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I need some advice to help me decide on a Camera, and I'll give a quick run-down of my situation because I've seen others leave out details on the forum after a brief scan. I'm a Graphic Design student in Toronto, I'm in my 4rth year doing my Design Thesis, and over the past 2 years I've taken more motion graphics/VFX classes than anything else (which is strange to me in a design program mostly based on print and typography) none the less I've found myself heading in the direction of film. I've been doing photography for some time now, I mostly only shoot for personal, but it lead me into film making when I had my Nikon D3100 (by no means a great camera for video) I mostly shoot action sports up until now, some of the atheltes are taking on professional sponsorships for this year, so with that in mind I already needed to upgrade my gear to keep up with the level of deliverables. As of recently I had my camera gear all stolen from me, there is little to no chance I will ever see any of it again. My next intention is to pick up more professional level video camera, something between $2000 and $3500 (Canaidan dollars) and I have NO idea what to pick. Most skate/snowboard/action sport camera men I meet suggest Sony VX series cameras, which to me isn't so appealing, I don't want to be investing an already limited amount of money into something used. I have some minor technical idea of what I'm looking at from playing with my gopro and knowing DSLR technology pretty firmly, but digital camcorders still confuse me when I read the technical specifications, there's just a lot to take in. Beyond action, I do plan to step out into film making, and even hope to try my foot in areas I've studied like advertising. I've been mostly going off what's available to me from Henrys http://www.henrys.com/Categories/112-Pro-Video-Cameras.aspx So my question for those of you already experianced in this, what am I looking for? Anything right now is positive for me.

I have my Arriflex 35mm camera package up for sale. I have arranged it to be a film maker's production kit, so it comes with everything you need to get you going. Here is an excerpt from the ebay ad I have up. This is an ARRI 2C camera (rods, matte box, not included) with a flat-base crystal-sync variable speed motor, 50mm Schneider Xenon Lens, Vintage wooden Tripod & Arri 2c Friction Head and LOW RESERVE. Camera comes with Black and White video tap, for you, for your director and/or your actors too. With this kit you can make money with the satisfaction & quality that digital just can't offer you. This motor can speed at 8 fps, 12 fps, 16 fps, 24 fps, 25 fps and 32 fps. It shoots rock steady 24 fps. It can run in either crystal-sync mode or variable mode. It can also run in reverse mode with the flick of a switch. This camera is light tight, I just recently ran a 400ft test roll successfully. No streaks, No light leaks. Camera body with motor weighs less than 8 pounds. This camera package includes: - full 4-perf gate with a 1.37:1 ground glass and a fixed 180 degree shutter. - tilting viewfinder with closeable diopter. - color video tap with AC adapter. - a new 12v Panasonic battery with 4-pin XLR cable - battery charger for 12v camera battery. - battery holder with shoulder strap and belt - Lee Utterbach 400ft Ball Bearing High Speed Magazine - Three Dust Caps for the lens ports and Lens caps for Schneider Xenon All you need is film and you’re ready to roll!! To help out any prospective filmmakers I'll even throw in a few cans of recanned 35mm which I’ve never opened to get you started. 200ft x Kodak 500t 5219 Indoor stock 190ft x Fuji 250D 8563 Outdoor stock 200ft x Fuji 500T 8547 Indoor stock Check out the auction for more pictures and details here: http://www.ebay.com/...=item25791cf94f I'd be willing to offer a special deal for members of the site, $2,500 for the whole kit. Considering The lens alone is worth over $500+ it really works out to be a sweet deal. Let me know if you're interested, Thanks! Peter C.

I'm based in the UK and have two recently serviced BOLEX 5120 Super 8 cameras, both in very good and fully operational condition with crystal clear 72mm zoom lenses. = £75 GB Pounds each plus actual shipping expense. I also have a recently serviced top-of-the-range ELMO 1012SX-L Super 8 camera, in excellent and fully operational condition with a crystal clear 75mm zoom lens. = £125 GB Pounds plus the actual shipping expense. I have further images and I'm happy to answer any technical questions regarding the cameras.

Hello, I was wondering if anybody had any recommendations for a 16mm camera that is quiet enough for sound recording, preferably under £1200. I have a Bolex H-16, but is rather loud and not much use for dialogue. Iv heard about people building blimps for them, but they seem rather cumbersome, making the camera controls a pain to access. Thanks

Here is my Demo Reel https://vimeo.com/55330379

I have an ARRI 2C camera body (lens, tripod, rods, matte box, not included) with a flat-base crystal-sync variable speed motor for sale. The camera is light tight, I just recently ran a 400ft test roll successfully. No streaks, No light leaks. This motor can speed at 8 fps, 12 fps, 16 fps, 24 fps, 25 fps and 32 fps. It shoots rock steady 24 fps. It can run in either crystal-sync mode or variable mode. It can also run in reverse mode with the flick of a switch. This camera package includes: - full 4-perf gate with a 1.37:1 ground glass and a fixed 180 degree shutter. - tilting viewfinder with closeable diopter. - color video tap with AC Adapter. - a new 12v Panasonic battery with 4-pin XLR cable - battery charger for 12v camera battery. - battery holder with shoulder strap and belt - Lee Utterbach 400ft Ball Bearing High Speed Magazine - Three Dust Caps for the lens ports This camera is in perfect working condition and has been lubricated every 5000 feet of film. Recently Tested, 400 Foot test roll came back beautiful, Shot with Schneider Xenon. Camera body with motor weighs less than 8 pounds. $1,500 + Shipping