mark ii vs. mark iii DR

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Andrew McCarrick

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Concerning dynamic range how much better is the mark III really?

Using a CP2 lens close to wide open, and a bounce board, could I realistically keep the sky blue while exposing properly for the subject?


As a note there will be snow on the ground when we film.
 
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Andrew McCarrick said:
Concerning dynamic range how much better is the mark III really?

Using a CP2 lens close to wide open, and a bounce board, could I realistically keep the sky blue while exposing properly for the subject?


As a note there will be snow on the ground when we film.
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You could make this scene happen with even a less capable camera..... Also using a polarizer will help control lighting going through the lens into your sensor's camera.
 
^ This. You could do this with anything, it comes down to lighting, really powerful lighting. Couple of 20kw Fresnels, job done...
 
Typically, you would use an 0.6 Graduated ND filter and a mattebox. A square 4x4 filter for example enables you to adjust the height of where the graduated aspect comes into play.
 
...or use a camera with higher DR, which is what the OP is asking about... we'll know soon enough
 
Andrew McCarrick said:
Concerning dynamic range how much better is the mark III really?

Using a CP2 lens close to wide open, and a bounce board, could I realistically keep the sky blue while exposing properly for the subject?


As a note there will be snow on the ground when we film.
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If there was a definitive answer, there would be a VERY popular comparison video within days of its release.

Use a polarizer, that should help. It also depends what side the sun is on. If the sun is behind the subject, your chances of blowing the sky out increase.

Shooting in snow is similar to shooting in the desert. The snow creates an incredible bounce, and increases ambient light levels, so your chances of keeping the sky intact, are better than other situations.

Depending on your altitude and weather, your sky should get deeper blue too.

Also, be careful of photography sensor tests, because those don't really show what the camera is doing in video mode. Wait for a video comparison, in particular one with flat picture styles applied.

This early on in the life of the 5dmk3, testing on your own is going to go a lot further. So, hopefully you can get that option soon.



To answer your question, yes, you can under the right circumstances, expose for both the subject and the sky using only natural light and a bounce board.
 
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