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Teabiscuit
Jul 21, 2005

by T. Finninho

Cannister posted:

Wake up dSLR video thread!

I just ordered a T2i last night and it's on it's way here! I'll be making short climbing videos with it where I'll need at least two additional accessories:

1) some kind of lightweight stabilization. I was thinking about something like a Flycam Nano but if anybody can suggest anything cheaper/better I'd love to hear about it.

2) An external mic. I want to basically go as cheap as possible (I mostly for wind-baffling). I know zero about audio, really. Can anyone suggest a few options along the bottom of the price-range for anything worth buying?

Thanks!

Bought a T2i last night aswell, but i'm looking for something to make zooming more smooth as I'm stuck with the kit lens. Is there any kind of thingy I can attatch to the zoom ring to make it easier to adjust the zoom smoothly? I am terrible at DIY

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Teabiscuit
Jul 21, 2005

by T. Finninho
I have found a possible solution , http://www.dvinfo.net/forum/canon-eos-7d-hd/475832-quick-easy-inexpensive-clever-focus-lever-7d.html seems like it would work for a zoom lens, the length of the cable tie means I should be able to get a smoother zoom going. This does the same sort of thing http://www.cinevate.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=203 at 1000% of the price.

This is for a focus follow but it looks perfect for sorting my jerky zoom problems http://vimeo.com/4270555


-edit after a bit of searching round and a genius idea from a co-worker , behold my new zoom grip http://www.amazon.co.uk/Kitchen-Craft-Rubber-Bottle-Opener/dp/B0012V17Y4/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&s=home-garden&qid=1289314167&sr=1-5

Teabiscuit fucked around with this message at 15:51 on Nov 9, 2010

Teabiscuit
Jul 21, 2005

by T. Finninho

TheLastManStanding posted:

The file system used by cameras limit it to a max size of 4gb files. On my T2i it records at 330mb/m which works out to ~12min. Considering the video type is standardized I can't image it's different in the 5dii, which means it's probably your card. One thing you have to realize when buying a card is that they are always rated in read speed since that number looks better from a marketing stand point. I can't image a sandisk card having a read of 60 and a write of less than 5, but you shouldn't rule it out.

What kind of card do you have to get that supports a non-retarded file system

Teabiscuit
Jul 21, 2005

by T. Finninho
I did not just watch your friend clip his toenails in HD. That is so gross

Teabiscuit
Jul 21, 2005

by T. Finninho
You kinda caught your reflection in the bumper. Like really obviously :(

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