It looks good, not as good as the 5d mkii but for the price it's not bad. It's not professional quality. I feel that the t2i-t3i can shoot better than that and the price is reasonable.
Does anyone have experience in filming with a Canon 5D mk II??
I intend to make some performance videos in the studio.
Although I make some photographs from time to time with an average Canon 400D, I have no experience in filming...
I'd like to buy a 5D MK II to get somehow professional results when filming unplugged performances in the studio, or at home...
Can you help me choosing the right lens??
Would you recommend a 35mm 1:1,4 L, a 24-70mm 1:2.8 L, a 135mm 2,0 L, or a 24-105mm 1:4,0 L or something else for filming?? I want everything to look really professional and TV/movie like. Remember, I will probably film in small and mid-sized rooms and locations.
Would be nice if you could help me with the lens.
What setting would you start with on the camera?
And is any processing, like coloring, contrast etc necessary to get a professional look? What software do you recommend to get videoclip look? Or a warm sixties retro look? Adobe after effects? Magic bullet? How to change the general looks and colors easily?
Cutting and editing? Final Cut Pro?
BTW I'm on mac (imac 27")
Please help me, that would be great!
What lens?
What processing software?
I have a T3i and I have shot a few shorts on a 7D. The 5D is a full sensor and unless you're going full on professional I think the T2i/T3i will get you 99% of the way there. The 5D MkIII takes care of the few remaining issues with the 5D MkII like moire and zebraing issues, so if you're a full on DP I would say buy that, otherwise use the T3i and rent the 5D for the few occasions you need the kick up in quality. Unless you have the money to burn, then go for it.
As far as lenses, yes. Buy as many as you can. You'll need wider lenses for close spaces or big shots and faster lenses for low light, there really isn't any one lens for all occasions.
And has been said, if you want film quality you're going to have to take the time to light properly
Since proper video shooting and editing is a really steep learning curve I would really suggest going for a used T3i with a decent EFS 18-200 lens to get started for around $1000 and then move up once you get the hang of it. Also remember you're going to need to record audio separately and sync up later. I have used Sony Vegas, it's a great program. Final Cut if you're on a Mac. A lot of people I know are using Adobe Premiere with great results.
If you're going to have a revenue stream based on this then maybe consider the 5D MkIII, otherwise go a little lower (T3i/7D/60D use the same cropped sensor for video so no need to go 7D unless you need the rugged body)
I can't imagine ever WANTING to use something like that. I'm far from doing the media thing full time- but the workflow of shooting on an iPhone is just far from ideal. For $200 more you could get a Canon t2i which is fantastic for video.
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Wanting to trade some NT5's for an NT4. Would be willing to throw in a little cash or gear to cover the difference.
Definitely a better choice, I'm a Nikon guy myself. Just picked up my new D4, its sick.
HDMI out looks very handy. Please let us know how the HDR feature works out...I've tried HDR using the 550D and software but haven't got good results yet.
Powerful autofocus for video is an overdue feature for the beginner Rebel line. You see, for regular people the mere ability to shoot great video doesn't mean much. Until now, the DSLR has been a clunky video camera for beginners. Professionals and enthusiasts have been getting excellent results from DSLRs for years, but videographers rely on manual focus to get their shots. If you're at a birthday party, you want to move the camera from your kid to the cake to the presents and have the shot snap instantly into focus without touching buttons or the lens. That's the promise of the T4i's new Movie Servo AF setting. Canon's accomplished a tricky technical feat that requires a revamped superfast AF sensor system, but here's what you need to know: Shooting HD video with the T4i might be as close as a DSLR has come to using an easy camcorder.
With continuous autofocus in mind, Canon brings a new line of "STM" (stepping motor) lenses, which are specifically designed for shooting video with the camera's Movie Servo AF mode. They're precisely tuned to the T4i's AF so that they're fast and precise, and they're designed to be silent. Canon says this will produce video that's not marred by annoyingly slow focus or the sound of an autofocus motor. (Canon will also release a new 40mm pancake lens pictured throughout this post, which turns your DSLR into a slim package great for street photographers.)
While we're on the topic of sound, the T4i upgrades the T3i's mono mic to a built-in stereo mic setup. Want more? An external mic jack is still there.
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This is the problem with multi function stuff , I want a dslr for stills . An upgrade that only helps the video functions is a sideways one at the very best .
IMHO a sh!te move from Canon .
T3i was a waste , T4i is a waste , looks like I will stick with my T2i for longer .
I'd prefer less jello than autofocus (550D user) - as a novice I found that the manual focus requires shot planning and a deeper understanding of the process.
I'd prefer less jello than autofocus (550D user) - as a novice I found that the manual focus requires shot planning and a deeper understanding of the process.
I could sure agree with that! 550d user here as well
My two biggest gripes with DSLRs still is the rolling shutter and time limit - though those seem to be becoming non-issues with recent technology
...is an example done with a 5D partly. All the black/white shots and the stationary shot from the drummer are the Canon. I like the cam, but its not the best for moving shots. Still, a very cool unit to do things like this.
Does anyone have experience in filming with a Canon 5D mk II??
I have the perfect example for you...
All shot with a pair of 5D's. Obviously amazing cameras for low light with their huge sensors. Everything they shoot turns out with a lot of red though, but most cameras will have a colour they emphasise.
Edited in Final Cut Pro X. No problems at all. They re-introduced multi-cam editing in 10.3 so that made it much easier.
If you've got the money to spend then buying them is one way of making sure you don't wind up wanting more later, but they do cost a tonne...
Some of the other songs from this shoot we also had a 500D and a Nikon D3100. NO COMPARISON! Both were bollocks and hard to fit in with the 5D footage. Very noisey in low light, grainy, the D3100 had saturated highlights and looked all round pretty darn bad.
We shot the 5D's dark and brought up the exposure in post - and it worked really well because they just pick up so much light!
EDIT: Just noticed the video is in 720, no idea why, we shot at 1080 and I gave them a 1080 render I thought, oh well!
We are releasing a feature art film this fall in both English and Spanish markets that was shot entirely on a 70D, and edited in Premiere Pro (audio ProTools, etc..). It translated very VERY well from SH to HD for the purpose. I start filming (ha wot a term for modern times) a documentary in 3 weeks on a 5DII and a Sony Alpha (something not my camera but we have it as a second). As long as you have great pro lenses (Canon of course with the red line - their pro series NOT Tamron, etc...) it will give you excellent results (begging the question of how things were lit, shot, scrypted, etc..).
Definitely buy a second 5DII if needed!
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All shot with a pair of 5D's. Obviously amazing cameras for low light with their huge sensors. Everything they shoot turns out with a lot of red though, but most cameras will have a colour they emphasise.
Edited in Final Cut Pro X. No problems at all. They re-introduced multi-cam editing in 10.3 so that made it much easier.
If you've got the money to spend then buying them is one way of making sure you don't wind up wanting more later, but they do cost a tonne...
Some of the other songs from this shoot we also had a 500D and a Nikon D3100. NO COMPARISON! Both were bollocks and hard to fit in with the 5D footage. Very noisey in low light, grainy, the D3100 had saturated highlights and looked all round pretty darn bad.
We shot the 5D's dark and brought up the exposure in post - and it worked really well because they just pick up so much light!
EDIT: Just noticed the video is in 720, no idea why, we shot at 1080 and I gave them a 1080 render I thought, oh well!
I'm actually not sure! I did the audio & the editing, but Andrew shot it and did the lighting. I could ask him if you like. Very large zoom lenses anyhow.
Does anyone have experience in filming with a Canon 5D mk II??
I intend to make some performance videos in the studio.
Although I make some photographs from time to time with an average Canon 400D, I have no experience in filming...
I'd like to buy a 5D MK II to get somehow professional results when filming unplugged performances in the studio, or at home...
Can you help me choosing the right lens??
Would you recommend a 35mm 1:1,4 L, a 24-70mm 1:2.8 L, a 135mm 2,0 L, or a 24-105mm 1:4,0 L or something else for filming?? I want everything to look really professional and TV/movie like. Remember, I will probably film in small and mid-sized rooms and locations.
Would be nice if you could help me with the lens.
What setting would you start with on the camera?
And is any processing, like coloring, contrast etc necessary to get a professional look? What software do you recommend to get videoclip look? Or a warm sixties retro look? Adobe after effects? Magic bullet? How to change the general looks and colors easily?
Cutting and editing? Final Cut Pro?
BTW I'm on mac (imac 27")
Please help me, that would be great!
What lens?
What processing software?
get a prime lens dude..
35mm F1.4 best suit for your needs.. its very sharp, and you can also shoot details with this lens.. meaning you can shoot close up/macro shoot approx 20cm to the object.
or get a 50mm F1.4 is great too and much cheaper than 35mm f1.4...
since you're using 5D mkII and its a full frame cam, I think 50mm would be good enough..
here's sample of my shoot using 50mm F1.8, but I'm using canon 550D
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