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which DSLR to hold me over until scarlet?

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I am looking to buy a good DSLR around a $1000 price that can shoot at decent video to hold me over until i can get my hands on a 2/3 fixed lens scarlet. I have been wanting to get a nice still camera for some time and i figure nows a better time than ever since the video quality on the DSLR's are finally getting good.

My thoughts are basically i want a good still camera that will last me and i am pretty set on a FF camera which rules out the GH1. I would like a camera that can shoot decent 720P at either 24 or 30 fps with good low light capabilities. From what i have gathered that leaves the new Canon Ti the nikon D90 or the new nikon d5000. So i guess what i'm asking is which of these cameras looks most promising for video. I heard i should go with a canon camera because nikon glass mounts change, any validity to that?

I don't have too much knowledge about still cameras so any info would be greatly appreciated
 
You wont find a FF DSLR for under $1000 but there are a few options for cameras with a near S35 sized sensor. Nikon D5000 looks interesting enough - good price too - and there's nothing wrong with Nikon mounts.
 
Hi. There is no camera that can do what you want (FF) at 1000$

I'd definitely look at the D90 though (APS-C sized), seems the best offering for you.

GH1 has much better video-capabilities but will you put over $2k and for photography.. well.
 
ohh those aren't ff cameras... i might need to do some more research. are they at least 35mm cameras? if anyone could give me a quick crash course and a recomendation for a camera that would be great. I've seen video from the d90 and i really liked it, but the rolling shutter issue was a bit of a downside. then again that might just be the price i have to pay with using a dslr in their current state, at least til the scarlet comes.
 
The new Canon Ti is useless with its 20fps.

I would suggest perhaps waiting for an announcement from Canon about the forthcoming 60D, which should have 1080/24p, or wait to see what Nikon releases next. If you're in a hurry, the 5D2 costs $2,600 and is available now, with a FF35 sensor.
 
ohh i forgot to mention this prior but part of my reasoning in which still cam i pick is also to in preperation of one day owning a scarlet s35 or ff35 so i want to pick a camera whose glass could one day be used on a scarlet. i know it might not be the best glass to use with that camera, but i would still rather have something that would be able to work on both the still camera and eventually the scarlet
 
Thomas Malinowski said:
set of "perfect" low light manual Nikon's 14mm/ 28mm/ 35mm/ 85mm/ 105mm for $150 >> guy didn't believe me when I told him you could use them on current digital cameras.
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christ! 150 each or for all?
 
Peter Weisberg said:
ohh those aren't ff cameras... i might need to do some more research. are they at least 35mm cameras?
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F(full)F(frame) is 35mm.

If you want to use your lenses with an S35 (APS-C) sized Scarlet get a APS-C sized Nikon (like D90) and later a Nikon-mount together with the Scarlet. For sub 1000$ the D90 is your only choice. I wouldn't bother much about it, it's not the camera, it's the guy that takes the pictures anyways.

I personally suggest you to get an old nikon analog, snap some good old nikon glass and rent a good videocam. You'll end up cheaper if you prepare your shots well.
 
It might be worth waiting for the Nikon D750. A lot of rumors floating around about it.
 
Panasonic Lumix GH-1 is the way to go though it is 1500$
 
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