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Helen Highwater posted:Most places that reviewed the 70D on release raved about the video quality. DPReview, DigitalCameraReview, Videomaker. Video on the 70d is great.
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Helen Highwater posted:Most places that reviewed the 70D on release raved about the video quality. DPReview, DigitalCameraReview, Videomaker. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PkAyod3kApE&t=83s http://reframe.gizmodo.com/comparing-7d-mark-ii-video-to-its-fellow-canon-dslrs-1636490542 720p (if you want 60fps) is even worse https://vimeo.com/79417468 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9J692XkMSV4
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Mar 11, 2016 23:33
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iSheep posted:Mad Max shot a lot of their chase scenes on the 5dMk2 iirc. Major studio productions also have people whose only job is setting manual focus.
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Mar 12, 2016 00:27
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Based on the production photos here I just assume they set to F22 and hoped for the best 
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Mar 12, 2016 00:47
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MrBlandAverage posted:Major studio productions also have people whose only job is setting manual focus. 5DmkIIs are also throwaways in a production like that.
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Mar 12, 2016 01:20
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The multi-million dollar studio production version of a gopro.
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Mar 12, 2016 02:24
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Except when the multi-million dollar studio production uses a gopro jesus christ Peter Jackson what were you thinking.
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Mar 12, 2016 02:55
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iSheep posted:Except when the multi-million dollar studio production uses a gopro jesus christ Peter Jackson what were you thinking. In a film that makes such sparing use of CGI, getting practical effects shots is much more important than worrying about the resolution.
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Mar 12, 2016 22:28
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IMO, if you want to shoot video, get a video camera or use your phone. Using my 5D3 for family type video stuff has been aggravating as hell and I don't bother anymore.
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Mar 12, 2016 22:34
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Khablam posted:In a film that makes such sparing use of CGI, getting practical effects shots is much more important than worrying about the resolution. Ok but I'm referring to The Hobbit 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nM7byUTrSZA&t=65s 1:07 1:13 1:25
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Mar 12, 2016 23:56
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Has anyone in here used the 15-85 EF-S glass? Just asking for idle curiosity.
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Ryand-Smith posted:Has anyone in here used the 15-85 EF-S glass? Just asking for idle curiosity. I personally loved it, only reason why I got rid of it was moving to full frame. I pretty much used it to shoot landscape stuff and it seemed to do great at that. The build quality makes it feel like and L lens, the only problem I ran into was my filter holder would vignette the image at the wide end.
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Ryand-Smith posted:Has anyone in here used the 15-85 EF-S glass? Just asking for idle curiosity. Seconding MooseNoose, right down to the move to full frame. It's just all around fantastic, but gets ignored by aperture snobs. I posted one in the buy/sell thread that's still available too... 
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iSheep posted:Ok but I'm referring to The Hobbit 2: Ahahahahaa that's so bad. I never watched the Hobbit movies, as a huge LOTR fan, and this makes me really happy that I didn't.
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iSheep posted:Ok but I'm referring to The Hobbit 2:  The whole film was a loving visual disaster.
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Mar 13, 2016 13:29
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My bad I thought that you assumed I was talking about Mad Max
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So I went an talked to a guy and yeah, 6D for video is silly buggers. There is no full frame in Canon or Nikon that does auto focus in video, the 70D is quite sweet (I played with it and took a video with panning and auto focusing) but it's another crop camera that I don't need. The guy was saying the 5D Mark 4 may have the auto focus of the 70D in a full frame which will be what I finally want, but that's six months away and may not even do it in the end. So because I've already got a DSLR I'm happy with and I really love shooting and editing video, I think I'm going to buy a video camera. Is there a megathread on the forums for them? I looked at the C100 and C300 Canon cameras, which were sweet and would let me use interchangeable lenses. But for the moment for under 1k you can get great Canon, Panasonic, Sony and other video cameras that when it comes to smooth focus and zooms (for pans, etc) are way better than any DSLR I saw. I played with the Sony 1dx (I think that's it), mirroless with the stabilisation in the body rather than the lens.. and it had video autofocus but it wasn't as good as the 70D. So video camera for now and 5D Mark4 might be the all-in-one that I'm really hanging for.
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The 1DX is a Canon model not Sony. not sure which Sony you actually mean.
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http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/647011-USA/Canon_3554B002_EF_100mm_f_2_8L_Macro.html Anyone ever use this lens? I was shooting a bit the other day and realized I need two things to once and for all complete my digital kit: A true macro that is maneuverable (I.E., I don't have to be right on top of something to get insane detail out of it), and some kind of lens wider than a 35mm that isn't a piece of fuckshit. I guess this one looks alright? http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/843009-USA/Canon_5345B002_EF_24mm_f_2_8L_IS.html But I am fairly tempted to go all Zeiss and also, kill myself by eating ramen exclusively for 3 months: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/839987-REG/Zeiss_1871766_Distagon_T_25mm_f_2_0.html Anyone wanna help a brother out here? I was also scoping out analog lenses that would fit either of these parameters but I'm not even sure where to begin in finding a dope analog lens that will fit my MK3's EF mount and match the Zeiss quality I am now accustomed to.
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Great lens. Doubles well for portraits so its a good choice if you don't already have one. I'm a cheapskate though so i use a 40mm pancake and extension tubes for macro.
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If you're already paying ~$600, I'd pay another $200 or so and get the Sigma 24 1.4.
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dakana posted:If you're already paying ~$600, I'd pay another $200 or so and get the Sigma 24 1.4. Depends what you want, but yeah the art is a good choice also. The Canon is tiny and has IS , the art is 2 stops faster and significantly larger. They are both quality
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I have a friend with the older non-IS version of the 100mm 2.8 macro that i borrow from time to tme. Same as Seamonater said: great lens, and really does double duty as a portrait lens.
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I've also got the non-IS version of the 100mm macro and it's one of my favorite lenses. I've shot plenty of portraits with it, and the working distance for macro is a huge advantage compared to extension tubes.
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dorkasaurus_rex posted:http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/647011-USA/Canon_3554B002_EF_100mm_f_2_8L_Macro.html I have the 100L Macro and I love it.
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You can't go wrong with either 100mm lens, but I chose the non-L version because I only use it for macro and the extra cost for IS wasn't worth it for me.
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If you're going all Zeiss, the Zeiss 100 Makro-Planar is still the best macro lens I've used. Bitingly sharp with buttery smooth falloff.
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alkanphel posted:If you're going all Zeiss, the Zeiss 100 Makro-Planar is still the best macro lens I've used. Bitingly sharp with buttery smooth falloff. Good lens, but only 1:2 magnification.
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what about the canon 60mm macro? I was thinking of that for a macro that I can use for other stuff.
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dorkasaurus_rex posted:http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/647011-USA/Canon_3554B002_EF_100mm_f_2_8L_Macro.html Just texted, you nugget.
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Laserface posted:what about the canon 60mm macro? I was thinking of that for a macro that I can use for other stuff. It's perfect if you're using a crop camera.
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alkanphel posted:It's perfect if you're using a crop camera. Which I am! thanks for the suggestion. there is a cheap used one I might pick up.
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dorkasaurus_rex posted:http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/647011-USA/Canon_3554B002_EF_100mm_f_2_8L_Macro.html The Sigma 105mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Macro is also good
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Laserface posted:what about the canon 60mm macro? I was thinking of that for a macro that I can use for other stuff. My father uses that one on a 70D. I would recommend it, great image quality and the AF works really well.
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KinkyJohn posted:The Sigma 105mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Macro is also good I second this lens. Nice and cheap for macro stuff, if I need to get closer I have some kenko extension tubes.
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So how bad is the Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS II? I'm looking for a tele lens to take on a vacation to shoot some elephants and penguins and what not that are too far away for 50mm. Under different circumstances I'd probably get a used 70-200 f/4 but I want something as light and cheap as possible as I'd be traveling a lot in some sketchy areas.
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I own the STM and it's a nice lens imo and I definitely think it's a good buy as a cheap entry level tele.
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mobby_6kl posted:So how bad is the Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS II? This was one of two kit lenes when my GF bought her camera and I used it a few times on my 60D. Like most it's fine when you stop down a couple times and/or don't want or need corners in focus.
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mobby_6kl posted:So how bad is the Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS II? are you in the US? the STM one is available from the refurbished shop on sale right now even cheaper than the II (and it's a better lens - faster AF, and a bit sharper) - 150 bucks http://shop.usa.canon.com/shop/en/catalog/ef-s-55-250mm-f4-5-6-is-stm-telephoto-zoom-lens-refurbished
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Not in the US, unfortunately. The STM is like $300 here while I can get a used mk2 for about $120. I'm actually going to be in Hong Kong where I saw new ones for sale at almost the same price but I'll only get there at the end of the trip which is pretty useless. Anyway, thanks for the comments, seems like it's pretty decent and a good value. I still have some time so maybe a used STM will pop up somewhere.
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