Using a variable ND filter with the 5D Mark II’s video mode
Posted on 12. Mar, 2009 by planetmitch.
Found an older article today, but still good information! “In this article I’ll tell you why you might use a variable ND filter for video, what it is, and how to use it to trick the exposure metering of the Canon 5D Mark II’s video mode.” “So what is a variable ND filter? It’s a [...]
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5Dmk2 versus the Nikon D3X and D3 and the Canon 1Ds Mark III, at ISO 1600
Posted on 12. Mar, 2009 by planetmitch.
Our friends over at 1001NoisyCameras found an interesting comparison – a 1600 ISO shootout. Their original source is “ProPhotoHome has posted what we call the Nutella ISO 1600 shootout, squaring off the 5Dmk2 versus the Nikon D3X and D3 and the Canon 1Ds Mark III, at ISO 1600.” (I think it only fair to give [...]
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A Fashion Shooter tries 3rd 5D mk ii
Posted on 12. Mar, 2009 by planetmitch.
Earlier, everyone was excited because a gentleman who goes by the screen name of “A Fashion Shooter” tried two different 5D mk iis and decided he couldn’t get images that were in focus. Now, he’s trying out his third 5D mk ii and seems happier – tho isn’t totally happy. “Still, if I were shooting [...]
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A couple of users have battery trouble with the 5D2 grip
Posted on 11. Mar, 2009 by planetmitch.
geradov on twitter let me know about a problem he was having with his batteries on his 5D mk ii. He’s narrowed it down to the grip. He’s added his description of his situation to this DPReview post where someone else reported the same issue. You should read the whole thing, but here’s a summary: [...]
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DXO update supports 5D mk ii focus distance
Posted on 11. Mar, 2009 by planetmitch.
PhotographyBlog reports: “DxO Optics Pro 5.3.3 includes multiple improvements, including automatic reading of the focusing distance for Canon 5D Mark II images.” Read the blog post for more information About planetmitch the owner of planet5d.com – the best dslr video website on the planet. we've got a dslr video forum, blog, news, cinema, and more!
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5D mk ii commentary
Posted on 11. Mar, 2009 by planetmitch.
Just read an interesting commentary on the 5D mk ii from Paul Myers of the Brooks Institute – he called it “Inappropriate Comments About the Revolutionary Canon 5d Mark II” He covers a lot of the common comments about the 5D mk ii, including the manual video issues and some good input on the audio. [...]
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Rumor – new Canon DSLR march 25?
Posted on 11. Mar, 2009 by planetmitch.
canonRumors.com points to this translation of a german site. “Canon has just invited to the press conference here on 25 March when we will see something that with Canon’s words are “the best”.” About planetmitch the owner of planet5d.com – the best dslr video website on the planet. we've got a dslr video forum, blog, [...]
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The death of still photography?
Posted on 10. Mar, 2009 by planetmitch.
In This Week in Photography’s (TWIP) podcast is an interesting discussion of the possibility that still photography will die… the show is entitiled “The Death of Still Photography? The future of still photography, Alex gives a PMA round-up, and Pictage CEO Jason Kiefer tells photographers to keep their day jobs” As i listened to the [...]
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Fake Chuck asks “EOS 5D Mark II a risky investment?”
Posted on 10. Mar, 2009 by planetmitch.
In his latest rant, Fake Chuck Westfall asks is the EOS 5D Mark II a risky investment? Pointing out questions about the AutoFocus and noise issues, he raises some interesting questions… but are we nit picking? I’ve never paid such close attention to any camera release as i have with this 5D mk ii (obviously [...]
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Cameralensrentals has 100 batteries
Posted on 10. Mar, 2009 by planetmitch.
UPDATE: 3/11 8am – SOLD OUT! Hey y’all – i know many of you are hunting and hunting for batteries for your 5D mk ii. Well i can finally announce that my friend Barry over at CameraLensRentals.com in Indiana has 100 batteries that will be arriving at his shop next week! To order, go to [...]
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First 5D mk ii video from Afghanistan
Posted on 09. Mar, 2009 by planetmitch.
When digging around earlier for the information on the U2 video, i was exploring the blog of the photographer James Vellacott who took the U2 video. Low and behold, there was a post about his trip to Afghanistan around Christmas. Guess what! He took a 5D mk ii and posted some video. This might be [...]
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Editing 5D mk ii video and other stuff
Posted on 09. Mar, 2009 by planetmitch.
There are a lot of questions about editing video that comes out of the 5D mk ii. I’d like to get a whole section put up in the wiki about it (and there’s some good stuff there now, but it isn’t very complete. Stephen Alvarez has done a series of posts on dealing with the [...]
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