Home Theater Spot

Article by Jerrich    (07-31-10 08:17 AM)
...the tv and cinema arena (see Tracy's post below). To see how much they have moved in, check out this blog:
http://www.alexandrosmaragos.com/2010/07/hdslrs-taking -over-tv-industry.html
JR



 
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DSLRs Taking Over...
07-31-10 09:11 AM - Post#862234    
    In response to Jerrich

It amazes me that broadcast quality video can come from a DSLR. Canon's 5D is my primary camera. Seeing the video that is coming off the 5DMKII, I think I am due an upgrade.

The only down side that I see is the maximum file size. It's limited to about 2 GB before you have to stop the camera. That equates to about 10 minutes at 1080p from what I have read. I assume this has to do with the file system as it writes to the CF card. This is not an issue of you are using it to "film" a TV show or news story. However, it cold be a problem for other events you are trying to record.
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07-31-10 10:12 AM - Post#862239    
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Tracy,

You'd be amazed how long 10-12 minutes really is. We use the Canon 7D in our offices all the time for filming our content and behind the scenes footage and it really isn't a limitation.

However, there is a "hack" out there for the 5D MKII that removes the file size/clip length restriction as well as allows the 5D to record in true RAW 1080p, not to mention it unlocks the sensor to capture at resolutions greater than 1080p. It voids the warranty of course but still, how cool is that.

As soon as CMOS sensors are able to do away with rolling shutter anomalies there will be no limit to what applications can be handled by the Canon DSLR lineup.
If people knew what went into making a film they would probably look at their home theaters differently.

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