Digital BW, The Print

On Mar 9, 2009, at 2:17 PM, Greg wrote:

> With the quality of under $5,000 HD video cameras that are out now,  
> there is little that would cause me to go with the lack of features  
> of a still camera.

When I see a once in a once-in-a-lifetime video opportunity in the  
field, I don't have a crate of video-specific equipment with me; I may  
not even have a camera bag with me. If I'm shooting with the 5D Mark  
II, I have the option to capture it, instead of letting it pass. Ask  
nature photographers how many of their top still images appear in  
their dreams, taunting them for not having the equipment at hand to  
shoot a video version as well as the still. The 5D will shoot better  
video, especially under low light, than any of the cameras you note  
(or a lot of others at far higher prices), and its there, in your  
hand, shooting through your Canon L series lenses, when you need it.

You may be missing the point here: videographers can use whatever they  
care to pay for and carry around. Me: I have a 5D, and I can shoot top  
notch video with it if I find the opportunity, even though still  
shooting is my main goal. Other than carrying more cards, there is no  
penalty, and a big bonus.

C. David Tobie
Global Product Technology Manager
Digital Imaging & Home Theater
CDTobie@...


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