Canon 5d Mark II HD - Hermosa Beach

[amiga2000]

I've got a comparison of the 5D mk2 video vs their HV30 camcorder and a couple of other "pocket" video recorders. Let me know what you think. Search for:

VERSUS! Canon 5D mark 2 vs Canon HV30 vs Apple iPhone 4 vs Cisco Flip Video UltraHD 3

[aldohodgkinson]

2:46 OMG!!!! Runnnn tsunamiiii cominggII!!

[MsSchnaider]

song ?

[backhandfloater]

@MsSchnaider: david darling - prayer and word

[TheHabsfan1993]

I'll be going there in mid-July!!! I can't wait!! Great video!!

[postosiamo]

Great!

[BluntActivist2008]

Great job. Love this camera

[meltdownman1]

I've noticed that with a lot of the vids using the 5D MII that there is a yellowish tint to them. Can anyone tell me why that is with this camera?

Thanks in advance,

The Meltdownman

[DARANGULAFILM]

@meltdownman1 Might be a little bit of IR contamination if ND filters were being used to enable wider lens iris setings. Some older fast lenses may be a bit yellow if they contain thiorium glass elements or old canada balsam lens adhesive.

[reticulan5]

Full size sensors are the way to go,that's for sure.

1/3,1/2, even 2/3 inch chips are way to small for HD or higher spec's.

All you Camcorder manufacturers,just install these chips and throw away anything smaller.

[kamranhaneef]

>Superr........I want cannon 5d

[BlaFilmes]

Nice Vídeo!

[MgarrKid]

Colour grading is superb! Gives me the impression of a postcard yet slightly surreal look. 5 stars from me

[theleo71]

great work , and artistic frames .

[backhandfloater]

Thanks!

[guisikora1]

does mark II shakes in hand? because i hear thath the camera doesn´t have image stabilizer.. is it true?

i like your images, fantastic ! and are so stabilzed...in hand is inpossible to do this kind of image?

[backhandfloater]

The camera does not have image stabilization.

But you can purchase lenses that have Stabilization. Look up Canon IS.

It's pretty difficult to get good hand held coverage since the shape of the camera isnt like a traditional video camera. I'm sure with practice you can get it steady, but not as steady is a tripod.

[babarghias]

its the lens, which offer u image stabilizer. canon IS lenses.

u can switch it on & off from the lens.

[guisikora1]

some steady system or tripod?

[backhandfloater]

A Manfrotto 190XB Tripod for most shots. This rig usually does a great job, but the wind this day was brutal.

[arbenhajdini]

Congrats for this great video! I like it a lot.

[backhandfloater]

Thanks for watching.

[beamer7777]

great capture....if you don't mind me asking, in what format did you export this file?

[backhandfloater]

Sorry for the late response. I had thought I responded.

I exported to h.264 mp4 using Sony Vegas.

[KahnBB6]

This was beautiful. And a great choice of music. It makes me think of life as an ongoing phenomenon to be observed.

[backhandfloater]

Thanks for watching.

[dynamic03]

it's not depressing at all, the music represents life and the images from the video! great work.

[backhandfloater]

Thanks for the comment!

[john123wayne]

this is so EFFING depresssing.

hermosa beach rocks. i know.

now take this depressing piece of crap down or at least replace that hellish music with the beach boys.

for gods sake, we live here TO BE POSITIVE.

[MrHiggibaby]

This is great...Can I just ask what the music was that you used?

[theguymjp]

Amazing! How can a camera look so good, lol...

did you use any colour correction at all? And, in your opinion, does it have a larger dynamic range than a normal prosume camcorder?

[backhandfloater]

I used some minor color correction to warm up the image using Sony Vegas.

I cant speak much about the dynamic range as the only comparison I have was to a Canon HF10 and an old Canon GL1.

I did do some tweaking in the camera to reduce contrast. This definitely helps when trying to keep tame those crushed blacks.

[theguymjp]

Okay, thanks for the info.

I have a HF10 as well, but since getting it I've been a tad disappointed with its colours. Its far too blue for my linking.

All the clips I've seen of the 5D 2 look amazing. I really like how it captures skin tones.

[backhandfloater]

Although I sold my HF10, I think it's a great little video camera. At first I was put off by the color output. But then I realized that bland color it produces is key for color grading.

When shooting outside in the daytime, use the "cloudy" white balance setting regardless of what the conditions are. That'll warm the picture up quite a bit and get rid of some of that blue.

[learoad]

5/5 wonderful short...captures the spirit of the place

[backhandfloater]

Thanks for the nice comment. It is truly a wonderful place.

[MrZombiekiller23]

i feel like i mwatching a movie cuz the cam is so good nive vid

[backhandfloater]

Thanks for watching.

[UnoriginalUsername]

My dad lives here:D

[backhandfloater]

Your dad is a lucky man. Probably a rich man too!

[CreativeOutletHobbie]

Great editing on the video.  I have the 5d Mk 2 as well. The video quality is amazing, but capturing is a little difficult due to the focusing complexities. Great work!

[backhandfloater]

Thanks for the comment. Your right about focusing. It aint easy!

[xexodusx]

wow thats just amazing

[backhandfloater]

Thanks for the comment.

[craigmazzali]

Hi there......

I forgot that I could ask you.....I've spoken to you before.....

I'm the guy who was trying to decide Xha1 or the Mark II.

Quick question.

How long does it allow you to film in full hd?

is it 2 minutes or 12 minutes?

[Oct0pu5]

12 minutes continues shooting, then you need to press Rec again.

[zogji]

i wonder to know if you have full control , while you recording video , somebody says is automatick . Can you operate in manual , by the way amazing video

thanx

[sonnofa1]

You have almost no exposure control in video mode, you can adjust the exposure bias but other than that the camera sets speed, aperture and ISO how it sees fit. You can control the aperture by using a lens with a manual aperture setting. Why they don't allow you to control video properly I don't know, with the new Panasonic DMC-GH1 you apparently can.

[RapidRealtyVideos]

Wow! Truly beautiful... i wonder if this is how my grandparents felt when they first watched video in color.

[backhandfloater]

Thanks for the nice comment.

[cogitoergosum321]

What lens did you use?

[cogitoergosum321]

Nvrmnd. Looked at your comment below. Nice vid btw!

Ahh, only if I weren't in college. It's too damn expensive to purchase.

[zalclemonson]

Great Video, just got myself one of these cameras. Could you tell me what editor you use and do you transcode footage first, and What format you export too. I've  got mac and PC. Just need a few tips.

Thanks

[backhandfloater]

I'm also a mac and pc guy.

On Mac: Final cut -> transcode to prores

PC - Sony Vegas - transcode to cineform using Neo Scene.

Export on both to h.264 mp4.

[Oct0pu5]

I'm impressed! great job! tell me please, what kind of lense did you use?

[backhandfloater]

I used a couple of Cheapo Sigma lenses: Sigma 24-60mm and a Sigma 70-300mm.

Thanks for watching.

[Oct0pu5]

Thanks for the fast response, I got the 5D Mark II today, and it came with a 24-105mm lense.. but I'm thinking of buying another couple of lenses.. maybe the ones you mentioned..

[backhandfloater]

The 24-105 is a way better lens then both of the sigmas I've mentioned. Especially when it comes to photo.

If your needs are strictly for video, that 24-60mm is quite a steal at $230 bucks.

[waipahutube]

Great cinematography!!!! temping to buy!

I wish the camera had a headphone jack!

[Oct0pu5]

I will try that lense.. I have another question please.. did you add any kind of effects or sepia color to the picture at 00:37? It just looks like film quality..

Thanks for being so helpful!

[robainaphoto]

the Machine Canon 5d mark II

[seruvenciler]

love the movie, love the sound?

where do find that music?

very relaxing?

iTunes?

[backhandfloater]

The Music is David Darling "Prayer and Word"

[craigmazzali]

this video you made is messing up my obsession with the xha1. but the mark 2 only records 12 minute hd videos right?

[backhandfloater]

Honestly, I dont know for sure. I've never let it "roll" that long. But judging by the file size limitation of Fat32, 12 minutes could be accurate.

[craigmazzali]

I mean, which one should I buy.

do you own this camera?

[backhandfloater]

I don't have any experience with a XHA1. If your main goal is video, I'd go with the XHA1 or another dedicated video camera.

One important thing to note is the 5D is a still camera 1st. The video is just the icing on the cake. And damn, that icing sure is tasty!

[craigmazzali]

I love this video.

Hmmm? canon xha1 or this camera?

[backhandfloater]

Thanks. It is with the Canon 5d Mark II.

[HenMoh]

great movie! 5*

[backhandfloater]

Thanks for watching.

[tcbook]

This is where Mike B (aka Trick) use to booze it up.

[AvisSpes]

beautiful video... whats the song?