A reader of the Filmmaking Stuff Newsletter named Joe recently contacted me regarding use of the Canon EOS 7D Digital SLR camera for short movies and possibly a small feature.
Canon EOS 7D Digital SLR for Filmmaking
As someone who never ignores readers excited about something filmmaking related, I looked into this camera. Have you seen it? It looks like a traditional SLR, because it is. But this one is a bit different, it captures video. But not just any video. For a little more than $1600, the video is beyond amazing!
Now, I know what you’re thinking – an SLR for motion pictures? I know. I know. I think using an SLR to make movies looks totally stupid too. But the end result can not be ignored. Check out these videos I pulled off YouTube.
What do you think? Would you consider using this camera for your next small movie project? Feel free to comment.
If you’re interested, here are some accessories to the Canon EOS 7D that you might find interesting:
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This post was written by Jason Brubaker on January 19, 2010
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The Real Question is, what does the footage look like blown up on a theatre screen?
Right now it appears to be a great camera if you’re never going to project the image. But what do you have to watch out for if you’re going to go theatrical?
The Real Question is, what does the footage look like blown up on a theatre screen?
Right now it appears to be a great camera if you’re never going to project the image. But what do you have to watch out for if you’re going to go theatrical?
Yeah. That is the question. I was contacted by 2 filmmakers who are using it. One reports some compression issues. I am going to put together some case studies and post them in the weeks to come. In the meantime, if any of you have more info – feel free to comment.
Yeah. That is the question. I was contacted by 2 filmmakers who are using it. One reports some compression issues. I am going to put together some case studies and post them in the weeks to come. In the meantime, if any of you have more info – feel free to comment.
i’m considering this seriously, and would very much like anyone’s input regarding compression. burrus1206@aol.com
i’m considering this seriously, and would very much like anyone’s input regarding compression. burrus1206@aol.com