Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2012/02/25
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Mark, Scott Bourne's opinion is that indeed the D800 is made for video, as 36 MP doesn't make too much sense for stills. 36 MP means smaller photosites and while more resolution, does not mean more details. His opinion, not mine. On Sat, Feb 25, 2012 at 7:38 PM, Mark Rabiner <mark at rabinergroup.com> wrote: > I wonder if the D800 Nikon will get the respect video wise the Canon 5D's > have? My almost informed guess would be yes. And I don't know if some of > the > Nikons have already caught up with some of the Canons video wise. My guess > from skimming through articles from the usual suspects D/preview. > L/landscape is they almost have. > I don't know how 1.5 crop video stands in relation to 1x crop. > I'd think the 1.5 crop would be very strong. > > The shallow dof thing with DSLR video seems to be both its strength as well > as a weak point. > > I think motion picture guys are used to having a ton of light gear with > them > to do anything. And shooting at f1.4 is an experience which makes them > quite > giddy. > > -- > Mark R. > http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/lugalrabs/winterdays/ > > > > From: "Henning J. Wulff" <henningw at archiphoto.com> > > Reply-To: Leica Users Group <lug at leica-users.org> > > Date: Sat, 25 Feb 2012 19:09:07 -0800 > > To: Leica Users Group <lug at leica-users.org> > > Subject: Re: [Leica] Two pro video guys using Canon DSLR to shoot Art > Opening > > > > First: Disclaimer. My video knowledge is hovering right around zero, but > I do > > have some video capable DSLR's that almost seem to work. The 5DMkII is > awful > > to handle, but the output seems great. The Panasonics are a lot better to > > handle, and the output (to my eyes) is just as good, but with more dof. > Since > > this is mostly just to try out, I've not invested in any mics etc, so my > sound > > quality sucks. > > > > Here in Vancouver hundreds of movies are shot yearly, mostly for > Hollywood. > > It's a rare day that my work route isn't blocked or impeded by movie > > equipment, often many blocks long. > > > > In the last couple of years, I often see the big stuff, with a cameraman > in a > > chair sitting behind the camera, a couple of slightly smaller rigs, and > then > > some more with 5DMkII setups at various points. They seem to be > everywhere. > > Sometimes just DSLR's, but often in conjunction with _very_ high end > > equipment. > > > > Henning > > > > > > On 2012-02-24, at 6:49 PM, Sonny Carter wrote: > > > >> On Fri, Feb 24, 2012 at 8:29 PM, Mark Rabiner <mark at rabinergroup.com> > wrote: > >> > >>> > >>> Other than the awkwardness its win win. > >>> Less money for more acreage. > >>> > >> -- > >> > >> > >> Acreage just doesn't add up in HD. > >> > >> If you want to do video right, get a decent budget, use proper > equipment. > >> > >> Don't hire kids with cameras they have to convert to kinda make it work. > >> > >> Why do you love these silly pretenders? > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> Regards, > >> > >> Sonny > >> http://sonc.com/look/ > >> Natchitoches, Louisiana > >> > >> USA > >> > >> _______________________________________________ > >> Leica Users Group. > >> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information > >> > > > > > > Henning Wulff > > henningw at archiphoto.com > > > > > > > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > > Leica Users Group. > > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information > > > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information > -- // richard <http://www.richardmanphoto.com>