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Old January 23rd, 2006, 05:00 PM   #1
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OT - looking for high end Sony equipment

I am going to rent some Sony high end equipment (yes, in this case it has to be Sony). What is the best HD cam I can get? I am going to get a mic/lav as well, so any experience someone might have with that, the better. thanks
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Old January 23rd, 2006, 05:40 PM   #2
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The Cinealta?
The F-950 or something?

Actually, that's a guess, but that's the pretty most high end stuff of sony isn't it?
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Old January 23rd, 2006, 06:12 PM   #3
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Leo,
We can answer your question in 2 secodns if we knew what your 'primary' business for HD was. Broadcast, Features, Documentary, etc...

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Old January 23rd, 2006, 09:08 PM   #4
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Documentary, thanks Shannon.
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Old January 23rd, 2006, 09:12 PM   #5
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Sony Z1U is your camera.

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Old January 29th, 2006, 12:45 PM   #6
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best HDCAM

For a documentary, your best bet would be the Sony F900 Cine Alta.

It's MUCH more mobile than an F950, because it is a one piece camcorder.

You're going to spend $1,000 or more per day for the rental, you definitely want a field monitor, and a lavaliere. I suggest a field mixer/soundman as well.
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