DSLR Video - Pros & Cons

[Adambadge]

Hello Everyone,

I have just wrote a blog post about what I think are the main stand out pros and cons of video on a modern DSLR.

Adam Badge Photography

I was wondering what your thoughts were and if you had anything to add to my blogs main points as far as standout pros and cons.

Look forward to your comments.

- Adam Badge

[ProPhoto]

Thanks for the post, Adam. Well done!

Do you have any impressions on comparing cameras for video. I am considering the Canon 60D and 7D and searching for opinions on how to judge each (or any other similar camera).

[Jim Bryant]

good post, but it you want to shoot video....get a real video not a 60D or 7D. Frankly, those cameras are not up to what they can be. Even through Dan Carr has some good points in his website Canon 60D Vs 7D » Dan Carr Photography - Photography Product Reviews + Ski, Snowboard and adventure photography tips . I'd get one that's truly dedicated to video.

[ravncat]

I agree with Jim,

All the DSLR video setups are just not really designed for shooting video in the way a video camera is - DSLR video is the one trick pony of being able to have narrow depth of field from the larger sensor.

It`s nice to be able to use when you have only one device with you and your primary function is stills, but - I suspect people will migrate large sensor video devices over DSLRs as that market matures.

[jdepould]

The problem at the moment is that a real large sensor video camera doesn't exist. Red products are close, but cost-prohibitive.

I think Sony and Panasonic will nail it this year, but it's sort of a waiting game.

[theosus]

Watched a tv commecial being filmed yesterday with a full frame canon dslr. Not sure which one. I'll have to see the result before I can judge it's video capability. The guys filming had some big light boxes, gels, a dolly, etc., the cameraman/director was even wearing a beret, so you know he knows what he is doing, right?

[Adambadge]

Originally Posted by theosus

Watched a tv commecial being filmed yesterday with a full frame canon dslr. Not sure which one. I'll have to see the result before I can judge it's video capability. The guys filming had some big light boxes, gels, a dolly, etc., the cameraman/director was even wearing a beret, so you know he knows what he is doing, right?

A beret! he knows EXACTLY what he is doing!