John Young
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I haven’t used that particular lens. But I have used a less-expensive non-Canon option (Tamron 17-55) and one of the things I notice is slower auto focus.
But, Caleb, as I said in your other post regarding this question, the video that you get while auto-focusing will be useless anyway (that is just how DSLRs do auto-focus). I am not sure why you are worried about the audio being useless as well.Maybe I am missing something.
John
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First question is, Why are you using auto-focus while recording?
DSLRs (with the exception of the Sony Alphas) will NOT do any sort of auto focus while recording. At least not any that renders the shot usable while the auto-focus process takes palce. This has nothing to do with the lens (although the Sigma may auto focus slower and louder than some others). Even a high end L lens auto focuses the same way that your Sigma does.
That being said, in the course of my career, there are only a few specific situations where I am using the camera’s auto focus while recording, even when I am using an actual video camera like an EX-1. In the vast majority of situations I am manually setting the focus either before recording begins or manually pulling focus mid-shot.
The simple solution to your problem is just to focus BEFORE you press record, if you are going to use auto-focus at all. With a DSLR I am almost always using those great 5x and 10x maginifcation buttons to get focus, before I roll on the shot.John
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I can export DNxHD 1280 x 720 just fine. What are your “Codec Settings”. I think that has to be set for the frame size you want too.
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I guess I am trying to decide on a IPS panel for monitoring on set vs. a small 4-7” on camera monitor (like the Small HD DP6). I have to buy a new computer monitor and I can afford a large IPS that has solid color reproduction. I was hoping that I could use that and not have to buy the small on camera monitor. Kind of killing two birds with one stone (although with an IPS monitor without scopes it would be more like, killing one bird and wounding another).
I mostly agree with what has been said, but for me, right now a $3,000 monitor is just not going to happen. Maybe at a later time, I will get a $20,000 small business loan and I can put an FSI on the list, looks like it would be worth it. Bur for now, I am definitely not going to put an 17” FSI monitor on a credit card.
Thanks for all the input.
John
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[Caleb Trevatt] “L lenses though, are they really worth getting?”
Yes. They are very good and if you have the money, they are worth the investment. The thing to think about when investing in lenses is that, we are kind of at a point where the camera technology is moving at a faster and faster pace, but you still need high quality lenses no matter what camera body you are attaching them too. I have taken the view to invest in lenses that will last. I have a Canon 7D (cropped sensor) and (almost) all my lenses are not made for cropped sensors. So that when cameras change and I move up to a full frame camera, my lenses will be ready to go and I won’t have to purchase all new lenses.Also, don’t forget about renting lenses. This is a great way to get L lenses, or other high quality glass for short time, and a small price. Your local photography store or https://www.borrowlenses.com/ is a good place to start.
John
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My post was meant kind of tongue in check. My point was that the two clips (especially the second one) looked like cookie cutter looks (Instagram for still photos/Magic Bullet for video) for no reason. The whites are blown out, there is soft blur to everything, Blue and Pink hues everywhere.
In my view, these type of looks have officially crossed over from seeming unique and hip in a viewers mind, to looking uninteresting and copycat. If everyone is doing it, it probably isn’t cutting edge, (which in my opinion is what this look is trying to achieve). If you are trying to be unique, this ain’t doin it. Sorry for the mini-rant but that is my two-cents. -
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[Caleb Trevatt] “Are there any EF – EF-S adapters I can use to bring the focal length back to fifty?”
No. This is due to the physics of the lens and the physical size of the sensor on the 60D. You can’t change physics, and you especially can’t change physics for a couple hundred bucks.
[Caleb Trevatt] “Are there any brilliant lenses that’ll rival this one for a couple hundred dollars difference?”
Well, the answer is no, kind of. If you are looking for a “brilliant” EF-S lens, you won’t find it. EF-S lenses are just lesser quality than EF lenses and even more inferior when compared to L lenses.
But why not get a 28mm lens? On your cropped sensor it will have about a 45mm focal length and if in the future you move up to a full frame camera, you can still use the glass. And there are a lot of great quality used lenses out there. Still photography has been using these lenses for a long time, so there are a lot out there and they are fairly inexpensive.
John
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I find that Nikon Nikkor primes are a great bang for your buck. Also, think about the Tokina 11-16. I have never used it, but people I deeply respect rave about that lens. Even though it is made for cropped sensors, people use it with their full-frame cameras to get really great wide angle shots.
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What is your budget? I would recommend against the kit lens if it is at all possible in your budget. Also, what type of shooting are you going to be doing? (makes a big difference)
John