match T2i to Sony Z1 at DVinfo.net

James Bishop · November 18th, 2010, 08:06 AM

Just bought the t2i, and wondering which settings I should choose to match up the picture with my Z1 as best as possible. If anyone has any advice on this, it'd be much appreciated :)

Thanks, James

Rusty Rogers · November 18th, 2010, 05:30 PM

I forget if the Z1u will record 29.97p, if it does, that would be a good start.

I'd make a Picture Profile with snappier blacks, a little color boost and a little more sharpness.

On the T2i side, cut some sharpness and flatten the color slightly.

On shoot day, do your best to match white balance and you should be ok.

Here's one matching the T2i and two EX1's using similar settings. CC on a couple of clips only.

Experimentation will be your best advise.

Bryan Cantwell · November 19th, 2010, 09:25 AM

I shoot them both as flat as possible, convert everything to Cineform, and with a little CC it turns out pretty well.

You just need to experiment a little, to find out what method is best within your workflow.

Stelios Christofides · November 19th, 2010, 10:20 AM

You can see that DSLR for video is at the first stage of things. Give it another 2 years and it will be king. So far 90% of my videos are shot with a camcorder (Z5) as it is so difficult to focus with a DSLR. I know that you will say, practise, practise, practise, but if I have an alternative method of shooting (video camera) I get lazy...

Stelios

James Bishop · November 24th, 2010, 08:28 AM

Thanks for the advice. I'll create a Picture Profile as you suggest.

Its a Z1E that I have and it doesn't shoot 29.97p

Would you say 50i or 60i would be best? I think I'll shoot the T2i at 30fps

James

November 18th, 2010, 08:06 AM	#1
James Bishop Regular Crew Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: London UK Posts: 88	match T2i to Sony Z1 Just bought the t2i, and wondering which settings I should choose to match up the picture with my Z1 as best as possible. If anyone has any advice on this, it'd be much appreciated :) Thanks, James

November 18th, 2010, 05:30 PM	#2
Rusty Rogers Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 177	I forget if the Z1u will record 29.97p, if it does, that would be a good start. I'd make a Picture Profile with snappier blacks, a little color boost and a little more sharpness. On the T2i side, cut some sharpness and flatten the color slightly. On shoot day, do your best to match white balance and you should be ok. Here's one matching the T2i and two EX1's using similar settings. CC on a couple of clips only. Raniy Day Wedding on Vimeo Experimentation will be your best advise. __________________ *Rusty* Rusty Rogers \| Films

November 19th, 2010, 10:20 AM	#4
Stelios Christofides Trustee Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Nicosia, CYPRUS Posts: 1,080	You can see that DSLR for video is at the first stage of things. Give it another 2 years and it will be king. So far 90% of my videos are shot with a camcorder (Z5) as it is so difficult to focus with a DSLR. I know that you will say, practise, practise, practise, but if I have an alternative method of shooting (video camera) I get lazy... Stelios __________________ My Blog: http://steliosc.blogspot.com "I hope for nothing, I fear nothing, I am free" Nikos Kazantzakis

November 19th, 2010, 09:25 AM	#3
Bryan Cantwell Major Player Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Terre Haute, IN Posts: 277	I shoot them both as flat as possible, convert everything to Cineform, and with a little CC it turns out pretty well. You just need to experiment a little, to find out what method is best within your workflow.

November 24th, 2010, 08:28 AM	#5
James Bishop Regular Crew Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: London UK Posts: 88	Thanks for the advice. I'll create a Picture Profile as you suggest. Its a Z1E that I have and it doesn't shoot 29.97p Would you say 50i or 60i would be best? I think I'll shoot the T2i at 30fps James