D90 vs 5D Mark II thread

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There seems to be a lot of info out there on the subject but Im not sure what to believe, there are some contradictory posts and even more so on the internet. Can someone who's used both cams draw up a simple table comparing the liveview mode in each? Pros and cons- maybe to start things like price, framerates, resolution, brands and types of lenses each cam can take-AF,MF etc, memory card types and limits, compression issues, availability of SD mode, overheating issues, manual focus, manual aperture, exposure, manual iso, size and quality of lcd, what can be locked, ease of transfer + editing, which has better picture modes+control over HD image, jello issue, stairstepping, contrast, blacks, color reproduction, handheld or not, overall quality and value, etc.
 
There is no comparison between the two. I have the D90 and the results from it are very inferior to whats out there shot with the 5D. Maybe the next generation from Nikon will be better. The DMOVIE in the D90 isn't there yet.
 
Canon 5d is much better even without 24p. However, I have seen some good work with the d90. Its a tool like anything else. Here is some quality shooting that I found on vimeo. It really shows the potential of the 5d for documentary work.

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there's no real point comparing the two...when the canon is 3x's that of the d90s price. and beside, that's what these threads are for....if you read them you'll see plenty of comparison from user experience
 
The future of this technology is bright. When 24p/30p, manual controls, compression and rolling shutter problems are resolved is going to be an amazing tool indeed. The images from the 5D are pointing in that direction.
 
relax Car3o :beer:, price doesnt mean you cant compare two cameras its just a pro for the nikon, and from what ive read the canon has limitations and issues that make it less suited for a filmmaker than the d90. anyway i just figured people new to video dslrs and new to either of the brands would find a simple comparison of all the common features useful since each brand has its own set of modes and names and it may be hard to follow
 
ohhh i'm relaxed man...but there's no comparing the two is all i'm saying. if they wanted to compare the two, it'd be easier to go to canon or nikons website and just seeing the specs.
 
you cant argue over resolution...but you can argue over ease of use... custom settings when in movie mode and control over your video etc...

when trying to compare apples to oranges (24p vs 30p OR 720p vs 1080p) you wont get anywhere
 
screw all this VS crap. get out there and SHOOT!!!!

here's some "inferior" D90 screenshots from last night.

second one shows fireworks making a bokeh explosion of color and luminance. looks amazing in motion.

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yes it has to be footage...

on a side I agree...if you have enough time to debate on here your NOT doing enough shooting...lol

But on the flip, I really enjoy discussing things on this site which help me improve my work
 
can't show footage, or i'll be disqualified from LossFest. you can see it with everyone else mid-march. http://www.dvxuser.com/V6/showthread.php?t=153414

that link has podcasts with "test footage" shot on location with a stand-in and other "making of" goodies.

don't know if i'd post the actual footage in this thread anyway. :) i'm not looking for praise or criticism on the Nikon D90's inherent image characteristics. just hoping to remind folks to put this kind of debate in perspective and to stop waiting for the next great camera and make something NOW. i'd love to shoot ELOQUENT GRAFFITI on a DSLR with better imaging, but i'm not going to wait around for it. someone told me I should wait for Scarlet. Screw that!!! when that cam comes along, I'll buy it and make my next film, WANDERLUST, with it. but if it's not ready when I am, I'll shoot that with the D90 too. I love being able to go ultra guerilla and shoot where I otherwise could not.
 
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can't show footage, or i'll be disqualified from LossFest. you can see it with everyone else mid-march. http://www.dvxuser.com/V6/showthread.php?t=153414

that link has podcasts with "test footage" shot on location with a stand-in and other "making of" goodies.

don't know if i'd post the actual footage in this thread anyway. :) i'm not looking for praise or criticism on the Nikon D90's inherent image characteristics. just hoping to remind folks to put this kind of debate in perspective and to stop waiting for the next great camera and make something NOW. i'd love to shoot ELOQUENT GRAFFITI on a DSLR with better imaging, but i'm not going to wait around for it. someone told me I should wait for Scarlet. Screw that!!! when that cam comes along, I'll buy it and make my next film, WANDERLUST, with it. but if it's not ready when I am, I'll shoot that with the D90 too. I love being able to go ultra guerilla and shoot where I otherwise could not.
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BOMB !!
I like the sound of that.
 
Beautiful shots!

Beautiful shots!

Your screen grabs convinced me to order the d90. Beautiful shots that I could never equal on my 3-chip small sensor HDV camera. I think that people underestimate the importance of light sensitivity and dynamic range over raw resolution in visual image quality. There are technical discussions of the MTF (mean transfer function) over pure resolution--and reaching into the shadows and highlights is the key here (from what I understand). Mark Schubin has written a lot about this in Videography.

Anyway, great work. I figure that the $850 I spend for the body is worth it for now, and when better SLR's come down the pike my lenses will come along with me.

--Robert A
 
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