World at War (5D Mark II vs XH A1)
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3. World at War (5D Mark II vs XH A1)
1 year ago
Shot with Canon 5D Mark II and Canon XH A1
The objective is to see if 5D Mark II can achieve good video quality.
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Featuring - Forces of Valor U.S. 24th infantry division.
5D Mark II has a native 30F 1920x1080p format.
XH A1 was shot at 1440x1080i at 25F to achieve the film look.
Editing environment : CS3 at 30F 1920x1080p setting
Seemingly, 5D Mark II has brighter footage and better clarity thanks to its full frame digi4 cmos. On the contrary, XHA1 only has a 1/3" 3xCCD and it was deliberately set at 25F in this test, to mimic the flim look. There may be a element of loss as editing enviroment was not set for XHA1.
5D Mark II has better Depth of Field when compared to XHA1. However, 5D Mark II is way more difficult to control practically as it was not design for video shooting.
Which camera do you like more? Let's have a quick poll!
The objective is to see if 5D Mark II can achieve good video quality.
No post correction added.
Featuring - Forces of Valor U.S. 24th infantry division.
5D Mark II has a native 30F 1920x1080p format.
XH A1 was shot at 1440x1080i at 25F to achieve the film look.
Editing environment : CS3 at 30F 1920x1080p setting
Seemingly, 5D Mark II has brighter footage and better clarity thanks to its full frame digi4 cmos. On the contrary, XHA1 only has a 1/3" 3xCCD and it was deliberately set at 25F in this test, to mimic the flim look. There may be a element of loss as editing enviroment was not set for XHA1.
5D Mark II has better Depth of Field when compared to XHA1. However, 5D Mark II is way more difficult to control practically as it was not design for video shooting.
Which camera do you like more? Let's have a quick poll!
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Needless to say, movie making on 5D has it's limitations and struggles. But for the IQ it produces, these are GREAT times for enthusiasts!
Only drawback is that I can't wait- I have to get a 5D mk2 now and they are bound to release 2-generation stuff fairly "soon" with many of the shortcomings addressed.
Thank you for the interesting footage.
Great test, thank you. Now I know what camera to get...
thanx
alan
But Canon will introduce video function to all DSLR. As long as the DSLR support liveview, recording is technically feasible.
I think XH A1 has a better film look at 24F. 5D Mark II produce more solid color. I'll try to set XH A1 at 50i/60i to reproduce a daily life video for better comparison in next project.
Does the 5D Mark II have auto focus while recording, or does it only have manual focus while recording?
Read here: dvinfo.net/conf/photo-hd-video-d-slr-others/138697-custom-colour-profile-application-canon-5dmk2.html
5d mkII also has less noise and grain in the shadows with low light, better edge rendering, much more film-like DOF, and an overal pop to it. The XH A1 looks like video all the way.
I dont see how this can compare anything. The 5dmk2 is receiving 4-8x less light (2-3 stops), and is not correctly exposed, so of course it's going to look washed out (i have found that the A1 doesnt handle underexposure well compared to other cameras in its range, it loses saturation and color clarity very quickly).
I'd be interested to see a test where you shoot the same angles with the same settings with the two cameras.
btw my 5dmk2 order should ship soon i hope!
I guess the only drawback is it's form. Not build for comfortable video recording. But than again.. it is a photo camera.
Just get a stabilizer (which you will need anyway if you intend to shoot seriously) and you get the same comfort - and with no other "con" left, it seems I lost my interest in the XH A1 - keeping in mind that I get two camera-types for less money with the 5DII.