How many cameras do you need for a slightly more professional short film? Which machine works well? What is the price? Why do professional film cameras still use film without memory?

Professional cameras have begun to use cards, and professional cameras are called recording units. If you shoot a short film, one is enough, that is, more machines will save shooting time. Generally speaking, the small Sony EX 1R is still relatively good, pure HD, and the picture quality is also good, about 3W or more, and there may be more accessories than 4W, but the picture quality is still much worse than the current digital cameras such as REDONE or Sony F3.

For entry-level players who want to shoot cheaply and with good picture quality, you can consider buying a SLR, such as 550d d90 and Panasonic GH 1, which can almost meet your budget. But it's cheap and has picture quality. It is much more troublesome to operate. Following focus, mobile phone photography is a hassle. The post-production of shooting material format is also a lot of trouble.

If you just want to have some fun and feel the addiction of making movies as a director, I suggest you buy a home DV for several thousand dollars, and you can play it later. When it comes to the word "professional", the cost of various equipment and auxiliary equipment in the early and late stages is not acceptable to ordinary people. And without certain professional knowledge and experience, it is also a waste of money.