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Video cameras for TV studio on budget
  • ephtrackxephtrackx

    Hi everyone! So here's the deal - I have a task to choose two pro cameras for a live broadcast oriented television studio. The budget is pretty tiny, only 5000$. As I understand, besides the cameras I will need HDMI-SDI converters (because their broadcasting hardware has only 2 x BNC SDI/ASI inputs and outputs). So those have to be included included in the budget.

    I've thought about Panasonic AG-AC90 (costs around 2000$) that seems pretty nice in terms of capabilities for its price. Any other options? And what about HDMI-SDI converters for about 500$? Help would be very appreciated.

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  • kavadnikavadni

    Consider second hand ex1's

  • oniononion

    Rent something better?

  • ephtrackxephtrackx

    Rent is not an option. Those cameras have to be stationary 24\7. Considering the fact that the studio will be well-lit I thought that I could achieve acceptable results with less priced cameras.

  • RRRRRRRR

    Blackmagic cinema cameras? If you shoot for limited time and not 24/7 and not handheld (due to heat dissipation + rolling shutter + convenience / ergonomy issues). You'd have a budget for glass and ND's which would give you great flexibility in terms of look you can create (shallow or deep DOF), especially so if you can apply LUT's in your mixer.

    As with any cam, check that it will work with the hardware you are using, that there are compatible signals.

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