5DmkII quick review

Josh Brusin · November 24th, 2008, 10:00 PM

I noticed that the focal plane drops off in a few scenes... like the guy working on his scooter. Why is that?

Dan Chung · November 25th, 2008, 04:40 AM

Josh,
That's an 85mm shift lens specifically designed to do just that.

Don,
I don't have access to anywhere I can host 1080p, does anyone?

Bob,
I had onlookers but not as many as I thought I might attract with a big rig. It is a different experience to shooting stills though.

Dan

Chris Hurd · November 25th, 2008, 07:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan Chung

I don't have access to anywhere I can host 1080p, does anyone?

We'll hook you up, Dan -- I'll contact you via email and get you set up for FTP upload access directly to DV Info Net.

Dan Chung · November 25th, 2008, 12:55 PM

Chris,

That's great, how big a file can you handle?

Dan

Chris Hurd · November 25th, 2008, 01:33 PM

We can handle a pretty good size -- contact me via email, chris at dvinfo dot net -- we'll work it out.

Chris Hurd · November 25th, 2008, 11:41 PM

Dan's full 1080p clip can be downloaded at http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/photo-hd-...-5d-mk-ii.html

Chris Soucy · November 25th, 2008, 11:51 PM

The QuickTime curse on Win XP strikes again.

Everything just falls in a heap.

Shame, would have enjoyed watching that.

I get the start of the Guardian logo intro then it simply dissapears up it's own exhaust pipe.

Bugger.

CS

Jenn Kramer · November 25th, 2008, 11:57 PM

You could try downloading VLC and watching it. It works on my Mac, at least.

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Chris Soucy · November 26th, 2008, 12:11 AM

Just manages to hang the entire system even better than before.

Going backwards here.....

Whatever happened to "cross platform operability"?

Probably mowed down by a bloody train.

The problem seems to be that the server doesn't give me an option to either save or run. Run is it, and Quicktime is the run of it's choice. Instant "up exhaust pipe".

CS

Jenn Kramer · November 26th, 2008, 03:50 AM

You should be able to right-click on the link in the sticky and do a 'Save as...' or 'Download Link Target...' depending on your browser.

Darrin Altman · November 26th, 2008, 03:14 PM

Dan - loved your video and am so excited about the possibilities with this camera.

Dan or anyone here: I read that you converted your clips to Pro Res 422. I am trying to visualize that process. Did you set up a Pro Res 422 sequence in FCP and just import your clips that way, render and export or did you use Compressor or Quicktime Pro to convert. Probably a basic process I am for some reason unsure as to the best approach.

Any info / advice is greatly appreciated.

Matt Buys · November 26th, 2008, 06:13 PM

Dan, thanks for the shots. Makes me want to visit Beijing. Quick semi OT. What is the object the people are kicking in the vimeo video that looks like a feathered lawn dart?

Josh Dahlberg · November 27th, 2008, 01:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Darrin Altman

Dan - loved your video and am so excited about the possibilities with this camera.

Dan or anyone here: I read that you converted your clips to Pro Res 422. I am trying to visualize that process. Did you set up a Pro Res 422 sequence in FCP and just import your clips that way, render and export or did you use Compressor or Quicktime Pro to convert. Probably a basic process I am for some reason unsure as to the best approach.

Any info / advice is greatly appreciated.

Dan used the free application MPEG Streamclip (according to another of his posts).

When working with a lot of footage, I'd be inclined to make a rough cut in the native H.264 before transcoding, to save time and drive space. Then CC the Prores version.

I also use Episode but I'm no compression expert. I'd also be curious to know if there's any difference in the quality of H.264 > Prores transcoding between Compressor, MPEG Streamclip, Episode, and a straight export from FCP.

Sterling Youngman · December 23rd, 2008, 05:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan Chung

1. In Movie mode the HDMI outputs 1080i when you are framing up and sorting focus and exposure. It has the overlays the same as D90 and the 16x9 image does not fill the width of the screen.

Is it not possible to turn off the overlay? I would like to record the HDMI directly to a computer.

Cheers,

Sterling

Dee Joslin · December 27th, 2008, 08:27 AM

After watching the clip "Prism", I get the feeling I'm watching the Korean version of "Reverie".

Not that that it's a bad thing but the similarity is uncanny. A guy in a white suit traveling around looking for a beautiful girl...blah blah blah. All that is missing is the helicopter.

Both nicely done, showing the awesome video from the 5Dll.

November 24th, 2008, 10:00 PM	#46
Josh Brusin Major Player Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 439	I noticed that the focal plane drops off in a few scenes... like the guy working on his scooter. Why is that? Last edited by Josh Brusin; November 24th, 2008 at 10:01 PM. Reason: to add my compliments on some great footage!

November 25th, 2008, 01:33 PM	#50
Chris Hurd Obstreperous Rex Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: San Marcos, TX Posts: 27,368 Images: 513	We can handle a pretty good size -- contact me via email, chris at dvinfo dot net -- we'll work it out. __________________ CH Search DV Info Net \| 20 years of DVi \| ...Tuesday is Soylent Green Day!

November 25th, 2008, 11:41 PM	#51
Chris Hurd Obstreperous Rex Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: San Marcos, TX Posts: 27,368 Images: 513	Dan's full 1080p clip can be downloaded at http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/photo-hd-...-5d-mk-ii.html __________________ CH Search DV Info Net \| 20 years of DVi \| ...Tuesday is Soylent Green Day!

November 25th, 2008, 11:51 PM	#52
Chris Soucy Inner Circle Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Fairfield, Dunedin, New Zealand Posts: 3,688 Images: 18	Nope............. The QuickTime curse on Win XP strikes again. Everything just falls in a heap. Shame, would have enjoyed watching that. I get the start of the Guardian logo intro then it simply dissapears up it's own exhaust pipe. Bugger. CS

November 26th, 2008, 12:11 AM	#54
Chris Soucy Inner Circle Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Fairfield, Dunedin, New Zealand Posts: 3,688 Images: 18	Nope............. Just manages to hang the entire system even better than before. Going backwards here..... Whatever happened to "cross platform operability"? Probably mowed down by a bloody train. The problem seems to be that the server doesn't give me an option to either save or run. Run is it, and Quicktime is the run of it's choice. Instant "up exhaust pipe". CS Last edited by Chris Soucy; November 26th, 2008 at 12:28 AM. Reason: +

November 25th, 2008, 04:40 AM	#47
Dan Chung Major Player Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Beijing Posts: 665	Josh, That's an 85mm shift lens specifically designed to do just that. Don, I don't have access to anywhere I can host 1080p, does anyone? Bob, I had onlookers but not as many as I thought I might attract with a big rig. It is a different experience to shooting stills though. Dan

November 25th, 2008, 12:55 PM	#49
Dan Chung Major Player Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Beijing Posts: 665	Chris, That's great, how big a file can you handle? Dan

November 25th, 2008, 11:57 PM	#53
Jenn Kramer Wrangler Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 389 Images: 1	You could try downloading VLC and watching it. It works on my Mac, at least. VideoLAN - Free and Open Source software and video streaming solutions for every OS!

November 26th, 2008, 03:50 AM	#55
Jenn Kramer Wrangler Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 389 Images: 1	You should be able to right-click on the link in the sticky and do a 'Save as...' or 'Download Link Target...' depending on your browser.

November 26th, 2008, 03:14 PM	#56
Darrin Altman Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Corona, CA Posts: 78	Dan - loved your video and am so excited about the possibilities with this camera. Dan or anyone here: I read that you converted your clips to Pro Res 422. I am trying to visualize that process. Did you set up a Pro Res 422 sequence in FCP and just import your clips that way, render and export or did you use Compressor or Quicktime Pro to convert. Probably a basic process I am for some reason unsure as to the best approach. Any info / advice is greatly appreciated.

November 26th, 2008, 06:13 PM	#57
Matt Buys Major Player Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Asheville NC Posts: 426	Dan, thanks for the shots. Makes me want to visit Beijing. Quick semi OT. What is the object the people are kicking in the vimeo video that looks like a feathered lawn dart?

December 27th, 2008, 08:27 AM	#60
Dee Joslin Regular Crew Join Date: May 2006 Location: Scranton, PA. Posts: 91	After watching the clip "Prism", I get the feeling I'm watching the Korean version of "Reverie". Not that that it's a bad thing but the similarity is uncanny. A guy in a white suit traveling around looking for a beautiful girl...blah blah blah. All that is missing is the helicopter. Both nicely done, showing the awesome video from the 5Dll. __________________ "There are 10 types of people in the world: Those that understand binary, and those that don't!"