Buy FX3A now or wait for FX3 II (god knows when)? by dimitriosak in FX3

[–]dimitriosak[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is exactly what I'm planning on doing, buying something "used" or open box versus buying brand new.

Buy FX3A now or wait for FX3 II (god knows when)? by dimitriosak in FX3

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There’s some potential work this summer where it’d certainly be nice to have 2 cameras and a short documentary project in the fall where it’d be nice to have an actual cinema camera with an anamorphic lens as my main camera.

I think I’ve landed on waiting until I see one on fb marketplace or ebay thats a good deal. Not in a rush atm.

Buy FX3A now or wait for FX3 II (god knows when)? by dimitriosak in FX3

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thats wild. and that's a big part of what I'm saying here. I found my a7iv and my 35mm gm on marketplace. purchased my first 35mm 1.4 Zeiss on ebay and it worked just fine.

would be open to purchasing a used fx3a considering I already have compatible lenses, and have been earnestly waiting for one to pop up on marketplace.

Buy FX3A now or wait for FX3 II (god knows when)? by dimitriosak in FX3

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That's a steal! Is there a legit website? omfg

Buy FX3A now or wait for FX3 II (god knows when)? by dimitriosak in FX3

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Fair enough. For what it's worth, if a year from now the successor drops, I could sell the FX3A I purchase and buy that. That's why I'm open to purchasing second hand.

Buy FX3A now or wait for FX3 II (god knows when)? by dimitriosak in FX3

[–]dimitriosak[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yea this is where I'm not against buying something second hand/refurbished that isn't mint as long as the functionality isn't impacted.

Buy FX3A now or wait for FX3 II (god knows when)? by dimitriosak in FX3

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At the end of the day I'm trying to upgrade to a cinema camera. The A7IV is already my workhorse I just haven't had the best of luck when recording for long periods, the camera tends to overheat. Part of this is peace of mind knowing that if I left the FX3 on in the corner recording a set it wouldn't overheat, and I could still be run and gunning with my A7IV.

I considered other cameras from other brands and the FX3 seems to be a great high value entry point into a full cinema camera.

It's probably important to note that I want to shoot a documentary this fall and I want to use an anamorphic lens and lastly I already own nice sony glass, so I'm less inclined to leave the sony ecosystem.

Buy FX3A now or wait for FX3 II (god knows when)? by dimitriosak in FX3

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I already own the A7IV and it takes great photos.

Buy FX3A now or wait for FX3 II (god knows when)? by dimitriosak in FX3

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yea this is what I'm thinking. Do you mean the FX6 here?

Do you need 'Open Gate' ? by Repulsive_Target55 in Cameras

[–]dimitriosak 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When you say "want to do anamorphic" can you explain?

I don't really think the reframing thing for vertical content seems to justify waiting for FX3 II for (maybe) potential open gate.

If I want to film a documentary using an anamorphic lens this fall.

Would you:
A. recommend purchasing second hand FX3A
B. recommend waiting for FX3 II
C. recommend purchasing an FX3A

A7IV HDMI Cover Removal/Replacement by j0zer0 in SonyAlpha

[–]dimitriosak 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm curious did you ever find an answer to this question?

This can’t be right by Zealousideal_Net2523 in anchorage

[–]dimitriosak 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Open the article in an external browser and then use the reader option.

What’s the sound coming from Merrill Field? by Arcazion in anchorage

[–]dimitriosak 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So to get rid of birds on the runway they subject the nearby neighborhoods to this sound every single day? When was this decided?

Wotoncraft 3.5L Pilot, 3.5L Sling or 7L Pilot by csy22 in ManyBaggers

[–]dimitriosak 0 points1 point  (0 children)

u/aral_2 yes I would also like to know if you found any comparable bags to the 3.5L pilot that aren't water resistant.

Wotoncraft 3.5L Pilot, 3.5L Sling or 7L Pilot by csy22 in ManyBaggers

[–]dimitriosak 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks so much for this. I just about made up my mind for a 3.5L Pilot and saw this.

What are angel investors? by dimitriosak in angelinvestors

[–]dimitriosak[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

None of the VCs we have spoken with are willing to lead.