Is movie mode in a dslr important to you?
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This is an interesting forum post to read http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/read.asp?forum=1034&message=29133792
I think the D90 with the lack of AF will greatly spark the interest of apsiring indie film-makers, and creative individuals who are willing to squeeze everything out of this little DSLR, and for a few months we should be seeing some crappy homemade movies, but also some creative gems from talented film-makers who are able to pan, zoom and manual focus to great effect. These people may be hobbyist photographers, not be trained in film school, but who knows maybe some may cross over to the film industry and go on to build a career from there. Likewise for videographers who will pick up this camera and go on to build a solid portfolio of still images. In any case, this camera can bridge the gap between the 2 different fields of work, more importantly this will be as close as consumers can get for understanding more about film-making techniques and equipment given the slight similarities between the D90 and the traditional movie camera, for a very little amount of money.
Ever wondered why in cinematography, the people who call the shots are called Directors of Photography?
Photography is the precursor to film making.. Although Leica did take something from cinematography to be used for photography, the 35mm film.
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Gosh.. another black vs red.... But it does show that RED do feel a bit threatened by the D90 which sort of treaded in their niche market with a machine that cost only a fraction of what they offer.
Then again, RED is in a totally different market. With their kind of resolution and frame rate, they are meant to replace film for cinematography.
I don't know where the D90 sits. I think I'd put it somewhere between consumer camcorders and RED.
Anyway, I believe there are many people who still cannot manage one 12MP frame (4K) well... let alone 24 frames in a second... Phew! :sweat: Anyone has $30k to spare for Red Epic 5k? Certainly not me. ;p
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lennyl
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When it can do everything (or at least most of the things) my handycam can do, and do it better, with better quality, then it makes more sense. But I still have another reason for getting two devices. I do not want to be deprived of my camera when my wife decides to record a video clip.
gymak90
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Haha well as long as the dslr can't hit 30fps, the mighty pns still wins it. Plus they gonna spoil their shutter really fast.
Hmm.. I believe R&D costs won't hurt your pocket unless you buy the product in the first place. If you find it too expensive for now, then you can wait for it to depreciate.
Come to think of it, if companies produce on what they do best (comparative advantage).. Canon seem to produce an extremely wide range of products - photocopiers, fax, cams, videocams and more?
nikolaiski
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Traditionally, video is 50/60i but they are dropping it to 24p to get the film look.
CalvinDarius
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I think we should start a poll on this... lol. :bsmilie:
Benosaurous
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ermm if i am not wrong, u cant really compare with that, because they are different departments. They employ expertise personal for individual products, but imagine ur company requires a joint project from you and another department, it will be like wasting your available resources to do additional stuff, end up delaying other work of yours.
haha, i think i OT too much, but the point is, no, movie mode is not important at all, if you allow me to choose which function i would like to have first in a dslr. I would say, better iso, best to have one that kick the dark side hard! much better than follow the trend started by them.
But i would think, unfortunately they will follow the dark side path and come out with the video function first, we all know canon, profit is always the first. If the entry level dslr consumer are willing to jump to dark side because they love to have that function, they will not let that happen by snatching the people back, as well as bring potential customers in with their advance video technology.
So.... to sum up.
*A Movie Mode is NOT a must have for DSLR.....
*But most people wouldn't mind having it.
*And since Nikon have it on their D90.... The Rest will have no choice but to follow..... (remember 'Live View' :bsmilie
*A Movie Mode is NOT a must have for DSLR.....
*But most people wouldn't mind having it.
*And since Nikon have it on their D90.... The Rest will have no choice but to follow..... (remember 'Live View' :bsmilie
So.... to sum up.
*A Movie Mode is NOT a must have for DSLR.....
*But most people wouldn't mind having it.
*And since Nikon have it on their D90.... The Rest will have no choice but to follow..... (remember 'Live View' :bsmilie
If I may add on to your last statement...
And since Nikon have it on their D90.... The Rest will have every reason to start whining (as has already begun on DPReview. You never saw the whining before the D90 was released.)...
digital601
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Good to have in DSLR but not must have for me.
Carry a PSN compact with video function as back up.
I did came across places where no photography is allowed, so took out my PSN cam to video it.
Carry a PSN compact with video function as back up.
I did came across places where no photography is allowed, so took out my PSN cam to video it.
Hahaha..... let the 'Redesign' begins !! :bsmilie::sweatsm:
Canon is caught with their pants around their legs by Nikon again..... Both Company just release their new Semi-Pro model DSLR.... and Nikon still have the upper hand. :sweatsm:
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Rubber_Duck
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If going to take video, I felt getting HD Video will be a better choice.
As I dont think DSLR is using HD tech??? Correct me If I 'm wrong.:think:
Yet, taking video is not very important to me.
As I own a P&N Camera able to do the trick.
I think HD video cam is giving better quality than those normal P&S or DSLR.
As I dont think DSLR is using HD tech??? Correct me If I 'm wrong.:think:
Yet, taking video is not very important to me.
As I own a P&N Camera able to do the trick.
I think HD video cam is giving better quality than those normal P&S or DSLR.
CalvinDarius
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Lol...i think Edison would be keen in this Function. :bsmilie:
Lol.He's rich enough to afford XH-A1.
It's a must for me really. But, they don't have it in 50D :cry:
CalvinDarius
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Lol.He's rich enough to afford XH-A1.
It's a must for me really. But, they don't have it in 50D :cry:
Just have to wait, it is only the early stage and their baby steps into Video Mode in DSLR... as some of the guys here said, takes time, but still after 4-5 pages of discussion, i'll still say the same thing....not a must and not a priority when i find a DSLR.
hahaha.... then we would be getting a more 'Interesting'.... err.... Video :bsmilie:
Get a cam recorder for movies :bsmilie:. Doesn't affect me in anyway, with or without.
Depends on the function that the movie mode in DSLR offers.
If it can record with auto focus as fast as taking photos with stereo sound....even if it only limits to 5 or 10 mins.
That will be a bonus when you wanna capture those candid moments with video (when you dun have enuff hands for DSLR and Camcorder together).
If it can record with auto focus as fast as taking photos with stereo sound....even if it only limits to 5 or 10 mins.
That will be a bonus when you wanna capture those candid moments with video (when you dun have enuff hands for DSLR and Camcorder together).
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