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EOS Bodies - For Video / Re: 5D II or wait for new entry level FF camera

« on: July 29, 2012, 01:39:38 PM »

Last night I did donate to the ML team and installed it on my T2i, I like it a lot but I don't know if it is a deal breaker that I can't have it on the new camera. The photography factor is definitely effecting my decision also though, as I have attempted to do headshots with my T2i and I feel somewhat limited, even compared to the 7D. BTW all my lenses are EF, not EF-s.

Oh yeah, and autofocus, while cool, is a zero factor because as was said earlier, no real cameraman uses autofocus. I don't think I've used autofocus while shooting video since before film school.

I appreciate all this input, right now I am definitely leaning towards waiting, maybe I'll pick up a mirrorless camera or something to keep me entertained until the new FF camera is out.

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EOS Bodies - For Video / Re: 5D II or wait for new entry level FF camera

« on: July 27, 2012, 04:13:23 PM »

I'm definitely sticking with Canon since I have spent a lot on canon lenses. Plus I am really only looking for a FF camera

EF lenses? You can always buy an adapter. As far as the full-frame look, that is understandable. But you take a serious hit on the detail captured by the internal codec in the 5Dii compared to the gh2.  The 5dii will give you much better low-light performance though.

I have only EF lenses, btw what is the effect of using EF lenses on a FF camera? I've never had one so I haven't had this experience yet.

The other thing is that I am planning on using the camera for some photography as well and I assume the gh2 doesn't stack up against either of these Canon FF cameras.

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EOS Bodies - For Video / Re: 5D II or wait for new entry level FF camera

« on: July 27, 2012, 12:47:38 PM »

gh2 is the best v-dslr for the money. I had a 5dII, and there are a couple of things it does better than the gh2, but overall the gh2 is a better camera for video, and a whole lot cheaper.

I'm definitely sticking with Canon since I have spent a lot on canon lenses. Plus I am really only looking for a FF camera

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EOS Bodies - For Video / Re: 5D II or wait for new entry level FF camera

« on: July 27, 2012, 11:12:11 AM »

I am not in a time sensitive position, I do not need this camera for work because my company has their own pro camcorders and a 7D that I use for professional shooting, I am just impatient and would love to have a new camera in my hands this summer. I do have the T2i also in case I need to do any side jobs.

Your Magic Lantern point is one I thought about a lot, I currently have never used it but I am definitely planning on getting the new version in August for my T2i to try it out. That may effect my decision because if I decide ML is something I can't live without then it will be the 5DII for me.

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EOS Bodies - For Video / 5D II or wait for new entry level FF camera

« on: July 27, 2012, 10:48:05 AM »

I am a young pro cameraman (mostly documentary) who has earned enough money that I would feel comfortable upgrading from my personal camera from a T2i to a FF camera. So my decision is, do I buy a 5D II right now or do I wait until Canon announces their new entry level FF camera. It seems like the price will be about the same so I am torn. My usage of this camera will be 75% video, but I also do some side photography. I need to start compiling some pros and cons because at this point in my life dropping $2K is a pretty big deal.

I'm sure it would be best to wait for the official announcement of the new FF camera before I make my decision, but I am impatient and if the answer if the 5DII I want to get it right away.