• The "Which camera is right for me?" thread V2 - Get a used Rebel
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I was looking at a comparison video between the Nikon D5100 and the Canon 550D/T2i with video functionality and frankly I couldn't notice any differences. I'm sure someone will say that the T2i is better and I'm sure they're right but personally I'm not that picky.
[QUOTE=Combine_dumb;31616190]I was looking at a comparison video between the Nikon D5100 and the Canon 550D/T2i with video functionality and frankly I couldn't notice any differences. I'm sure someone will say that the T2i is better and I'm sure they're right but personally I'm not that picky.[/QUOTE] that makes me happy
Oh sorry it was the T3i, no difference though. xD [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t6vXnSEPpQ4[/media] [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HaLLcqdttEQ[/media]
Though the quality is good, be aware that the Nikon D5100 does [b]not[/b] allow you to manually set the exposure in video mode. Not sure about manual focus in video mode though...I think you can do it. Woops no automerge...
[QUOTE=Combine_dumb;31620039]Though the quality is good, be aware that the Nikon D5100 does [b]not[/b] allow you to manually set the exposure in video mode. Not sure about manual focus in video mode though...I think you can do it. Woops no automerge...[/QUOTE] I still don't understand why one would want to change the exposure in the middle of a video clip
[QUOTE=Alcapwne;31622077]I still don't understand why one would want to change the exposure in the middle of a video clip[/QUOTE] What are you talking about? Do you not use manual mode on your camera like almost everyone does. Shooting video on the Nikon is like shooting your photos in Auto mode. [editline]9th August 2011[/editline] The Nikon has far less creative control, it may have good quality, but you will find yourself severely limited.
[QUOTE=B-hazard;31622092]What are you talking about? Do you not use manual mode on your camera like almost everyone does. Shooting video on the Nikon is like shooting your photos in Auto mode. [editline]9th August 2011[/editline] The Nikon has far less creative control, it may have good quality, but you will find yourself severely limited.[/QUOTE] Yeah but can't you just post process the exposure effects in the middle of clips? And in a video what sort of situation would call for an emergency exposure change anyway
[QUOTE=Alcapwne;31622119]Yeah but can't you just post process the exposure effects in the middle of clips? And in a video what sort of situation would call for an emergency exposure change anyway[/QUOTE] I don't think you realize how important having full control over exposure is, it isn't always just getting 'the lighting right'. If you are looking to do video I have no idea why you are looking at Nikon for that.
[QUOTE=B-hazard;31622159]I don't think you realize how important having full control over exposure is, it isn't always just getting 'the lighting right'. If you are looking to do video I have no idea why you are looking at Nikon for that.[/QUOTE] I've accepted that Canon is the one for video, but I just don't know when one would use manual exposure in a clip...
Sigh. That's like saying 'I don't know when one would use manual exposure when taking a photo.' Waste your money buying a D5100 if you wan't, but if you wan't to shoot video you will become very frustrated.
[QUOTE=B-hazard;31622274]Sigh. That's like saying I don't know when one would use manual exposure when taking a photo. Waste your money buying a D5100 if you wan't, but if you wan't to shoot video you will become very frustrated.[/QUOTE] Urgh you're still not telling me! I've already wasted my money on a D3100, haven't tried out the video yet though
[QUOTE=Alcapwne;31622294]Urgh you're still not telling me! I've already wasted my money on a D3100, haven't tried out the video yet though[/QUOTE] Wow you gone an bought one even though everyone else told you not to if you were shooting video. You can figure yourself why it's bad for creative video when you actually try to make a proper video with it.
[QUOTE=B-hazard;31622623]Wow you gone an bought one even though everyone else told you not to if you were shooting video. You can figure yourself why it's bad for creative video when you actually try to make a proper video with it.[/QUOTE] everyone here seemed to be really against nikon but all the reviews and videos said it was actually pretty good, we'll see how it goes
[QUOTE=Alcapwne;31622641]everyone here seemed to be really against nikon but all the reviews and videos said it was actually pretty good, we'll see how it goes[/QUOTE] what reviews? did any directly compare it to the 550D for video production as we are doing?
[QUOTE=cueballv2themax;31622657]what reviews? did any directly compare it to the 550D for video production as we are doing?[/QUOTE] digitalrev did a comparison and they were pretty much equal in terms of picture quality etc. , the only thing they said would make the 550D better for video if you're getting serious was the external mic input, but I have an external audio source sorted out and I checked out a lot of video tests for both cameras and they seemed very similar
Yeah but you are comparing on raw quality and not the actual control you get over the video. Have fun regretting your decision!
[QUOTE=B-hazard;31622827]Yeah but you are comparing on raw quality and not the actual control you get over the video. Have fun regretting your decision![/QUOTE] That's not nice :( What can a man do if he's on a budget?
Buy a 1000d or old Canon DSLR instead of investing in a completely different system, so you don't end up buying lenses and accessories for a system when you will eventually switch over anyway. Sorry I'm just annoyed because you ignored the advice [b]everyone[/b] gave you.
[QUOTE=B-hazard;31622845]Buy a 1000d or old Canon DSLR instead of investing in a completely different system, so you don't end up buying lenses and accessories for a system when you will eventually switch over anyway. Sorry I'm just annoyed because you ignored the advice [b]everyone[/b] gave you.[/QUOTE] There's always lens adapters if I switch to Canon, and Nikon will have probably caught up in terms of video recording in a few years anyway
[QUOTE=Alcapwne;31622833]That's not nice :( What can a man do if he's on a budget?[/QUOTE] Save his money [editline]9th August 2011[/editline] [QUOTE=Alcapwne;31622855]There's always lens adapters if I switch to Canon[/QUOTE] you'd still have no AF :v:
[QUOTE=cueballv2themax;31622859]Save his money[/QUOTE] it was the £400 D3100 kit or a £260 camcorder which would have been worse than the D3100 in video, and wouldn't include any sort of still image capability
[QUOTE=B-hazard;31622623]Wow you gone an bought one even though everyone else told you not to if you were shooting video. You can figure yourself why it's bad for creative video when you actually try to make a proper video with it.[/QUOTE] then can you tell me? because I don't know.
[QUOTE=Alcapwne;31622881]it was the £400 D3100 kit or a £260 camcorder which would have been worse than the D3100 in video, and wouldn't include any sort of still image capability[/QUOTE] I could easily get a 550d kit second hand for that price. My 1000d+kit cost £210.
[QUOTE=B-hazard;31622993]I could easily get a 550d kit second hand for that price. My 1000d+kit cost £210.[/QUOTE] I did look long and hard but I couldn't find it at a decent price, Gumtree was like, £450-£500 and ebay was similar
[QUOTE=Alcapwne;31622881]it was the £400 D3100 kit or a £260 camcorder which would have been worse than the D3100 in video, and wouldn't include any sort of still image capability[/QUOTE] I'm sorry but 400£ is ~655$ and I can see brand new (not used) 550D's for 630$ on amazon.com
[QUOTE=The-Stone;31623132]I'm sorry but 400£ is ~655$ and I can see brand new (not used) 550D's for 630$ on amazon.com[/QUOTE] on amazon uk: RRP: £899.99 Price: £598.95 & this item Delivered FREE in the UK with Super Saver Delivery. See details and conditions 41 new from £598.95 1 used from £519.99 2 refurbished from £518.99
Don't get me wrong here, I know the price changes from where you order it but.. that's just bullshit on amazon's side. List Price: $799.99 (~ £489) Used: from $599.99 Refurbished: from $609.99 New: from $629.00
[QUOTE=Alcapwne;31623156]on amazon uk: RRP: £899.99 Price: £598.95 & this item Delivered FREE in the UK with Super Saver Delivery. See details and conditions 41 new from £598.95 1 used from £519.99 2 refurbished from £518.99[/QUOTE] They sell for £300-400 on Gumtree, and MPB sell them for ~£450 body only, a second hand kit lens from MPB is cheap as fuck. Either way you should have just got a film SLR or a cheap Canon DSLR if you wanted to do filming. Though you could have just waited until you had £50 more.
[QUOTE=B-hazard;31623213]They sell for £300-400 on Gumtree, and MPB sell them for ~£450 body only, a second hand kit lens from MPB is cheap as fuck. Either way you should have just got a film SLR or a cheap Canon DSLR if you wanted to do filming. Though you could have just waited until you had £50 more.[/QUOTE] I had the money, I just didn't want to spend more than I did on this hobby at this stage
I seriously want to know when you'd need to manually adjust exposure during a video. I could try to Google it, but obviously you know.
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