Got the 5D2...testing...

Elton

Elton

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So far, I would have to say that it's intriguing, but definitely has plenty of issues. (as a video cam)

Fun camera with a nifty video mode that offers creamy DOF...just keep the camera stabilized with any sort of focal length. I was surprised to find that the LCD was quite focusable and the image at high ISO was quite acceptable.

Here's a grab from a clip of my daughter having a little ice cream. I'm pretty sure the ISO was at least 3200. Very punchy, clean image in less than ideal available light.

Shot with a Nikon 85mm (EOS to Nikon adapter) at F 1.4

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More later, but dang, I like this camera already.
 
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Works perfectly fine for me, on Safari.

I see it in both posts and a fantastic grab it is!

Kegan
 
«Is the picture not showing in the thread I just posted?»

Not yet. Firefox, Opera, Explorer. None. Maybe just Safari at Apple side. PC? (I am sorry :-) It doesn't seem so.
 
That's really strange. All I did was upload the jpeg to the member upload center and post the image with the "insert image" icon by pasting in the url.

Weird. I'll see if I can find an alternative
 
adapter, Nikon lenses

adapter, Nikon lenses

Elton said:
Shot with a Nikon 85mm (EOS to Nikon adapter) at F 1.4
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Elton,

Looks great. Do you recommend any particular EOS to Nikon adapter? There's a huge price range, from $30 - $275 our there. Also, I've heard a lot of people recommending Nikon lenses for shooting video on the Mark II. Mind if I ask your your opinion?
 
GregJ said:
Elton,

Looks great. Do you recommend any particular EOS to Nikon adapter? There's a huge price range, from $30 - $275 our there. Also, I've heard a lot of people recommending Nikon lenses for shooting video on the Mark II. Mind if I ask your your opinion?
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I bought a Novoflex - it is a very very well made adaptor, very solid, goes on and off my lenses very easily.

I avoided the one's with the focus confirmation chip as this chip is just epoxied to the metal and I have heard stories of the chip flaking off and getting inside the camera. My own experience with sticking anything to metal with epoxy glue is that ultimately it is temporary.

I though critical focus would be a problem with purely manual lenses and lacking focus confirmation indicator, but the zoom in focus assist zoom is fantastic, makes super sharp focusing incredibly easy with a purely manual lens.

Some of the cheaper adaptors are too thin or too thick - by tiny amounts - but this is enough so that you can focus past infinity (no a problem for everyone). Also if you get a cheap model off ebay, check it carefully when you get it for any tiny slivers of metal from the machining process.
 
Greg,

Definitely go with manual aperture Nikon lenses if you can. It's a sweet combo (for 5D2 video) and it's really funny that Canon would open a door for a competitor this way. Go figure.

Lee, I agree with everything you said.

Here's another grab from some other video I shot last night. While driving home, I pulled the car over and shot my kids in front of a christmas light display. They're lit by a small Sony LED camera light that I had with me. Same Nikon 85mm, F 1.4

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Kids, don't you just love 'em !!! :)

. . . even when they bite your nose and try to tear a piece off as they practice with their new teeth.

I need to get myself an f1.4 (and a nose protector).
 
Terrific grabs. They seem stills. Did you already play with those control aperture tests there?
 
Emanuel said:
Terrific grabs. They seem stills. Did you already play with those control aperture tests there?
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Going to try those tests later, but honestly, I'm more inclined to use manual Nikon lenses as we have some really good ones and I don't want to fiddle with a bunch of menu diving/button pushing to try and control the aperture.

Btw, they really are grabs from video, and I would post some video, but I was handheld with an 85mm with no stabilizer. ; ) Got the wobbles when I wasn't being super careful. It's not that it was unbearable skew and all, but basically, this camera needs to be on sticks or steadicam if shooting with longer focal lengths.

Wow. Low light is just another story with this baby.
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No joke...that is easily the most impressive thing about the camera. High ISO basically isn't an issue in video mode. Love it.
 
Great pix, Elton. And they're grabs. Wow.

And thanks for the info. I'm leaning further toward getting the Mark II.
 
Car3o said:
you should probably post some video so people do see the how it handles with hand held.
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With manual (non-IS Nikon lenses) it looks like a HV20/30 with the stabilizer turned off.

Careful hand held stuff looks nice, but unless you stick a Canon IS lens on the front I think you need to be on a Steadicam (a Merlin would be just right) - a tripod - or have a gyro strapped to the bottom if you want to bounce around with this camera.

I have a Merlin, but might grab a small general all purpose Canon zoom with IS for handheld (?)
 
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