The death of DSLR?
- Thread starter yaounderespire
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In terms of the AF100, I am certain that many DSLR users will be working with it as well. I don't see that camera as eliminating the DSLR, I see it as complimentary. The future is multicam (as well as 3D probably), and while we can't afford 3 Panasonic's, we can afford one Panasonic with perhaps even 1-2 DSLR's (a photographic camera doubling as a video camera is a justifiable expense).
Postmaster
Dark Side of the Camera
DSLRs are already dead for filmmakers. Even if they dont want to hear that, but not Vincent, not Shane and not Philip will shoot on a DSLR anymore in 2 years, maybe even in 1 year.
I did some writeup on that:
Original article: http://frankglencairn.wordpress.com/2010/09/16/vdslr-r-i-p/
and follow-up article: http://frankglencairn.wordpress.com/2010/09/21/is-vdslr-really-about-to-extinct-i-think-so/
Frank
I did some writeup on that:
Original article: http://frankglencairn.wordpress.com/2010/09/16/vdslr-r-i-p/
and follow-up article: http://frankglencairn.wordpress.com/2010/09/21/is-vdslr-really-about-to-extinct-i-think-so/
Frank
pathfinder
Well-known member
The price and future improvements will keep the DSLR craze going for a while to come.
Better provide us with a larger sensor than one which multiplies a photographic lens by a factor of 2x then.
pathfinder
Well-known member
I don't think DSLR is dead yet but I do agree with you that given a better camera to shoot with the main attractions (DOF) and other features that a filmmaker desires, DSLR mania will eventually fade back into what it was originally intended for... "home video". Thus, the AF100 and for sure, other similar cameras will eventually take over. But then again, the life span of any new technology is very short.
for me personally, I shoot videos and not still. Thus, the AF100 is much much more attractive. All those zacuta or cinevate accessories just makes the DSLR camera looks awkward and really ugly anyway...
morgan_moore
Major Contributor
the arguments are well rehearsed
no doubt, the panny is this weeks must have if you are corporate shooter looking for more convenience and a few less fails than the current crop of DSLRs
But
Modular is king, if, as a stills photographer, you have 'thrown away' an a F5, a D1,D2, D2x, you crave to be able to just update the chip and the guts
DSLR is close to modular, keep your sound recorder, battery system etc, and just upgrade the chip, and chip holder
Formal modularity would be better - Jim understands this
Have a look at the Hassy H1/2/3, I started on an 16mp back, upgraded to a 22 and could if I required move on to a p45 or 65
all on the same body - it even takes a film back !
Also MASS/SIZE
When the sound and claptrap is bolted on the camera it grows, no more in fridge shots, no more in glove box shots, no more $500 steadicam
no more crane that packs in a suitcase
no more flying free of excess bagage fees
no more bolting it on a mountain bike handlebars with a gorrilapod
no more fun
Would I swap my 7 for a panny - of course
Will a DSLR with fixes come along in the next two years - of course
S
no doubt, the panny is this weeks must have if you are corporate shooter looking for more convenience and a few less fails than the current crop of DSLRs
But
Modular is king, if, as a stills photographer, you have 'thrown away' an a F5, a D1,D2, D2x, you crave to be able to just update the chip and the guts
DSLR is close to modular, keep your sound recorder, battery system etc, and just upgrade the chip, and chip holder
Formal modularity would be better - Jim understands this
Have a look at the Hassy H1/2/3, I started on an 16mp back, upgraded to a 22 and could if I required move on to a p45 or 65
all on the same body - it even takes a film back !
Also MASS/SIZE
When the sound and claptrap is bolted on the camera it grows, no more in fridge shots, no more in glove box shots, no more $500 steadicam
no more crane that packs in a suitcase
no more flying free of excess bagage fees
no more bolting it on a mountain bike handlebars with a gorrilapod
no more fun
Would I swap my 7 for a panny - of course
Will a DSLR with fixes come along in the next two years - of course
S
Jordan Scott Price
Veteran
There was a thread on the DSLR forums just a few weeks ago (not bothering with the search) about how a Canon employee told a DVXuser that Canon was flabbergasted by the indie and professional reception of their 1080p DSLRs, so much so that they are opening a motion DSLR division in the Canon kingdom. Then we will see a lot more of the things we want from these cameras.
pathfinder
Well-known member
The life span of any new technology is very short. Thus, the lifespan of the craze and mania. But then again, only time will tell. Either way, I like the technologies. It has made my life of shooting videos easier and much much more affordable. Be it the new wave of DSLRs or any that had come and will come along. Will get a 60d soon and maybe the AF100 in a year plus one... if a better one hasn't come along to kick it off the pedestal...
Mister Stocks
Well-known member
DSLRs will only die when something better at the equivelant price point comes out. Just like how the HV20 + adapter was replaced by DSLRs
yaounderespire
Carbonite Member
Will Canon bring out a similar type of machine as the PANASONIC AG-AF-100
and can it possibly have better footage than this 5Ds http://vimeo.com/6374251 easier to use for video is the main selling point
and can it possibly have better footage than this 5Ds http://vimeo.com/6374251 easier to use for video is the main selling point
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Why do some folks on here think DSLRs are video cams?
They're not, they are stills cams that "just happen" to shoot video as a side line.
DSLRs are NOT going to be killed off by any video camera now existing or likely to be produced in the near future.
An Epic equivalent with 24x36mm sensor for £2000 or less and massing 1Kg or less might, but not don't count on it.
If you mean "Will the fashion for shooting movies on DSLRs be killed off", perhaps, but only among those who can afford an AF100.
Those who are on a tight or zero budget (Like me for instance) will continue to shoot on DSLRs from necessity rather than choice.
Dave
They're not, they are stills cams that "just happen" to shoot video as a side line.
DSLRs are NOT going to be killed off by any video camera now existing or likely to be produced in the near future.
An Epic equivalent with 24x36mm sensor for £2000 or less and massing 1Kg or less might, but not don't count on it.
If you mean "Will the fashion for shooting movies on DSLRs be killed off", perhaps, but only among those who can afford an AF100.
Those who are on a tight or zero budget (Like me for instance) will continue to shoot on DSLRs from necessity rather than choice.
Dave
pathfinder
Well-known member
I agree with you Dave.
That's funny, yoclay.
The AF100 is going to be amazing. DSLRS aren't going to 'die' though. So many of these conversations just seem silly.
Hopefully, soon, perhaps when this next round of cameras comes out, there will be a return to what makes this forum so amazing...so much filmmaking knowledge being shared so openly.
The AF100 is going to be amazing. DSLRS aren't going to 'die' though. So many of these conversations just seem silly.
Hopefully, soon, perhaps when this next round of cameras comes out, there will be a return to what makes this forum so amazing...so much filmmaking knowledge being shared so openly.