dlsr for video camera use

vinniefly

Hey guys, my friends have asked me to film their wedding next month and I'm either looking to rent or buy a decent dslr camera to capture the day on film. I really don't want to break the bank but it looks like renting one is quite costly and it's a bit of a waste as you have to return it the following day. The reason I'm looking at dslr's and not camcorder is I would like to take some pictures on the day also. My budget would be €200-280 maybe second hand.. I would appreciate any help at all:) cheers

Paulw

vinniefly wrote: »

The reason I'm looking at dslr's and not camcorder is I would like to take some pictures on the day also. My budget would be €250-300 maybe second hand. cheers

For that price, you're definitely looking for a 2nd hand body. Also, you may need to consider a budget for a lens.

For a Canon camera, check - http://www.canon.ie/For_Home/Product_Finder/Cameras/Digital_SLR/beginners/index.aspx

You may struggle to get something within your budget.

vinniefly

Paulw wrote: »

For that price, you're definitely looking for a 2nd hand body. Also, you may need to consider a budget for a lens.

For a Canon camera, check - http://www.canon.ie/For_Home/Product_Finder/Cameras/Digital_SLR/beginners/index.aspx

You may struggle to get something within your budget.

Thanks for that,, I'm assuming most Canon dslr's shoot hd video?

CinSoots

There is a very steep learning curve to video on a DSLR and if I were you I'd get a camcorder to film it. And a tripod.

almorris

So if renting one is going to be quite costly, do you think you can buy a quality DSLR for the same price as renting? Try mpbphotographic in the u.k.
That's without even going into how to shoot a wedding video.

Paulw

Realistically, you need to add a 1 to your budget figure. Then you may be able to a decent 2nd hand camera, and maybe a lens.

After that, you need a mic to record the audio, memory cards to store the video/photos on, a tripod, maybe a light setup, etc

That's assuming that you already know how to shoot video/photos and how to process them.

Then, of course, you need to make sure that you have proper insurance, just in case there is an accident. Also, many hotels insist on seeing a copy of your insurance cert.

Just buying a camera doesn't mean you can produce something that the couple would be happy with.

twowheelsonly

CinSoots wrote: »

There is a very steep learning curve to video on a DSLR and if I were you I'd get a camcorder to film it. And a tripod.

^^^^^This, this, this all the way ^^^^^

Personally I'd pass on this one. There's a lot more to it than switching on the camera and pointing it in the right general direction.

As pointed out, video with DSLR is tricky and needs a lot of practice. With the budget you have It's unlikely that you'll have enough to cover all the bases. A big enough and fast enough memory card alone to capture all the days events could easily cost you €80-100. Throw a tripod on top of that which can cost from €20 (Lidl/Aldi) to decent 2nd hand ones starting at €100+ and you're in trouble straight away. You will not be able to hand hold a DSLR steady enough to get decent footage. Batteries in a DSLR might last half an hour shooting video if you're lucky so you'll need spares of those too - and they're not cheap.

If you're going to do it then rent a video/camcorder and practice like Billy-O for hours before you have to use it. I don't envy you to be honest!!!


Just curious as well as to why your friends asked you to do it if you don't have a camera???

vinniefly

twowheelsonly wrote: »

^^^^^This, this, this all the way ^^^^^

Personally I'd pass on this one. There's a lot more to it than switching on the camera and pointing it in the right general direction.

As pointed out, video with DSLR is tricky and needs a lot of practice. With the budget you have It's unlikely that you'll have enough to cover all the bases. A big enough and fast enough memory card alone to capture all the days events could easily cost you €80-100. Throw a tripod on top of that which can cost from €20 (Lidl/Aldi) to decent 2nd hand ones starting at €100+ and you're in trouble straight away. You will not be able to hand hold a DSLR steady enough to get decent footage. Batteries in a DSLR might last half an hour shooting video if you're lucky so you'll need spares of those too - and they're not cheap.

If you're going to do it then rent a video/camcorder and practice like Billy-O for hours before you have to use it. I don't envy you to be honest!!!


Just curious as well as to why your friends asked you to do it if you don't have a camera???

Ok guys, I appreciate the feedback... I'm not completely unfamiliar with a dslr and the process of taking video on one. I have a class 10 ad card 32gb and a tripod. They are not looking for a professional finished product. It's just to record the vows and the speeches. 40mins max footage. The read

vinniefly

twowheelsonly wrote: »

^^^^^This, this, this all the way ^^^^^

Personally I'd pass on this one. There's a lot more to it than switching on the camera and pointing it in the right general direction.

As pointed out, video with DSLR is tricky and needs a lot of practice. With the budget you have It's unlikely that you'll have enough to cover all the bases. A big enough and fast enough memory card alone to capture all the days events could easily cost you €80-100. Throw a tripod on top of that which can cost from €20 (Lidl/Aldi) to decent 2nd hand ones starting at €100+ and you're in trouble straight away. You will not be able to hand hold a DSLR steady enough to get decent footage. Batteries in a DSLR might last half an hour shooting video if you're lucky so you'll need spares of those too - and they're not cheap.

If you're going to do it then rent a video/camcorder and practice like Billy-O for hours before you have to use it. I don't envy you to be honest!!!


Just curious as well as to why your friends asked you to do it if you don't have a camera???

Ok guys, I appreciate the feedback... I'm not completely unfamiliar with a dslr and the process of taking video on one. I have a class 10 ad card 32gb and a tripod. They are not looking for a professional finished product. It's just to record the vows and the speeches. 40mins max footage. The reason I'm asking here is because I'm looking to do a photography course in the near future and I wanted to kill two birds with one stone.

twowheelsonly

In that case you could have a look at the likes of this: (if it's not gone)


http://www.adverts.ie/digital-cameras/canon-1100d-two-lenses/5500744


There should be more around as well either on Adverts or Done Deal.