Canon 5D Mark II test: Band Practice

Canon 5D Mark II test. http://www.myspace.com/andtherestandempires Here is some raw, uncorrected footage and audio recorded by the camera body with external microphones.

I ran two Shure SM81s on opposite sides of the room. The lack of manual audio control is limiting. It was hissing and then compressing the signal while attempting to auto-compensate. Also problems with auto-exposure. I guess we all knew this before making pre-orders, but this is not a replacement for a video camera. This may still be the right tool for newspaper photographers needing or wanting to branch out into video.

I cannot blame the camera for the lame shooting here, I was focusing more on playing the vibraphone than on the camera.

No color correction
Lenses: Sigma 14mm f2.8
Canon 16-35mm f2.8
Mics: Shure SM81
Beachtek DXA-8 adapter

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[socialmediallc]

I just did a video response, the vid shows how you can get rid of the hiss

[benvsf]

who is this

[gtorelly]

Your music is fantastic! Did you try to control the audio with the new Magic Lantern Firmware and Disabled AGC?

[colorspace01]

I think this is fantastic! I will be receiving my 5DM2 on Wednesday and can't wait! I know you are hyper-critical of the audio quality but it sounds pretty tight. And while the camera does have limitations, the image quality is stunning. For the same amount of money, I don't think you'd be able to find a video camera that you could slap a variety of lenses on and shoot in the basement with available light and get video that looks this good. By the way, great groove. Chocolate Rain-ish.

[jslackin]

Use a mini field recorder?