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David Edwards · July 19th, 2009, 04:42 AM

Hi Folks,

I'm amazed at how many responses I received for my last post "Working With Photographers" thanks for your insights guys.

On this topic, I would like to know how many of you have a back up camera on the ready.

I currently use a Sony Z1 and have had no trouble with it, touch wood. I also have a 3 chip Panasonic Camcorder (not HD) that I would prefer that I never have to use.

I would personally very much like to have a backup that is the same quality but am having trouble raising the funds to obtain one. What with the numerous other costs associated with running the business.

Do you shoot with a spare kit in the car?
If so is it as good as the main camera kit?
Or do you only shoot with the one camera?

I'd like to upgrade the Z1 maybe get an EX1 and keep the Z1 as a back up, but the outlay is more than I can currenly afford. I'd also like a new mac, some bridal mag advertising. where does it end?

Like to know your thought's, even your stories.

Cheers,

David
Drumroll Productions
www.drumroll.com.au

Stelios Christofides · July 19th, 2009, 06:04 AM

David

I always shoot with one camera my Z5, but with weddings I also use my FX7 as a second camera that acts as a backup as well.

Stelios

Jawad Mir · July 19th, 2009, 07:11 AM

You know sometimes that doesn't come handy

Yesterday we had two cinematographers and the client had booked two different photographers from different companies.

One of them was incredible working with our movement and us with his but this other individual no matter how many times I told him kept coming in the shot.

At the end, I literary had to tell him to stop coming in the shots or I will make sure that he doesn't.

Not sure why people don't get it sometimes and respect their fellow comrades.

Jason Robinson · July 20th, 2009, 01:17 AM

I never shoot with one cam. Ever! I suppose that I would if I am shooting more staged events / commercials. But even for those, I currently shoot with two GL2s. Since I'm still in SD land, my cams are pretty cheap (I'm even thinking of getting a 3rd GL2).

If I am contracted for a 2 cam shoot (most of mine are) then I bring three cams (my emergency cam is a GS320). IF I am supposed to shoot a 3 cam event, then I bring them all and hope nothing goes wrong. :-)

Kees van Duijvenbode · July 20th, 2009, 02:45 AM

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Do you shoot with a spare kit in the car?

I do shoot with a spare but not in the car. That would be a spoile. I use a Canon HV30 along with my XHA1 and put that on a stand in the back for totals and cutaways.

Nick Cummins · July 20th, 2009, 05:16 AM

I'm still working on a somewhat local level, not up there with the professional guys, but I use a Sony HDR HC7 as my main camera, and my old JVC camcorder for extra locked off shots.

I'm still working in SD too, although my Sony does do HD. and I'm mostly doing music videos so the image quality from the JVC camcorder doesnt matter as much seeing as i filter it and add effects and whatnot.

I'd like to get a second HC7 though, its never let me down, and I think the image quality is superb

Anthony J. Howe · July 20th, 2009, 06:04 AM

Canon XH A1 and Sony FX1, either of them could be my back up.
I have another guy filming the ceremony but at different angle.

July 19th, 2009, 04:42 AM	#1
David Edwards Regular Crew Join Date: May 2009 Location: Sydney Australia Posts: 25	Back Up Camera Hi Folks, I'm amazed at how many responses I received for my last post "Working With Photographers" thanks for your insights guys. On this topic, I would like to know how many of you have a back up camera on the ready. I currently use a Sony Z1 and have had no trouble with it, touch wood. I also have a 3 chip Panasonic Camcorder (not HD) that I would prefer that I never have to use. I would personally very much like to have a backup that is the same quality but am having trouble raising the funds to obtain one. What with the numerous other costs associated with running the business. Do you shoot with a spare kit in the car? If so is it as good as the main camera kit? Or do you only shoot with the one camera? I'd like to upgrade the Z1 maybe get an EX1 and keep the Z1 as a back up, but the outlay is more than I can currenly afford. I'd also like a new mac, some bridal mag advertising. where does it end? Like to know your thought's, even your stories. Cheers, David Drumroll Productions www.drumroll.com.au

July 19th, 2009, 06:04 AM	#2
Stelios Christofides Trustee Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Nicosia, CYPRUS Posts: 1,080	David I always shoot with one camera my Z5, but with weddings I also use my FX7 as a second camera that acts as a backup as well. Stelios __________________ My Blog: http://steliosc.blogspot.com "I hope for nothing, I fear nothing, I am free" Nikos Kazantzakis

July 19th, 2009, 07:11 AM	#3
Jawad Mir Major Player Join Date: May 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 371	You know sometimes that doesn't come handy Yesterday we had two cinematographers and the client had booked two different photographers from different companies. One of them was incredible working with our movement and us with his but this other individual no matter how many times I told him kept coming in the shot. At the end, I literary had to tell him to stop coming in the shots or I will make sure that he doesn't. Not sure why people don't get it sometimes and respect their fellow comrades. __________________ Jawad Mir / Cinematographer . Filmmaker Film Style Weddings http://www.filmstyleweddings.com Jawad Mir http://www.jawadmir.com

July 20th, 2009, 01:17 AM	#4
Jason Robinson Trustee Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 1,997	I never shoot with one cam. Ever! I suppose that I would if I am shooting more staged events / commercials. But even for those, I currently shoot with two GL2s. Since I'm still in SD land, my cams are pretty cheap (I'm even thinking of getting a 3rd GL2). If I am contracted for a 2 cam shoot (most of mine are) then I bring three cams (my emergency cam is a GS320). IF I am supposed to shoot a 3 cam event, then I bring them all and hope nothing goes wrong. :-)

July 20th, 2009, 05:16 AM	#6
Nick Cummins Tourist Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: North Wales, UK Posts: 3	I'm still working on a somewhat local level, not up there with the professional guys, but I use a Sony HDR HC7 as my main camera, and my old JVC camcorder for extra locked off shots. I'm still working in SD too, although my Sony does do HD. and I'm mostly doing music videos so the image quality from the JVC camcorder doesnt matter as much seeing as i filter it and add effects and whatnot. I'd like to get a second HC7 though, its never let me down, and I think the image quality is superb

July 20th, 2009, 06:04 AM	#7
Anthony J. Howe Regular Crew Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 55	Canon XH A1 and Sony FX1, either of them could be my back up. I have another guy filming the ceremony but at different angle.