. Shure FP wireless system   Sennheisser EW wireless system  there is also the Sony wireless kits that are popular but i have 0 experiance with Sony Broadcast Wireless audio  Sony Wireless system