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My production 7D movie and initial thoughts · September 25th, 2009, 04:14 PM

I picked up my production Eos 7D from my local store in Beijing and immediately made this movie

‘Another night in Beijing’ Production Canon Eos7D movie DSLR News Shooter

My initial thoughts are posted there too.

Dan

Bill Pryor · September 25th, 2009, 07:06 PM

I just found that earlier today. Great looking footage! I was truly amazed when you said your ISOs were between 1600 and 6400. In professional hands, the camera is incredible. So is the girl with the yoyo!

Chris Barcellos · September 25th, 2009, 07:33 PM

Dan: Do you know if there are any issues using Nikon lenses with adapters on this camera ?

Mike Watson · September 25th, 2009, 08:45 PM

Were you wide open, for the most part? i.e. if I stick with more affordable lenses (f1.8+), how much DOF am I going to lose?

Stephen Mick · September 25th, 2009, 08:52 PM

Dan-

Thanks for posting, the footage looks really tasty! Any other information as to specific camera settings you can share?

(thumbs-up!)

SM

Ted Ramasola · September 25th, 2009, 10:08 PM

Thanks for posting real world test Dan. Also, thanks for allowing download so we can test on timeline. I'm going to compare it with your 5D test.

Ted

Scott Nodine · September 25th, 2009, 10:49 PM

Great real world test there!

Was it shot in 1080 25p or 720 25p originally?

Christopher Drews · September 25th, 2009, 11:00 PM

I never thought I'd see Chinese people drinking large quantities of Mexican beer.
That was my favorite shot. Amazing work as always.
-C

Bruce S. Yarock · September 26th, 2009, 12:18 AM

Dan,
Your 7d clip looks great I'm planning on getting one and wanted to ask you a few of questions.
1- Exactly which redrock support rig are you using?
2-Do you know how nikon promes will work with an adapter? ( i have a nice set if nikon lenses from my letus rig and dslrs).
3- Are you recording audio onto the zoom or using it as a mic? What about a small shotgun directly into the 7d?
Thanks
bruce yarock
Yarock Video and Photo
P.S.- When will I ever use my letus extreme if I get the 7d? :)))

Dan Chung · September 26th, 2009, 08:44 AM

Quick answers,

footage shot in 1080p/25
Nikon adapter worked fine on the lenses I've tried so far. Not sure about all my Zeiss lenses yet.
Recording audio on both Zoom and camera
Some DOF effect clearly lost compared to same focal length on 5DmkII, but hard to say at this stage whether I think its that important. My gut says f2 is fine for a shallow DOF look most of the time, but that's personal taste.

Dan

Bruce S. Yarock · September 26th, 2009, 09:24 AM

Dan,
Where can I get that nikon to Canon lens adapter? If you have a brand or link, that would be great.
thanks
Bruce Yarock

Art Varga · September 26th, 2009, 10:45 AM

Bruce - I purchased mine here. They sell a consumer and pro version. I have 2 of the consumer version. One fits good, the other has a little play in it but both serve their purpose

Fotodiox

Alvise Tedesco · September 27th, 2009, 07:05 AM

Hi Dan.
How do you find (manual) focusing on lenses whit shorter focus throw?
I mean, if you're after a "normal" fov, you have to use, say, a 28 or a 35.
But those lenses do have shorter focus ring throw.
I'm planning to buy a 7D (pal land here..) and an inexpensive Canon ef 28 1.8
Thanks

Dan Chung · September 27th, 2009, 11:22 AM

Alvise,

A short throw is clearly harder to deal with, also I prefer my lens to have a little resistance. I would go and try the Sigma 30mm f1.4 and Canon 28mm f1.8 side by side and see how you get on.

Dan

Benjamin Eckstein · September 27th, 2009, 11:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan Chung

Alvise,

A short throw is clearly harder to deal with, also I prefer my lens to have a little resistance. I would go and try the Sigma 30mm f1.4 and Canon 28mm f1.8 side by side and see how you get on.

Dan

Would love to see that comparison as I am looking at one of those.

September 25th, 2009, 07:33 PM	#3
Chris Barcellos Inner Circle Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Elk Grove CA Posts: 6,838	Dan: Do you know if there are any issues using Nikon lenses with adapters on this camera ? __________________ Chris J. Barcellos

September 25th, 2009, 08:52 PM	#5
Stephen Mick Regular Crew Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 167	Looks nice! Dan- Thanks for posting, the footage looks really tasty! Any other information as to specific camera settings you can share? (thumbs-up!) SM

September 27th, 2009, 07:05 AM	#13
Alvise Tedesco Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Milan/Italy Posts: 63	Hi Dan. How do you find (manual) focusing on lenses whit shorter focus throw? I mean, if you're after a "normal" fov, you have to use, say, a 28 or a 35. But those lenses do have shorter focus ring throw. I'm planning to buy a 7D (pal land here..) and an inexpensive Canon ef 28 1.8 Thanks __________________ vimeo.com/alvisetedesco web.mac.com/alvise.tedesco/DP/home

September 25th, 2009, 07:06 PM	#2
Bill Pryor Contributor Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 4,449	I just found that earlier today. Great looking footage! I was truly amazed when you said your ISOs were between 1600 and 6400. In professional hands, the camera is incredible. So is the girl with the yoyo!

September 25th, 2009, 08:45 PM	#4
Mike Watson Trustee Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,082	Were you wide open, for the most part? i.e. if I stick with more affordable lenses (f1.8+), how much DOF am I going to lose?

September 25th, 2009, 10:08 PM	#6
Ted Ramasola Trustee Join Date: May 2005 Location: Allen, Texas U.S.A Posts: 1,117	Thanks for posting real world test Dan. Also, thanks for allowing download so we can test on timeline. I'm going to compare it with your 5D test. Ted

September 25th, 2009, 10:49 PM	#7
Scott Nodine New Boot Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Inman, SC Posts: 17	Great real world test there! Was it shot in 1080 25p or 720 25p originally?

September 25th, 2009, 11:00 PM	#8
Christopher Drews Major Player Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 628	I never thought I'd see Chinese people drinking large quantities of Mexican beer. That was my favorite shot. Amazing work as always. -C

September 26th, 2009, 12:18 AM	#9
Bruce S. Yarock Trustee Join Date: May 2004 Location: Pembroke Pines, Fl. Posts: 1,842	Dan, Your 7d clip looks great I'm planning on getting one and wanted to ask you a few of questions. 1- Exactly which redrock support rig are you using? 2-Do you know how nikon promes will work with an adapter? ( i have a nice set if nikon lenses from my letus rig and dslrs). 3- Are you recording audio onto the zoom or using it as a mic? What about a small shotgun directly into the 7d? Thanks bruce yarock Yarock Video and Photo P.S.- When will I ever use my letus extreme if I get the 7d? :)))

September 26th, 2009, 08:44 AM	#10
Dan Chung Major Player Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Beijing Posts: 665	Quick answers, footage shot in 1080p/25 Nikon adapter worked fine on the lenses I've tried so far. Not sure about all my Zeiss lenses yet. Recording audio on both Zoom and camera Some DOF effect clearly lost compared to same focal length on 5DmkII, but hard to say at this stage whether I think its that important. My gut says f2 is fine for a shallow DOF look most of the time, but that's personal taste. Dan

September 26th, 2009, 09:24 AM	#11
Bruce S. Yarock Trustee Join Date: May 2004 Location: Pembroke Pines, Fl. Posts: 1,842	Dan, Where can I get that nikon to Canon lens adapter? If you have a brand or link, that would be great. thanks Bruce Yarock

September 26th, 2009, 10:45 AM	#12
Art Varga Major Player Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Belle Mead, NJ Posts: 552	Bruce - I purchased mine here. They sell a consumer and pro version. I have 2 of the consumer version. One fits good, the other has a little play in it but both serve their purpose Fotodiox

September 27th, 2009, 11:22 AM	#14
Dan Chung Major Player Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Beijing Posts: 665	Alvise, A short throw is clearly harder to deal with, also I prefer my lens to have a little resistance. I would go and try the Sigma 30mm f1.4 and Canon 28mm f1.8 side by side and see how you get on. Dan