dlodoski wrote:awdc wrote:You may be surprised that you can get good shots like this using a Canon 5DMKII and a few rented lenses. Still may be a few thousand, but not anywhere near $10K.
I actual have a good collection of full frame Canon lenses, having owned and used a 5D since 2006.
B&H doesn't even have stock on MkII's right now. I think that me and a zillion other Canon guys were waiting for the price drop associated with the release of the MkIII.
But really, I was more interested in the higher ISO range of the MkII than the video capability. We'll see if I can find and afford a MkII. Then I will find out if the video capacity has any appeal.
I have a small collection of lenses also that I used with my 1D MKIII prior to purchasing the 5D MK II a few years back (70-200 2.8L, 24-70 2.8L, 135 2.0 L, 50 1.4, 100 macro). You could
rent the 5D MKII for a week for around $140. I'm not suggesting money grows on tress and this is something you're willing to do, but it's a decent way to try before you buy. With the 5D MKIII hitting the shelves, I would have thought a bunch of used MKIIs might be hitting the market.
I appreciate the higher ISO of the 5D MKII over my 1D MKIII. The video capability seems to be really good if you have the time to experiment and play with it. I subscribe to a fellow who does a lot of video-related work with this camera (dslrfilmnoob) who I appreciate his reviews and feedback on equipment. My point with mentioning the rental was to try it out before spending the cash on one to see if it adds anything to the video quality that you currently shoot with. It could be a matter of added complexity that you may not have to deal with right now. Things like finding a proper camera frame and audio synching features. I could try some demo shots with mine and send them to you if it helps, but I imagine you'd want to try in your own environment to see what works best. Plus, there are a
plethora of
examples of what the video capabilities are of this camera if you need proof.
