what's the difference between using a canon 5d mark ii for video as opposed to camcorders?

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yupyupyupd

i've seen a lot of people recommending the canon 5d mark ii to record video instead of regular semi professional camcorders like the Sony Handycam HDR-FX1000 that im interested in buying. what would be the better buy and why?

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You should go with Sony HDR-FX1000 High Definition MiniDV Handycam Camcorder

Experience high-quality, film-like motion with 24p progressive scan mode
CinemaTone Gamma and CinemaTone Color give your footage a film-like aesthetic
Features three 1/3-inch ClearVid CMOS image sensors with Exmor derived technology
Includes a 29.5mm wide-angle to 590mm telephoto G-lens with 20X optical zoom
Also comes with 3.2-inch Xtra Fine LCD and Optical SteadyShot image stabilization

What the best lens for a Canon 7D movie?

Oily skyes

I what to make a movie with a my canon 7D what lens would take the best quality possible? I would just like to know what the best would be for HD video.

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As someone who shoots both Nikon and Canon, I know what I'd use for both and quite frankly my answer is largely the same.

For a 7D, you'll want a fast (light sensitive) midrange zoom, a telephoto, and a normal lens. The lenses I'd use for the job are the EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8, EF 70-200mm f/2.8L or f/4L, depending on budget constraints, and finally a 35mm f/1.8. In a pinch, the 35 alone will suffice because it will, on your camera, capture effectively what your eye sees. It won't zoom, but just move as needed; you'll be pleased with the results that one lens alone, or with the other two, will deliver. The next person who answered recommended the 24-70. It's a great lens, for the 5D Mark II and other full frame bodies. On your 7D, it will hardly be wide at all and it'll cost you an arm and a leg, but at least it will work on full frame unlike the EF-S should you ultimately decide to upgrade. Hope I helped.

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What camera lenses fit these specifications?

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Kia W

What camera lenses fit into these two categories. I need to buy them for my sister as a surprise , because she needs them for a job, and I don't know what it means.

Must have 12mm to 105mm shooting lens range on a DX (1.5) sized CCD/CMOS DSLR

Must have 18mm to 155mm shooting lens range on a Full Frame (35mm) sized CCD/CMOS DSLR

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Based upon your description it appears that they want a particular set of focal lengths covered. So you can get a DX camera with lenses to cover the 12 to 105mm range OR you can get a 35mm framed dSLR with lenses to cover 18 to 155mm (essentially, giving you the same field of view). They just forgot apparently to put an "OR" between the two sentences in your question above. Note that 12mm x 1.5 = 18mm and that 105mm x 1.5 = 157.5mm or very close to 155mm.

Thus, if your sister has a DX-based camera, such as the Nikon D90 or D300, you could get these lenses: Tokina 12-24mm and a Sigma 18-200mm. That would cover the 12 to 105mm range very nicely. And if your sister owns a Canon SLR, you can get these lenses in a Canon mount as well. Total cost, probably around $800-$850.

Now, if your sister owns a 35mm-framed camera, such as the Canon 5D or the Nikon D700 or Nikon D3, then there are other lens choices. In Nikon, the 18-35mm is a relatively inexpensive lens but a decent performer and sells used for a good price. Then, you can get a simple Tamron 28-200mm zoom lens to cover the rest of the focal lengths. Total cost, probably about $600 to 700. Canon has a 17-40mm f/4 wide angle lens about $700, so your total cost would be about $1000 (figuring $300 for a Tamron 28-200mm).

In short, you don't need to spend $13,000 to get these lenses. You're looking more like $1000 or slightly less.

How much cheaper are camera lenses in Japan compared to online shops?

Jamirawan

I'm traveling japan next week and keen to know how much cheaper the camera lenses or electronics there compared to online shops.?

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Got news for you, they aren't ! In many cases things are actually higher. You know why ? Because it's all imported ! I just bought a Nikon 55-200mm VR lens. It's made in Thailand ! Nikon has factories in China and Indonesia as well.
All about costs. Japanese won't work for 50 cents an hour.

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