According to this item from Akihabara News, Canon’s fantabuloso 5D Mk II is being used as the primary high-def camera for a Japanese travel show.
Well, we assume it’s a travel show. The translated name is “Ride the Highway of the world”. Sure sounds like a travel show.
I can’t say I’m surprised. As a proud owner of this camera, its capabilities are well established from my POV. Here’s a video I shot with the 5D MK II while Tony Hawk was in Melbourne earlier in the year, doing a demo event at Prahran Skate Park. Remember, this is a stills camera. And I’m no pro video guy. It makes even me look good.
Also, this year I saw a short doco shot by Kenny director Clayton Jacobson. It focussed on the boxing gym his dad runs. Awesome. Had I been watching this lovely piece anywhere but at a launch event for the Canon 5D Mk II, I would have assumed it had been shot on film.
Yeah, OK, I’m a Mk II fanboy. But if you haven’t tried it yet, don’t take my word for it. Japan’s TV Asahi has OK’d it as a broadcast production tool. ‘Nuff said.
Matt
Monday, September 21, 2009 at 1:03 PMIt’s an awesome camera from what I’ve heard, it seems though that the AF isn’t super…ok, so it’s not crap either!
When you’re done with it, can I have it? My 350D is getting old!
…or, could you run a comp for the new 7D?
Nate Cochrane
Tuesday, September 22, 2009 at 8:54 AM@Coaten is correct; the 5D Mk II is an awesome camera. We have three of them in the office.
What he failed to point out is that its low-light response is second to none. Shoot in near pitch blackness or low-light places such as concerts (as I did last Friday at the Mentals concert at Sydney’s Apple Store) and you will see what I mean.
But its mic is ordinary at best, so anyone considering shooting video would be well served investing in an external stereo mic such as R0de’s.
http://www.videoguys.com.au/Shop/p/2120/rode-stereo-videomic.html
And if you want to use it for serious filmmaking, consider the Magic Lantern firmware extensions.
http://magiclantern.wikia.com/wiki/Magic_Lantern_Firmware_Wiki