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What to buy with $200

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JDUB28
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So today is my birthday and I got $200.

I recently bought a t2i with the 18-55 lens and a 50mm prime. I have been shooting some videos with it recently and I have found that (for obvious reasons) the video is shaky. Otherwise i have yet to find any significant problems with the camera

So i figured that maybe i should get a basic steadicam or something. Or, I could get a tripod or anything else camera related (does not have to be a stabilizer). What would you suggest I buy?

thanks
Jun 28 2011 9:51PM
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WillStart
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i would suggest you continue saving money and when you have more, invest in a quality tripod (one of the most important camera-related purchases you will make). i think a lot of people here will agree with me on that one
Jun 28 2011 9:54PM
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Dwarftosser1
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This

Unless you plan on doing way more followcams then tripod shots, then you might wabt to invest into a glidecam.
Jun 28 2011 10:07PM
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Dwarftosser1
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oops *want
Jun 28 2011 10:08PM
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cwillygood
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im in the same boat....i have a pretty good tripod, so im looking into a glide cam
Jun 28 2011 10:24PM
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[-mvee-]
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if i were you id keep saving my money and build a cheap/free diy camera stabilizer for now while your waiting.
Jun 28 2011 11:13PM
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Childstar.
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I bought one for 100 bucks and i regret it...
Jun 28 2011 11:59PM
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TaranItUp
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I bet it is better than my 28 dollar one from Walmart, ha I didn't have any money left over from my t2i so im stuck with it for awhile, hey but a 28 dollar tripod is better than no tripod.
Jun 29 2011 12:29AM
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JDUB28
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im sorta going to be doing more follow cam/mobile shots. I know it is $300, but how is the manfrotto fig rig for stabilization? It just seems a little more convenient to me with both its smaller weight and size
Jun 29 2011 2:29AM
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plorr
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For 300 bones you could get a used glidecam, which IMO would be a better buy unless you need the fig rig to attach monitors/mics/external recorders/etc.

Jun 29 2011 8:47PM
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WillStart
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yea glidecam is better unless you need to attach a bunch of shit. if you get a fig rig/gyro stabilizer combo it's waaaay better than a glidecam, but it is also a few thousand dollars.
Jun 29 2011 8:49PM
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50in07
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Their 300 new on B and H.
Jun 29 2011 9:31PM
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blatt
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Maybe a nice photo pack? Like tamrac or save up a little and get an f-stop pack.
Jun 30 2011 1:48AM
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