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G. Lee Gordon · June 13th, 2011, 06:30 PM

I'm looking for a traditional(non-DSLR) camera to compliment my Canon 5D. I have a budget of around $2,500. Will be used for Doc's, short movie's, etc. Any suggestions?

Jeffrey Kauffman · June 13th, 2011, 09:39 PM

Canon XHA1 has been a great compliment to our DSLRs we have found. We also are selling one as a matter of fact.

Wayne Reimer · June 18th, 2011, 02:25 PM

I've been shooting a lot of "B" footage for the last 8 months or so with a Sony Nex 5 and have been delighted with it. Even with the 18-200mm E-Mount it's well under your price point, however I use mine primarily with my Nikon lenses via an adaptor

Dale Guthormsen · June 18th, 2011, 03:32 PM

Good Morning,

There is no comparison between the above two cameras!!! You can get a used xlh1 within budget, the quality and image control is leap years ahead!!

It really depends on what you want!! Personally I go for image control, if that is not as important the one Wayne mentions is just fine for a b camera. If I wanted a digital camera I would go Panasonic at this point, they have great color and a 4/3 sensor and shoots 1080 and also 1280 at 60P. Just some thoughts.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/740324-REG/Panasonic_GF2KS_Lumix_DMC_GF2_Digital_Micro.html
Of course there are many choices out there.

Drop me a line Wayne!!

Graeme Hay · June 19th, 2011, 07:35 PM

I got a Panasonic Lumix GH2 (Micro 4/3rds) and I'm liking it so far.

Bryan Cantwell · June 20th, 2011, 07:04 AM

Canon XA10 - http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/749467-REG/Canon_4922B002_XA10_HD_Professional_Camcorder.html

G. Lee Gordon · June 23rd, 2011, 07:57 AM

Update: Thanks for the advice everyone. It was a tough choice but I went with the Canon XF100.

June 13th, 2011, 06:30 PM	#1
G. Lee Gordon Major Player Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 431	New Camera Advice I'm looking for a traditional(non-DSLR) camera to compliment my Canon 5D. I have a budget of around $2,500. Will be used for Doc's, short movie's, etc. Any suggestions? __________________ "Get Er Done!!!"

June 13th, 2011, 09:39 PM	#2
Jeffrey Kauffman Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Lancaster PA Posts: 54	Re: New Camera Advice Canon XHA1 has been a great compliment to our DSLRs we have found. We also are selling one as a matter of fact. __________________ Jeffrey Kauffman www.reflectionography.net

June 18th, 2011, 02:25 PM	#3
Wayne Reimer Major Player Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Regina, Saskatchewan Canada Posts: 255	Re: New Camera Advice I've been shooting a lot of "B" footage for the last 8 months or so with a Sony Nex 5 and have been delighted with it. Even with the 18-200mm E-Mount it's well under your price point, however I use mine primarily with my Nikon lenses via an adaptor

June 18th, 2011, 03:32 PM	#4
Dale Guthormsen Inner Circle Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Saskatchewan Posts: 3,048	Re: New Camera Advice Good Morning, There is no comparison between the above two cameras!!! You can get a used xlh1 within budget, the quality and image control is leap years ahead!! It really depends on what you want!! Personally I go for image control, if that is not as important the one Wayne mentions is just fine for a b camera. If I wanted a digital camera I would go Panasonic at this point, they have great color and a 4/3 sensor and shoots 1080 and also 1280 at 60P. Just some thoughts. http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/740324-REG/Panasonic_GF2KS_Lumix_DMC_GF2_Digital_Micro.html Of course there are many choices out there. Drop me a line Wayne!! __________________ DATS ALL FOLKS Dale W. Guthormsen

June 19th, 2011, 07:35 PM	#5
Graeme Hay Major Player Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Posts: 202	Re: New Camera Advice I got a Panasonic Lumix GH2 (Micro 4/3rds) and I'm liking it so far. __________________ Independent Filmmaker in Canada's Capital

June 20th, 2011, 07:04 AM	#6
Bryan Cantwell Major Player Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Terre Haute, IN Posts: 277	Re: New Camera Advice Canon XA10 - http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/749467-REG/Canon_4922B002_XA10_HD_Professional_Camcorder.html

June 23rd, 2011, 07:57 AM	#7
G. Lee Gordon Major Player Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 431	Re: New Camera Advice Update: Thanks for the advice everyone. It was a tough choice but I went with the Canon XF100. __________________ "Get Er Done!!!"