thefilmaddict
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I’ve owned the DJI RS2 for a few weeks. I tried it out with my pocket 6K. Now I test it with the Canon 90D:
https://youtu.be/tgZtUOWMpAg
https://youtu.be/tgZtUOWMpAg
Canon 90D with the DJI RS2 Gimbal
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KarlSutton
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I've been pretty interested in the 90d for gimbal work but the lack of ALL-I had me pause. I've seen a mixed bag of footage from this camera on YouTube, have you felt limited by the codec?
Did you upgrade to the RS2 from the original? Nice shots! -Karl
Did you upgrade to the RS2 from the original? Nice shots! -Karl
NorBro
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The codec matters less than the processing. Because some of Canon's higher-end options include ALL-I in HD and the results are the same like above.
It's about the resolution and processing and Canon will not budge in their decade-long tradition of refraining from providing us good HD in their DSLRs.
The operation and the location above is really nice, but as you can see the quality in 60p is a beautiful serving of mashed potatoes.
It's about the resolution and processing and Canon will not budge in their decade-long tradition of refraining from providing us good HD in their DSLRs.
The operation and the location above is really nice, but as you can see the quality in 60p is a beautiful serving of mashed potatoes.
thefilmaddict
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To be fair to the camera, that was shot in 720p and then exported at 1080. I should have shot 1080. I am really liking the camera on the gimbal. I only wish it had 4k 60p.
NorBro
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Unfortunately, it makes no difference as far as HD is concerned...
Blackmagic and Canon make their cameras very differently.
4K/60p would make a difference, but any 4K/60p currently from Canon under $5K is either also reduced in quality, has no LOG, or is on a time limit (with the C200B being the only exception).
Blackmagic and Canon make their cameras very differently.
4K/60p would make a difference, but any 4K/60p currently from Canon under $5K is either also reduced in quality, has no LOG, or is on a time limit (with the C200B being the only exception).
thefilmaddict
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It is quite amazing how high priced the canons are. If I didn’t already own the the batteries and the lenses, Panasonic or Sony seem to offer more bang per buck on the video side. Since I already own the pocket 6K, the canon fits my needs.
KarlSutton
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Have you put the BM on the gimbal & tried the RS AF features?
NorBro
Major Contributor
Oh, it's a very complicated conversation, ha.
thefilmaddict
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I put the pocket on the gimbal. It works well. I just have to take off the cage, which is a little annoying.
Run&Gun
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The DJI ToF focus module isn't out, yet.
thefilmaddict
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I’ve only used the focus motor. That works fine. It’s manual.
Peter C.
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I think you got good results with the 90d I have the 70d and its a lot worse. Same for it if I want 60p I have to shoot 720p which I refuse and use 1080 at 30p instead. I don't slow it down as much. I don't see a difference with All-I but maybe that's because I rarely do slowmo.
Btw I've been recently thinking of getting the RSC2 and pair it with a sony either the A6600 which has one of the best AF you can buy, its apsc but that might be a benefit to keep things in focus, the second option is the A7c which is basically the same camera the latest and best af, unfortunately its more expensive and when you throw in the full frame glass it gets even more expensive, has rolling shutter, and not an ideal form factor for other types of work, also no 4k 60. The last option is either the A73 currently on sale or ideally the A74 if they release it soon.
The final option is a completely different approach. I've been using a GoPro on dji karama gimbal. The setup is ridiculously light and simple to use. The only drawback is the low light performance is atrocious so its mainly an outdoor low budget solution. But I found an even better option, the iPhone 12 Max. It's shock how good it looks, 4k/60, super screen, ultra light, amazing af, great stabilization, even hdr if you want dip your toe into it. The biggest advantage is the dof, the portability, you can either go hand held or use a phone gimbal, and because you always have your phone with you, you can pull at a moments notice. I currently have ballet job where shallow dof won't work because they're moving too quickly to get proper focus. It might not look the most profession but the versatility and quality is shocking.
Btw I've been recently thinking of getting the RSC2 and pair it with a sony either the A6600 which has one of the best AF you can buy, its apsc but that might be a benefit to keep things in focus, the second option is the A7c which is basically the same camera the latest and best af, unfortunately its more expensive and when you throw in the full frame glass it gets even more expensive, has rolling shutter, and not an ideal form factor for other types of work, also no 4k 60. The last option is either the A73 currently on sale or ideally the A74 if they release it soon.
The final option is a completely different approach. I've been using a GoPro on dji karama gimbal. The setup is ridiculously light and simple to use. The only drawback is the low light performance is atrocious so its mainly an outdoor low budget solution. But I found an even better option, the iPhone 12 Max. It's shock how good it looks, 4k/60, super screen, ultra light, amazing af, great stabilization, even hdr if you want dip your toe into it. The biggest advantage is the dof, the portability, you can either go hand held or use a phone gimbal, and because you always have your phone with you, you can pull at a moments notice. I currently have ballet job where shallow dof won't work because they're moving too quickly to get proper focus. It might not look the most profession but the versatility and quality is shocking.