Jason Cypret Videography » Canon 5D MKII http://jcprovideo.com Mon, 15 Feb 2010 16:12:14 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.4 Canon’s 5D Mark II: First HD Footage is Awesome! http://jcprovideo.com/canons-5d-mark-ii-first-hd-footage-is-awesome/ http://jcprovideo.com/canons-5d-mark-ii-first-hd-footage-is-awesome/#comments Fri, 14 Nov 2008 17:52:17 +0000 Jason Cypret http://jcprovideo.com/?p=92 If you read last post you know that I am extremely interested in Canon’s new 5D Mark II . This is the first digital SRL from Canon that actually records video as well. Not just crappy SD video, but full 1080p. The best part is that you can use regular canon lenses to give you ... Read more]]> If you read last post you know that I am extremely interested in Canon’s new 5D Mark II . This is the first digital SRL from Canon that actually records video as well. Not just crappy SD video, but full 1080p. The best part is that you can use regular canon lenses to give you a high end film like video.

If your still a skeptic check out the first actual video footage from the camera. This footage is not from Canon marketing team, where it no way represents what you could actually shoot. This footage was shot by regular Joe’s that do not work for Canon. I am astounded by the quality and am going to start saving up to get one. Again this camera is not out yet, but its coming out soon!

]]> 0 Canon announces XH A1S & XH G1S http://jcprovideo.com/canon-announces-xh-a1s-xh-g1s/ http://jcprovideo.com/canon-announces-xh-a1s-xh-g1s/#comments Wed, 05 Nov 2008 18:18:33 +0000 Jason Cypret http://jcprovideo.com/?p=82 My favorite camera company strikes again. Canon announces XH A1S and XH G1S prosumer HD camcorders. I have been on the fence lately on which model is going to be the winner in our decision over HD cameras. I was highly leaning towards the XL H1S or the XL H1A, however the ... Read more]]> My favorite camera company strikes again. Canon announces XH A1S and XH G1S prosumer HD camcorders. I have been on the fence lately on which model is going to be the winner in our decision over HD cameras. I was highly leaning towards the XL H1S or the XL H1A, however the new XH A1S and XH G1S is more up our alley.

The HDV XH A1S and XH G1S both feature a 20x HD video lens, manual zoom / focus, three independent manual adjustment rings, an "unprecedented" range of image / color settings, 60i / 30F / 24F frame rate options, Instant AF focusing system, the DIGIC DV II proprietary digital signal processor, two built-in XLR terminals with separate audio-input sensitivity settings, line output level switching and support for optional HDD recording in the field. The XH G1S adds in HD-SDI / SD-SDI output, SMPTE timecode input / output, and genlock input, which are all features that probably won’t be missed by greenies baffled by the mere mention of those inclusions. Via Engadget.Canon XH A1S

When I think of pairing this up with our current mini HD, the Canon 5D MKII, and two of these bad boys I will be set for a great quality wedding videography shoot. The best part about it is that all of the other Canon gear works perfectly with all the new offerings. Canon once again you’re making it very hard for me to look at other offerings, keep up the good work!

Read the full press release here:

]]> 1 Canon 5D MKII – Perfect Wedding Video Camera? http://jcprovideo.com/canon-5d-mkii-perfect-wedding-video-camera/ http://jcprovideo.com/canon-5d-mkii-perfect-wedding-video-camera/#comments Fri, 03 Oct 2008 17:37:45 +0000 Jason Cypret http://jcprovideo.com/?p=80 If you didn’t know I am a Canon guy. I use Canon’s exclusively for my photography, and I also use them exclusively for wedding videography. However, I have not been able to use all the great lenses I have in my photography arsenal. That is until now. The new Canon EOS 5D MKII have finally ... Read more]]> If you didn’t know I am a Canon guy. I use Canon’s exclusively for my photography, and I also use them exclusively for wedding videography. However, I have not been able to use all the great lenses I have in my photography arsenal. That is until now. The new Canon EOS 5D MKII have finally been announced. Whats ho special about this camera you ask? How bout the fact that it shoots video. Further more it shoots video at 1080p.

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Canon most likely announced this camera to combat the Nikon D90, which also shoots video. The 5D captures HD video at a resolution 1920 x 1080 video at up to 30fps, and the new, higher ISO setting — 25,600 (this is in an extended mode. The maximum in normal mode is 6400).

I cant wait to see some test images come out so I can see for myself how it looks. I am also curious how quickly a memory car will fill up.What I would most likely use it for is close up shots, the type of shots when the depth of field I will get from an SLR would be amazing.

Canon has equipped the EOS 5D Mark II with two Silent Shooting modes in Live View which will prove particularly helpful to law enforcement officials, and for behind-the-scenes shooting on movie sets.

Canon EOS 5D MKII should be available soon at a price tag of $2,700 body only. What do you think. Is this camera worth buying for my wedding videography?

Key Specifications:

  • New 21.1 Megapixel CMOS sensor with improved EOS Integrated Cleaning System (E.I.C.S.)
  • New Full HD 1080 resolution movie recording
  • 3.9 frames per second continuous shooting
  • High performance DIGIC 4 providing superb image quality
  • Maximum 310 large JPEG images in a single burst with a UDMA card
  • 3.0″ VGA (920k dots) Clear View LCD
  • ISO 100-6400 (expansion from 50 up to 25,600)
  • 9 AF points + 6 Assist AF points
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