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ben_collinsNew glass
I have a drone and honestly I wish I spent it on a 70-200 instead
Colby_eubanksIf i were you i would defienitley buy a drone esspically if your gonna buy the new phantom 4, it will add variety in edits that.
ICaryHonestly do you see your self using it a lot, or it coming in handy. I feel as if it may be awesome but it may also get left behind like a sock that has a hole in it but you don't want to throw it away. I
ICaryHonestly do you see your self using it a lot, or it coming in handy. I feel as if it may be awesome but it may also get left behind like a sock that has a hole in it but you don't want to throw it away. I
I am team Phantom, even got the hookup on it too so I save some $$$ if i go that route.
ben_collinsHonestly the only reason I haven't used it is because I can't drive. When I get my license in a month I will drive to a bunch of places to use it but right now my parents don't want to drive me places just to get a shot
nutz.Also depends on what your glass collection looks like too. What do you have?
Bike or Skate! I skated everywhere in high school
nutz.Bike or Skate! I skated everywhere in high school
ICaryCurrently working with a A7sii
16-35 F4
55 F1.8
85 F1.4
I think if I went lens I would go with the 70-200 2.8 but sony hasn't "released" it yet. I personally like all my lens as of now, not too sure what I would add, thus thread.
ben_collinsGet the drone haha your fine for glass
If you had the kit lens I would definitely save glass but clearly your not
eheathI mean he doesn't have a long lens, do none of you guys shoot on a tripod anymore? A 70-200 is a very valuable lens and IMO essential.
ben_collinsGet the drone haha your fine for glass
If you had the kit lens I would definitely save glass but clearly your not
eheathI mean he doesn't have a long lens, do none of you guys shoot on a tripod anymore? A 70-200 is a very valuable lens and IMO essential.
ICaryI do 90% video and can't see myself using a 70-200 atleast not at the moment. All my work has been very small places, and close up vibe, never needed that guy. But he's gonna get added in once I make a decision.
Dub_DigitalGet a lens
Drones are over hyped, the technology is always changing, they are dangerous, require insurance if you do any real shooting, and generally are just a hassle. A lens won't depreciate as much as your fancy phantom 4 will
eheathYou should rent one sometime and go shoot with it, you have an 85 so you can kind of get the feel of the wide end, but being able to crunch down to 200 is so nice for so many situations. Sitting around your subject or being 'trapped' will limit you, go outside of your current box and try to only shoot over 100 or something, you'll find yourself doing things different and it will help expand your skills.
ben_collinsI don't disagree with any of this but they don't require insurance
Dub_DigitalWell technically speaking, if you get paid for any drone job, you need a sec. 333 exemption from the FAA. You might have also heard about the recent requirement of drone owners to register said drones for a small $5 fee. There are lots of jobs for drones filming properties, and most agents won't book you, or let you near their property if your not insured.
If you don't want to do any of that, at least be a smart drone operator by knowing the no fly zones, and safe flying environments. Honestly, theres only going to be more regulation moving forward, and I would go with a timeless lens. Like I said before, drone technology is changing super fast
ICarythe 70-200 2.8 hasn't dropped yet for me, plus its like double the price of a drone probably with me not knowing how much I'm gonna use it. But with the way everyone is raving that lens no matter what company it always gets good reviews. I may just need to go that route. Thanks everyone for the input!
dan_swagnerGet the lens you will use it a lot more than a drone. I have a canon 100-400mm and a phantom 2 and phantom 3 advanced and phantom 3 professional. Drones are great for very specific shots like wide establishing shots and landscapes but you won't use it as much as a tele lens. If you want to get into drone cinematography then get the drone but you'll need to get FAA exemption that cost a good amount of money to get and have drone insurance for shoots. As a film student you'll learn more with a tele lens and use it on a lot more projects.
Dub_DigitalAn FAA 333 exemption doesn't actually cost a lot of money. Most people pay someone to file for them, in that case it DOES cost a LARGE amount of money. However, you can do the paperwork yourself and save yourself a nice chunk of change. It's super confusing, and time consuming but if you want to save thousands of dollars i would recommend just filing yourself
Michael_ThatcherSo assuming you do the filing yourself, how much would it roughly cost?
ICaryRecently came into an extra grand, really want a drone, because lets be honest it's cool. Think it would add some unique shots that kids at my level in school wouldn't have/couldnt get. But theres always the idea of getting more glass, can never have too much. Don't know what lens I would get just yet. I do know id get the Dji Phatom 4 though. Thoughts?
CabbyArrantWhy not get the phantom 3? You can get those things from like 400 and then you would have some money left over for glass
ICaryI don't know where you have seen the DJi3 Pro for 400 bucks, but some of the features in the 4 interest me. Plus as I said. Got that hook up. But I think that the Glass seems to possibly be leading the race currently.
