I did not even really realize my G9 had a movie mode when I bought it, but I find it useful from time to time for short video segments. It is not a video camera, but video can be really informative at times.
plus you can use all of your lenses, fisheye, wide angle, tele, hard to get that combo in a camcorder, plus you have control over depth of field, etc. I will be interested to see how well it works, but for short clips.
The current 5D is kind of a weak sister in that department ( a 5D is my main camera body, so no flames please )
I am kinda hoping that the new 5D II has 1-series AF but gimps the frame rate, but that's just me. My primary complaint about my current 5D is the weak AF, but the frame rate has never bothered me.
I assumed the AF would have to at least be as good as the 40D's
I'd like at least 3 of the extra sensitive f/2.8 sensors which currently the 40D and the 5D only have in the center and ideally I'd like them to focus in lower light and with f/8 lenses. Second on my list would be a servo mode which actually works; particularly at close range with fast lenses.
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plus you can use all of your lenses, fisheye, wide angle, tele, hard to get that combo in a camcorder, plus you have control over depth of field, etc. I will be interested to see how well it works, but for short clips.
I am kinda hoping that the new 5D II has 1-series AF but gimps the frame rate, but that's just me. My primary complaint about my current 5D is the weak AF, but the frame rate has never bothered me.
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I'd like at least 3 of the extra sensitive f/2.8 sensors which currently the 40D and the 5D only have in the center and ideally I'd like them to focus in lower light and with f/8 lenses. Second on my list would be a servo mode which actually works; particularly at close range with fast lenses.
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