SOLD MY HVX and bought 5D

thankX

thankX

The Lenses were all canon, and color in thy Nyc video was purposely balanced for that yellow contrast look, that's what the client requested.
 
ESTEBEVERDE said:
Kholi... what do you mean?
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Well, I'm not going to invest in the 5D because it's got too many workarounds at its price point for video. Now, I know it's a still camera with an extra video mode attached, but alright... in that case...

I have a D90 and it's enough for my still work. So why would I spend the extra money to go 5D when it's not 24P, lacking manual controls, etc.

I certainly won't sell my full blown production quality P2 Camera for it. Not when it's pretty much returned its investment and still raking in money with or without me.

And then I see 5D footage like what Elton posts and others are putting up... it's sad how much it waxes the floor with my HPX170.

Still, it's not an investment I can justify unless it's returning money. That's why the GH-1 is appealing because I can totally trade-in my D90 for it if the video rocks out.

That's why it hurts to see such awesome footage from a tiny package.
 
There are many rumors and reports of conversations overheard at rental shops where the 5D Mark II video is claimed to be used on some serious projects.
 
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Kholi said:
Well, I'm not going to invest in the 5D because it's got too many workarounds at its price point for video. Now, I know it's a still camera with an extra video mode attached, but alright... in that case...

I have a D90 and it's enough for my still work. So why would I spend the extra money to go 5D when it's not 24P, lacking manual controls, etc.

I certainly won't sell my full blown production quality P2 Camera for it. Not when it's pretty much returned its investment and still raking in money with or without me.

And then I see 5D footage like what Elton posts and others are putting up... it's sad how much it waxes the floor with my HPX170.

Still, it's not an investment I can justify unless it's returning money. That's why the GH-1 is appealing because I can totally trade-in my D90 for it if the video rocks out.

That's why it hurts to see such awesome footage from a tiny package.
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Fair enough.... but what if you didn't have your HVX170?

Even better.... what if I let you use my 5D MII anytime you wanted?

Would you ever use it?

When? Where? How often?
 
ESTEBEVERDE said:
Fair enough.... but what if you didn't have your HVX170?

Even better.... what if I let you use my 5D MII anytime you wanted?

Would you ever use it?

When? Where? How often?
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If I weren't so accustomed to what owning P2 Does for someone in my position (I'm not rich, this is all I do for a living so even rentals matter)... I would probably not own any camera. LoL

Just use when I needed it. The 5D MKII would be on my top list for ownership sub RED ONE, though. That's for sure.

Unless the GH-1 (Panasonic) comes out and rocks the house, then two of those bad boys. Who really wants 30P footage, anyway? Hehehehe.

I'd use the MKII quite often, for everything. It's an awesome image, no doubt about it.
 
Kholi my man! Long time! @liextreme What ISO were you at for the New York footy? I'm interested to know how far you can push before noise becomes an issue.
 
Kholi said:
If I weren't so accustomed to what owning P2 Does for someone in my position (I'm not rich, this is all I do for a living so even rentals matter)... I would probably not own any camera. LoL

Just use when I needed it. The 5D MKII would be on my top list for ownership sub RED ONE, though. That's for sure.

Unless the GH-1 (Panasonic) comes out and rocks the house, then two of those bad boys. Who really wants 30P footage, anyway? Hehehehe.

I'd use the MKII quite often, for everything. It's an awesome image, no doubt about it.
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Cool!

Much Love! :grin:

Here is hoping Scarlet is a game changer! :beer:
 
So you went with Canon lenses and let the camera control aperture and ISO? Just wondering because I am thinking about selling my Canon Xh-A1, Brevis and Canon 5D and throw it all into a Mark II package. I have a couple of Nikon lenses from the Brevis I could use with Nikon adapter for the Canon and have some control, or sell it all and invest in some Canon glass and wait for a firmware fix for manual control.

Any thoughts?
 
Oynk said:
Unless Canon adds manual controls and 24p, my money is not on them. I hope they do it since I have all Canon cameras and glass! Panasonic and Nikon seem to have the most to gain from innovating. Panasonic could become a player in the SLR world and Nikon could essentially build a video division.
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I agree, 30p is the dealbreaker. AND don´t forget SONY. I expect them to bring a video-DSLR soon. It might hurt their market, but they can´t compete in the DSLR market without.
 
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Yeah keep waiting, they deff will come out with something new sooner or later, I was waiting for scarlet and epic and decided to get something now and film instaed of waiting:Drogar-Evil(DBG):. Yes I let the camera roll on it's own however i used the lock down feature etc.
 
pleaze don't even think about sony's dslr theere is no way they are going to make it a serious video camera, I mean you think the 5d is crippled just wait until sony comes out with one. There is no way sony is going to let their own little dslr compete with cinealta F35.
 
If canon ever puts the 24p on this cam to go with with the low light capability, the high resolution, and that super sick image, the red company as well as a lot of these 24p cam makers will suffer greatly. The footage coming off the slr camera looks better than the hvx and the sony ex1s. Companies half to be excited canon is skimping. cause when they wake up and throw some manual controls and the 24p on this thing. Game over!
 
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