Shivang

Hi all, What type of camera should I use for making a film for an online video portal? My budget is not that high... my subject is wildlife regards, Shivang

Hi Joe - B&H is offering a good deal for 3300$... I hope they will provide the bill documents too as I would like to get the equipment insured... is it a safe mode to purchase such high value equipments from B&H?

Thanks for all your comments and feedback. Would be checking B&H for more details... Thanks again Shivang

Thanks for the comments. What is the ideal lense i should go for filming wildlife once i buy a XL2? Based out of India, would it be safe to buy it from ebay or amazon?

Hi, Just joined this forum and thought of posting a query that has been bothering me for some time I film wildlife and have been hiring cameras like D35 and PD cameras for my shoots. However, the nature of my work requires being equipped at all times. So am making up my mind to buy a camera that I can keep with me during all my safari trips. I would be glad if someone can help me in taking a decission. Would Canon XL1/XL2 serve my purpose? What are the other reasonable options I can consider? I am based in India and its very difficult to buy high-end equipments here... we do get them from the grey market. Should I opt for this option? Or ... would Amazon or eBay be a better option? I came to know that getting stuff from Thailand or Hongkong would be a cheaper option. Please advice. regards, Shivang

Hi, Just joined this forum and thought of posting a query that has been bothering me for some time I film wildlife and have been hiring cameras like D35 and PD cameras for my shoots. However, the nature of my work requires being equipped at all times. So am making up my mind to buy a camera that I can keep with me during all my safari trips. I would be glad if someone can help me in taking a decission. Would Canon XL2 serve my purpose? What are the other reasonable options I can consider? I am based in India and its very difficult to buy high-end equipments here... we do get them from the grey market. Should I opt for this option? Or ... would Amazon or eBay be a better option? I came to know that getting stuff from Thailand or Hongkong would be a cheaper option. Please advice. regards, Shivang

Thanks for the response... I look forward to more tips and repsonses regarding my query. Please help

Hi, Just joined this forum and thought of posting a query that has been bothering me for some time I film wildlife and have been hiring cameras like D35 and PD cameras for my shoots. However, the nature of my work requires being equipped at all times. So am making up my mind to buy a camera that I can keep with me during all my safari trips. I would be glad if someone can help me in taking a decission. Would Canon XL2 serve my purpose? What are the other reasonable options I can consider? I am based in India and its very difficult to buy high-end equipments here... we do get them from the grey market. Should I opt for this option? Or ... would Amazon or eBay be a better option? I came to know that getting stuff from Thailand or Hongkong would be a cheaper option. Please advice. regards, Shivang