Victor Nguyen
Student
I don't think DSLR fad has died out. More like it has become so mainstream that it's now seen as normal. I'm surprise there's no A7S on this list. Hopefully we'll see more Sony cameras in the future.
Wait is $125 really the usual rate for Ultra Low Budget? that's nothing for a working actor.
Wireless are preferable because you are able to monitor if there are anything wrong with the recording. With that said, if you don't have the budge for wireless then I would recommend buying an Oscar Sound Tech lav for your Tascam. http://oscarsoundtech.com/index.html
The website looks tacky but trust me, many professional sound mixers use it. If you don't trust me then go on the JW Sound Forum.
I have these speakers also. Totally recommend for budget video people.
Hmm I agree with 416, CS3E for exteriors. But you also forgot Shoeps Cmit 5u and Super CMIT. For interiors it would be Sennheiser MKH 50 or Schoeps CMC 641. I haven't heard a lot of people use MKE2 or Tram for narrative. Mostly Sanken Cos 11D or DPA is gaining some momentum. Also haven't heard of Fostex for mixers. But Sound Devices for sure and I would like to add Zaxcom.