A poll: How many of you would use HD video mode on the newer SLR's

A poll: How many of you would use HD video mode on the newer SLR's

  • FANTASTIC feature, its great, and I would use it often

    Votes: 12 7.7%

  • NO, its an SLR, I dont see me using it, if I like filming, ill buy a video camera

    Votes: 70 45.2%

  • Im on the fence, id use it very occasionally perhaps, but its not really why im buying the camera

    Votes: 65 41.9%

  • I can see this becoming an extension to my photography hobby

    Votes: 7 4.5%

  • Other

    Votes: 1 0.6%
  • Total voters
    155
I would love video functionality in my SLR because I dont have the time to take video seriously but I still have always liked playing with it and even to play with it I would rather have a proper sized sensor with some good narrow dof than a 'HD camcorder' anyday.

In an ideal world I would just buy myself a Canon XL-H1 but I simply cant justify the price to take the occasional video.
 
I think, if it offers the DOF and other advantages of shooting on a 35mm cine camera then I can see me using it a fair bit for the wildlife stuff....If it doesn't offer these features then no, wouldn't use it! It'd be all very well buying a DV camera, and my grandad has 2 Panasonic DVX100s which give a broadcast quality picture....but no DOF virtually which is really disappointing!

Lets be honest here, if you wanted a similar setup devoted to film it is going to be in the many £thousands!!
 
petemc said:
If I was going to do video I'd buy a decent video camera and learn all about video. But you see I'm not going to do video. I think everyone is missing the point about the 5Dm2 and D90. They're not video cameras. They're not designed to record your kids school play with, or an entire wedding. Its there to record your kids first steps with a 50mm f/1.8. Its there for your sister's first dance as a married woman. Its for moments. As I said, I'm not going to do video so I don't own a video camera but I am glad that my g9 has a video function. I've got lots of photos of my hamster with my 30D and they're all nice photos. But the night before I had to have him put down because he was terribly ill, on a whim I decided to play with my g9's video function. At the time I didn't think that the next day I was going to have put him down. I was simply playing. 12hrs later he was dead and I am damn glad for that footage. This is the footage. The footage I wouldn't have if it weren't for my g9 because I'm not into video so I don't own a video camera.
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Bit of a contradiction there? You didn't buy the G9 because of its video mode, but you now have something to cherish but you chose no. 2 in the poll?

I would never go out and buy a DSLR because it is able to take videos, but it COULD potentially be a useful feature. For motorsport people it could be interesting for something they might otherwise not want to record with a still, particularly if they've already shot hundreds of frames in one day and got a bit fed up - they can experiment with the video mode, for weddings it might be a nice addition if the B&G doesn't want the expense of both a photographer and videographer.
 
apkent said:
Bit of a contradiction there? You didn't buy the G9 because of its video mode, but you now have something to cherish but you chose no. 2 in the poll?
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No not really as I chose 3 in the poll.
 
I think you have the 'sensible' opinion Pete, although I think for me I'd probably use video mode a lot simply for creating artistic shorts and experimenting. I know what I'm like and I would use it loads (simply because its fun to be creative and learn)... for the money, I think the d90 would be fairly tricky to beat for these purposes but yeah, if my prime reason were to shoot video I'd get bespoke hardware...

1 for me :)
 
I think people should embrace the new technology and the opportunity it gives to take some videos in HD with their L Glass lenses. Rejecting it out of hand before it even arrived is mystifiying.
 
I've got a JVC hard drive camcorder which is top of the range. Should be judging by the price I paid! Was also European Camcorder of the year as well.

Having said that I am thinking of getting the D90 to replace my D70. Being able to shoot some hd video could be useful if the action I was shooting was short thereby saving me carrying the camcorder as well.

Did see one video shot on the D90 and it did strike me that the video didn't run as smoothly as it would on my jvc.
 
hi just my 2p worth i saw a reply on this question in a tog mag the other day it went something like this "i,m a wedding tog and some times when the kids or guests are doing some thing unusual a little 2 minute vid might be appropriate to add to the cd after wards as a little surprise for the bride and groom so although he first thought it was a bit naff he could already see some possible uses for it " he said dont knock it till u try it :shrug:
 
Option #3 for me. Occasionally yes, but it's always a still camera first.
 
2 for me, I have a Sony DCP IP7 which I picked up for £300 when they were still £1000 and I think I have used it maybe 3-4 times! I don't want any video options to make the slightest compromise to the point of having the SLR in the first place.
 
#2

I like my camera equipment to be like my sound system - buy the tool for the job rather than buying a tool that supposedly does all jobs.

Separates will always beat all-in-ones for me.
 
The question is - would the 5D cost less if the video and live view had been left out. I would rather pay a bit less and not have them. I would have upgraded to the MKII but am not so sure - I might consider crossing over to the other side in protest ;-) Seriously though - I might. The D3 does look rather sexy and I'm sure my L lenses could be made to fit with a bit of blue tack :-)
 
Ah my mistake. Thanks for that :-)
 
maybe it should make a cup of tea or play music maybe sat nav - phone?

if i want nasty video i will use my phone - if i want good quality hd video i will buy a sony z1...
 
Who said anything about nasty video ?

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Source: Vincent Laforet's Blog
The 5D's seems ok to me.
 
Voted No 2,


I would buy a camcorder but i already have one, and upscaling is fine, i don't really need a HDMI camcorder just a normal one will do,

Regards Mark,


Where are all the 5D's for sale :eek:;)
 
two I think they're really wasting time and money doing this i'd rather have them try to develop how digital cameras handle iso and higher iso as they're only getting so far with MP
 
They have spent time developing how the camera handles ISO and higher ISO. It goes to 25,600. You need more?
 
Well taking into account the fact that I would not be getting one of these and that I don't see me needing video I still voted 3 as you never know when you might just try it out and like it - I must say those stills from the video on the blog are (to me) superb.
 
I do see myself getting a 5D one day and would certainly like to give the video feature a go - I can't see it doing any wrong... Voted 3 as I wouldn't be buying the 5D for it's video feature.
 
I don't understand why the video capability should lessen the camera's desirability one iota... Surely it's just firmware? the lenses are already there, the sensor is already there, the display is already there, the processor is already there... so what's the harm in adding a bit of firmware that enables SOME users to OCCASIONALLY shoot video? Surely it doesn't compromise any of the stills features one single bit? If you really don't like it I suppose you could lobby Canon & Nikon for firmware options that excludes the video... but it won't make the stills capability any better. :shrug:

3 for me!
 
I voted for 4 but I was close to voting for 3.

I'd rather have video and not use it much than not have video and need it once, as long as it doesn’t take any capabilities away from capturing still pictures I don’t see the reason for all the fuss, just another tool in the box.
 
Its a cool idea, but I would rather the companies spend the money they spend on the video capabilities on more relevant features and improvements.

Although using a lensbaby in video mode could provide some really interesting footage.
 
Voted number 3, as long as it is a good quality camera then what is the problem, you have a choice to use it or not. And perhaps sometime you may be glad you had the feature.

yes, its a gimmick that may upset the puritans, but this is the gadet and gimmick era.
 
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