What do you recommend are accessories I need to buy right off the bat (not including a lens) in order to get started with this?
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A fast SSD(check Blackmagic recommendations), a cage or handle, perhaps a video microphone(camera on board audio recording non-usable) and most important an external battery source(switronix)
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You need good sticks, meaning a Tripod. If you really want to rig it up - then there is one very reasonable priced cage with top handle (Kramer red I think) along with the Kramer Follow Focus and you will have all you need. Of course get yourself a 480 GB Sandisk Extreme from Amazon as they don't sell them I stores and they fit this particular camera bay perfectly. Put a piece of tape on your SSD's so you can pull them out easily and that's about it. You may need a computer upgrade to handle the raw files.You will also need something for sound and I recommend the Juice Linked Riggy Assist direct into your Camera. Its tiny and produces true high quality sound. I purchased the RM333 and adapter cord very simple. They also make a more expensive BMCC specific one but the sound quality is indistinguishable. If you are doing "film" work then your scenes will be short and you wont need a battery. Indoors you can even stay tethered (no one runs and guns real films - but if youre getting this camera just to have fun then go right ahead) - that said a Bescor or Switronix battery is good choice.
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It has a speaker to check audio and an internal mic which is right next to the fan so you must have an external mic. The audio inputs are 1/4 inch so you will need adapters from XLR and 1.8" plugs. A tripod head strong enough for 5+ lbs. One or two SSD cards with spacers for 9mm. You need to be selective with SSD's for shooting RAW. You must read about the ETTR exposure strategy. You WILL need an external handle. Canon and Canon compatible lenses are a real plus since autofocus works on most of them. And Patience!!
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More importantly... what doesn't come in the box: A rear lens cap... sure you could argue that you don't need one since you'd always keep the lens on the camera and any secondary Sony lens you buy will come with one. But it would be nice to have a spare.The other thing you will want to get right away is a spare battery. They do last a long time, but that just makes it easy to forget to charge it between each outing. It takes forever to charge an empty battery so you will want an extra.
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Did you ever get a lens? I'm making the same decision now. If so, what did you buy? Are you happy with your decision? Is there anything else you would add that would help me make a decision. Thanks!
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Cords...lots of cords. I just got it and haven't played with it all yet. It will need a SD card if you are going to shoot more than about a dozen high rez pics.
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Personally I'm about to buy this camera as well and i think that i might get the accessory pack that they have on here for $40-$70. it as the chargers, batteries, tripods, memory card (higher price means higher memory card...2GB vs. 4GB), filters, lenses, bag... it's quite a few accessories but it'd be cheaper than buying them all seperately and you'd have what you need and then some.
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That sounds like a pretty good deal if you want to change out your lenses between taking pictures close up and far away. I's probably just buy the camera body and get you an all in one lense 18-200 or 18-300 lense Nikon or compatible Sigma lense like i did and your set to take pictures whenever the moment arises and not have to carry around an extra lense. Just do a little shopping around and you can probably come in about the same or even little lower for an all in one lense to go with the D5100 or D5200 body.
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Not sure what you mean by "starter kit." It definitely has everything you need to start using immediately after opening ( except the memory card). However you will need to get a tripod, carrying case and additional batteries separately.
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The body only means that u will need to get a lens plus a memory card. However befor u go purchasing an SD card these take a specific older type of memory card that u can also purchase on amazon. You can get Nikon or Nikor lenses at used prices for about 50-100 dollars. I would rather recommend u get an 18-55 mm lens or a 35 mm with a 1.8 or 1.4 f stop
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You have what you need out of the box. The battery charge has been sufficient though I use AC when possible. I've shot a hundred hours so far and find the camera to be quite handy.
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Yes but I suggest you to buy the Body only, and buy a seperate lens to tend your need. You dont need the whole package.
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I accont provide you with a catalogue number but you need a heavy dutty one. The lens is heavy and you need a stable platform to get clear pictures. Took some Moon shot using a borrowed tripod as my basic one was not useful
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Go to the lens baby site. Great information and a list of cameras. Fun lens to work.
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You get a 18-55mm lens. It's a decent lens to start. You get a strap, battery, and charger as well.
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I think it's a good starter kit just to get u going. The lense you probably won't need though.
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If possible go up to the D70s. I owned one and it's a little better. Body only means just the body, and be careful, ensure the listing includes everything it originally came with, such as the battery, charger, and cords. If you're getting one to learn photography, then pick up a used Nikon 35mm f/1.8 DX lens. Stay away from zooms if you're learning. Trust me on this. You will learn how to properly compose a picture with a prime. Zooms are convenient but they also make stale pictures when the photographer doesn't learn how to move. Couple it to a 2GB CompactFlash card and you can't go wrong. It ONLY accepts CompactFlash and only recognizes limited capacities; 2GB is plenty for 6MP. If possible go up to the D70s. I owned one and it's a little better. Body only means just the body, and be careful, ensure the listing includes everything it originally came with, such as the battery, charger, and cords. If you're getting one to learn photography, then pick up a used Nikon 35mm f/1.8 DX lens. Stay away from zooms if you're learning. Trust me on this. You will learn how to properly compose a picture with a prime. Zooms are convenient but they also make stale pictures when the photographer doesn't learn how to move. Couple it to a 2GB CompactFlash card and you can't go wrong.... » Read More If possible go up to the D70s. I owned one and it's a little better. Body only means just the body, and be careful, ensure the listing includes everything it originally came with, such as the battery, charger, and cords. If you're getting one to learn photography, then pick up a used Nikon 35mm f/1.8 DX lens. Stay away from zooms if you're learning. Trust me on this. You will learn how to properly compose a picture with a prime. Zooms are convenient but they also make stale pictures when the photographer doesn't learn how to move. Couple it to a 2GB CompactFlash card and you can't go wrong. It ONLY accepts CompactFlash and only recognizes limited capacities; 2GB is plenty for 6MP. « Show Less
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So very much! My kit came with the camera, a carrying bag, a tabletop tripod (great little item), a battery charger, two batteries, a 16GB memory card, a lens and screen cleaning kit, a secure digital card reader/writer (I have not figured out what to do with this yet), and a USB cable to directly connect your camera to your computer. I think I have listed everything. I already owned a regular tripod, so I had to buy absolutely NOTHING to be set to go. I love my camera. It is so easy to use and I get great pictures. This is a super deal!!! Don't miss it.
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If you are purchasing just the body, no lens, at minimum you should get the camera body, 1 battery, 1 charger, 1 strap, 1 viewfinder cover, AV cable, easy start manual, cd-rom software disk and 1 cover for where the lens fits to keep dust out. If you are purchasing a "kit" then that is bound to change with the type "kit" that you purchased.