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1D Mark IV for video


Magnus OverRein

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Maybe, if I primarily needed to shoot in very low-light situations. As shown & discussed here:

http://www.cinematography.com/index.php?showtopic=41901

 

But only if using a relatively low-resolution "HD" video camera wasn't a problem. I haven't seen res chart tests shot with a Canon 1DM4 yet, but I suspect its res performance will be similar to the Canon 5DM2 & 7D and Panasonic GH1; e.g.: quite poor for a "HD" video camera: Only about 600-700 lines or so, and the Canons also produce unusually bad moire/alias artifacts. See:

http://www.dvxuser.com/V6/showthread.php?t=187503

 

For typical web video use, and for limited broadcast TV and projected work -- and only when a low-res (for HD) look is appropriate and acceptable -- these video-capable DSLRs can be great tools, especially given their relative low cost. When used with fast lenses, these cams can produce a clean shallow DOF look without the bulk and cost of traditional HD video cams & DOF adapters.

 

Because of their lower-than-average resolution capability compared to most HD cameras, DSLRs aren't appropriate for most productions. But for some projects they can be a perfect fit.

 

YMMV.

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Maybe, if I primarily needed to shoot in very low-light situations. As shown & discussed here:

http://www.cinematography.com/index.php?showtopic=41901

 

But only if using a relatively low-resolution "HD" video camera wasn't a problem. I haven't seen res chart tests shot with a Canon 1DM4 yet, but I suspect its res performance will be similar to the Canon 5DM2 & 7D and Panasonic GH1; e.g.: quite poor for a "HD" video camera: Only about 600-700 lines or so, and the Canons also produce unusually bad moire/alias artifacts. See:

http://www.dvxuser.com/V6/showthread.php?t=187503

 

For typical web video use, and for limited broadcast TV and projected work -- and only when a low-res (for HD) look is appropriate and acceptable -- these video-capable DSLRs can be great tools, especially given their relative low cost. When used with fast lenses, these cams can produce a clean shallow DOF look without the bulk and cost of traditional HD video cams & DOF adapters.

 

Because of their lower-than-average resolution capability compared to most HD cameras, DSLRs aren't appropriate for most productions. But for some projects they can be a perfect fit.

 

YMMV.

 

 

Alright, thanks for the answer. I don't really know that much about resolutions. I thought 1080p resolution was 1080p resolution, but apparently not. I saw the Nocturne video, shot on the 1D Mark IV, and was quite impressed by it, so I thought maybe it could be a good substitute for HD cams in the same pricerange.

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