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mmmm…Canon 6D ("beta quality") test footage
https://vimeo.com/54432625 (no audio)
Canon 6D is the latest in Canon's full frame HDSLR family and honestly, there is simply no substitute for the full frame sensor "look".
The footage was taken with a pre production model camera and hopefully the video quality in the final version will be improved.
Camera strengths:
-Full frame sensor
-Clean high ISO in video mode (1250 is very much usable).
-Manual audio adjusting
-PAL/NTSC
Camera weakness:
-Severe moire
-Soft image
-No headphone socket
-No audio through HDMI while recording (for monitoring audio on new EVF's)
-No clean HDMI output
Notes:
-Format: 1080/25 All-I
-Video shot with available light. Litepanels 1x1 was used for the interview only
-Audio was recorded directly to the camera. No external audio recorder was used.
-ISO settings 640-1250
-Picture profile: Netural 0,-4,-1, 0
-30% sharpening was added in post (Adobe Premiere CS6)
-No CC was applied
Equipment used in this video:
Sachtler ACE L tripod
Vocas base plate
Lenses: Samyang 35mm, Canon 70-200 f4, Tokina 11-16mm
Various Kata bags
Litepanels 1x1
TV logic VFM 056 WP
Special thanks to Xocolat http://www.xocolat.at/cms/index.php
Music: Saint Privat, Tous Les Jours
How does this make you feel?- Sony NEX-6 test
Hands on Sony NEX-6, production model Firmware: V1.00
As requested, moire and aliasing sample added https://vimeo.com/53577244
Spending the day with the NEX-6 left me with a very clear opinion. If you are looking for a photo camera that can shoot video: look elsewhere!
This camera is simply not good enough for video. (it can be great for taking photos but this is not my department). The amount of moiré and aliasing is simply not acceptable.
The dream of having an ultra small HDSLR that can shoot high quality video and be enhanced with accessories if required remains totally unfulfilled here.
Notes on the footage:
- No CC or sharpening was done.
- Some of the footage taken with the Canon 70-200mm f 4.0 is softer due to the use of a Light Craft Vari ND filter (not recommended over 70mm).
Camera strength:
APS-C sensor
Small size
Electronic viewfinder
General button placement and control
1080/50p
Weaknesses:
Severe Moire
Severe aliasing
No clean HDMI output
No mic input
REC button in occurred position (to my opinion).
Single region only (PAL or NTSC)
Camera settings: 1080/50p
Creative style: Standard (Contrast 0, Saturation 0, Sharpness 0)
Equipment used in this video:
-R.J EOS-NEX electronic adapter (http://www.rjcamera.com/ocart/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=54)
-Tokina 11-16mm f2.8
-Canon 70-200mm 4.0
-Light craft Vari ND
-Alphatron EVF
-Variety of Kata bags
-Sachtler ACE L tripod
Editing program: Adobe Premiere CS6
Music: Air/10,000 Hz legend
Thanks to:
Erich Stekovics (www.stekovics.at) and the lovely people who worked on the field that day.
"Pepephon"- Sony NEX-EA50 pre-production test footage.
Hands on the Sony NEX-EA50 pre production model (The new power zoom lens was not available for test).
I had the camera for a day and wanted to come up with a small story as test footage. Though not earthshaking, I hope it can help anyone who might be interested in the camera to try it for him/herself when it’s available in the market.
Sony acknowledged the need for a modestly priced shoulder mount large sensor camera for the news/documentary/corporate/weeding film makers and wisely introduced the NEX-EA50.
The camera is very lightweight yet feels comfortable on the shoulder.
Lightweight means you can easily mount it on your existing HDSLR accessories like a slider or tripod.
Needless to say that by having a shoulder mount video camera the need for a rig and external audio device is eliminated.
The most striking weakness of this camera is the absent of a built-in ND filter.
I would love to go out with one of the camera engineers and film outdoor in normal lighting conditions and see his response to the footage while shooting without ND filter.
Picture quality is good for the price. Be aware that rolling shutter is severe, so plan your shots accordingly when possible.
Configuration for this video: 1080/25p "Cine 1" picture profile. Footage is NOT color corrected.
Strengths:
-APS-C sensor
-ENG type camera body with buttons positioned where you expect them to be
-Cost
-Sony E mount lens system (a very flexible one with the some adapters)
-1080/50, 60p
-2 channels XLR audio connectors
-Clean HDMI output
-2 “Cine” picture profiles
-Aliasing and moiré are there but reduced from what we are normally seeing with most HDSLR’s
-LCD/viewfinder quality
-PAL-NTSC switchable
Weaknesses:
-No ND filter
-Severe rolling shutter
Accessories used in this video:
Sachtler ACE L tripod
Samyang 35mm, 85mm, Tokina 11-16mm
R.J NEX to EOS electronic adapter
Kessler slider
Light craft Vari ND
Litepanels 1x1
a variety of Kata bags
Many thanks to Christoph pepe Auer.
More about this talented musician: www.pepeauer.com
Mr. Stekovics (Shot with Sony A99)
Hands on Sony A-99 in a simulated news/documentary environment
Sony’s latest full frame HDSLR is clearly attempting to challenge the competitors by introducing a well equipped camera. So how good is it?
Spending a day with the Sony A99 left me with mixed emotions. Sony listened very carefully to some of our need as documentary run&gun shooters but failed short delivering the “ultimate” picture….Why having aliasing and moiré in an advanced generation of HDSLR is beyond my understanding. (https://vimeo.com/50980422)
By having the camera for a day, my aim was to simulate “true to life” short feature assignment. In this short video sample no lights were used, the footage was not color corrected, ambient sound was recorded with the built in camera stereo mics and the interview/voiceover was recorded with Sony’s new XLR adapter the $800 XLR-K1M.
Camera strengths: -1080/50p -Clean HDMI output (on Ninja 2, camera must be set to “HDMI resolution-Auto” and not 1080p). -Peaking -Green dot at the center of the picture as an additional focus aid tool -Dynamic range looks good ( non scientific sample :) https://vimeo.com/50982162) -Front camera wheel which can be assigned to control aperture or audio levels (not when the XLR kit is connected, then use the level wheels on the kit). -Monitor and control audio levels while recording -Good EVF and LCD allowing shooting in minimize configuration -Dual SD card slots
Camera weakness: -The A99 produced a decent image although moiré and aliasing is clearly there! -No histogram in video mode -No “zoom function” for accurate focusing -Audio meters have no db levels and there is no change in meters color when sound is clipped.
XLR-K1M-XLR kit
This kit transforms the audio section of the camera to a more professional machine and is a very welcome aid to the professional shooter.
It’s a pity Sony chose to sale this kit for $800. A moderate price would have done justice to this product bringing it within reach of many more people.
Functionality wise, I have no clue why Sony decided not to connect the kit directly to the hot shoe and instead designed a wire out of the kit to be connected to the shoe leaving no place for the kit itself to be connected on top of the camera….
Video configuration in this video: 1080/25p, Creative style-Netural
Lenses used: Sony 28-75mm f2.8 SAM Zeiss Sonnar 135mm f1.8 Sony 70-200mm f2.8
Accessories: Sachtler ACE L tripod Cineroid retina EVF Shape rig Vocas base plate Kata bag BUG 203 PL backpack
Thanks: Erich Stekovics (www.stekovics.at) Othmar Heidegger (www.heideggerfoto.at) 
The University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna-image video
This is the final version of the image video my dedicated crew and me did for one of the finest universities in the world. The University of Music and Performing Arts located in Vienna, Austria (mdw.ac.at/?pageid=1). When writing the concept to the image video together with my colleague Tobias federsel, we decided to put the teachers and students at the heart of the film. There is nothing like convincing statements from dedicated teachers and satisfied students to pass the unique massage this university brings. As a second layer to illustrate how unique this university is, me and my crew joined some of the unique "one on one lessons" the university is offering its students. Last but not least, Vienna is famous and reworded for its cultural tradition. It was clear to us that the city must come out in a way to fully support our "dynamic tradition" concept.
Camera choice decision: Nikon was the kind to support me with a D4 pre-production model that was later replaced with a production model. (very few shots were done with the D3200. I am sure you can spot them).... Since picture in the full frame mode was very soft, I was "forced" to work in 2.7 crop mode, the one Nikon recommends most for best results. Indeed, picture in this mode is crisp and clear!
Audio:
Light:
Editing: Additional equipment list for the shown footage:
Sachtler system 18 S1 ENG 2 CF tripod
Many thanks to my dedicated crew: Pages:1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 6 | ||
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