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Test | Canon 550D! · August 15th, 2010, 05:28 PM

Have been testing and played around with my new Canon 550D/T2i this week.
Here is the test edit:

Lens: 18-135mm
Editing: Sony Vegas 7
CC: Magic Bullet Looks
Song: Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros - Janglin

John C. Chu · August 15th, 2010, 08:09 PM

Nice! Love the processing and look.

Josh Bass · August 16th, 2010, 12:28 AM

Can I ask you guys something?

Almost every video I've looked at on this board (and I've watched quite a few) using the 5D/7D/t2i has a certain "look" to it. . .this is generally characterized by desaturated colors (current video excluded) and super duper contrast, and blacks without detail.

Is that a look people are getting in post, or is this a limitation of the way the camera shoots, or is it a look folks are dialing in via menus in the cams?

This video looks really cool for the most part, but something that bothers me is that extreme contrast/ridiculous blacks.

Looking at that shot of the rocks on the water. . .the "fill" side of the rocks falls off to complete darkness in broad daylight! Totally unrealistic! Are these cams that limited in dynamic range? I thought the dynamic range was the same as if it was taking stills. Not so? Is it at least comparable to an SD miniDV camera (e.g. Canon XL2)?

JUst curious. Thanks.

Howard Sand · August 16th, 2010, 07:07 AM

Thanks!

Yes, I use a look called Magic Bullet Looks.You can download the trial here: Red Giant Software: Downloads - Trial Versions Download Form.

These looks correct the colors in the post.I may use a little too much contrast at some few shoots,I know. The reason I use much contrast is that it removes dust from shoots and make the shadows sharper.

Josh Bass · August 16th, 2010, 05:06 PM

So what kind of dynamic range is this came capable of? The only cam I have an extensive experience with lately is the old XL2. you can set it to have a pretty wide dynamic range (I don't know the number of stops, sorry), or dial in a fairly crushed setting like in these videos. So is the t2i capable of that, or better?

I just don't think I've seen a single DSLR video that didn't have that super contrasty look.

Martyn Hull · August 17th, 2010, 02:19 AM

these cams can be adjusted for any color look you prefer,i dont bother with C/C, the only thing that slightly disapoints me is the sharpness i expected slightly more from 1920P, there is no way to compare the PQ to GLs for sure i used one the 550 is far superior, i get perfect blacks and white contrast.

August 16th, 2010, 12:28 AM	#3
Josh Bass Slash Rules! Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 5,472	Can I ask you guys something? Almost every video I've looked at on this board (and I've watched quite a few) using the 5D/7D/t2i has a certain "look" to it. . .this is generally characterized by desaturated colors (current video excluded) and super duper contrast, and blacks without detail. Is that a look people are getting in post, or is this a limitation of the way the camera shoots, or is it a look folks are dialing in via menus in the cams? This video looks really cool for the most part, but something that bothers me is that extreme contrast/ridiculous blacks. Looking at that shot of the rocks on the water. . .the "fill" side of the rocks falls off to complete darkness in broad daylight! Totally unrealistic! Are these cams that limited in dynamic range? I thought the dynamic range was the same as if it was taking stills. Not so? Is it at least comparable to an SD miniDV camera (e.g. Canon XL2)? JUst curious. Thanks. __________________ The Bass' camerawork The Bass on IMDB

August 16th, 2010, 05:06 PM	#5
Josh Bass Slash Rules! Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 5,472	So what kind of dynamic range is this came capable of? The only cam I have an extensive experience with lately is the old XL2. you can set it to have a pretty wide dynamic range (I don't know the number of stops, sorry), or dial in a fairly crushed setting like in these videos. So is the t2i capable of that, or better? I just don't think I've seen a single DSLR video that didn't have that super contrasty look. __________________ The Bass' camerawork The Bass on IMDB

August 15th, 2010, 08:09 PM	#2
John C. Chu Major Player Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Rego Park , NYC Posts: 665	Nice! Love the processing and look.

August 16th, 2010, 07:07 AM	#4
Howard Sand Tourist Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Norway Posts: 3	Thanks! Yes, I use a look called Magic Bullet Looks.You can download the trial here: Red Giant Software: Downloads - Trial Versions Download Form. These looks correct the colors in the post.I may use a little too much contrast at some few shoots,I know. The reason I use much contrast is that it removes dust from shoots and make the shadows sharper.

August 17th, 2010, 02:19 AM	#6
Martyn Hull Major Player Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: England Posts: 444	these cams can be adjusted for any color look you prefer,i dont bother with C/C, the only thing that slightly disapoints me is the sharpness i expected slightly more from 1920P, there is no way to compare the PQ to GLs for sure i used one the 550 is far superior, i get perfect blacks and white contrast.