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CameraWiz
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So I've been shooting videos and pictures with a t3i for awhile now and I'd love to upgrade cameras to something better. I'd like 1080p 60fps. I have 4 lenses for my camera and I'd like not to get rid of them. Should I go the gopro route? I don't like the fisheye look but to get rid of it, is it as easy as going with the skeleton housing?
Jan 7 2015 4:50AM
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LukasSchroeder
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What are your 4 lenses
Jan 7 2015 8:27AM
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Johngreenacre
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With the hero 4, you can change how wide the FOV is. If you set it to narrow there is no fish eye. I really like my GoPro its really versatile.
Jan 7 2015 10:11AM
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123+ski
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JohngreenacreWith the hero 4, you can change how wide the FOV is. If you set it to narrow there is no fish eye. I really like my GoPro its really versatile.


The gore is awesome, I have a 4 black and love it, and while protune is good, a go pro can't really be compared to an hdslr/video rig. They complement each other, but they are two different tools, and if you think the go pro narrow mode can be used in place of a zoom lens, you will be very disappointed with the results.
Jan 7 2015 2:05PM
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CameraWiz
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Free306skierWhat are your 4 lenses


17-40mm f/4 Canon L lens

75 300mm f/4-5.6 Canon

90mm f/2.8 Tamron

18-135mm f/4-5.6 Canon
Jan 7 2015 6:19PM
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CameraWiz
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I would also love to go to a full frame sensor.
Jan 7 2015 6:27PM
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LukasSchroeder
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CameraWizI would also love to go to a full frame sensor.


5d mk3?
Jan 7 2015 7:47PM
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CameraWiz
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Free306skier5d mk3?


I don't have that size budget.. :(
Jan 7 2015 9:20PM
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timolundgren
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I would personally go for a Panasonic GH4 with a metabones speedbooster adapter. Then you can keep that fancy Canon glass and almost get that full-frame look you're looking for.

Also, my Canon 6D have been great except it only does 60/50fps in 720p which sucks
Jan 8 2015 10:15AM
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Static
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CameraWizI don't have that size budget.. :(


try to make some money off this shit before you dump your life savings into it
Jan 8 2015 11:25AM
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gravel
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timolundgrenI would personally go for a Panasonic GH4 with a metabones speedbooster adapter. Then you can keep that fancy Canon glass and almost get that full-frame look you're looking for.


No Autofocus if he plans to shoot photos. Just a heads up, otherwise it's a pretty reliable option.
Jan 8 2015 11:48AM
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CameraWiz
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gavinrudyNo Autofocus if he plans to shoot photos. Just a heads up, otherwise it's a pretty reliable option.


I don't use autofocus that much anymore. I never use it when I take pictures since all my action shots are in a predefined area or I'm just taking landscape pictures. I only use it to quickly focus before filming.
Jan 8 2015 2:55PM
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CameraWiz
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I think sometime within the next 6 months I'm going to be upgrading to the GH3 or GH4
Jan 8 2015 2:59PM
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