I've heared some being very happy with the video function of the Canon 5D.
They were doing video shoots inside the studio and because the ability you've with the different lenses made it very suitable for that.

Shim I alrady said it in another topic but I believe that the video DSLR isn't their to take over the simplicity of a camcorder. It should be able to handle that though but I see it as a far more creative way of shooting then what you can do with a normal camcorder.

I already see myself playing with dof, angles and diffrent lenses.

Sorry to pull it out of context Shim
But are DSLR with video trying to be proper a video camera:
I think we are comparing mountain gorillas with chimpanzees now.

I think gartmore means more pro then that, more like people that are using midframe cameras for example. Around that class but then with video.

You didn't say UK only
link € 991.95 = ~£862

ps. the name of the shop "extremediscount"

So far as I know the photo your looking at when looking at a raw file with your camera is that embedded JPG.

Go to your local suplier, good they are more expensive but you atleast get service with most and they are happy with your money.

I sold my DA18-250 for a DA*50-135 so not true in my case either.

btw wasn't there a shift in populair focal lengths in the history of photography.
People went from wide to long I believe... not sure about that though.

I believe f-number is relative to the width of the beam of light.
So if you place the diaphragm at the place were the beam of light is add his smallest width you don't need a large aperture.

That's one of the trick you can do but the very basic of the f-number is focal length devided by lens diameter and you can't change that.

Focal length devided by diamter is so far as I know only applyable this simple with a single lens system

Some of you really can't search
https://www.pentaxuser.com/forum/topic/No-AF-in-K7-for-video-12285/p-0#comm119444

Not usre if he really means the lack of AF in video.

Wear the K10D with the DA*300 around your neck and the rest of the lenses can fit in your hand luggage. You've of course the 17-70 so no need for the 18-55.

Stihl's blowers looks quite sweet, read this:
As Stihl's most powerful blower ever, the new BR 600 is ideally suited for the most rugged professional applications. Powered by a 4-bhp. and 64.8-cc displacement engine, the 20.9-pound unit delivers 201-mph air speed and 712-cfm air volume for one of the best blowing power-to-weight ratios in the industry. Its patented 4-MIX engine technology provides fast acceleration, added power, impressive torque and increased fuel efficiency. The BR 600 features a uniquely designed, ergonomic polymer frame with an adjustable harness system. Plus, the BR 600 is one of the cleanest-running machines in its class, according to data on the EPA's Web site.

You can't go wrong with that one ideally suited for the most rugged professional applications fits the bill right.

On the dutch forum there was someone wanting to blow it with a hair blower but that one blows hot air so not so good idea I believe.