Using Canon 5d Mark 4 and Canon 16 - 35 f2.8 III lens for Video?
Oct 23, 2018 01:44:26 #
Anyone using this combination for Video? Those that do........any comments on the quality of video? And any other comments related to such combination.....
Oct 23, 2018 02:02:33 #
Tomcat5133
Loc: Gladwyne PA
I use Sony gear now for video shooting and I am doing a lot of video a few stills.
I use the Sony a7s II with some cheaper Cine lens which you might want in the future not now.
I am aware how the wonderful color science of the 5d cameras and the lens is a perfect choice.
Canon now has a some of the color grading and sophisticated settings for video. Have fun.
As you might know shooting video with a dslr is a little trickier than a camcorder.
But you have the right dslr and lens for prosumer video.
I use the Sony a7s II with some cheaper Cine lens which you might want in the future not now.
I am aware how the wonderful color science of the 5d cameras and the lens is a perfect choice.
Canon now has a some of the color grading and sophisticated settings for video. Have fun.
As you might know shooting video with a dslr is a little trickier than a camcorder.
But you have the right dslr and lens for prosumer video.
Oct 23, 2018 13:29:30 #
Oct 23, 2018 20:55:54 #
One limitation I’ve found is zooming. First, it’s very difficult to zoom smoothly, and secondly, my 5D3 does not re-AF as you zoom so you have to stop and refocus - not sure if the 5D4 has the same limitation. Video cameras overcome both of these issues with power zoom and constant AF while zooming.
Oct 23, 2018 21:01:44 #
TriX wrote:
One limitation I’ve found is zooming. First, it’s very difficult to zoom smoothly, and secondly, my 5D3 does not re-AF as you zoom so you have to stop and refocus - not sure if the 5D4 has the same limitation. Video cameras overcome both of these issues with power zoom and constant AF while zooming.
Thanks TriX
Oct 24, 2018 07:17:36 #
mrtaxi
Loc: Old Westbury NY, Fort Lauderdale, FL
I shoot a lot of video auditions with my 5D mark iv and although I do have the 16-35 f/2.8 II it’s a bit too wide for my work and I generally find myself using a prime 50 or 85. If your video includes zooming you will almost definitely need to buy a “followFocus” with stops to allow a proper manual focus after zooming. I shoot video in manual and only use manual focus and use separate 7” monitor to nail the point of focus. Sound - do not use the cameras pre-amp they, way too noisy for any quality. Buy a sound recorder and plug your off camera mic into that for best results. I suggest a Rode and their boom.
Oct 24, 2018 09:47:26 #
mrtaxi wrote:
I shoot a lot of video auditions with my 5D mark i... (show quote)
Thanks MrTaxi,
I shoot a lot of Landscape stills, so 16-35 f2.8 III is perfect for me. What is the name of manufacturer of 7 inch monitor? Sounds like an interesting addition. I currently use the Rode Micropro plus for external audio on my Canon 80d. Thanks Roger
Oct 24, 2018 13:38:40 #
I have a Sony 5” external monitor. The setup works great with my Canon 7D mark II and my Canon 5D mark IV. It really came in handy when I was shooting the solar eclipse!
Oct 24, 2018 20:23:50 #
skidiver8 wrote:
I have a Sony 5” external monitor. The setup works great with my Canon 7D mark II and my Canon 5D mark IV. It really came in handy when I was shooting the solar eclipse!
Thanks skidiver8, do you have a Model Number for the 5" Sony? Sounds interesting.....
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