Canon EOS 7D vs 5D mark II HD video

[2009korte]

@0:45 the guy with the penis-holder lol

[nickdrummer2004]

theres hardly any difference in picture quality

megapixels have little to no effect on the picture quality of video

the only big thing is

the 7D is sturdier

and the 5D is full sized (sensor wise that is)

[idreamtofflight]

5d: full sensor, more megapixels, nuf said. 7D might shoot better video, but as an overall camera the 5d wins, no doubt.

[mahmoudian20]

7D is the Best camera at the best price. Specially for shooting video.

[sgsiva78]

Also.. alot of people are saying the the fact that 7D can shoot different frame rates is such a plus point.. but is it really? How often are you going to shoot slow mo at 60fps? really?

The fact that 5D has firmware update so that you can shoot 24fps is good enuf for me.. i will still rather just buy a 5D.. AND when i do need 60fps then i will just go out and rent a 7D.. or better yet just use an EX3 to shoot slowmo...

[sgsiva78]

i heard that the 7D uses the same sensors as video cameras.. if thats the case that explains why the 7D videos look like typical video image whereas the 5D looks much more classier.. and like musiluna said "more realistic"...

THe vid images from the 7D looks somewhat flat but the 5D has depth...

[romsprod]

what was the ISO setup please ?

[mynameisyamada]

Both are boring .

[stoogeboy5]

it's hard to compare these two cameras simply because the 5D mark II has a full frame sensor, while the 7D has a APS-C crop sensor. You need to use the same lens on both to really see the difference that makes. I have a 7D but i wish i had the 5D's full frame godliness =].

[ExproProductions]

0:46 is that a crotch fanny pack on the guy to the right?

[XanadarX]

Omg that music now I got a migraine lol

[videossx1is]

To be honest, i saw better videos with worse cameras, so i guess you make a bad decodification format or you tube did....i know both 5d and 7d are much better than this video.

[SCHIZOPHRENlC]

Why is everyone standing and staring at a wall?

[bgplotsdotcom]

@SCHIZOPHRENlC Because there is a monkey infront of it :)))

[SCHIZOPHRENlC]

@bgplotsdotcom Oh! The monkey in the gray suit! I see, now...

[musiluna]

I find the 5d more "realistic"

[bgplotsdotcom]

@musiluna  Agree ;)

[rocksolid76]

@bgplotsdotcom I am a Canon user inclusive of making music videos and film, and I must stress without conroversy of opinion that The 7D is a hands down winner. Due to the early release of the 5D Mk II, the hype allowed for the 7D to be undiscovered by the fact that it was made afterwards, so ALL concentrated on the 5D. It has more functions than the 5D and I use it for everything you can imagine. REDS are overcompensated by the 5D while the 7D is true to the color wheel and hue spectrum.

[franKruleR]

@rocksolid76 lol look how many 7d videos are out there. the 7d is the revolution.

just as the 7d released, the 5d becomes more popular right know.

[LversusKira]

Once 5d2 gets 24p it will be awesome. I never use AF anyways so for me the 5d is the way to go. No question.

[frankytap]

@LversusKira it has 30fps at 1080. Also a new firmversion is out.

[killakdc5]

7d is better hands down!!

[vano220689]

Блин! Если сравниваете, то надо с одинаковым объективом!

[darkbrayan1]

@vano220689 Uhmm.... Si =)

[laphold]

too bad u didnt used same lens for 5d2 and 7d

both cameras are good, tho i'd prefer 7d (better video, better body, better price)

[bgplotsdotcom]

Well I can't really agree :)

7D has more video options and 1,6 crop factor which is great for wild life, but the full sensor of 5D makes huge difference :)))

In the end of the day it depends what you are using camera for.

[frankytap]

@bgplotsdotcom agree.

Full frame is a totally different feeling to shoot, atleast what i feel. The 7d dosent give me the same feeling, its really nice but i NEED a full frame camera, i dont get satisfied in my shooting otherwise

[eladbari]

@frankytap excuse me, but what does 'full frame' means exactly? is it resolution wise? or field of view-wise?

[nofiction]

@bgplotsdotcom If i´d be using teh camera for shooting botch documentary and horror films. Wich one would you recommend. I´m really confused, though both look great but the mark II jas won such a high reputation.... could you please help me with my choice, thanks!

[bgplotsdotcom]

@nofiction If I had to choose only one I'd go for 5D mk II, ofcourse if you could wait another couple of months you'd probably get 5D mk III

[nofiction]

@laphold Why would you say better video?? important question since i´m between the two of them and want to use the camera mainly for video

[laphold]

@nofiction there are few important differences, the decision is urs:

5d II -more sensitive in low light; full frame(not important for me)

7d - has slow motion(60 fps); cheaper.

if u make a decision, it should be based on what i said above.

but there are some other cool things 7d has and 5d hasnt since its newer(less important), plus a very well protected body from dust and moisture(more important).

[MovieMike87]

@laphold The only thing better about the 7D is the price. the 7D is close but still doesn't compare to 5D mark II's picture. Respectfully.

[laphold]

@MovieMike87

7D has slowmotion video;

7D has a better isolated body (moisture / dust);

7D is cheaper

5D full frame

5D better image quality(shadows too).

if you know your priorities, it wont be hard to chose since they have different pluses.

[MovieMike87]

@laphold The 7D and the 5D have both been shown to work well with slomo programs like Twixtor. But I do understand what you're saying with the priorities.

[JetCentralFilms]

@laphold yup :)

[bagusbali75able]

almost the same..thank 4 video..this what i'm looking for..

[borozonx]

7d the best quality

[jaystyles007]

That tiny man at 0.13 is afraid of the camera. He must be a Bulgarian drug dealer.

[bgplotsdotcom]

LOL

Yeap and he wears meter around his neck in order to take measures for the coffins :))))

[jaystyles007]

LOL

[omega6667]

I was looking at the nice ass of the girl on the right side at 0.13

[aryjapan]

yes i would tap that !

[darkbrayan1]

@omega6667 me too >_<

[TERRANCIO]

@jaystyles007 he doesn't seem so afraid since is in Every Shot! lol

[jaystyles007]

@TERRANCIO He's got 'an offer you can't refuse'.

[cyrano298]

7d is not a FF but it is better than the 5d in my book for one reason: it's weather sealed....I'm getting one in the coming two weeks....

[xxmortimerxx]

Actually I took my 5D Mark II in the pouring rain, literally pouring for 45mins with no protection. There was also a lot of mist and steam. Thing was wet like I took a shower with it. Came back and it was fine. It was attached to a 24-70L and that thing got soaked too haha.

I think where the 7D is absolutely better is the FPS and the AF system. The 5D mark II is a superior camera in terms of image quality.

Studio/portrait/weddings i use the 5DII. But the 7D wins for birding/sports.

[iota763]

is this good for skating?

[FortunateFew]

yes both are.

[shapiro127]

hahahahahahha

[xxmortimerxx]

The 7D might be a better choice in this case.

- 7 FPS

- 24p 1080p Video

- 19pt AF

The 5D while a better image quality camera is slower, and the AF is not as good. And until the firmware update the video will still be shot in 30p which means you have to convert to 24p afterwards leading to more trouble hehe.

[pilotemtnils]

8fps :)

[xxmortimerxx]

My mistake. But close enough :).

I did use burst mode to capture a pelican dive bomb into the water. Very useful feature.

[pilotemtnils]

Aw don't tease!! You gotta post the photos, would love to see it!

[Hyndis]

upload the original file and you will see a much greater different, this is not how it would look like, you've saved the videofile as a different format, which results with this bad quality.. =/ and yes, i did check the HD-version and not the HQ..

[szifon2]

I bet that if the uploader would put videos made with an 500d, still you would NEVER see the difference which part of the movie was done with it.

[bgplotsdotcom]

Well, I agree ;)

You will see difference if you shoot low light ;)

For me the full frame is the way to go!

[szifon2]

My big goal is to have a full frame in the future, but at the moment the price/value couldn't convince me that it worth that much. Maybe in the future or it will be cheaper, or I will be more rich :D

I own an 500d, and with my 1.4L/35mm in low light it is great for my use.

I'd prefer an 5d MarkII rather than the 7D. I think it is ridiculous in a certain way to build in 2010 not FF cameras with all these features.

Thanks for the video.

[tremete]

my 7d is 760eu cheaper than 5d here .. so i vote 7D :P

[bgplotsdotcom]

yes, it is so, because 7D is not full frame ;))

[weward]

what is full frame? pls explain more about it. i dont know anything about cameras.but im interested to know/learn about it. =)

[67mrblack]

...it means bigger sensors,whitch means it has a shallow detpth of field

[karbine409]

so you would say that the 7D is a better choice to get for filming?

because i shot with both camera's for my short, and they both are awesome! im just having a hard time choosing between the two, im probably going to do more filming then taking pictures.. so yea.

[bgplotsdotcom]

If I have to choose between these two I would defenitelly go for 5D because it is great in low light conditions. I am expecting the new 5D firmware that will give 24p, 25p and hopefully 60p ;)

As they say "Ones you go fullframe, you never go back." :)))

[potasiu2]

7D vs 5D mkII? Is this a joke? You put the good lens on the wrong camera mate :)) If you want to compare you use the same lenses. Anyway the new firmware for mkII is just around the corner so keep your pants on.

[martinus197333]

Everyone agrees that 7D is better for video?

[bgplotsdotcom]

Only when there is enough light ;)

[sharagim1]

everyone knows the 7d quallity on full hd

1080p ,it"s mazing, i"m 100%make sure and i bit,

but 5d since 15-10 month ago till now almost 200_400 had been loose.

but this is not our point,

the body, speed, great quallity on 1080p

and great price as this range, is just for 7d

too many 5d owner when canon 7d was came to the market they were unhappy,

you can research on canon usa and see i"m right,

$1000 isn"t worth it for full frame or so.

[sharagim1]

if the price was the same my choice still was canon 7d,

for future my next option for secound camera will be 1d,

[z05f3r47u]

so.. the verdict is... ??

which camera is better at filming.. which one is better for photos ? :)

[HOTLATINOCHICK]

Well in my opinion 5D is better for both ;)

[pweddy71]

7D is better than 5D for filming, and 5D is better for photos.

[mugupo10]

What about vs t1i. Since both are the use the same sensor.

[bgplotsdotcom]

No comparison 7D is better 5D mk2 is the best for image quality ;)

[provid1234]

the t1i has a way different sensor than the 7d. The 7d is 18mp and the t1i has 15 so how could they be the same. The 7d has much better processing and loser noise. but the low light champion is the 5d mark II cause it is full frame (5d has a larger sensor). Its kind of a dillema cause i want the 7d for video but in reality only need the still capability of a 50d. I don't really shoot that much stills, but I'm not a noob so I don't care for using the lowest end.

[mugupo10]

is the same sensor size, is just they add 3 more megal pixel lol. 7d does gave you more for video than t1i.

[xxmortimerxx]

If you work with 5D video remember to convert to a usable format or else those MOV files will choke Mac or PC. It doesn't matter. Lagarith is a good codec choice for PC.

For Mac workstations with FCP Vincent LaForet has some conversion tips.

Replace the proxy files when you're done. :)

[xxmortimerxx]

Yea these two cameras are hard to choose between.

In 2010 the 5D Mark II will have a 24/25p firmware update. The 5DII is def. for someone who does video, but also takes a lot of portrait and product photography.

The full frame sensor plays a huge role, the image quality is far beyond that of the 7D when it comes to portrait/product photography.

In terms of Sports/Bird photography, the 7D wins hands down. And currently its got more video options. And its cheaper.

[cyrano298]

Sports/bird photography. That's what I do. That's why I'll get a 7d. It's weather-sealed. As for the low-light issue, I don't know if the 5d is better, but IMHO, low light is never a problem: the opposite is (too much light)

[xxmortimerxx]

Yea for Sports and Birds you chose the right camera of those two choices. I hope you have fun with the 7D.

I've been using both lately...which is kind of a hassle but its great. I don't miss much this way. I get birds and other animals using the 7D on a 100-400 L and then I get all my landscapes with the 5DmII.

I did switch the 100-400L to the 5DmII and yea its just too sharp. I LOVE IT. haha.

Anyway best wishes

[ownage65]

@cyrano298 Just so you know, the 5d is far better in low light, as it's full frame, the 7D would be better for birding because of 1.6x crop. I believe the 5d is also weather sealed. I've never had issues with too much light though, only if I'm aiming directly at the sun =)

[parnama]

7D Not fullframe !!!!

[dvaifilmsdotcom]

i cant really tell the difference. even i own a 7d

[Cluelessron]

I'm trying to find a good full frame SLR (The 1ds Mark II is not an option unfortunately )So It's between this two. 7d obviously isn't as pricey, and has newer features, but 5d mark II, I was told, still has a bigger sensor. Does this mean the 7D isn't full frame after all?

[bgplotsdotcom]

Yes, 7D is defenitely not full sensor ;)

[Cluelessron]

thanks very much man.

[bgplotsdotcom]

you are welcome ;)

[bgplotsdotcom]

5D because of the better high iso performance :)

[chingvang559]

Is the 7D movie really worth twice the amount of a D90? because im considering either, with a budget

[bgplotsdotcom]

Can't relly tel you this I've never used D90 ;) from the specs I would go for the 7D

[xmpca]

The 7D is the best VIDEO camera for a budget (quality for cost). It has multiple frame rates 24p, 30p, 60p, etc and it has exposure control. The D90 is not good for VIDEO, the quality of even the CANON T1i is better and SHUTTER JELLO is worse on the D90 also.

[jfnovotny]

Which do your prefer and why?

[HisNameWasRobin]

the lenses you used in this video aren't exactly standard, am i right?

you're a very lucky fella, btw...

[bgplotsdotcom]

Thanks!

If by standard you mean cheap kit lenses they are not ;)

In fact I bouth 5D mark II kit with 24-105 4L which is cheap compared to 24-70 2.8L ;)))

[victorwolansky]

Go trough a menu to start recording on the 5D??? Not on my 5d... I just hit live view and the button on the center of the big round button and it starts recording....

[bgplotsdotcom]

Precisely ;)))

[wibrator666]

for me 7d is better, because 5d don't have 24/25/60 fps.

[bgplotsdotcom]

If you do mainly filming may be and only if there is no firmware update for 5D mark II which I think we will see soon ;))

I have both so I really don't care ;)))

[wibrator666]

u must be so happy guy, i am jealous ;)

i wondering, do u think the both camera have the same dynamic range in the video, or 7d has less? can u may comparison dynamic range (in shadows and highlights) with different ISO in 5 and 7D. thx

[ColdingoVich]

Which is better for full HD filming?

[bgplotsdotcom]

For me both ;)

[xmpca]

The 7D is better overall, cause of it's manual exposure, fast autofocus and rec button. The 5D is better quality HD especially in low light, but you have to go through a nemu just to start recording. it's just not practical.

[bgplotsdotcom]

Not true ;)

Just hit two buttons and there you go HD filming ;)))  (Live view and then Start)

[PASymphony]

Thanks for post, I really would like to get one of these cameras, but price is an issue. If the 7C is better overall (and $1000 cheaper), then that works out much better for me.

[Dodgesrtx]

Good comparison video.

[bgplotsdotcom]

Thanks ;)

I personally can not see difference in the image quality ;)

[teezackwhy]

I'm having a trouble choosing between these two

[bgplotsdotcom]

For me these two are one camera ;)

In low light and high ISOs 5D mark II will give you much noisless results, because of the larger sensor, on the other hand for wild life photography EOS 7D has X1,6

cropping factor which for example converts 400mm lens to 640mm and 400mm + 2Xadaptor to 1280mm. They both use same batteries, so for me it is better to have them both ;) It is cheaper than to buy 600mm lens ;)))

[teezackwhy]

haha both? I don't have dat much money for both at the moment. I'm still a student. And I heard the 7D does a pretty good job under low light too cause of its dual D4. But that's just what I heard I think I'm just gonna get the 7D, the only reason dat keeps me sticking with the Mark 2 is because of the ability to get really wide-angle shots. I do lotsa sport's photography and also work under low-light alot. Hope you can give me some recommendation.

[bgplotsdotcom]

the dual D4 can't compensate the much smaller sensor on the 7D, so you will have to make a choice depending on the needs you have. For me the safer and more expensive way is 5D mark II, because it really beats the 7D in low light ;)