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June 27th, 2012, 06:35 AM
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Is the FS700 overpriced??
Or is $10k a good price for the features and quality? Like to know beforehand.
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June 27th, 2012, 09:27 AM
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Re: Is the FS700 overpriced??
Actually $ 8000 without lens, $ 8,600 with lens at BH Photo
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June 27th, 2012, 09:42 AM
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Re: Is the FS700 overpriced??
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Especially if you have use for the overcranking features which have never before been seen in its price range... The FS100 was a steal for the price, and with the addition of good 240fps, ND filters, cinegammas, a better top handle, more resolution, HD-SDI, 4k RAW possibilities, the FS700 seems like a pretty amazing upgrade for only $3k more. FS100 was a no-brainer for me, FS700 is even more so. |
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June 27th, 2012, 02:58 PM
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Re: Is the FS700 overpriced??
We're doing a commercial next week on the FS700 for a fraction of the price we did a Weisscam shoot on last month. We won't need more then 240fps for most stuff. The price of the 700 to buy was cheaper than the total hire cost of the Weisscam system, operator and lenses for one day.
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June 27th, 2012, 05:20 PM
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Re: Is the FS700 overpriced??
I'm gonna say yes, just cause I wish I could afford one now :P Compared to other cameras though I'd say it's very reasonable!
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June 27th, 2012, 10:00 PM
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Re: Is the FS700 overpriced??
Peter,
Let me know when the Ad gets up, I'd like to see it. Thanks, Al BTW, off topic but nice 2012 reel. :) Last edited by Alan Melville; June 27th, 2012 at 10:28 PM. Reason: Added info |
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June 28th, 2012, 03:15 AM
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Re: Is the FS700 overpriced??
Thanks Al. Will do. We were planning on mixing the F3 with FS700 but will probably just shoot on the FS700.
Last edited by Peter Corbett; June 28th, 2012 at 03:16 AM. Reason: typo |
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June 28th, 2012, 04:19 AM
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Re: Is the FS700 overpriced??
I've gotten 2 confirmed rentals, one unconfirmed but likely rental, and a TV spot for a hockey team needing the high speed abilities of the FS700.
AND The camera hasn't arrived yet. From where I am standing if this trend were to continue the camera is looking like a bargain.
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June 28th, 2012, 05:41 AM
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June 28th, 2012, 05:43 AM
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Re: Is the FS700 overpriced??
No, the recession is very real - but we are willing to invest scarce cash in a camera that is going to make our investment back quickly -- because it can do things no other camera at its price point can do :-)
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June 28th, 2012, 06:00 AM
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Re: Is the FS700 overpriced??
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On the other hand, the FS700 may end up saving me a lot of money since I may sell my Scarlet and will definitely sell my FS100 (and Heliopan VariND)... I've found my FS100 to be working far more than my Scarlet lately, so the FS700 seems it may be a step in the right direction. |
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June 28th, 2012, 07:01 AM
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Re: Is the FS700 overpriced??
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Going on the assumption that you know this, but do some tests on frame rates in the hockey arena because of possible lighting source power phase issues that can cause flickering at 240fps. ProVideo Coalition.com: Stunning Good Looks by Art Adams |
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June 28th, 2012, 07:07 AM
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Re: Is the FS700 overpriced??
Thanks for the heads up. We will be shooting some test shots ahead of time with the stunt team.
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June 28th, 2012, 09:13 AM
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Re: Is the FS700 overpriced??
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You could say it's overpriced for a consumer camera, but I don't think it's consumers who are buying it. OTOH, a lot of us will be filming jobs that would only get made if an FS700 was available - for example, "we'd like to shoot it on Epic or even C300 or F3, but we can't afford to own one and rental isn't the way to go. Halve the price and we're set to go".
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June 28th, 2012, 10:37 AM
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Re: Is the FS700 overpriced??
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Are you thinking of making the camera available for rental? Or is it wet hire only? In the wake of NAB I opted for the BMC for the wider dynamic range, but I'm very keen to put the FS700's slow-mo capabilities to the test on a TVC or two. As for your question Jalan, I think it's a hell of a lot of camera for the money. |
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