Magnus OverRein

Would you buy the 1D Mark IV just for it's video capabilitys?

Does anyone have any experience with the Sekonic Twinmate L-208? I am also a beginner, and thinking of buying one for use with video and still photography. Would I do fine without a spot meter? Also, what do you think about analogue lightmeter vs digital?

Hi. How would you compare the image quality of a semi-pro SD camera like the xl2 vs a consumer HD camera like the Canon HF100?

I am an amateur so I don't think I need a truck full of equipment and I certainly can't afford it, but what I'm after is a reasonable starting kit that I can play around with and learn basic lighting by making short movies. So I am really looking for a minimum of what is needed to light a scene, but at the same time I don't want to buy some crap that I would want to dispose later when I buy some more lights.

Thanks!

Can't you just dim the 1k's down if less light is needed? By the way, does anyone know of any good european based internet sites that are selling lights?

Just remembered that here in Norway where I live we have 230v household circuits. Now, i don't know that much about electricity, but that would be a problem with a 120v kit, wouldn't it?

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/7215...en_3_Light.html What do you think of this as a starting kit for movie making? Any coments appreciated.