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Desy Cheng · November 28th, 2008, 01:47 AM

RF Productions 2008 Demo Reel on Vimeo

Combo of the two!

Rick Lutec · November 28th, 2008, 12:14 PM

Looks like you spent some time on the reel and I thought it looked great. It seems the two cams worked well together.
Was there a lot of post work involved for the reel and what did you have to go through to make the cams look so close to each other?
There was one scene (I think it's the one where a couple is kissing and looks like parents are with them) that has a greenish/tint hue to it, was that on purpose?
I didn't notice any real rolling shutter issues. Did you have to plan your shots to avoid that possible problem or were you just able to shoot away?

Hope you get lots of work

Rick

Desy Cheng · November 28th, 2008, 03:37 PM

Thanks! Not a whooole lot of post, I just edited colors using Apple Color, but if you look at the raw material they look VERY similar so I didn't do too much to make it similar. I would actually say the Canon produced better results than the Sony.

Yes I colored everything on purpose just create a variance of images. Some like it some may not, I was just playing around, thought it would be neat to have something different.

For rolling shutter, we didn't have that many problems at all because we would shoot mainly in line with the photographer. The we would place ourselves behind or beside the flashes.

We didn't really plan on it, we just kind of shot away, but happened to be in the right place!

Jonathan Shaw · November 28th, 2008, 11:41 PM

How do you find the Z7 compared to the A1 regarding low light?

Desy Cheng · November 29th, 2008, 12:09 AM

I found that the Canon was much better. And this is an UN-biased opinion as I shot with the Z7 the WHOLE summer and my partner shot with the Canon. While editing, I definitely noticed the Canon was better.

Jonathan Shaw · November 29th, 2008, 03:48 PM

Thanks mate, that's good to know as I have a shoot next week with a guy with a Z7 and he was saying how much better he reckoned it would be in low light.

Robert Bec · November 30th, 2008, 12:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Desy Cheng

I found that the Canon was much better. And this is an UN-biased opinion as I shot with the Z7 the WHOLE summer and my partner shot with the Canon. While editing, I definitely noticed the Canon was better.

the canon is better under low light then the Sony Z7 that is a false statement. I've seen the canon under low light it is no where near as good you cant even put your gain up without getting grain.

I think you need to compare the Z1 to the A1

You should post a new thread in the sony section and see what response you get

Desy Cheng · November 30th, 2008, 10:33 PM

Yes I've read how the Z7 is getting better low light, but I dunno about mine! Based on the footage from MY cameras, I like the Canon better.

In terms of ergonomics, usability, functions, manual control, etc., Sony is much better which is why I personally shot with it rather than the Canon.

But either way, my Canon is sold and my Z7 is up for sale...

no more HDV for me as I now have 2 EX1s

Robert Bec · December 1st, 2008, 12:20 AM

why have you gone away from HDV the Z7 is an exceptional camera but the EX1 is in it's own class all together.

I personally am waiting for the A1s to be released.

November 28th, 2008, 01:47 AM	#1
Desy Cheng New Boot Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 19	XHA1 + Z7U Weddings RF Productions 2008 Demo Reel on Vimeo Combo of the two!

November 28th, 2008, 12:14 PM	#2
Rick Lutec Regular Crew Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Toronto Canada Posts: 39	XHA1 + Z7U Weddings Looks like you spent some time on the reel and I thought it looked great. It seems the two cams worked well together. Was there a lot of post work involved for the reel and what did you have to go through to make the cams look so close to each other? There was one scene (I think it's the one where a couple is kissing and looks like parents are with them) that has a greenish/tint hue to it, was that on purpose? I didn't notice any real rolling shutter issues. Did you have to plan your shots to avoid that possible problem or were you just able to shoot away? Hope you get lots of work Rick

November 28th, 2008, 11:41 PM	#4
Jonathan Shaw Major Player Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sydney Posts: 552	How do you find the Z7 compared to the A1 regarding low light? __________________ www.ginclearfilm.com www.facebook.com/ginclearfilm

November 29th, 2008, 03:48 PM	#6
Jonathan Shaw Major Player Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sydney Posts: 552	Thanks mate, that's good to know as I have a shoot next week with a guy with a Z7 and he was saying how much better he reckoned it would be in low light. __________________ www.ginclearfilm.com www.facebook.com/ginclearfilm

November 28th, 2008, 03:37 PM	#3
Desy Cheng New Boot Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 19	Thanks! Not a whooole lot of post, I just edited colors using Apple Color, but if you look at the raw material they look VERY similar so I didn't do too much to make it similar. I would actually say the Canon produced better results than the Sony. Yes I colored everything on purpose just create a variance of images. Some like it some may not, I was just playing around, thought it would be neat to have something different. For rolling shutter, we didn't have that many problems at all because we would shoot mainly in line with the photographer. The we would place ourselves behind or beside the flashes. We didn't really plan on it, we just kind of shot away, but happened to be in the right place!

November 29th, 2008, 12:09 AM	#5
Desy Cheng New Boot Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 19	I found that the Canon was much better. And this is an UN-biased opinion as I shot with the Z7 the WHOLE summer and my partner shot with the Canon. While editing, I definitely noticed the Canon was better.

November 30th, 2008, 10:33 PM	#8
Desy Cheng New Boot Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 19	Yes I've read how the Z7 is getting better low light, but I dunno about mine! Based on the footage from MY cameras, I like the Canon better. In terms of ergonomics, usability, functions, manual control, etc., Sony is much better which is why I personally shot with it rather than the Canon. But either way, my Canon is sold and my Z7 is up for sale... no more HDV for me as I now have 2 EX1s

December 1st, 2008, 12:20 AM	#9
Robert Bec Major Player Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Sydney Australia Posts: 358	why have you gone away from HDV the Z7 is an exceptional camera but the EX1 is in it's own class all together. I personally am waiting for the A1s to be released.