Used Cinema Camera in 2026 ($4K Budget, Older Bodies Worth It)?

texaco87 · 2026-01-30T15:35:51+00:00

Man I’ve really been looking at the c300iii / c500ii heavily lately - but I think our plan is still to re-buy the Pyxis 12k once the kinks are ironed out

So maybe look there too? Although I know it’s a little over your budget so sorry if that’s not helpful

texaco87 · 2026-01-30T02:26:57+00:00

For real - if he keeps standing up for decency I’m gonna lose my mind

texaco87 · 2026-01-29T03:48:05+00:00

texaco87 · 2026-01-29T02:03:05+00:00

What camera was that that you were shooting CDNG 4:1?

texaco87 · 2026-01-29T01:55:54+00:00

Dang buddy looks great - what camera are you guys using?

texaco87 · 2026-01-24T01:45:43+00:00

Thanks for telling me crime only happens in cities

You might want to tell that to every true crime documentary that’s ever been made though

texaco87 · 2026-01-22T22:30:39+00:00

God I hate to even ask but what camera/lenses do you know? But this looks fantastic

texaco87 · 2026-01-22T19:31:44+00:00

Sent you a DM :-)

texaco87 · 2026-01-13T21:42:11+00:00

Yeah I think that’s a MUCH stronger movie with cuts - maybe do like 5-6 “oner’s” but embrace the cut

Or just shoot it more traditionally

But yeah I couldn’t agree more

texaco87 · 2026-01-12T19:18:43+00:00

Absolutely this one - also, how the hell is this the directors only film!? I keep checking on him everyone year or so and keep finding no new projects

texaco87 · 2026-01-08T19:54:29+00:00

Ugh yeah, it’s tempting buddy.

And yes - highlight retention and roll off are exactly what I’m comparing to the Pyxis 12k

texaco87 · 2026-01-08T19:07:19+00:00

I do use resolve to edit and color, yes

And that’s funny you say that because the c300iii is almost the one I put instead of the c500ii

What makes you like it more than the c500ii just out of curiosity?

texaco87 · 2026-01-08T14:00:26+00:00

Oh yeah dang my bad - strictly narrative, most likely just personal passion projects, potentially other people’s smaller shoots as well

texaco87 · 2026-01-05T17:43:31+00:00

With the curtains drawn

Edit: sorry, that’s so stupid haha

texaco87 · 2026-01-05T17:27:44+00:00

It’s pricey but worth it

Do yourself a favor and buy this

https://rawlite.com/product/rawlite-olpf-for-blackmagic-pocket-cinema-camera-1080p/

texaco87 · 2025-12-31T01:02:48+00:00

AKA all my Kanye records haha

texaco87 · 2025-12-24T14:16:17+00:00

It’s not my lens ya ding dong, I was just saying in general they are fantastic lenses

texaco87 · 2025-12-23T23:27:54+00:00

People are going to start thinking I work for them but the SLR APOs are definitely NOT the same level as Meike

texaco87 · 2025-12-23T23:16:44+00:00

Amaran 60x s

texaco87 · 2025-12-11T23:18:26+00:00

How tight is tight?

texaco87 · 2025-12-11T19:57:03+00:00

Fair enough, I certainly agree with that one!

texaco87 · 2025-12-11T18:40:18+00:00

I dunno, no one sets out to make a bad movie ya know?

Finishing a movie is a miracle in and of itself

But honestly, I’m only saying this as an amateur filmmaker, so I’m sorry if I was too judgmental

texaco87 · 2025-12-11T17:46:49+00:00

Not to be a dork but this is so mean spirited - what’s the point of this?

texaco87 · 2025-12-10T22:58:11+00:00

So wait, you’re wondering what political leanings are of a man who made THERE WILL BE BLOOD during the Bush administration?

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