Stan Chase
March 30th, 2010, 03:22 PM
The final reason I went with the T2i is that I think I need to be a better photographer to take my video shooting to the next level, and I'm a big believer in having one device that can do many things (see: iPhone). So it was the right fit for me.
To me, the big strength of owning this camera is that it's a still and motion picture camera and not a 'video' camera. It allows me to learn photography and cinematography at the same time, at a price point that isn't out of reach for serious hobbyists and semi-pros like myself.
If I want a video camera, Canon makes those as well. I owned a HF100 for a year and learned a lot from it but outgrew it's capabilities as far as what I want to accomplish with digital imaging.
Was there a film camera ever made that packed the features, performance, and portability of this 'toy' for under $1,000 in todays dollars?
Robert Turchick
March 30th, 2010, 03:31 PM
cost though is worth it as the glass and mounts will remain viable for much longer than the body. For my $800 body, i've dropped almost $3K in glass and another $2K in accessories. (COUGH!)
No regrets as the gigs have already paid that off and clients are really liking the results so I'm busier than ever! Plus I have a kick ass still camera to learn the art of photography on!
We really are at the very beginning of this phase of video production and I think it's going to be around for a very long time. AND get better and easier to use!
Jon Fairhurst
March 30th, 2010, 04:15 PM
Yeah, NAB could be VERY interesting.
Clearly, the camera companies are all interested in this video thing now. Before long, somebody will put a big camera sensor in a video body with the filters and processing that deliver alias-free video. And Canon will almost certainly respond, if they aren't the first ones there.
And, will Canon develop EOS+ lenses some day? These would allow electronic follow focus and electronic zoom. They might even support a passable auto focus for video some day.
It's only been about a year and a half since the D90 hit the shelves and kicked this whole thing off. It's only going to get better from here. :)
Bryan McCullough
April 1st, 2010, 07:57 PM
Shot again with the T2i and the Z7U today. Was in an 85 degree room. T2i gave the overheat warning after running for about an hour straight. Stayed on for the next hour, warning on the entire time.
Having to change battery was a big pain, my tripod plate covers it up a bit. Will need to try and find a smaller one I guess.
Bryan McCullough
April 1st, 2010, 08:16 PM
Also, I ran my T2i in Standard profile with the Sharpness all the way up to 7. I know, I know. But it looks much more like the Z7U, matched very well.
Just hurts a bit to have to force my sweet little T2i to perform like video. It wants to be so much more!!!
And I just hate the custom white balance. How I long for a dedicated button. I took the picture for my white balance but forgot to change it over to custom. Fortunately I had it on fluorescent so the color wasn't too off. A simple adjustment in post lined them up.
Terry Lee
April 1st, 2010, 11:05 PM
And I just hate the custom white balance. How I long for a dedicated button.
Is this an issue for people who do mostly event videography? Because I am wanting this camera to do short films that will have staged scenes etc.. So I will have time to adjust the camera's settings.
Bryan McCullough
April 1st, 2010, 11:18 PM
I had the time, I just missed the step. It's just more complex than I'm used to. Will not forget again.