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Can anyone recommend a good audio kit for a field shoot? I'm not looking for anything incredibly fancy, just something worthwhile to get me started. Thanks in advance!

Is there a camera or group of cameras that work well with Final Cut Studio that aren't as expensive as the EX1, but are still considered to be quality, reliable cameras? Please note: I'm not asking to start some kind of silly argument! I just want honest opinions and a point in the right...

Now that the EX1R is out, should we speculate that it's only a matter of time before an updated version of the EX3 is released? I'd love to buy one, but I'm worried about two things. First, will I miss out on some obvious problem fixes if I get an EX3 now as opposed to an update that might be...

Apologies if this has already been posted, but: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/32547295#32547295

This past weekend, my fiancee and I were watching "The Ten Commandments." I couldn't help but laugh about a certain line at the end of the Red Sea scene. After the line at 5:38, I said, "Hey! I didn't know Moses had a PR rep!"

For those of you using Sony's SxS system, how are you archiving your video? I'm told there's a device on the way that will allow you to dump information from an SxS card onto one of Sony's XDCam discs, but the price sounds like it's going to be over $10,000! One Sony rep explained that using a...

Anyone ever buy anything from these guys? http://www.slrexpress.com Their website claims they'll respond to your emails within three hours, but I emailed them four days ago! The only reason I'm asking is because they're selling some bundles that are a little bit cheaper than B&HPV. Do they...

I'll preface this new topic by thanking those who've taken a few minutes to answer questions in my previous topics about HVX-200 and PMW-EX1 and so forth. That said, I'm trying to figure out which NLE suits me best. I think I've decided to go with PMW-EX1, which means I'll be using SxS cards...

Round two! I'm posting this as a follow up to my CCD vs. CMOS thread (link here). I haven't heard much about SxS on this board, but I've heard a bunch about XDCams. I feel safe in assuming P2 is much more of a standard than SxS when it comes to solid state. In the same respect, though, I don't...

What's the difference between CCD and CMOS? I'm interested in Panasonic's AG-HVX200A as well as Sony's PMW-EX1. I know Panasonic's chips are 1/3 while Sony's chips are 1/2, but I don't know enough about chips to figure out which is the better call. That aside, I like the PMW-EX1's lens better...

I'm looking for any stores that sell tapes. I've checked B&H, but they seem to be on the higher end of the price range. Anyone have any favorite places to buy?

Have any of you ever worked with a Canon XL-H1? Pros? Cons? Any other cameras in that price range (or near it) that offer better options? Thanks!

I'm researching various cameras to buy for freelance endeavours. I know tapeless cams are the direction everyone's heading, but is it really necissary to have a tapeless camera nowadays if you're not very concerned about speed? A lot of news stations seem to love tapeless because of obvious...

I'm looking for a first-time, decent camera that won't set me back a ton of money. A friend suggested B&H. I'm looking through this section of their website now, but I could really use a push in the right direction. I know some of this is based on personal preference and some is what format a...

In the very near future, I'm going to start working on putting together some sort of production group with a few close acquaintances. I thought it would be a good idea to ask for some advice from those of you on the forefront of the video and audio gathering process. 1. What would you have done...