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Dante Waters December 4th, 2005 06:49 PM

wedding crisis
 
Ok I'm doing a wedding For a friend On Dec 18
I recieved $150 as a deposit.

What I have soo far is the following:

- Sennheiser Evolution G2 100 Series
- Sony VX2100
- Renting a VX2000 (for help) from a friend
- My friend has an iriver (would like to borrow it)
- Beachtek XLR

Considering:

- Sony NP-QM91D - http://tinyurl.com/76y8v
- Giant Squid 3 foot - http://www.giant-squid-audio-lab.com/gs/gs-mono1.htm

Anything else??
Remember there's a $150 budget

Thanks

Dante Waters December 4th, 2005 08:46 PM

Well I guess all things are in order...

I'll just go ahead and move forward, thanks for at least viewing my post...

Curt Talbot December 4th, 2005 09:31 PM

Dante, I don't think the battery you are looking at is the one you want. I believe the VX2100 uses an L series battery.

If you don't have a mic you might consider the Videomic from Rode.

Curt

John Rakis December 5th, 2005 12:03 AM

I would strongly recommend using a tripod to record the ceremony. The reception can be shot hand-held.

Chris Hurd December 5th, 2005 01:11 AM

Agreed. Don't even think of shooting the ceremony without a tripod.

Dante Waters December 5th, 2005 01:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris Hurd
Agreed. Don't even think of shooting the ceremony without a tripod.

Oh yeah guys thanks... I have a bogen with a 501 head

Peter Jefferson December 5th, 2005 03:46 AM

150 deposit?? how much was the package??
do u really think 2 cams is worth the post work???
Even if its a friends wedding thats ok, but dont dig a hole too deep..
Id say rent a tripod for now, and shoot only the ceremony and speeches with 2 cams (borrow one if u have to)
Dont spend more than you have to...

good luck

John Bennett December 5th, 2005 09:25 AM

An on-camera light is useful for the reception, especially for the first dance and cake cutting. Check out the Bescor lights at B&H for under $100 including battery.

Rick Steele December 5th, 2005 09:49 AM

I also question the "M" series battery. Should be "L" series?

Dante Waters December 5th, 2005 12:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rick Steele
I also question the "M" series battery. Should be "L" series?

Well when I purchased the vx it came with this accessory booklet and that particular battery is in there, so that's the one I'm going with.

Rick Steele December 5th, 2005 12:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dante Waters
Well when I purchased the vx it came with this accessory booklet and that particular battery is in there, so that's the one I'm going with.

Well, you probably know what you're doing. I just bring this up because if you go here:

http://www.sonystyle.com/is-bin/INTE...ame=comp&var2=

It doesn't list the VX as being compatible with the NP-QM91D Battery.

Dante Waters December 5th, 2005 01:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rick Steele
Well, you probably know what you're doing. I just bring this up because if you go here:

http://www.sonystyle.com/is-bin/INTE...ame=comp&var2=

It doesn't list the VX as being compatible with the NP-QM91D Battery.

You guys are soooooooooooo right... And to think I was getting dressed to go down to b&h to pick it up. What I need to get is the:

Sony NPF970 - http://tinyurl.com/9uuez

Dante Waters December 5th, 2005 01:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by John Bennett
An on-camera light is useful for the reception, especially for the first dance and cake cutting. Check out the Bescor lights at B&H for under $100 including battery.


Man I'll have to get some extra cash before the wedding, because after the battery purchase I'll have but soo much left

Rick Steele December 5th, 2005 03:16 PM

Or you could buy this slightly cheaper replacement. It's also listed under the accessories tab of the VX2100

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/cont...Type=accessory

I bought 2 last week. Never used them though. They have the same specs as the Sony's.

Dante Waters December 5th, 2005 06:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rick Steele
Or you could buy this slightly cheaper replacement. It's also listed under the accessories tab of the VX2100

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/cont...Type=accessory

I bought 2 last week. Never used them though. They have the same specs as the Sony's.

Just got home... wish I had waited for you response... everything with tax cost me $113.74

battery time out the box was 281min (viewfinder open)
Not too bad considering what I use to get before.


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