Bill Bruner
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I used to run my mics into a Tascam DR-40, and then into my cameras with a $27 Sescom LN2MIC-TASD100 cable.
But I gave that up when I discovered that with decent quality pro mics, gain control and the GH2‘s (and now the GH3‘s) preamps, I could get rid of noticeable hiss and room noise.
Now I run sound from self-powered pro XLR mics directly into the camera with a $17 Hosa MIT-156 XLR to 3.5mm transformer/adapter. No more forgetting to turn the recorder on, no more ungainly rigs like this:
Instead, the mic plugs directly into the camera, like this:
And this:
A lot simpler.
Hope this is helpful,
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Although it is a DSLM, and not technically a DSLR, with the $998 Panasonic GH3, you have the option of embedding SMPTE compliant time-code.
The $12,000 Canon 1D C, $6800 1D X, $3500 5D Mark III, $1895 6D and $1200 70D also have the capability to generate a time code stamped output.
Cheers,
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I’m a little confused – I have seen some nice shallow DoF work with the G6 and its micro 4/3 sensor using an inexpensive Olympus OM 50mm/f1.8 and a $16 adapter:
https://www.vimeo.com/73129151
I have also seen very nice wide angle work with the G6 and the Panasonic 7-14mm lens:
In my experience with micro 4/3 (GH1, GH2, GH3), with the right lenses and aperture control, neither wide shots nor shallow depth of field are that much of a challenge.
Cheers,
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Alberto, I can confirm Rob’s findings. The pan is perfectly smooth in WMP and choppy in QT (I played it in both). Looks like it’s your render that is the problem, not the camera.
What format and bit rate did you render to?
Cheers,
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Hi Irene – As an animator, you may want to take a look at the Panasonic G6 and its built-in stop motion animation mode as seen here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XWeKgrvEgEI
The G6 is also far less susceptible to moire than the Canons and Nikons, shoots at up to 1080/60p (Nikons and Canons are limited to 1080/30p), has focus peaking straight out of the box, has a viewfinder that continues working when you’re shooting video (as you know from your Nikon, DSLR viewfinders blank out when shooting video).
In my view, it is the best large sensor video/still camera in its class.
Hope this is helpful!
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Glad I could help, Dave. If you do decide to jump ship, and it fits your budget, I recommend the $1098 GH3.
The headphone jack, moire-free 50mbps recording and 1080/60p frame rate make it a great value for the money.
Its only real shortcomings, in my view, are its lack of focus peaking and RAW.
So I ordered a Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera for peaking and RAW – and still spent less for the two cameras together than the price of a single 5D Mark III 🙂
Good luck with your decision!
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Dave – I got rid of moire by selling my T2i and buying a Panasonic GH2 a couple of years ago.
Since then, I have upgraded to the Panasonic GH3. Still zero moire (except in one specific mode – 72mpbs ALL-I).
When I switched to Panasonic, it was the only moire-free large sensor option. Today, there are two large sensor interchangeable lens cameras below $1000 that are resistant to moire. Sadly, neither of them are Canons.
1. Panasonic G6
2. Nikon D5200Above $1000, there are a few more choices:
1. Canon 5D Mark III
2. Nikon D7100
3. Panasonic GH3In my view, the dirty little secret of moire is that it is a technical challenge that can be overcome – but some camera manufacturers seem to have made a conscious decision not to solve it in their low-end cameras and large sensor camcorders (e.g. Canon and Sony).
Yes, you can buy filters or use shot selection to avoid the problem – but I’d rather shoot with a camera that is not susceptible to it in the first place.
Best of luck in overcoming this challenge,
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Cold shoe handles aren’t too bad (unless you buy Zacuto).
Here are Shape Hot Shoe Handles in various colors for about $70 from Adorama.
Or, if you need a top handle for your cage, the Alzo Transformer is only $37.
Hope that’s helpful,
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Mike – since you’ll also be using it for home video, I recommend the $1199 70D. It is the only Canon DSLR with autofocus that actually works, something that is essential for keeping up with kids.
You may also find it useful for weddings. Follow focus is great, but is a lot of work.
Hope this is helpful,
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Tim – haven’t heard much about the 4K Blackmagic Production Camera – but it was supposed to ship at the same time as the Pocket Cinema Camera.
The pocket is starting to arrive at dealers and is scheduled to ship on July 25th. I wrote more about this in a post entitled “Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera Ship Date Imminent?”
Cheers,