7D used in difficult production environment

[Ted Ramasola]

I just wrapped a tourism video production shoot on a tropical island called Bantayan.

First off, the camera performed as expected. I was prepared for the worst many thanks to users feedback in this forum.

The situation is, semi run and gun due to limited time and weather. 3 shooting days. Hot and humid tropical weather and sudden downpours.

Some of my notes;

The camera allowed me to finish the job since i can stretch my shooting time till its dark.

The camera gave great colors under challenging low light conditions.

The form factor allowed us to travel lightly and doing jib shots is easier due to lighter counterweight requirement.

The form factor allowed us to use affordable underwater housing for underwater shots. -BUT, using live view and video in an airtight housing gives you an overheat signal really fast. I had to cool down, by shutting off, count to 20 and switch on again. No big deal.

Dolly and plywood skater shots are now smoother due to light weight.

Here's some grabs.

 

[Jester2138]

What's it like focusing underwater on the LCD screen?

 

[Ted Ramasola]

Difficult. I used manual focus. the casing allowed me to twist the focus barrel. I couldnt fiddle much due to overheating.

 

[Ian-T]

Here's some grabs.

Not sure if it's me....but did you post the grabs cause I can't see them.

 

[Ted Ramasola]

Ian, you can't see the grabs?

Ted

 

[Stephen Mick]

They're showing up for me.

Then again, Ian drinks a lot.

 

[Ian-T]

Ian, you can't see the grabs?

Ted

It’s probably just the filters they use here at work. I’ll have to wait till I get home tonight.

Then again, Ian drinks a lot.

He he..the holidays ain’t over for me and this is some good Kool-Aid.

 

[cjcapozzoli]

What housing did you use I may be looking to do some underwater shooting sooon..
you can check out my difficult shooting conditions video at http://vimeo.com/7602098

 

[Everts]

cool , TB hope we get to see the finish project.