MkIII is great, but don't forget...

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Five O'Clock Charlie

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This is a re-hash of what people say every so often to keep us sane and making content... but a specific example.

I've shot test vids and read stories of aliasing dooming 5d mii shoots. Now that i've actually gotten on with making things (my and my agency's first spot linked below), I've discovered that aliasing is somewhat easy to predict. Generally, it's been the least of my problems in the chain of concept to delivery on local (awful quality) tv stations. Won't depend on a Mii alone for a big budget paycheck, but it's DEFINITELY staying in heavy use, along w/ a new cam later in year.

Framing issues (a few not ideal), YouTube compression (yup), less than perfect monitor for color correction (absolutely), but I doubt I'll hear the words aliasing among viewers or local clients as in this spot...

http://youtu.be/qsTrfrfTpXc?hd=1
 
Five O'Clock Charlie said:
aliasing dooming 5d mii shoots.
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I have to agree. After 2 years with Canon DSLR's (5D2, 550D 7D, 60D) taking over rented EX3s as the daily driver I have had few problems with aliasing and moire. It is easy to predict, spot and avoid. If I have a shoot where it might be a problem, rent another camera that day.
The one area the Mk3 seems to shine is at night. That will be useful and above most any camera out there for IQ even at double the price.
A 5Dmk3 with a 24mm f1.4 will shoot places few cameras have gone before. I will take the reduced aliasing and moire as a bonus.
 
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Ok, OK, you've convinced me, I'll get a Mark 3! Haha. Yes, I certainly agree it's going to be a near-term purchase and a great camera. Given the cost of c300 or RED, I'll count the upgrades as a fair deal (whether a bit contrived by the makers or not).

I just hate the idea of people waiting around not making things while trying to time the technology cycles exactly right (as have I for extended periods). At this point, we've already got tools available to do 90% of what we want to do.
 
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