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EOS Bodies / Re: DPReview 5D3 review out

« on: May 24, 2012, 07:18:14 PM »

DP review summary score graph (bottom of conclusions page):

Build Quality -Tie
Ergonomics - Tie
Features - 5DmkIII win
Metering/Focus System - Tie
Image Quality (raw) - D800 win
Image Quality (jpg) - D800 win
Low light/high ISO performance - D800 win
Viewfinder/Screen -Tie
Performance - 5DmkIII win
Movie/Video - D800 win
Value - D800 win.

D800 total wins: 5
5DmkIII wins: 2

I personally don't care how many points each camera gets. However, reviews should be fair and honest.

I believe the 5d3 has a much better screen - even Nikon people say that. High ISO is also better on the 5d3. Video (when tested by proper videographers) is a win for 5d3. Most seem to say that the ergonomics (ie. how the body feels in the hand) is better on the 5d3 too. In fact one Nikon guy I know said he'd take his d3x to a wedding next time as it made his hand ache.

I don't have an issue with any of the other points.

In the end, we all know the capabilities of both cameras inside and out now.

for a video review by videographers, go to Phillip Bloom's site.

http://philipbloom.net/2012/05/13/fullframeshootout/

he fairly exposes the flaws on the 5DIII and why it isn't the best video dslr because of its soft output. Likewises he looks into the D800 and concludes it does a lot of things better but also has a few flaws. Yes the 5DIII is better for low light, but to put a blanket statment that it is better all the time would ignore that the D800 edgest it out on detail and uncompressed footage option.

there is not such thing as a "win" for either camera. it is just a question of what matters to you. If you shoot motion, nature, details, the D800 is the way to go. If you shoot a lot of dark footage, 5DIII will be better suited. As Bloom concludes, neither camera scores a win overall  and yes he is a videographer, and a canon videographer so he should know right 

lastly "some say" doesn't mean anything useful. Having actually used a D800, I guess I'll be part of the "some" that say it feels great, as good as the 5DIII. So there, "some recenly switched to nikon guy" just contradicted "some other nikon guy with a D3x"  That's the problem with obscure anecdotal evidence of "some guy" who is a "friend of a friend that knows some guy that told him".

Don't put weight on such silly comments. They are best taken as noise.

Yes, Bloom said it was soft in camera. but he also said in more than one place that the footage is EXCELLENT when sharpening in post!

For a video review between the two

Canon 5D Mark III vs Nikon D800 Part 3 with Chad Tweten	Small | Large

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EOS Bodies - For Video / Re: Good, well priced monitor?

« on: May 22, 2012, 10:27:19 AM »

I use a 7" Marshall (was around $1000, $1300 with batteries/charger), a 5" Marshall ($500) and a Zacuto EVF ($740 + $350 for Z-Finder).  Out of those the Zacuto EVF is the only one that has multiple options for frame lines (2:35:1 being one of them).  It really is a useful unit, really makes you feel like you are "one with the camera."

I think the Marshall monitors have different options for markers, and I'm sure with some trial and error and math you could figure out a way to have guides for shooting 2:35:1, but the EVF is the only one that has a quick, clear-cut option for that (that I am aware of).  Then again you could always just buy a monitor, shoot a static scene on a tripod, pull it into your editor and add the 2:35:1 crop marks and then tape over the cropped areas on your monitor.  Sounds tedious but it could save you a lot of money.

wow... $1300 and no markers.
I like the Zacuto stuff but you've got to be at eye level with the camera at all times.

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EOS Bodies - For Video / Good, well priced monitor?

« on: May 22, 2012, 08:18:15 AM »

What is a good, well priced(less than $800 the cheaper the better. Just no trash) monitor that I can purchase?
I am using the 5d3 and would like it to have an HDMI input(with 720P playback while recording) as well as the ability to see different crop modes(2.35:1 needed), focus peaking wouldn't hurt also. If possible(not a deal breaker), would like it to be able to be mounted to the hotshoe.
Any ideas? What are you guys using?

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Video & Movie / Re: Incident on Marmont Avenue

« on: May 22, 2012, 12:33:55 AM »

This short was shot in two days, with a budget of 10,000 a day(if I remember correctly) yet they made it to show what people on low budgets can do with this camera??? Thats not such a small budget to me

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EOS Bodies - For Video / 5d3 2.35:1 crop

« on: May 17, 2012, 03:32:51 AM »

Im looking to create a few videos with the 5d3. My question is, when Im in Adobe Premiere I would like it to have the crop with the black bars on top and bottom(2.35:1 crop) To get this crop, I must export with width=1440 and height=1080. When this is done, part of the video gets chopped off. My question is, is there any way in the 5d3 while recording video to set this standard so I can get the correct shot? I notice that while recording video on the 5d3 there is black bars on the top and bottom. is there a way to show what these black bars would like like with the 2.35:1 crop IN camera instead of just guessing how wide to record?

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Lenses / kit 24-105L Price

« on: May 01, 2012, 06:54:05 PM »

Whats a good purchase price for the kit lens that comes with the 5d3?
I see many can be purchased for about $800. What would be a price that everyone here would believe it to be a MUST BUY?

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EOS Bodies - For Stills / 5d3 Picture styles

« on: April 30, 2012, 01:18:39 AM »

Is there anyway to seperate the 5d3 picture styles?
If I were to use neutral with sharpness turned down while shooting video, is it poossible that once I switch back to images that the neutral style can have different settings?

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Software & Accessories / Re: Batteries....

« on: April 23, 2012, 12:59:25 PM »

Thx for all of the info folks. Guess I'll pass up on these. They were 45 dollars, so not the biggest deal for the chance I'd be taking.

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EOS Bodies - For Stills / 5d3 questions and help thread

« on: April 23, 2012, 01:33:13 AM »

Ok so I keep getting questions about this new sophisticated camera that I have here. Only thing is, I didn't want to start an entire thread each time. So here's a topic that everyone can ask questions in regards to the usage of this camera and hopefully we can get some help to those in need(like myself)

I'll start... :-)

I upgraded from a T3i so things seem quite different on this cam.

1. When I had the t3i, I'd be able to click the 'q' button(in manual mode) and the menu would pop it. I could then go through the menu items and change and select, then change each individual one. When I click 'q' on this 5d3, the menu pops up, but only allows me to select the "Auto Lighting Optimizer", "card record location", and "record quality". But by clicking the info button theres more settings displayed on the screen, I just cant change them with the joystick. Is there anyway to be able to allow me to select the other options and chamge them(ie AWB, Picture style, AF) Mind you, this is when shooting in live view mode... (I hope my question isn't hard to understand. )

2. On the T3i, video mode had its seperate location on the mode dial. So when I wanted to record video, I'd change the mode dial to video and all of my previously used settings were there. Well here, I would go video mode in manual, but when doing so, it would still have my picture settings. Anyway to set it up so that in manual mode while on pictures it has one set of settings, but when I flip the switch to video, my video settings come into play, or must I change the settings everytime I switch modes?


PS. Im currently still reading the manual. This is the first manual I've ever actually read in my life lol.

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Software & Accessories / Re: Batteries....

« on: April 22, 2012, 09:42:41 PM »

So I take it there's no way to verify if these are real or not?

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Software & Accessories / Batteries....

« on: April 22, 2012, 03:24:14 PM »

I''ve heard that there was an online retailer on amazon selling fake batteries for the 5d3. Well, theres someone selling the batteries for an ok price in my city on craigslist. They are brand new in unopened packages. With that said, how can I verify their authenticity?

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EOS Bodies / Re: Light leak on 5D3 IS a big issue, and should embarrass Canon

« on: April 20, 2012, 05:47:32 PM »

OK I had to cover the viewfinder lol. It did change exposure. Oh well...

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EOS Bodies / Re: Light leak on 5D3 IS a big issue, and should embarrass Canon

« on: April 20, 2012, 05:43:40 PM »

Make sure you have the shutter button down half way so that it is constantly calculating the exposure when you do the back light.  You can also do a search for "5d mark iii light leak videos" that will show how it is done.

I did that as well...
I guess Im clear of this issue :-)

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EOS Bodies - For Video / Re: another attempt at video on canon 5d 3 / sharpness issues

« on: April 20, 2012, 05:37:29 PM »

So when i take video, it looks like its in focus, and when i upload it to the computer, some clips are in focus and some aren't... is anyone else having these issues??? or is there a trick that i am missing? when i try the autofocus, it looks way out of focus, so i try to do it manually... thanks for any help

Canon 5D Mark III Smoke Video @ an abandoned warehouse

Happy 4/20

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EOS Bodies / Re: Light leak on 5D3 IS a big issue, and should embarrass Canon

« on: April 20, 2012, 04:27:49 PM »

So I put it on the AV mode with lens cap on. Exposure is zerod out. then I turned on the backlight for the top LCD screen. Nothing changed. Did I do everything correct>? If so, mine must not have the issue

settings
shutter speed: 30"
f/ 1.8
iso: 100