Darrell Boeck
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Really looking at this camera. So far, it seems almost perfect. But, no 30p recording? Only 24p and 60p?
I’ve never recorded or edited anything at 60p before. How does this work? I sometimes shoot for broadcast, so I prefer NOT shooting in 24p. Anyone have experience with this frame rate?
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Hi Michael,
Something is wrong. I have an EX1 and the T2i, but the Canon 17-55 2.8 lens. My Canon is significantly better in low light. I’m not sure what you could be doing wrong…
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Canon 17-55 lens. It can be found here:
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/425812-USA/Canon_1242B002AA_EF_S_17_55mm_f_2_8_IS.html
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Here is the sample…
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Ken, you did not offend. No worries. So much is learned with fun discussions.
As for how it compares with EX1 or EX3’s: DSLR’s can be a pain to work with and like any tool, has it’s advantages and disadvantages. But for $2k (body and nice lens), it is one heck of a money-making tool! Yes, it cannot replace a EX1 for live events, seminars, or ENG. But for interviews and run & gun b-roll, I just love it. See the attached pix…
Granted, for the first image, not as much care was put into setting up the EX1. It was mostly used to record audio. Still, notice the difference with the large chip. For these examples, the camera was 6 to 8 feet away.
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Ken, I just viewed your work. EXCEPTIONAL! I take back what I just wrote.
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Price IS an object. I cannot afford a RED. 🙂
Humbled,
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One more point Ken… I may be taken more seriously the day of the shoot with a high-end video camera, but I stand a better chance of booking the job by showing work shot with a DSLR.
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Ken, please… give me a break..
I had a Sony EX1 with me as a backup. Earlier in the shoot (over several months), I shot the interviews with both cameras. After seeing the results of the DSLR, it became pointless to continue using the EX1.
I know this post is silly about adding a matte box for looks. Fact is, I am NOT using a DSLR because they are cheap (I own two Sony EX1’s), I am using them because sometimes they are BETTER. Yes, like any tool they have their drawbacks.
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In the above example, my client is a PR firm who I have worked with for many years and completely trusts me. It is THEIR client that I was shooting. No one had any objections the day of the shoot, it is just that afterwards, they mentioned to the PR firm they were shocked by the quality because such a small camera was used. They were holding off giving us other jobs until they seen the result BECAUSE OF THE GEAR.
Funny – I just never really thought the person in front of the camera gave any notice to the gear.
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I shot about 40 interviews over the summer with the T2i. Most were 10 to 15 minutees in length. I NEVER, EVER had an overheat problem. As my interview would start approaching the 10 minute mark, I would simply stop recording for a few seconds and start again, creating a new file.
Writing to a card does not the heat, it is keeping the image sensor fired up (and draining a battery, which warms up).
The HDMI output is not 1080. I think it is just 480, so I do not think that would be an option.