Low Light High ISO Video comparison test: Sony Alpha SLT A77 vs. against or Canon 5D mark II

[BLQBPL]

what would you say wins... just for the low light capabilities ?

[strattonviolin]

Nice, going to pick up an A77 when there in stock at B&H. Have you had a chance to use any Voigtlander lenses on the A77. Thinking about the ultron 40mm or the nokton 58mm. Any thoughts? Want to use them for vid as well. Thanks.

[silverlithomes]

Sorry, but what the hell is grading????

[boristrap]

@silverlithomes Its like color correcting... but this way it adds more contrast to the picture. easy way to hide the noise in the shadows.

[peterbarghx]

What the H are you talking about, nothing beats 5d mark 2

[MandrakeCigars]

Why did you keep going up to ISO 6400 with the 5D2 and make comparisons with the A77 at ISO 1600? You only tested high ISO with the Canon.

[mike24p]

@MandrakeCigars the A77 only goes to ISO 1600 in video mode, it is interesting to see how well it holds up towards the higher ISO settings on the Canon, all explained on my blog, link below the video

[NIKONGUY1960]

I'd have to agree, the Sony was consistently better.

[raredreamfootage]

@NIKONGUY1960 Well it is a newer camera, I'll wait for the 5D Mark III to see what Canon will bring out.

[NIKONGUY1960]

@raredreamfootage Nikon guy all the way, everyday in everyway. However, I'm seeing the wisdom in utilizing something other than to do video. So, this is good to see real world comparisons. My eye consistently was more pleased with what I saw in the Sony. As I do not have a preference, I was able to look at it without prejudice. Glad I found this.

[szaszgbr]

The sony looks really good. Can i ask for the name of the font that you used at the end?

[mike24p]

@szaszgbr AmericanTypewriter LH Lt Cd

[szaszgbr]

@mike24p Thank you!

[TheMotiongallery]

Looks like sony is the way to go

[mike24p]

@TheMotiongallery really depends on what you are shooting....

[mike24p]

check the link below the video for important background info about this test