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Denny Kyser · March 17th, 2010, 12:28 PM

I have been thinking of selling my Sony EX1r and replacing it with a Canon 5D II and a HMC150.

I am a photographer and have the 1ds III and 1D IV bodies with lots of L glass. I do a few weddings a year that include very basic video, mainly solid video with a highlight show mixing video and stills. I do have a Sony PMC-D50 so have a good audio source.

I need a good video camera that can be unmanned on a tripod at the back of the church.
I feel the 5DII will give me a 2nd, or 3rd video camera, and also serve as a backup to my 1D bodies.

I use Adobe Premier CS4 to edit, and really wanting to stay under $4000 and tapeless, but need it to mix well in editing with DSLR's.

Would this camera fit the bill, or would you suggest something else?

Alf Hanna · March 21st, 2010, 11:58 AM

From what you are saying is your requirements, I would say that the 150 would do the job fine. You also might consider the AG-HMC40 as a cheaper alternative, but I like my 150. They both have long running ability, so you can set it on a tripod and forget it, while you get your closeups with the Canon, or something like it.

Pete Larson · March 22nd, 2010, 04:20 PM

I have a new this month HMC150 and about a 4 month old 5D MKII camera body. Actually I have two of them. I would be willing to trade them for your EX1. Have boxes and all accessories for both. Interested, let me know and I can give you more info.

Robert Welch · March 25th, 2010, 11:49 AM

Hi Denny,

I think you would be happy with the 150, we have 2 of them and an HMC-40. I recommend the 150 over the 40 if you are just going to have one. The 150 does much better in low light, and it's got a wider lens. You'd be frustrated with the lack of wide angle coverage of the 40 most likely (about 28mm equivalent vs. 40mm between the two cameras I think), and in low light you'd probably have a harder time getting it to look good next to the Canon video. You'll also love that you can get up to 3 hours of straight video on one 35GB SDHC card with either of these cameras. Just turn it on and let it roll. You will need an extra battery though, I think you'll only get a couple of hours of life out of the battery that comes with it. Get the big one, about $140, and you'll be good on battery life.

Robert

March 17th, 2010, 12:28 PM	#1
Denny Kyser Major Player Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Warren, Pa Posts: 785	HMC150 Help Please I have been thinking of selling my Sony EX1r and replacing it with a Canon 5D II and a HMC150. I am a photographer and have the 1ds III and 1D IV bodies with lots of L glass. I do a few weddings a year that include very basic video, mainly solid video with a highlight show mixing video and stills. I do have a Sony PMC-D50 so have a good audio source. I need a good video camera that can be unmanned on a tripod at the back of the church. I feel the 5DII will give me a 2nd, or 3rd video camera, and also serve as a backup to my 1D bodies. I use Adobe Premier CS4 to edit, and really wanting to stay under $4000 and tapeless, but need it to mix well in editing with DSLR's. Would this camera fit the bill, or would you suggest something else? __________________ 2 Canon XF305's Kyser Photography www.kyserphoto.com

March 21st, 2010, 11:58 AM	#2
Alf Hanna New Boot Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Seattle WA Posts: 10	150 would work great for this...or HM40..? From what you are saying is your requirements, I would say that the 150 would do the job fine. You also might consider the AG-HMC40 as a cheaper alternative, but I like my 150. They both have long running ability, so you can set it on a tripod and forget it, while you get your closeups with the Canon, or something like it.

March 22nd, 2010, 04:20 PM	#3
Pete Larson Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 31	Possible trade? I have a new this month HMC150 and about a 4 month old 5D MKII camera body. Actually I have two of them. I would be willing to trade them for your EX1. Have boxes and all accessories for both. Interested, let me know and I can give you more info.

March 25th, 2010, 11:49 AM	#4
Robert Welch Regular Crew Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Mandeville, LA Posts: 40	Hi Denny, I think you would be happy with the 150, we have 2 of them and an HMC-40. I recommend the 150 over the 40 if you are just going to have one. The 150 does much better in low light, and it's got a wider lens. You'd be frustrated with the lack of wide angle coverage of the 40 most likely (about 28mm equivalent vs. 40mm between the two cameras I think), and in low light you'd probably have a harder time getting it to look good next to the Canon video. You'll also love that you can get up to 3 hours of straight video on one 35GB SDHC card with either of these cameras. Just turn it on and let it roll. You will need an extra battery though, I think you'll only get a couple of hours of life out of the battery that comes with it. Get the big one, about $140, and you'll be good on battery life. Robert