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Canon xf100

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Brentizzle
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only one thread about the release date for this cam so i thought i might as well make a new one. I am really interested in this cam because its getting awesome reviews and looks like you get a lot of sick features and quality for your money and in a nice compact size while still looking professional. I am just wondering if anybody has had the chance to use this cam or the 105 and can say anything about it or has heard anything. thanks.
Jun 4 2011 5:11PM
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eheath
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For 3000, pretty solid all around video camera, but you could just get a hvx or hpx used for that much or less.
Jun 4 2011 6:30PM
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Brentizzle
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yeah i know there is that as an option but i was just wondering if people here have had any experiences with it. The small size and timelapse features on it are definitely things that I like about it. I would never ditch my 7D but I also would like to have a good video camera for those days where i dont want to carry all my lenses and everything for my dslr.
Jun 4 2011 6:53PM
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kootenayklaus
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DSLR's are relatively compact, especially compared to nicer video cameras, take the HVX for example. If I wanted lightweight and portability, I would choose a 7D with a couple lenses over an HVX any day. And honestly, like Evan said, just get a used HVX if you want a nice video camera, it is amazing.
Jun 4 2011 7:14PM
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Brentizzle
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i dont want this to turn into a thread about HVX's vs. other cams/dslr's. I just want to know what people think about the xf100 in our type of filming etc, and not possible alternative cameras to the xf100. I know what is out there camera wise and have heard enough about the HVX to know its a good cam but this thing is new and looks pretty sick for the price too. Also, I would never buy a camera second hand. Thats just me and my personal opinion.
Jun 4 2011 8:08PM
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kootenayklaus
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Alright, fair enough. I don't know much about the XF100 but remember watching this review a while back, maybe it will help?

Jun 4 2011 8:32PM
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Brentizzle
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thanks for that man. that was a really informative video. Thats the guy who sold me by camera bag and one of my lenses haha. Hes sick.
Jun 4 2011 8:56PM
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eheath
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Wait, its only has 1 1/3" cmos? for 3000 bucks? hmm i feel like if you're spending over 1500 you gotta have 3 chip 1/3". That's pretty weak.
Jun 4 2011 9:06PM
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BIGben*
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Its a really good cam, but if you spend 3000 on a cam, go or hpx.
Jun 5 2011 6:44PM
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blatt
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For 3k might as well go with a 5d. But lol wut at the infrared mode.
Jun 6 2011 1:05AM
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Brentizzle
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probly didnt read any of the replies. i already have a 7D and would never buy a 5D on top of that.
Jun 6 2011 2:04AM
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blatt
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No I read them, I'm just talking theoretically. Not necessarily towards you.
Jun 6 2011 9:56AM
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dergblerp
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Well the canon xf100 has a handle, so clearly it's superior to the 7D/5D. 

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Jun 6 2011 2:14PM
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