T2i , anyone disappointed ?

I've used the kit lens quite a bit and have not run into any of these "flicker" problems. Maybe you got a lemon.
 
stephenmick said:
The "flicker" is due to the cheap kit lens and its "non-constant maximum aperture." Basically, when you're full wide open the f-stop can go as low as 3.5, but when you zoom, it "shifts" to 5.6. What you're seeing is the aperture changing with the focal length. You get this with cheaper zoom lenses, while more expensive zooms typically have a fixed maximum aperture.
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Most videocams have non-constant-speed lenses too, but they do not "flicker", just get progressively darker as you zoom in.
 
glenurse666 said:
its a shame the kit lens is trash
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So what's the big deal? The kit lens was only like an extra hundred bucks, and it's not *that* bad. Go buy one of the many recommended lenses in this thread.


To answer your original query, disappointed? Hell no. For the price, this little camera is a lot of fun. I am aware of the limitations.
 
wow,this is not your regular hd camcorder,you should treat DSLR's more like a film cams and dont shoot random handheld stuff without preparation.For holiday vids you still have hv30's and other "everything in focus cams" with everything on auto.
Its more like filmmakers cam,and it could often look unimpressive when treated like holiday videocam to shoot everything whats moving.
 
IMO 18-55 is trash lens and some pople are using it wrong,like going to maximum wide and shooting closeups and outcome is very videoish perspective and look.
 
I don't know how a lens that has 4.5 star review on amazon (80+ reviews), has a score of 8.3 (good) at BobAtkins.com (89 reviews), and is a "recommended" lens by DPpreview.com considered as "trash". I know its not an L lens but its a perfectly good lens for someone on a budget.
 
I'm not pointing fingers but I think people get into a mindset that their photos/video look bad because of XYZ gear. I don't blame them. I feel that way sometimes too. But it takes discipline to get over it.

If you can't turn out good content with budget gear, you're not going to fare much better with top shelf gear. Don't move up to premium lenses until you can master the budget ones. Anyone up to that challenge?
 
shaocaholica said:
I'm not pointing fingers but I think people get into a mindset that their photos/video look bad because of XYZ gear. I don't blame them. I feel that way sometimes too. But it takes discipline to get over it.

If you can't turn out good content with budget gear, you're not going to fare much better with top shelf gear. Don't move up to premium lenses until you can master the budget ones. Anyone up to that challenge?
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I sir accept your challenge.
 
shaocaholica said:
I'm not pointing fingers but I think people get into a mindset that their photos/video look bad because of XYZ gear. I don't blame them. I feel that way sometimes too. But it takes discipline to get over it.

If you can't turn out good content with budget gear, you're not going to fare much better with top shelf gear. Don't move up to premium lenses until you can master the budget ones. Anyone up to that challenge?
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http://vimeo.com/9819266

More shameless self promotion! But I went with a link not an embed to be less cluttered if people find it irrelevant.

This is shot with a mix of different cameras and lenses...the lenses range in price from $80-$2000, from fast to slow.
 
Ben_B said:
http://vimeo.com/9819266

More shameless self promotion! But I went with a link not an embed to be less cluttered if people find it irrelevant.

This is shot with a mix of different cameras and lenses...the lenses range in price from $80-$2000, from fast to slow.
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Nice lens tour. What rig did you shoot the 16-35mm over the cliff shots with, very smooth work. Any plans to add a 550D to the line up?
 
marlontorres said:
I don't know how a lens that has 4.5 star review on amazon (80+ reviews), has a score of 8.3 (good) at BobAtkins.com (89 reviews), and is a "recommended" lens by DPpreview.com considered as "trash". I know its not an L lens but its a perfectly good lens for someone on a budget.
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This is a very good lens (especially for stills). It does have some limitations, mainly the focus ring which is on the front lip and undampened. People should remember what Barry has said a million times. These DSLRs are the great equilizer. The camera doesn't resolve anywhere close to what these lenses are capable of (they are designed for stills at much higher res). The main difference you will notice on a better lens is better handling. Focus pulls will be easier in most cases and if you have constant aperature you won't get iris ramping (also some lenses breath less than others). So all in all, it's not just gear, it takes skill to make pretty pictures. Granted, good gear makes it a little easier:)
 
saneproductions said:
This is a very good lens (especially for stills). It does have some limitations, mainly the focus ring which is on the front lip and undampened. People should remember what Barry has said a million times. These DSLRs are the great equilizer. The camera doesn't resolve anywhere close to what these lenses are capable of (they are designed for stills at much higher res). The main difference you will notice on a better lens is better handling. Focus pulls will be easier in most cases and if you have constant aperature you won't get iris ramping (also some lenses breath less than others). So all in all, it's not just gear, it takes skill to make pretty pictures. Granted, good gear makes it a little easier:)
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Thank you, now I hope the 18-55mm lens bashing stops :) .
 
ROCKMORE said:
Nice lens tour. What rig did you shoot the 16-35mm over the cliff shots with, very smooth work. Any plans to add a 550D to the line up?
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That was with, I believe, a ProAm 12' DVC 250 crane/jib belonging to my friend Doug, who owns the 5D and the HVX setup and shot most of the 5D footage. We had quite a bit of counter-weight on it. I didn't add any stability in post although I did keyframe a rotation so the shot was level when it pulled out.

I helped conceptualize and set those crane shots up and gripped a bit but they were really Doug's shots...he did a great job didn't he?

http://www.proamcranes.com/
 
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