I am well aware that when it comes to shallow DOF, a fixed lens video cam can never compare with the DSLR. However, due to the need to shoot events, I have no choice but to explore a video cam - I am looking at the NX5P specifically. I also hope that I can optimise the NX5P for interview or marketing video shoots which would look great with shallow DOF.
But how good is the NX5P's DOF capability? Has anyone here shot any shallow DOF footage with the NX5P that you can share?
Many thanks!
You can achieve the same shallow depth of field look on a NX5 with 35mm adapters such as those from letus. The downside is the lost of 4 stops of light, a softer image and the risk of ground glass pattern if you forget to turn on the vibrator.
I do not recommend buying the NX5 today as sensor technology has improved markedly since the NX5 was launched. For the money you spend on the NX5, you can actually buy 2 fantastic camcorders: one fixed lens, one interchangeable and both with bigger and brighter sensors than the NX5's 1/3".
Consider getting the new NX30 and the NEX5 (same sensor as VG20). together they cost under $4000.
If you want 3CMOS, consider the panasonic AC120 for around $3200.You will still have money left over for a GF body!
Frankly, one large sensor trumps 3 tiny CMOS any day. Otherwise Hollywood would be using 3MOS instead of REDs and Genesis!
3MOS concept is a relic of the 3CCD days. CCD and their image processing fared better when the light was split into their primary colors.
But today there is really no need for a prism to do that job. A single CMOS chip can resolve 4:4:4 color much better than 3CCDs can.
3MOS is- to put it bluntly - a marketing gimmick. Don't fall for it.
Here's some damaging evidence
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6h66NqqKhrM
