Canon 5D Mark2 Videos

nw scout

I know this is a stretch for the sports section, but the action video we shot is not out yet, so I thought I would post this first. When they are done with the others I will post them.

Just wanted to show the video quality of the 5D.
http://www.yamaha-motor.com/sport/mcy/2010championsvideo/vid1a.aspx

Anyone else have some video they have shot with the 5D Mark 2?
If so, post them up here.

Here is the test video I did to learn a little of what could be done with these cameras.
http://schelske.smugmug.com/Other/Oregon-OHV/11181530_7q5As#785441452_QovPU

BCSPhotoguy

Man... I purposely bought the out going version of my Nikon as it DIDNT have the video! I figured it was one more thing to learn & deal with. Save a couple bucks as well. Seeing what people are doing with that feature now... Kinda regret it! Keep posting - you will motivate me to upgrade - again! HA!

ian408

These are awesome. Seriously makes me want to pack the bike and head on up!

Ekaj

I've never understood the fascination people have with going to a beautiful area like the one in your videos and driving a loud, polluting vehicle through it at speeds so fast it carves ruts in the landscape.

ian408

Ekaj wrote:

I've never understood the fascination people have with going to a beautiful area like the one in your videos and driving a loud, polluting vehicle through it at speeds so fast it carves ruts in the landscape.

Try it some time.

nw scout

ian408 wrote:

Try it some time.

tijoseph

SOund capturing
NW Scout

What are you using to capture audio with, especially during interviews?

nw scout

Sound is BAD on camera. Useless for anything but family vid's.
There are many accessory mic's that work well, but we hired a sound crew to record for us.

Nikonic1

Ekaj wrote:

I've never understood the fascination people have with going to a beautiful area like the one in your videos and driving a loud, polluting vehicle through it at speeds so fast it carves ruts in the landscape.

rolleyes Riding an offroad motorcycle is one of the most rewarding things I've done in my life. My bike takes me to places I would likely never, ever see without it and challenges me to work harder, be in tune with my surroundings and really enjoy what mother nature has given us. When I ride offroad, I am conscious of everything that surrounds me and the effort that those who made the trails we ride on have put forth so I can enjoy the sport I love.

Given that, I take great pride in treading lightly, staying on the trails and doing as little damage to the wilderness as I can when out riding. It's funny really, that mountain biking and hiking trails are often in worse shape or look about the same as most of the motorcycle trails that we ride on.

It's sad that there is a huge misconception about our sport that everyone who goes out to ride in the wilderness is going out there to destroy, harm and pollute. This couldn't be farther from the truth for the guys I ride with. Many of us frequently volunteer in an effort to improve trails, limit erosion, and make the entire outdoors experience better for anyone who decides to use the forests we ride in no matter what mode of transportation they choose.

Nikonic1

Ekaj wrote:

I've never understood the fascination people have with going to a beautiful area like the one in your videos and driving a loud, polluting vehicle through it at speeds so fast it carves ruts in the landscape.

Also, have you ever seen what a large rainstorm will do in regards to carving ruts in a landscape? Mother nature is far more powerful than any of the dirtbikes you'll see offroad. Once you see what can take place after a good storm or two, you really get a feel for how inconsequential you truly are in the grand scheme.

Nikonic1

Back on topic....nice work as usual Scout.

Ekaj

Nikonic1 wrote:

rolleyes Riding an offroad motorcycle is one of the most rewarding things I've done in my life. My bike takes me to places I would likely never, ever see without it and challenges me to work harder, be in tune with my surroundings and really enjoy what mother nature has given us. When I ride offroad, I am conscious of everything that surrounds me and the effort that those who made the trails we ride on have put forth so I can enjoy the sport I love.

Given that, I take great pride in treading lightly, staying on the trails and doing as little damage to the wilderness as I can when out riding. It's funny really, that mountain biking and hiking trails are often in worse shape or look about the same as most of the motorcycle trails that we ride on.

It's sad that there is a huge misconception about our sport that everyone who goes out to ride in the wilderness is going out there to destroy, harm and pollute. This couldn't be farther from the truth for the guys I ride with. Many of us frequently volunteer in an effort to improve trails, limit erosion, and make the entire outdoors experience better for anyone who decides to use the forests we ride in no matter what mode of transportation they choose.

It is interesting that you would compare hiking to driving a motor cycle. I hike a few hundred miles a year in the area around new Mexico. I have seen firsthand the damage that motor vehicles do to parks and wilderness areas. It is not just the trail (and off trail) damage that these vehicles do, or the pollution (both chemical and noise) or the effects on wildlife, or the fire risk, or or or. There are so many problems with vehicles in parks literally shattering the environment that I cannot understand how you justify them. And then to compare this to rainstorms?!? Please.

Sadly I have to share the wilderness areas with these vehicles, ranchers, hunters,etc. who are there to just
destroy it, and I have come to terms with that. But don't expect me not to call people out on it once in a while.

Trust me, try backpacking sometime. You might enjoy it. And you will have a much greater sense of accomplishment hiking in 15 miles to camp. ;P

TangoJuliet

I just bought the 7D but haven't used it for video yet. What are you using to edit video?

nw scout

Ekaj wrote:

It is interesting that you would compare hiking to driving a motor cycle. I hike a few hundred miles a year in the area around new Mexico. I have seen firsthand the damage that motor vehicles do to parks and wilderness areas. It is not just the trail (and off trail) damage that these vehicles do, or the pollution (both chemical and noise) or the effects on wildlife, or the fire risk, or or or. There are so many problems with vehicles in parks literally shattering the environment that I cannot understand how you justify them. And then to compare this to rainstorms?!? Please.

Sadly I have to share the wilderness areas with these vehicles, ranchers, hunters,etc. who are there to just
destroy it, and I have come to terms with that. But don't expect me not to call people out on it once in a while.

Trust me, try backpacking sometime. You might enjoy it. And you will have a much greater sense of accomplishment hiking in 15 miles to camp. ;P

I see we must simply agree to disagree.

I have lived in the NW my whole life and have been hiking and climbing here and around the country for over 30 years. Climbed all over in Yosemite, The Teytons, Monument Valley, Smith Rocks, Joshua Tree, ect.
I loved to hear some people complain how we were scaring the rock and damaging the view......

Mt biked all over the NW, Tahoe, Mammoth and Moab.
I always got an ear full back at the car loading up about how destructive Mt bikes are.........

Hiked every trail in the Columbia Gorge before I was in my teens.
I remember hearing some hikers complain (and still do) about the forest service not doing enough for them........

I have never ridden horses, but I assume some people have a problem with them to......

Kinda gets old

I to have learned to come to terms with people like this. Sad they don't have better things to do.
You find good and bad people in all places, both on motorized vehicles and in Tevas.

I now chose to ride a motorcycle.
I get to cover way more ground, see an amazing amount of beautiful terrain, contribute back by helping in work parties with a bunch of great people, and in general have a great time.
We don't give anyone a hard time and we respect all other outdoor users. Hikers, mt bikers and equestrians.

"Live and let live" I say, but lets leave these discussions for the Sierra Club site, not the photography forums.

nw scout

TangoJuliet wrote:

I just bought the 7D but haven't used it for video yet. What are you using to edit video?

Final cut for the ad work, but the OHV test was just done in imovie.

nw scout

Here is a link to a vid with mostly action footage.
http://www.youtube.com/user/YamahaMotorUSA#p/u/6/ShdIRgpB_Qo

I about 90 percent of this TV spot ( 99% of the action ) was shot with the 5D Mark 2

Any one else out there have some vids from these cameras?
I like seeing video that was shot by still photographers, and how they apply their old craft with the new twist of video.

ian408

nw scout wrote:

I like seeing video that was shot by still photographers, and how they apply their old craft with the new twist of video.

Melding the two crafts is sure to yield new and exciting results