Zacuto's Great Camera Shootout '08 from Steve Weiss, Zacuto USA on Vimeo.
Zacuto have brought together four film makers and asked them to choose between a range of cameras starting at the top end with film, the Red One, all the way to the Nikon D90. In the mix was also the Canon 5D MkII.
At the end out the "shoot out", two of the four film makers picked the Canon 5D MkII as their camera of choice for documentary work.
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Interesting comments, we've started using the EX3's at work. Nice cameras, I guess like was said "anyone of these cameras can give you a good result" with all of the other factors that were mentioned. Still want a 5D Mk 2 though!.. :-)
ReplyDeleteBeing a complete novice at this whole video think, I had to Google what a EX3 was - wow, looks like a pretty serious piece of kit!
ReplyDeleteThe 5D MkII though is a serious visual tool though for video - it just opens up so much creatively. I'm hoping to shoot my first "film" tomorrow (weather permitting!) - I'm rather nervous but very excited by the prospect!!
I looked long and hard at the EX3, it is very nice..am now glad I waited as the 5D suits better.
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to your film! I f you need someone to film you filming (if you see what I mean!) Let me know...
Hi Simon,
ReplyDeleteMany thanks, the offer's much appreciated. I'll keep you posted!
Ok, no problem. Would be good to get some footage of you for your blog :)
ReplyDeleteI know you have lots of kit....I have a 200mm f2 if you want to borrow....would be fun on the 5D!!!
That 200mm f2 is stunning. Have played with it a few times and its just always impressed!!
ReplyDeleteAlas the filming had to be postponed for tonight. If the situation allows it, I'll let you know. Many thanks for the offer. Actually, can you email me your contact details?!
And if you need stills of you being filmed, filming... ha!
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to seeing your results.
Sime
LOL! Thanks Sime. This could get really messy!! We'll all be stood in a circle filing and photographing each other!!
ReplyDeleteIf you kind gents email me, then I'll keep you posted on my movements and your help would be very much appreciated.
200mm f1.8..... but you know what I meant!
ReplyDeleteDetails e mailed to you....