r/Filmmakers • u/Chrono_Convoy • 2d ago

Question What would you say is the best all around, user friendly, workhorse camera?

First time buyer hoping for longevity. These 12k cameras seem unnecessary as of right now but maybe I’m wrong?

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u/Electrical-Lead5993 director 2d ago

The Sony Fx6. It’s amazing for its price and it’s gets me hired on a lot of gigs

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u/Epic-x-lord_69 2d ago

I work with a dp who uses an Fs7 still. The thing is ironclad.

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u/Electrical-Lead5993 director 1d ago

Agreed. The Sony cinema cameras definitely punch above their weight

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u/sandpaperflu 1d ago

Pretty sure both these cameras are the defacto answer, fx6 if you value autofocus, full frame, dual native iso, and easier to use media. Fs7 if you’re budget conscious.

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u/rfoil 1d ago

What lenses do you bring with your package?

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u/Electrical-Lead5993 director 1d ago

Depends on the job. I have GMaster Zoom and a few sets of vintage lenses. I’m looking at the Blazar Apex AF lenses bc several of my clients have asked about anamorphic. I’ll get my hands on them at CineGear and if I like them I’ll buy a set ASAP

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u/REACHUM 1d ago

The FX6 is an amazing camera to a guy who started with an Arri-S and an HL79a. The Blazar looks like an indispensable piece of gear if you are shooting anamporphic. You should get a good ROI. Always fun to play with vintage lenses.

I do little production at this stage (72), but recently worked on a small project with an FX6 and Cooke SP3s which made me love production all over again. I want a do-over!

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u/Electrical-Lead5993 director 1d ago

My dream is to own a set of those SP3’s! They’re gorgeous

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u/rfoil 1d ago

Best of luck with that!

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u/Fushikatz cinematographer 1d ago

I‘m rocking my Canon C300 since 2015. I would call that a solid workhorse. Also the menu is simple and you can do most everything with a dedicated button.

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u/Zakaree cinematographer 16h ago

FX6 is by far going to be the best bang for buck/ workhorse camera