5D MARK II FIRMWARE UPDATE: SURPRISE! 60P
Posted by Peter Marsh in Featured, Found, Technical Dec 7th, 2009 | 10 Comments
So we all knew that a firmware update for the 5D Mark II was eminent…
With all of the new DSLR technology coming, it was only logical that Canon would upgrade their most popular camera. But I don’t think anyone expected to get this…
CANON 5D MARK II. 24P & 60P! COMING 2010!
If you think you are going to shit your pants, now would be the time to do so.
Also!
DSLRFILM will be undergoing some changes over the next couple weeks. Bigger and better changes that will only make all of you that have been waiting happier and happier! We will be starting our Production Stories from DSLR filmmakers in the near future, and keep an eye out for tutorials. We’re beginning a hands-on approach to bringing the best tips for production scenarios. Get ready for your face to melt!
YOU, ME, AND THE MOST TALENTED PEOPLE I KNOW*
Posted by Peter Marsh in Featured, Video Nov 11th, 2009 | 1 CommentFOR THOSE IN THE DFW AREA! Friday, Nov. 13th!
Brought to you by the makers of Searching For Sonny, ReelGuyz, and of course DSLRFilm. This year, the Lone Star Film Festival, here in Fort Worth TX, is being stormed by Andrew Disney and crew to showchase a collection of short films by emerging directors, both here in Fort Worth and elsewhere. If you’re in the area and haven’t heard of this yet, get out from under your rock and go! This event is sure to sell out!
Not only will there be some amazing shorts, but there will also be exclusive footage of Searching For Sonny and a hilarious introduction to film in Fort Worth, shot with none other than the 5D Mark II.
Be sure to watch the trailer below, and get your ass to downtown Fort Worth for the event of the year!
You, Me, and the Most Talented People I Know* from Andrew Disney on Vimeo.
HAPPY 1ST BIRTHDAY 5D MARK II!!
Posted by Peter Marsh in Articles, Featured Sep 17th, 2009 | No Comments
Today is our beloved Canon 5D Mark II’s 1st birthday! It was today one year ago that Canon released the info on the 5D Mark II and shocked the world with it’s amazing capabilities!
A quote from Canon:
“The anticipation surrounding the launch of this camera model has exceeded our greatest expectations, and we believe our loyal customers will be awed by the level of innovation and features built into the new EOS 5D Mark II Digital SLR. Once they have the chance to experience the camera, we believe they will agree that it was worth the wait.”
It was worth the wait you amazing bastards! Thank you Canon for showing us the way!
CANON SURVEY ON VIDEO FOR DSLRs! FILL IT OUT!!
Posted by Peter Marsh in Featured, Technical Sep 17th, 2009 | 4 Comments
Reasons why I love Canon:
-Kick ass cameras
-Amazing image quality
-THEY LISTEN TO US!
Canon wants to hear your feedback! And specifically about video for your DSLRs! Here’s our chance to make it happen! 24p for the 5D!
FILL OUT THE SURVEY HERE! Even if you don’t own a 5D, SAY YOU DO!
DSLR DESIRES: 1 OF 5 - PANAVISION LENS MOUNT
Posted by Peter Marsh in Articles, Featured, Technical, Video Sep 7th, 2009 | 3 Comments
One very hot topic in the DSLR film world is the coveted PV to EOS lens mount (or Panavision to Canon). We’ve blogged about this before, but now we have a lot more information! In turn, now you will have more information!
As we have mentioned before, the fore runner of the PV to EOS mount is “24″ cinematographer Rodney Charters. Rodney and his crew have been working on a “unknown” promo shoot that I came to find out is called “Indian Gangster.” Check it out on Twitter! They have been busy mounting all kinds of lenses on a 5D.
Oh, but there’s more!!
5 THINGS I WANT FOR MY DSLR: AN ONGOING REPORT
Posted by Peter Marsh in Articles, Featured, Technical Sep 5th, 2009 | 1 Comment
With the introduction of a variety of DSLR cameras that support HD video, many companies have been on the fast track to get you the coolest, craziest, and cheapest accessories from your filmmaking needs. There are camera support rigs, dollies, adapters, viewfinders and countless other “additions” for productions of any type.
But as filmmakers, what do we want to see with our DSLRs? What have we been craving to see happen that would take our stories to the next level? Well, we have compiled a list of the top things filmmakers have been interested in:
1) The Panavision Lens Mount - We know it’s out there, but how does it work? How can we benefit?
2) XLR Inputs - Syncing audio can be a pain in the ass… What’s out there to help?
3) DSLR 3-D - Is it possible to shoot 3-D with DSLRs? Two of them together? We’ll find out for you.
4) Anamorphic Converter - Hollywood is doing it, why can’t we? Believe it, it is possible…
5) Underwater Housing - We’ll find the best one for your next James Cameron impersonation.
Join us for the next couple weeks as we investigate, probe, search, and ponder about how we can achieve these things and more to get us going on the DSLR revolution! Check back here and tell all your friends!
THE WRAP UP - FILMMAKING ON THE CANON 7D
Posted by Peter Marsh in Articles, Featured, Technical Sep 3rd, 2009 | 12 Comments
You have the facts! You know what to expect! Or do you??
The illustrious Canon 7D has finally hit the market, expected in the US by the end of September, so take this time to learn and do your research. You’ll thank yourself in the end…
And at an affordable $1700 for the body, why the hell not?
CANON 5D MK II VS. THE RED SCARLET
Posted by Peter Marsh in Articles, Featured Aug 31st, 2009 | 14 Comments
Ok, so we all know how amazing The RED One camera is, and the massive crater is has left in the filmmaking industry. When it was introduced a few years back, it dominated the market and blew the sides off the Hollywood studio system.
Then, in the last year, the filmmaking industry was changed again! An amazing influx of DSLR still cameras with video capability left filmmakers awe struck and astounded at the amazing quality, the leader of which was the one and only Canon 5D Mark II.
Now, as we steadily cruise to the year 2010, we are at the dawn of “high quality, low cost” cameras that will, in my opinion, leave a permanent ripple in the industry from here on out. The most notable of those cameras? Why of course the Canon 7D and the much anticipated RED Scarlet.
We have discovered recently a curious comparison between the Canon 5D and a prototype RED Scarlet that leads us to believe that even the “untouchable” RED company has been shakin’ in their boots about this DSLR revolution.
CANON 7D HAS 24p & 60p - SLOW MOTION CONFIRMED
Posted by Peter Marsh in Articles, Featured, Technical Aug 31st, 2009 | 3 Comments
A press release has surfaced on CanonRumors.com… It was translated from Chinese by Google Translator, so it’s a little hard to decipher.
BUT Looks like it’s official. The 7D has 24p (as well as 25p and 30p, for all ya’ll Europeans) at 1080p. Finally I don’t have do any more frame rate conversions. The footage will already look “filmic.” AND it doesn’t stop there. As we, at DSLR FILM, conjectured, the new 7D does in fact support slow motion. It will be able to shoot at 60 fps and 50 fps at 720p. Everyone get ready to make a Zak Snyder rip off with your new 7D.
Other features include
-ability to use an external mic (I’m excited to see what that means.)
- more sensitive ISOs - always awesome. The 5d is already amazing in low light. Can’t imagine it being any better, BUT looks like the 7D will be.
Did I mention we were totally right about the slow motion? Also, does anyone want to buy my Canon 5d Mark 2? Its time is over. The king is dead, long live the king. Make way for the new DSLR!!!
FINALLY! A PANAVISION LENS FOR THE 5D MARK II
Posted by Peter Marsh in Featured, Found, Technical Aug 22nd, 2009 | 1 Comment
Well known cinematographer Rodney Charters has recently posted pictures and video for a promo shoot, unrelated apparently, to his usual gig, FOX TV series “24.” Himself and David Dadson from Panavision loaded up a Canon 5D Mark II with one massive Primo 11 to 1 Panavision zoom lens and took it for a spin.
They quickly noticed the PV to EOS mount they were using and the shear size of the lens was creating a “vignette” look the two of them were not expecting. With a little trial and error, they fixed the problem with 1.4 adapter that evened out the look.
Rodney did the honors of posting a TwitVid for our viewing pleasure. Too bad they didn’t actually shoot anything of significance… Watch it HERE
