Buying advice for a camera system

[Newbie808]

[QUOTE=Kayaker72;69557]Newbie808,

You mention waiting for an update to the 28-300L, I just wanted to point out that could be a very long (years and years) wait. My suggestion would be to base your decision on what is currently available. One very good thing about lenses is that they hold ~70-80% of their value. So you should be able to buy what is currently available, use it for awhile and then resell them for a ~20-30% "rental rate" when a new lens that you want is released.

Hi Brant,
Thanks for the great advice. I'm shooting more travel videos, conventions, camps, and stills and I am leaning toward the new 24-70 coming out in June and the 70-200 2.8L II. I can't believe camera bags and tripods are so expensive. I want a video tripod too with a good fluid head and camera backpack. Any suggestions? Yes Oahu is beautiful (Hawaii 50 and The Amazing Race: Finals) are two great examples. But I'm sure it's beautiful where you live too.
Mahalo,
Steve

[Kayaker72]

Steve,

The 5DIII with the 24-70 f/2.8 II and 70-200 f/2.8 II sounds like an amazing kit. For camera bags, I'd look at f-stop, Lowe-pro, Kata and Crumpler. It depends on if you want a back-pack or bag and how much other gear you would like. I own a Lowe-pro fast-pack 350 and like it. Not perfect, but it has worked well and could easily hold the above kit. It isn't weather sealed, as some other bags are, but I have never had an issue and I bought a rain cover for it. Many on the forum have been liking the f-stop ICU system, or Lowe-pro flipside 400 AW for backpacks. My tripod is an old manfrotto, so others on the forum are better qualified to recommend something specific. I am looking at getting a better tripod and the names commonly recommended are Really Right Stuff, Gitzo and Manfrotto.

There have been some recent threads for camera bags/backpacks and tripods. You may want to do a few searches. Another thought is that forum members often list their gear. You can see that list by viewing their profile.

Congrats on all the gear.

Brant

[Newbie808]

Aloha Camera People,
I have made the plunge:
5dMIII
16-35 L II
70-200 L II
preordered the 24-70 L II
Rode Shotgun Mike Pro SML
Kata N1-22
B and W filters
Speedlite 600
Simplis Solo Rig
2x EF Extender III
Manfrotto 561BHDV-1 Monopod
RRS plate
Cinch Camera strap

But I have some reservations on the 2x extender. Should I have gotten the 1.4 extender instead? Also not sure on the RODE Shotgun mic and the Simplis Solo Rig. Any thoughts?
Thanks,
Steve

[bob williams]

Aloha Camera People,
Also not sure on the RODE Shotgun mic and the Simplis Solo Rig. Any thoughts?
Thanks,
Steve

Steve, Although I still haven't purchased one, I did considerable research a while back on video microphones, The Rode Shotgun mic came up over and over as the one to get----So, If I were to buy one right now, It would still be the Rode.---My guess is you made the right choice.

Bob

[FastGass]

If you can live with changing two lenses I would have concur with the 24-70mm II and 70-200mm II, that is a dream combo. Skip a few bags and things and get the 16-35mm II and you have it made in camera land! Then you can start building your prime line up.

John.

[HDNitehawk]

I have heard good things about the 2x III and 70-200mm L II combination.
Since you have ordered it, try it out. If it doesn't produce the quality you need send it back. If it does produce, would you even need a 1.4x III, probably not.

With what you have bought you have a very nice set up.

[kirbyzhou]

Aloha Camera People,
I have around $10,000 to spend on camera equipment. I want to shoot stills and video. I currently use a Canon GL1 and a Canon REBEL XT w/
18-55 3.5-5.6 zoom and a 55-200 4.5-5.6 zoom. I don't own a personal camera and buy on buying a 5Dlll and the 15-35 L 2.8 zoom and the 28-300 L zoom(I can wait for an update on this lens) Any other suggestions. I want to buy a tripod, monopod, a viewfinder, camera bag, lens filters, card reader, camera rig, and a camera mounted mic. I have FCP 7. Any suggestions.
Mahalo,
Newbie808

p.s. I already purchased sandisk cards

My suggestion with Amazon price.
5D Mark III $3499
Canon 24-70L $1769, I think you can wait 24-70L II, it will be in stock this year.
Tamron 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 VC for Canon $629, It is very suitable for traveling without swapping lens, an it is not as heavy as Canon 28-300L.
Canon 16-35L F2.8 II $1574, for wide angle.
Canon 70-200 F2.8 IS II, $2299, for high quality telephoto zoom.
Canon 580 EX II $469
Canon 50mm F1.4 $369 for take photo for person.
Canon 85mm F1.8 $489 for take photo for person.