I am not a video person and am buying this camera for the amazing upgrade in stills photography it will provide me. I also know that Canon targeted this camera as a replacement for the 5D Mark IV. That is a professional/semi-professional camera used by tons of event and wedding photographers. Many of those users have incorporated video into their portfolio of services and workflow. Thus I can understand everyone's frustrations and anxiety.
As a relatively uninterested observer I would offer a few perspectives. First, the vitriol about this camera and these limitations has been amazing and sad to see. It is a camera. It has positives and limitations over prior Canon offerings and other companies offerings. The internet and many forum posts have become a cesspool of anger and screaming over this offering especially since it was introduced within days of a video-centric offering with lower specs by Sony. The brand camps have gone completely nuts and I will probably quit going to DPReview as a results. The Sony camp has gone crazy trashing this Canon offering and the few Canon folks that are left on that forum are completely defensive and protective of a camera that clearly has some pros and cons depending on what and how you shoot.
Second, I also observe that even with some of the more negative reviews and comparisons have offered some interesting alternatives to overcome any deficiencies. Tony Northrup (often derided as anti-Canon) was quit complimentary of this enhancements in performance of DR, high ISO noise, shadow recovery, focusing system, IBIS, etc. These are all critical to my style of shooting and make me quite excited. Gordon (or whatever his name is) that performed the lengthy study related to each video setting and how long it would take to overheat also indicated that adding an Atomos Ninja external recording device would greatly expand the recording time even in higher resolution settings. I know this might not be a preferred or viable option for everyone, but if I were shooting this camera and had to spend less than $1000 to greatly enhance my video needs I think it would be a no brainer. I am sure I will be told how stupid I am and how naive my perspective is, but I plan to test the video when I receive my camera (to enhance some of my BIF shooting) and if I like the results and can work with the footage, I will likely add an Atomos to my kit to better leverage the feature.
We also don't know what creative solutions Canon will come up with to address some of the deficiencies (cooling adapter, firmware fixes, usage recommendations, etc.) but I expect once this camera gets into the masses hands it will not be the end of the world some want to make it out as.
Everyone needs to take three deep breaths, step away from their PC and go shoot some puppies, flowers and children.
Bob
As a relatively uninterested observer I would offer a few perspectives. First, the vitriol about this camera and these limitations has been amazing and sad to see. It is a camera. It has positives and limitations over prior Canon offerings and other companies offerings. The internet and many forum posts have become a cesspool of anger and screaming over this offering especially since it was introduced within days of a video-centric offering with lower specs by Sony. The brand camps have gone completely nuts and I will probably quit going to DPReview as a results. The Sony camp has gone crazy trashing this Canon offering and the few Canon folks that are left on that forum are completely defensive and protective of a camera that clearly has some pros and cons depending on what and how you shoot.
Second, I also observe that even with some of the more negative reviews and comparisons have offered some interesting alternatives to overcome any deficiencies. Tony Northrup (often derided as anti-Canon) was quit complimentary of this enhancements in performance of DR, high ISO noise, shadow recovery, focusing system, IBIS, etc. These are all critical to my style of shooting and make me quite excited. Gordon (or whatever his name is) that performed the lengthy study related to each video setting and how long it would take to overheat also indicated that adding an Atomos Ninja external recording device would greatly expand the recording time even in higher resolution settings. I know this might not be a preferred or viable option for everyone, but if I were shooting this camera and had to spend less than $1000 to greatly enhance my video needs I think it would be a no brainer. I am sure I will be told how stupid I am and how naive my perspective is, but I plan to test the video when I receive my camera (to enhance some of my BIF shooting) and if I like the results and can work with the footage, I will likely add an Atomos to my kit to better leverage the feature.
We also don't know what creative solutions Canon will come up with to address some of the deficiencies (cooling adapter, firmware fixes, usage recommendations, etc.) but I expect once this camera gets into the masses hands it will not be the end of the world some want to make it out as.
Everyone needs to take three deep breaths, step away from their PC and go shoot some puppies, flowers and children.
Bob
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