Why Always Video?
Nov 27, 2014 11:56:53 #
I have am in the market to replace my aging Canon 40D. I have been looking at the stores and spending considerable time with Youtube. It seems to me that all I hear and watch about different cameras are that most of the time they are hawking the great video capabilities of the cameras and do not spend much time speaking to the still shooting attributes of these same cameras. I do understand that video is important for these cameras but since I will be using my camera for mainly still photography it is frustrating to me to hear mainly about video.
Nov 27, 2014 12:07:07 #
I think it's because the marketers feel that prospective buyers have become inured to the arguments over image quality, and being able to point out how this commercial or that movie was shot on a DSLR has a certain halo effect (at least in their minds). Of course, they don't mention that the rigging you need to really make the DSLR useful as a true video camera will cost as much or more than the body, but again the goal of the advertising is to get folks to think their brand is "more better" because that episode of "House" was shot with that brand of camera.
Nov 27, 2014 12:17:10 #
Steven A Lewis wrote:
I have am in the market to replace my aging Canon ... (show quote)
Primarily because Canon has made no newsworthy improvements to its sensor in over 3 years. Ever since Nikon first added video to a DSLR with the D90 model all Canon has worked on for upgrading is to make sure everything they manufacture has video capability.
The new 7D2 does add some still capability in the arena of high fps, but nothing new in the sensor area as it simply adds a second (dual) processor to the 70D sensor, but at least its an improvement over the Rebels sensor it has used for many years.
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Nov 27, 2014 12:21:28 #
Many of us like shooting video along with our photos. I would not buy a camera without video capability. It is one of the reasons that Sony and Panasonic are showing signs of success against Nikon and Canon.
Last week I took my pocket sized Sony RX-100 to a school play with my granddaughters in it. I sat in the front row, held the camera in my lap and shot 10 minutes of wonderful video.
I didn't know I needed rigging! And, had I taken my "video" camcorder I would have been told not to "video tape".
Last week I took my pocket sized Sony RX-100 to a school play with my granddaughters in it. I sat in the front row, held the camera in my lap and shot 10 minutes of wonderful video.
I didn't know I needed rigging! And, had I taken my "video" camcorder I would have been told not to "video tape".
Nov 27, 2014 13:34:16 #
SSam
Loc: Sierra Vista, AZ
Setting aside the 'younger generations' propensity to prefer watching videos over a 'slide show', one 'feature' I use frequently is to get the peak of the action by taking 60 fps video. Then I can catch a sports shot at its peak, a vehicle moving into the exact spot to meet the rules of thirds, etc.
In my camera however, I must be satisfied with 1920 x 1080 pixels when I take in 'movie mode'. But since most affordable monitors are of that 'size', it works for me and both photo clubs that I belong to.
Sam
In my camera however, I must be satisfied with 1920 x 1080 pixels when I take in 'movie mode'. But since most affordable monitors are of that 'size', it works for me and both photo clubs that I belong to.
Sam
Nov 27, 2014 15:27:13 #
Probably because shooting video of your cat farting and putting it on youtube is equally important as shooting selfies and putting the 'new' one on facebook every single day.
Lets face it - you need a really good camera to do that one handed whilst chatting on your phone and ignoring your screeming kids. Thats what passes as multi-tasking...
Lets face it - you need a really good camera to do that one handed whilst chatting on your phone and ignoring your screeming kids. Thats what passes as multi-tasking...
Nov 27, 2014 18:22:14 #
Steven A Lewis wrote:
Why Always Video?
I have am in the market to replace my aging Canon 40D. It seems to me that all I hear and watch about different cameras are that most of the time they are hawking the great video capabilities of the cameras and do not spend much time speaking to the still shooting attributes of these same cameras. I do understand that video is important for these cameras but since I will be using my camera for mainly still photography it is frustrating to me to hear mainly about video.
I have am in the market to replace my aging Canon 40D. It seems to me that all I hear and watch about different cameras are that most of the time they are hawking the great video capabilities of the cameras and do not spend much time speaking to the still shooting attributes of these same cameras. I do understand that video is important for these cameras but since I will be using my camera for mainly still photography it is frustrating to me to hear mainly about video.
Because some of us old geezers miss the days when we were 13 making and editing Super 8 short films with our friends in the neighborhood.
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Nov 27, 2014 19:47:25 #
Steven A Lewis wrote:
I have am in the market to replace my aging Canon ... (show quote)
I understand what you mean, if I want to shoot video I'd buy a video camera.
Nov 27, 2014 21:59:25 #
I would rather they skip the video and either cut the price or ad something to a camera a photographer could use.
Nov 27, 2014 22:04:48 #
bsprague wrote:
Last week I took my pocket sized Sony RX-100 to a school play with my granddaughters in it.
I'm skeptical at best. How did you possibly fit them into the Sony?
Nov 27, 2014 23:52:03 #
Burt Hollen wrote:
I would rather they skip the video and either cut the price or ad something to a camera a photographer could use.
Removing the video feature won't cut the price in any significant way. They can either simply disable the video recording circuitry, or redesign the circuit board such that it does not contain any video recording circuitry - which actually would add to the cost.
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Nov 28, 2014 00:20:10 #
OddJobber wrote:
Good point. I'll learn to write better.I'm skeptical at best. How did you possibly fit them into the Sony?
Nov 28, 2014 00:53:30 #
Steven A Lewis wrote:
I have am in the market to replace my aging Canon ... (show quote)
Steven, welcome to the Hog. Maybe it's because more and more shooters want video.
Most older shooters are not big into video but many of the younger up and coming shooters are. With more and more video being used, and with two of the Canon models having a ground breaking Auto-Focus video in a relatively inexpensive camera, it should be flaunted.
One thing is for sure, to think that Canon is using video to mask a lack of technology advancements is to know virtually nothing of technology and an extremely ignorant train of thought.
Steven, video may not be for you, but get used to it, it's not going away! :lol:
SS
Nov 28, 2014 07:31:15 #
Steven A Lewis wrote:
I have am in the market to replace my aging Canon ... (show quote)
As Sir Edmund Hillary said (more or less), "Because it's there." I seldom shoot video with my DSLRs, but I do use that feature occasionally. All over the world, there are films being shot with DSLRs. TV shows and commercials have made extensive use of the video capabilities of these cameras. Video is not a frivolous feature. If a new model shoots better video, that will be enough to persuade someone to buy it.
My car has a steel roof that stays in place, yet other people insist on buying cars with roofs that are easily removable. People like options.
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Nov 28, 2014 07:33:09 #
It may have taken us old curmudgeons a while to get up to speed, but I think more and more of us are realizing the advantages to having both outstanding still capabilities and outstanding vid capabilities at the same fingertip. Enjoy both capabilities of your new camera, Steven. You will be glad you do.
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