VAF-5D2 on 5D2 more 'filmic'?

[eco_bach]

Considering a 2nd body purchase, the 5D2 to compliment my 7D. Am also considering Mosaic Engineering's antialias filter the VAF-5D2.


But before I go ahead and take the plunge with the VAF, would love to see more examples.


Are the results really more filmic?

[gonzo_entertainment]

Not sharper, they are slightly softer. That's basically how it works. Softening the already fairly soft image a bit more to prevent the aliasing and moire.

[jcs]

Any time aliasing is removed, the image is more filmic. Adding a little post grain to bring up perceived texture detail also helps.

[gonzo_entertainment]

but you are paying a price for it. It's not at no cost. 5D is fairly soft, which I like, but no more than I have issues with aliasing and moire (really not very often) I decided it's not worth it.

If you want your stuff to look "filmic" learn how to light as that has WAY more impact than what camera you use.

[mr bill]

You should be able to increase in-camera sharpening now that you're not having to avoid aliasing and moiree. If I had a 5D, I think this would be a no-brainer purchase.