Here’s a great video showing how good or not so good the Canon 5D mkIII is compared to the Sony FS100 and Panasonic GH2. The Sony FS100 is outstanding in low light, we know that, the Panasonic is actually quite good in low light considering it only has a small micro 4/3rds chip.
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by Andrew Reid
Philip Bloom does it again. He compared both the Nikon D800 and the Nikon D4 in low light, detail and close up. He also threw in the Canon 5D mkIII for comparison. Yes, the Nikon D800 has a bit more detail than the Canon 5D mkIII, but with the moire and aliasing from the Nikons, the Canon 5D mkIII is much better in that respect out of the box. It’s up to you, if you own a crap load of Nikon glass, then buy the Nikon, if you own a crap load of Canon glass, stick with the 5D mkIII. Both cameras are outstanding, and remember, the D800 can output clean HDMI onto an external recorder bumping the bitrate higher than in camera. Check out this great comparison video.
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by Philip Bloom
Here’s a great review on the Canon EOS 1D-C Cinema DSLR camera. I had a chance to touch it and play with it at a Canon learning event and was able to watch the short film called “The Ticket” by Director Po Chan and Cinematographer Shane Hurlbut, ASC on a 4K theater and the quality of this camera is outstanding. Shane Hurlbut, ASC described the camera being better than a Arri Alexa and RED, wow!
Make sure not to miss “The Ticket”.
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by AbelCine
Colored with Magic Bullet Colorista II
35mm look using R-Grain’s Ultra Fine Film Grain
Canon 16-35mm 2.8L
Canon 50mm 1.2L
Canon 70-200mm 2.8L II
Head on over to BH Photo for some really cool Canon rebates on tons of lenses. Check it out here.
We are not strangers in knowing that Canon DSLRs are being used on hi dollar Hollywood Blockbusters. The Avengers used Canon 5D mkII’s and Canon 7Ds to shoot different extra angles that other cinema cameras cannot capture. It still blows my mind that they are using these small compact DSLRs to film big budget movies. There are still people out there that hate these cameras and will do everything to keep them out of productions, but I think they are fighting a losing battle. These DSLRs are here to stay and nobody can say otherwise.
“On the set of “Marvel’s The Avengers,” McGarvey and his crew used five Canon 5D Mark II cameras and two 7D models. Using multiple cameras limited the need to re-shoot complex action scenes, and the affordability and compact size of the cameras enabled the crew to obtain ample coverage by strategically angling them from various vantage points throughout the set. “The cameras’ small size was a major advantage to us. We were able to place them in tight locations that were really close to the big stunts, which would be too risky to do with bigger cameras that would require an operator and two assistants,” McGarvey said. He was able to slide one of the Canon cameras into a sewer grating, while placing another under a pile of debris for a key shot of a car hurtling toward the lens, flipping through the air on fire.
“We are thrilled that the EOS 5D Mark II and 7D Digital SLR cameras were called to action on the set of ‘Marvel’s The Avengers.’ We designed these cameras with versatility and flexibility in mind, and their ability to record beautiful 1920 x 1080 HD video, coupled with their compact size, make them an ideal fit for filmmakers looking to capture tight action shots,” stated Yuichi Ishizuka, executive vice president and general manager, Imaging Technologies and Communications Group, Canon U.S.A.
Compact, lightweight, and compatible with Canon’s wide selection of EF Series lenses, the Canon 5D Mark II and EOS 7D digital SLR cameras are equipped with large Canon CMOS sensors and Canon DIGIC 4 image processors that enable them to record exceptional full 1920 x 1080 HD video at the user-selectable frame rate of 24p (23.976 fps), which is the standard for today’s high-end filmmaking. Additionally, the cameras’ low-light capabilities were of major importance on the set of “Marvel’s the Avengers,” as many of the film’s scenes were shot at night.”
If you are looking for an audio recorder and don’t want to spend $$$, look into the Zoom H2 Handy Recorder. I own one and I absolutely love it. The audio quality is outstanding. Being a recording engineer, I find that the Zoom H2 is easy to use, and only uses 2 AA batteries. You can also use it for a USB mic for your computer, which is really cool. I am using it now with my Canon 5D mkIII on the hot shoe and with the mkIII’s manual audio controls and monitoring capability, I can easily adjust the levels with ease.
Check out these videos below, all using the Zoom H2.
I wanted to do something fun to test out my new Canon 5D mkIII’s low light capability. What can I say, awesome! This scene is lit only using my computer’s monitor, which acts as a nice 24 inch soft box. I used a Canon FD 50mm f/1.4 which is an older lens, but works great for manual focusing DSLRs.
You don’t need expensive L series glass for a project. Sometimes having a very sharp image detracts from what you want to show. These older Canon FD or AI Nikkor lens are great for video and they cost almost nothing compared to newer lenses.
The Nikon D800 looks very promising and seems to resolve more than the 5d mkIII. It does have it’s issues with moire and aliasing, but there are always ways around it. I wanted to share this video of the D800E. Here are some specs on the D800E.
Please note – The D800E is optimized for photographers that are looking to get the maximum sharpness out of their NEF raw files. Shooters that rely predominantly on capturing JPEGs may want to choose the D800 camera instead.
Product Highlights
- Optimized for NEF Raw File Capture
- Low Pass Filter w/ Anti-Aliasing Removed
- 36.3Mp CMOS FX Format Sensor
- EXPEED 3 Image-Processing Engine
- 3.2″ LCD Monitor
- Nikon F Mount Lens Mount
- Eye-Level Pentaprism Viewfinder
- 1920 x 1080/30/25/24p HD Video Capture
- Built-In Flash + i-TTL Flash Control
- Matrix/Center-Weighted/Spot Metering
I had to share this beautiful video by Vimeo member Emeric. I just can’t believe how awesome the Panasonic GH2 hacked is, comparing it to a RED Scarlet and only cost what a RED battery charger would cost, haha. Check out how much resolution the GH2 has and how clean the image is with the Sanity 5 patch hack.
Shot with:
Panasonic GH2 (hacked – Sanity 5 patch)
Panasonic Lumix G Vario 14-45mm f/3.5-5.6
Olympus M.Zuiko 9-18mm f/4.0-5.6
Fader ND MkII & Gorillapod
Music : Kong by Bonobo
The Sony NEX-FS700U is finally available for pre-order for $7999 body only and $8599 with the Sony 18-200 Zoom lens. We finally get a chance to get our hands on this extraordinary film making tool. Check out some of the specs below. In my opinion, this is the BEST camera under $10,000 and if I had the money, I wouldn’t hesitate to buy 2 of these.
Product Highlights
- 4K Exmor Super 35mm CMOS Sensor
- Capture 1920 x 1080/60p Video
- NXCAM Recording Format (AVCHD)
- LCD 3.5″ Screen with VF Attachment
- Up to 960 fps Super Slow Motion
- ISO 500 (0 dB) to ISO 16,000 (30 dB)
- Dual XLR, HDMI & 3G/HD-SDI Connectivity
- FMU Port Supports Optional Memory
- Future 4K Upgrade (Not Included)
Check out some videos from the Sony FS700 below
by Andrew Young
Just finished watching the Behind the Scenes to this upcoming film called “Love and Hate”. All shot with a Canon 7D DSLR. Isn’t is cool what we can do these days with a small crew and some really innovative and creative folks. The aesthetic of the film looks awesome. I can’t believe the 7D looks so darn good. Great lighting, visual effects, great cinematography will make this film a winner.
The film was shot using a Canon 7D with a variety of lenses, including the 24-70mm 2.8 and 70-200mm 2.8 L-Series lenses. You’ll notice they used a ton of film gear but of the Cinevate variety they used the Core Package as well as the Atlas 30 camera slider(currently 25% off during our Moving Sale). The BTS stuff was likewise shot using a Canon 7D on a Simplis + Cyclops and a monopod (by myself actually, though I didn’t edit it).
Piotr Skowronski, the film’s Directer (and Writer/Cinematographer), definitely falls under the auteur classification and it shows in his Director’s Notes; “As the title of the film implies, it is a clash between two opposing conditions, though one is not unlike the other. Both love and hate are passionate, stubborn and all encompassing emotions that determine a person’s direction. The slide from one extreme to the other is a massive transformation of ideals, beliefs, hopes and dreams. Set on the platform of an old train station, the characters of Love & Hate converge and struggle to untangle themselves from these two opposing conditions. Ultimately, it is about choice and the strength of ones character”.
Check out the trailer below
To read the rest of the article, click here.
For more information regarding the film go to Love and Hate’s website.
Testing different lenses on the Canon 5D mkIII. No color correction or grading was performed. First sequence has no post sharpening, second sequence has post sharpening at 60%. I wanted to over exaggerate the sharpening to see how much noise would be added to the footage.
Keep in mind, it’s a simple and UN-scientific test, just seeing what these lenses I own would be capable of.
Lenses used:
Canon 24-105mm f/4.0 L Series
Canon 50mm f/1.4 FD
Nikkor AF 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5D ED (FX) (TYPO in Video)
SIGMA NIKON 70-300mm F4-5.6 (Cheapy Lens)
This test has some pretty good lenses and not so pretty good lenses, that was the point to test which lens would stand it’s ground
Check out this video on the new features that Adobe CS6 has. I can’t wait for start using it, very exciting.
New Features
- Sleek Adobe Premiere Pro user interface
- Global Performance Cache in After Effects
- Photoshop imaging magic
- Logging and ingest in Prelude
- SpeedGrade for crafting the perfect look
- Faster audio editing in Adobe Audition
- Dramatically enhanced editing environment
- New creative tools in After Effects
- Creative editing with Adobe Premiere Pro
- Stabilized footage without rolling shutter
- Creating rough cuts with Adobe Prelude
- Interoperability with third-party tools
- Faster, more flexible Adobe Media Encoder
- Automatic Speech Alignment in Audition CS6
I just recently bought my 5d mkIII with the 24-105mm lens kit at Campbell Cameras. Check them out, I’m sure they will be very happy if you bought from them.
Here’s another sample clip of the Black Magic Cinema camera. It’s ok, nothing special really. I mean, it looks not so different from say a Canon 5D mkIII or Sony FS100. We need more samples in low light, perhaps comparisons between other cameras.
One suggestion I make to camera makers, put out professional sample footage done by pro DPs and Directors. Coming from a Marketing background, these companies are not really convincing people to go out and buy.
Sample provided by
John Brawley Tests
I’ve been looking for something like this for a while, but when I find it, they cost an arm and a leg. I think for most DSLRs like the Canon 5D mkIII and the Nikon D800, this Cheeseplate will work just fine, and it’s only about $25! Check it out.
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Check out this amazing timelapse video on Portland. It’s basically a 4K or 5K video if you don’t uncompress it to 1080p. Timelapse can be tricky to perfect, making sure you don’t camera movement or vibations to throw things off balance. By using automated motor or servo controlled camera sliders, you can achieve this type of parallax movement.
Comprised of 308, 829 photographs taken from over 50 unique locations, it took an average of 3.8 hours to make each second of this film. The intent of the project was to place our cameras in unique locations across the city, achieve significant ranges of dynamic camera motion, and pursue cutting edge time-lapse techniques.
by Uncage the Soul Productions
