best canon video lens 550d image
anon
Buying a 550d just for video, can anyone tell me the difference besides the aperture for the
Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II Camera Lens
and Canon EF 50mm f1.4 USM Standard & Medium Telephoto Lens
i know i will get more light with the 1.4 but is the usm significant for video, is shelling out an extra 200$ necessary?
Answer
plastic vs metal
also, the 1.4 is weather resistant.
It is interesting to me that these DSLRs get 20gigs/hr for a video data rate, much better than HD camcorders at 11 gigs. Seems like they should be on par or better than the 13 gigs/hour from MiniDv.
It just seems the file size limits (4 gigs/15 minutes), poor audio, and minimal battery life as well as the wear and tear from both holding the mirror up and the shutter open would turn people away from their use as a primary video camera.
And have you looked into how their compression works with action? The interpreted frame compression may still cause lags, jumps, and mosquitoes although not nearly as bad as 11 gig HD.
I have gone head to head with expensive HD camcorders with my GL-2 and I can up-convert to 1920 x 1080 with better image clarity, by a very noticeable margin.
I am just guessing here, but I'd bet good money that DSLR video would be hard to distinguish from MiniDv, with perhaps a slight edge going to MiniDv in action, and a slight edge going to DSLR with more of a static shot. Audio would excel with the uncompressed audio in MiniDv and aux mics. The versatility of a 20X optical lens, better image processing (Triple CCD) and the GL can shoot tape after tape without break, and with the bigger battery, can shoot for several hours (I've done all day time lapse work).
Anyway, where $1000 gets you a new DSLR and lens, you have to hunt for a good used GL-2 for that price (I've seen them as low as $600 for the GL-1).
As long as you are aware of the limitations, the 550 is a great camera.
plastic vs metal
also, the 1.4 is weather resistant.
It is interesting to me that these DSLRs get 20gigs/hr for a video data rate, much better than HD camcorders at 11 gigs. Seems like they should be on par or better than the 13 gigs/hour from MiniDv.
It just seems the file size limits (4 gigs/15 minutes), poor audio, and minimal battery life as well as the wear and tear from both holding the mirror up and the shutter open would turn people away from their use as a primary video camera.
And have you looked into how their compression works with action? The interpreted frame compression may still cause lags, jumps, and mosquitoes although not nearly as bad as 11 gig HD.
I have gone head to head with expensive HD camcorders with my GL-2 and I can up-convert to 1920 x 1080 with better image clarity, by a very noticeable margin.
I am just guessing here, but I'd bet good money that DSLR video would be hard to distinguish from MiniDv, with perhaps a slight edge going to MiniDv in action, and a slight edge going to DSLR with more of a static shot. Audio would excel with the uncompressed audio in MiniDv and aux mics. The versatility of a 20X optical lens, better image processing (Triple CCD) and the GL can shoot tape after tape without break, and with the bigger battery, can shoot for several hours (I've done all day time lapse work).
Anyway, where $1000 gets you a new DSLR and lens, you have to hunt for a good used GL-2 for that price (I've seen them as low as $600 for the GL-1).
As long as you are aware of the limitations, the 550 is a great camera.
What camera is cheapest just for taking actor headshots? Any help appreciated.?
Benjamin
I do most of my photos outdoor for natural light. Always borrowed other peoples cameras but I want my own, it will probably be from Ebay as I guess thats the cheapest. Any suggestions on Lenses too would be great, Thanks! So nothing too pricey, just enough to get a decent shot done and a decent lens but all on the cheap side.
Answer
The lens i use the most often is also probably the cheapest.
50mm f/1.8
Justification:
it is around 100 dollars, cheapper if you can find it some places for around 80 USD. It is as sharp as many 1000 dollar lenses. It also has a wide aperture that will allow you to throw the background out of focus.
Camera suggestions:
Any camera will more than enough. Canon or Nikon won't make a difference. (admission: i am shooting canon and the above prices are for the canon 50mm f/1.8; i'm not sure about the nikon)
The Canon 1000d
or
Nikon d3000
or even one of the older canon 400d, 450d 300d will probably give you more use than you actually need if you are just taking headshots.
The newer models i.e. Canon 550d, Nikon d3100 offer a few new features including, video recording and better management at higher iso (i.e. iso 800 is still relatively clean.)
The lens i use the most often is also probably the cheapest.
50mm f/1.8
Justification:
it is around 100 dollars, cheapper if you can find it some places for around 80 USD. It is as sharp as many 1000 dollar lenses. It also has a wide aperture that will allow you to throw the background out of focus.
Camera suggestions:
Any camera will more than enough. Canon or Nikon won't make a difference. (admission: i am shooting canon and the above prices are for the canon 50mm f/1.8; i'm not sure about the nikon)
The Canon 1000d
or
Nikon d3000
or even one of the older canon 400d, 450d 300d will probably give you more use than you actually need if you are just taking headshots.
The newer models i.e. Canon 550d, Nikon d3100 offer a few new features including, video recording and better management at higher iso (i.e. iso 800 is still relatively clean.)
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