$15,000 to spend on a video camera. How do I spend it?

Posted by Westonator on August 14, 2012 04:06 am 7

Alright, So I have $15k to spend on a video camera system. What I really want to do is get a system that will bring my videos and capabilities to the next level. I currently have a Panasonic HMC-40, a lovely shotgun mic, and a tripod. I was thinking about getting the following....

Camera: FS-700 - $8,000

Rig: $1,382 http://store.redrockmicro.com/Catalog/Digital-Cine-Studio-Rigs/FS100FS700

Lenses: http://www.usa.canon.com/cusa/consumer/products/cameras/ef_lens_lineup/ef_50mm_f_1_4_usm $400 http://www.usa.canon.com/cusa/consumer/products/cameras/ef_lens_lineup/ef_50mm_f_2_5_compact_macro
$300 http://www.usa.canon.com/cusa/consumer/products/cameras/ef_lens_lineup/ef_s_18_135mm_f_3_5_5_6_is_stm
$550

Lighting : $365 http://www.cowboystudio.com/product_p/vl-9026s-2b-85wkit.htm
$15 http://www.cowboystudio.com/product_p/triangular%20reflector.htm
$32 http://www.cowboystudio.com/product_p/5-in-1%20circular.htm 43 INCH
$314 on camera light. http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/616394-REG/Litepanels_LP_MICROPRO_MicroPro_LED_On_Camera_Light.html

Audio: $150 http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/392860-REG/Rode_BOOMPOLE_Boompole_for_Rode_NTG_1.html
$300 http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/746075-REG/Rode_BLIMPB_Blimp_B_H_Signature.html
$270 Rode NTG2
$100 shock mount, dead cat


Metabones adapter $400
47 inch slider $150 http://www.amazon.com/Opteka-GLD-400-Camera-Slider-Stabilization/dp/B00519VUFE
$340 http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/853557-REG/Manfrotto_055XB_Tripod_Legs_Black.html
$13,400


Sorry if thats confusing. I really would like the FS700 just because of its slow motion capabilities, But seeing things like the black magic camera also make realize that i could get three black magic cameras for the price of the fs700. If anyone has an opinion I would love it :)