What to buy with the FX1? at DVinfo.net

David Atek · March 28th, 2006, 02:56 PM

Hi Everyone,
I have surfed most of the resent threads and could not really find a conclusive answer so I am going to ask, what other accessories/ equipment should (need?) be purchase with the FX1 camera.
I am looking for the best bang for the buck (ie best performance vs $$$ cost, etc). I am mostly going for shooting dog agility (indoors) and then just general playing around with the equipment (at least for now). Just to clarify, I am new to video. I would assume (at a minimum) that I need the following:
FX1 -- duh :-)
Tripod
Tapes
Extra Batteries
External charger
Microphone
Editing Software
PC (I have that covered)
Am I missing anything? Please feel free to add additional equipment.
So I am looking for recommendations on what (Brands/Models) to purchase to get the best value/performance for each item and why.
Ps I am hoping this will generate a lot of discussion, as well as educate me (and others) further on what is needed and what advantage each item provides.
Thanks in advance

Vincent Rozenberg · March 28th, 2006, 02:59 PM

For a good microphone input you need something like a beachteck adapter, since the FX1 only comes with unbalanced RCA inputs. It works with it, but it can be better.

Craig Chartier · March 28th, 2006, 07:58 PM

a good UV clear filter to protect the front element. maybe a good pola if shooting outdoors.

Dick Mays · March 28th, 2006, 08:29 PM

One of my best additions was $400 for a Britek light kit off ebay.

March 28th, 2006, 02:56 PM	#1
David Atek New Boot Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 13	What to buy with the FX1? Hi Everyone, I have surfed most of the resent threads and could not really find a conclusive answer so I am going to ask, what other accessories/ equipment should (need?) be purchase with the FX1 camera. I am looking for the best bang for the buck (ie best performance vs $$$ cost, etc). I am mostly going for shooting dog agility (indoors) and then just general playing around with the equipment (at least for now). Just to clarify, I am new to video. I would assume (at a minimum) that I need the following: FX1 -- duh :-) Tripod Tapes Extra Batteries External charger Microphone Editing Software PC (I have that covered) Am I missing anything? Please feel free to add additional equipment. So I am looking for recommendations on what (Brands/Models) to purchase to get the best value/performance for each item and why. Ps I am hoping this will generate a lot of discussion, as well as educate me (and others) further on what is needed and what advantage each item provides. Thanks in advance

March 28th, 2006, 02:59 PM	#2
Vincent Rozenberg Major Player Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Rotterdam, The Netherlands Posts: 475	For a good microphone input you need something like a beachteck adapter, since the FX1 only comes with unbalanced RCA inputs. It works with it, but it can be better.

March 28th, 2006, 07:58 PM	#3
Craig Chartier DVi Contributor Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Austin Texas Posts: 374	a good UV clear filter to protect the front element. maybe a good pola if shooting outdoors.

March 28th, 2006, 08:29 PM	#4
Dick Mays Major Player Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 690	One of my best additions was $400 for a Britek light kit off ebay.