Ha Ha Ha. The object of DSLR Cinematography is mobility. Like 16/35 F2.8 up front, a compact fluid head with sticks. Game over.

Viva the 5D Mk ll

Free Filmmaker kit for third commenters, right? :)

Can't wait to get my hands on some of this.

I bought a Zacuto Kit with my HVX200... I love it. Can't wait to get my hands on one of these new DSLR's that shoot HD and some lenses.

I've never heard of Zacuto before this and already I'm in love. I agree with you guys on the audio on the D90 which is real pityful, too bad I already have a wide array of lenses for the D80 so upgrading from scratch again seem a bit expensive at this moment.
I guess the best thing to do is to bring in an additional sound guy w/ a boom to record seperate audio and sync 'em up in post?

Definitely got me convinced of your products, keep up the good work!

That's the way to think about it. I never liked audio recorded on cameras anyways.

Well done video. Shows off the reason behind big-shoulder mount cameras with lots of space to mount stuff and how you can achieve that with cameras as small as a DSLR.

Guys, your Zacuto gear is truly AMAZING!!! I have no doubt whatsoever that this equipment will outlast... well, everything! If you look closely at the very end of the film, “A.I.” ...I’m pretty sure Haley Joel Osment is holding in his hand an old, discolored and ancient Zacuto Baseplate. Seriously. Your stuff is THAT good. And that Zamerican Arm? I’m on a very tight budget, so you can understand my questioning its price of over $200. But after getting it, I knew immediately it was worth twice that price! That thing ROCKS!!!

And thanks so much for this video! I can’t tell you how big of a smile it put on my face. I’ve sent it on to all the friends who laugh at me for being the last HD-holdout, and for still shooting SD on my XL2. But hey, I was the only one with enough money left over to build a legitimate kit around a Zacuto Universal Baseplate with a Zamerican Quick-Release Arm.

All that money they spent ($6k - $12k!!!) on their HD cameras... Who’s laughing at who now?! Oh man, I can’t wait to get my hands on this Canon 5D!!! And at about the same price point as the Canon XL2! ...about $2,500 for the camera body from what I’ve seen. Thanks again guys!

I've trusted nothing but Zacuto gear for awhile now. Their products are solid, their service is great (Steve and Mandy are rock stars), and the resell value makes you happy when you no longer need a particular piece and want to upgrade to something new.

Can't recommend them enough... spread the word.

I have a question for you, how solve the problem of the automatic shutter and iris? because, the Canon have this limitation, that in mode video, the ISO, shutter and Iris it´s automatic. Do you used old lenses that have the iris in the lences?

thanks

Carlos

Of course, we only use the Zeiss ZF completely manual lenses. For filmmaking you wouldn't really want any auto features. They make great prime lenses and are relatively inexpensive. They are color mached as well.

Mr Zacuto... ¿could you tell me the details more specifics about how did you get that video quality and look?
Format, settings, lighting, post, compresion, and so... did you turn up some setting (vibrancy, contrast or something)
I´m amazed!!!!!! and when I grow up I really want to be like you (at least get that look to my hvx200 videos) loos like red one quality to me!!!!!

IS there any sample footage from the cameras using your system? (im especially interested in the 5D mII).

Looks spiffy! If you're using the 5D, what's a good inexpensive way to sync audio recorded on an separate device?

Yeah, though I have no idea what sort of internal recording hardware the 5D has, and how well (if at all) it would stack up to a pro audio recording device.

Hey guy. Check out some of the pictures Zacuto has here. zacuto.zenfolio.com/p408746338

Beachtek is making a device custom for the 5D2 that will enable pro XLR inputs through the device and enable you to input them through the 1/8th inch audio input.

Interesting product. As a multimedia journalist I would love the DSLR unit for my D90. But as a serious filmmaker, I would like to see more product demos, in-field testing. Not the cliche shots of some hot blonde who appears to know what she's doing. C'mon guys, I'll take you seriously if you take us seriously.

impressive. honest, hopeful presentation.

Good that they're adapting to the DSLR market and thake the web Cinematography seriously.

I wouldn't buy that gear because I would only shoot on amateur level and do part photography and part web-Cine. A sturdy video tripod, good lenses and a portable audio recorder would also work great for a D90.

They guy didn't mention putting in sound later but he just said the mic of D90 isn't good so the cam isn't good more or less. Nobody [in film industry] uses camera sound anyway, but external recorders. its only for reference. I can imagine people who take the movie making serious having a budget for a seperate sound recorder.
The rest use the camera sound and/or add music.

Truly fab, now I just have to work out which bank to rob (not that they've any money left, mind you).

Yeah too bad the d90 sucks for hd video. It has the worst rolling shutter issue I have ever seen the few times I have used it. hvx200 or ex3 with 35 adapter still much better for film making just wish they were as light.

this is awesome, these videos are very helpful too. thanks so much for sharing! lol at 2:46 "you're not going to have good shots if your package isn't balanced." i just have a dirty mind though so ignore me.

beautiful stuff guys!

Excellent products. But with regards to the "Z-Spacer" wouldn't adding the vertical grip to the DSLR's give them the extra height needed, plus another battery?

I am in love.

"model holding this package" lol

I like the balance notion. I haven't looked at your full line but I do wonder about a rig that sits on both shoulders.