Are you aware that the 5DMrkII is going to get 24p in the next firmware update? (which should be soon). To me, this would be the best solution in your specific case. While the 7D is great, its small sensor causes issue in low light.

With the money you save on the 1DMrkII by getting a 5D, you can get a few key lenses, namely the 24L1.4 and 24-70L.

Then again, I dont know the situation you will be shooting in so who knows, maybe the 7D is good enough for you! Just make sure you have a real good tripod because that is what is going to hurt you the most in the end!

I have reviewed a lot of lenses / kit on my website, you may want to check that out.

Anyway I’m starting a larger film project and am looking to upgrade so I’m wondering which camera is best. I want to work in 24p/25p so I’m guessing my options are the 7D and 1DMKIV but what I’d like to know is whether the MKIV is that much superior to the 7D in terms of filming to warrant the investment.

And maybe someone can answer this but what would be a great overall lens for indie film making? (documentary or otherwise) I have a bunch of lenses but I was wondering if there were one (or a few) in particular DSLR shooters are favoring.

Thanks a bunch everyone!

Thanks again.

I am back from Japan after shooting my first “run N gun” documentary with the Canon 7d.

The Tokina 11-16 is a life saver and the way to go when you are on the move.
One big advantage over the Canon lenses are the hard minimum/maximum focus stops. It was very easy to mark 50cm, 1m, infinity on the lens and estimate the focus distance from the filmed people or objects. Footage and more thoughts on “run N gun shooting with the 7d” soon.

Johnnie

I have very nice LCD monitors, namely a Marshall V-LCD70P and an Ikan V5600 but again I only really use them for interviews at set piece stuff. I would use one whenever I could given the time constraints.

Hope that helps.