It would be awesome if they invented a DSLR where you have more framerate options.

I'm a noobie here and to video in general so maybe you can enlighten me on this. I have a little GoPro Hero 3 Black edition and that little sucker does 1080p at 60 frames per second. It provides better video than my T2i with an "L" lens. It seems like if they can stick that capability in a little GoPro it would be a slam dunk to fit it in a DSLR. Am I just wishful thinking? :-) I guess the biggest reason I'm asking is because eventually I want to upgrade my DSLR but if it's likely that they will stick "GoPro" like capability in their DSLR's in the future it might be worth waiting...
 
Just looking for some advice.

Just looking for some advice.

Gary Huff said:
If you truly believe this, then you have no taste.
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The first part of this response is for the guy that chose to insult rather than respond intelligently. The second part is for anyone that might have some advice and I thank you in advance if you do.

Part 1
I guess the first part of my question was lost on you... "I'm a noobie here and to video in general so maybe you can enlighten me on this." The apparent answer is that you either can't or don't want to "enlighten" me. Why waste your time with insults. If you lack the capacity to be helpful for someone new to the field just move on to something else. Go kick your little dog and tell him how cool you are. I'm not looking to stroke your fragile ego, I'm just trying to learn from folks that know way more than I do on this subject.

Part 2
I am not trying to create an argument over what "gear" is better.I know that there is MUCH that can be done with the T2i and different lenses that the Go Pro could never do. Because of the type of the videos I am making, while really nice, these are not the MOST important factors for me. The challenge I am having with the T2i is maintaining sharp focus throughout my shots when my subjects are moving. Managing changing light, focus, exposure as my subjects move has been really challenging for me with my T2i. This of course is automatic with the Go Pro. It seems like the increased frames per second of the Go Pro are part of the answer as far as clarity, particularly on moving shots is concerned. (Of course, I could be wrong. Trying to learn here.)

Further, when I load the footage into Final Cut Pro X it seems to come in much cleaner from the Go Pro than from the T2i. Even on motion shots, every single frame from the Go Pro at 60 frames per second is in very sharp focus. I don't get nearly the same sharpness on motion shots with the T2i.

I do not do this for a living. I am a newbie trying to make training videos to teach my students my trade.

Thanks in advance if you have some advice on how I can improve my results with the T2i.
 
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What you said is the same as saying "my phone takes better pictures than your DSLR", since, actually, image quality from your phone and a GoPro is not all that different.

You're using all the wrong issues to look at image quality, like lack of motion blur when shooting 60p. I suggest you visit my basic photography tutorial, it has a section for video.
 
maarek said:
So why do DSLR's sometimes do WAY more than videocameras? Why - for example - is it so difficult to change gain/ISO on the FS700 compared to how easy it is to change on the 5dmarkIII?
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This is not an example of a DSLR doing "way" more than a traditional video camera. This is an example of a design being easier for you to deal with on one camera body vs another.

Why is the FS700 an ergonomic nightmare? Shouldn't it be easier? Why is it so hard to switch from PAL to NTSC with the FS700 compared to DSLR's?
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This is stil not an example of a DSLR doing "way" more than a traditional video camera.

Why is changing the white balance harder?
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Seriously? Have you even used an FS700? Do you have an idea of what you're talking about here? Unless you are explicitely referring to Kelvins, in which case, you should be doing a manual white balance, unless you are 100% sure that the displays you are "eyeballing color" are accurate...which given you apparent lack of comprehrension of many things, I would assume you're just eyeballing the built-in LCD.

Why is the XF100 really bad compared to a DSLR even when the price is the same? Only thing the XF100 does better is sound.
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The XF100 shoots 50Mbps MPEG-2 4:2:2 to CF cards, has the same image processor (DiGiC DV IIII) as the C100/300/500, and is a better image in every way except shallow DOF. So you are incorrect.
 
OT: I aggree with all of that, Gary, but as always I feel compelled to point out that the Digic DV III that you'll find inside the XF100, C100, C300, C500... is a chip from 2009 that you can also find inside the Vixia HF R200, a $329 camera.
 
Samuel H said:
OT: I aggree with all of that, Gary, but as always I feel compelled to point out that the Digic DV III that you'll find inside the XF100, C100, C300, C500... is a chip from 2009 that you can also find inside the Vixia HF R200, a $329 camera.
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Granted...but it's geared towards video, while the newer DiGiCs in the DSLRs are geared towards photo (hence the DV in the designation).
 
mwil5150 said:
The apparent answer is that you either can't or don't want to "enlighten" me.
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You have eyes, you see content. You don't have the taste to discern the difference between a GoPro and a T2i with an L series lens, so I'm not sure what you mean by "enlightening" you. From the rest of your response, it sounds like you're comparing your poor work with the T2i with the automatic modes of the GoPro...why would you even begin to tout your opinion on this matter when your experience is so limited? That shows poor judgement. Did you even bother to go on YouTube/Vimeo and compare footage from more advanced users of the T2i against your GoPro? It doesn't sound like it at all.

And if you did, if you culled some of the best T2i footage ever shot and still cannot see the difference between it and GoPro footage of your backyard, then my original point still stands: you have no taste.

Thanks in advance if you have some advice on how I can improve my results with the T2i.
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You have to keep practicing...there's no magic piece of advice that will make you any better...unless you also think there's some magic advice that can teach people how to get better in your trade.
 
"I suggest you visit my basic photography tutorial, it has a section for video."

Thank you very much Mr. H. I look forward to watching your tutorials. I guess I should have been way more clear in my original post. What I should have made clear in my original post is that "I" get better footage from my Go Pro than I do with my T2i. I know the T2i is capable of delivering much more quality than I can currently get out of it with my limited knowledge and experience. I've seen some amazing footage online with T2i's and am anxious to reach that level of competence with mine some day. I was kinda hoping that maybe the frame-rate played a roll in the difference. I appreciate your tips and for providing me with access to your tutorials.
 
Just finished the tutorial on videos... VERY informative, thank you very much. The part about frame-rates and shutter speeds should prove particularly helpful and should be fun to experiment with.
I'm anxious to check out the one on photography as well. Thanks again,
Mike
 
Gary Huff said:
You have to keep practicing...there's no magic piece of advice that will make you any better...unless you also think there's some magic advice that can teach people how to get better in your trade.
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I get the point that there is no "magic piece of advice that will make you any better..."

Becoming good at my trade begins with:
1. A clear understanding of the desired end result
2. Excellent instruction in the fundamentals
3. A thorough understanding of the equipment and how/when to use different tools
4. Drills to develop muscle memory and sound instincts
5. Tons of practice to develop problem solving abilities so that the learned skills can be used/adapted to a variety of situations while under immense pressure. (Mistakes in my trade can result in people dying, obviously not an acceptable outcome.)

While probably not a perfect match, I bet there are some real close similarities in learning video as well. It's what I came to this site to learn.

By way of analogy, many men in the NFL can catch a football well and reliably. Lynn Swann made catching a football look beautiful. On a field covered with men that could catch a football his skills set him apart, he was an "artist." I'm not expecting to be the video version of Lynn Swann, I'm just trying to learn to catch the ball.

Thanks for the tip about practice, very true. Another gentleman provided me with a great link to help me learn the fundamentals so my practice will be more focused. It's very cool.
 
mwil5150 said:
While probably not a perfect match, I bet there are some real close similarities in learning video as well.
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It's pretty damn close I'd say. Except for the people dying part...unless of embarassment because they hate the way they look on-camera!
 
Gary Huff said:
It's pretty damn close I'd say. Except for the people dying part...unless of embarassment because they hate the way they look on-camera!
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LOL. No kidding. Something tells me folks will be more embarrassed by my work than yours...
 
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