Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2012/02/24
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Sonny, I have the 5D MkII but have never shot video with it (no interest unless a saucer flies over). But, from reading some internet posts, isn't the attraction that you can use 35mm still lenses with wide apertures, e.g., 2.8? I took that to imply that video camera lenses must have much less ability to control DOF? I think this was from Vincent Laforet's blog. Just wondering. Ken On 2/24/2012 5:21 PM, Sonny Carter wrote: > I'm not sure I understand why people like that go through the ergonomic > nightmare to make a DSLR into a video camera. There are several really > decent dedicated HD video cams that come in cheaper, without the asshat > conversions. > > Just saying, making a DSLR into a video camera seem pretty stupid to me. > Kinda like hauling cord wood with a VW convertible. Yes it is possible, > but why would you want to? > > > > > On Fri, Feb 24, 2012 at 5:11 PM, Mark Rabiner<mark at rabinergroup.com> > wrote: > >> Two pro video guys using Canon DSLR to shoot Art Opening in Chelsea. >> >> http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/lugalrabs/winterdays/110224_194018.jpg.html >> or >> http://tinyurl.com/7wzty29 >> >> Also this one of one guy with the camera set up in front of one of the >> paintings. >> http://tinyurl.com/6mr58ge >> >> >> I'll be doing a people at art opening project. >> >> -- >> Mark R. >> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Leica Users Group. >> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >> > >