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  1. [html][img]http://www.eoshd.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/IMG_0007.jpg[/img] I was able to try out the 5D Mark III for myself today in the UK at the Focus On Imaging show. I also had a talk to one of Canon’s technicians about sensor downscaling, HDMI output and more. Is it truly the big improvement on the 5D Mark II for video everybody is hoping for? I also got my hands on a Nikon D800 and Fuji X Pro, more on those after the break… [url="http://www.eoshd.com/content/7361/hands-on-with-the-canon-5d-mark-iii/"]Read full article[/url] [/html]
  2. [html][img]http://www.eoshd.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/canon-g1-x.jpg[/img] It is a testament to how demanding the camera market place is of manufacturers at the moment that Canon could bring out a large sensor compact like the G1 X and for me to have quite a few major gripes about it. This is the best image quality we’ve ever seen from a camera in the ‘compact’ class. Although the Panasonic GX1 with 14-42mm PZ comes pretty close for around the same price. Video wise, image quality at 1080/24p is actually rather detailed and can be almost DSLR standard but it is not a match for the GH2 because of heavy aliasing, a slow fixed lens and a lack of manual control. [url="http://www.eoshd.com/content/7339/canon-powershot-g1-x-review-part-1/"]Read full article[/url] [/html]
  3. You can't judge res from a clip shot at ISO 12,800! We just don't know much about what went into this clip in terms of post processing, camera settings and compression. Vimeo clip download file size is tiny, much smaller than a raw ALL-I 90Mbit file. Various review sites have a 5D Mark III already. Once one gets one with a clue about video, then maybe we can rest easy knowing our pre-orders won't need to be cancelled! It is looking good so far though....
  4. Andy. Don't be such a negative man.  ??? I don't understand how you can put such a negative spin on performance like that. It is genuinely ground breaking. It is soft because of heavy compression for the web and the in-camera noise reduction (probably) turned up high. Turn that off, and see what the 91Mbit ALL-I files look like before passing judgement on the fineness of noise grain and resolution. To have ISO 12,800 that clean is extraordinary quite frankly and I don't understand all the insane anti-DSLR negativity around. Frankly wish they would shut up!
  5. [html][url="http://www.vimeo.com/37879608"]http://www.vimeo.com/37879608[/url] Here is a shot from Japan which was shot with both the 5D Mark II and 5D Mark III (with beta firmware) by a camera reviewer. The cleanness and lack of noise is something quite remarkable. Are we in for a incredible low light treat – a truly ground breaking camera? [url="http://www.eoshd.com/content/7328/astonishing-canon-5d-mark-iii-iso-12800-video/"]Read full article[/url] [/html]
  6. [quote author=MattH link=topic=354.msg2181#msg2181 date=1330804753] You are English.  Why are you using "Period" like an american?  I've always found it an unnecessary and arrogant characteristic. Other than that. Great site.  I can't see the Nikon solving the moire problem with the HDMI-out either.  Its a sampling issue.  As far as I'm concerned they have brought out a last generation camera. I think the fact that the 5d mk3 has a 5760 horizontal resolution which is an exact 3x multiple of 1920 will contribute to very clean and fast downscaling. I am extremely in interested to see what features trickle down into the 650d.  But for a direct multiple they would have to have a 22.3 megapixel aps-c sensor or go down to 9.8304 megapixel which is probably to low for stills. [/quote] Very interesting point about the horizontal resolution. Seems video is the reason it is 22MP. Canon seem to be taking us seriously. Nikon would never spec a DSLR sensor with video in mind.
  7. Very big difference in price! The GH2 has a marvellous codec with the hack and insane detail. Only splurge on the 5D Mark III if you really need the large full frame sensor, timecode, and *possibly* a very superior image especially in low light. I'd also wait for the proper sample videos and reviews before making a decision. GH2 is so cheap. Why not get both if you can afford the 5D Mark III? Not much more of a stretch over the top.
  8. It is a bit of a shame. But it is probably the best compact ever made for low light and stills. Mine has just arrived, so expect review of video mode soon.
  9. [html][img]http://www.eoshd.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/canon-5d-mark-iii-vs-nikon-d800-video.jpg[/img] For the vast majority of DSLR shooters these cameras are a lot of money so it is important to get the right one. Often it could be a small feature that sways it for your individual needs so it is never right to say that one camera is ‘better’ for ‘everyone’. It isn’t as cut and dry. However it is possible to be objective about image quality. I’d say the 5D Mark III definitely has the better internal codec and resolution. [url="http://www.eoshd.com/content/7311/canon-5d-mark-iii-vs-nikon-d800-for-video/"]Read full article[/url] [/html]
  10. How about ISO 12,800 that looks like ISO 3200 on previous camera? It is next gen in terms of stills quality.
  11. [html][img]http://www.eoshd.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/canon-5d-mark-iii-close-up.jpg[/img] The maximum bitrate of the 5D Mark III in video mode has been revealed, and other breaking news… [url="http://www.eoshd.com/content/7289/5d-mark-iii-round-up/"]Read full article[/url] [/html]
  12. These are all slight glitches. Will fix them now. Thanks guys!
  13. [quote author=Florian Hassler link=topic=350.msg2127#msg2127 date=1330685271] Hey everybody, I really like this evolutionary approach, that brings all the really important changes to the 5D system. My only problem at the moment is: How to get one as fast as possible? Andrew: I know you live in Berlin, and, as I am german as well, thought you might have a tip for a german online store, that might be comparable to Adorama or B&H in the US. Amazon.de usually is very slow with pre-order options for new cameras. Thanks! [/quote] I didn't actually use any German online stores when there, since I couldn't read any of them! Choose the biggest German online photographic specialist, not consumer electronics Amazon, as they will get largest stock allocation.
  14. [html][img]http://www.eoshd.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/canon-5d-mark-iii-revealed1.jpg[/img]Canon announce the 5D Mark III – EOSHD takes a first lookI thought I would die before this camera was released. Continued strong sales of the 5D Mark II put paid to a revolution for the line, or an earlier release date. So the 5D Mark III is a very evolutionary camera. If it isn’t broke – don’t fix it. People do tend to forget what a power house the 5D Mark II was for video, and especially stills and many current owners are well satisfied. [url="http://www.eoshd.com/content/7259/canon-5d-mark-iii-official-the-comprehensive-eoshd-guide/"]Read full article[/url] [/html]
  15. [html][img]http://www.eoshd.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/5d-mark-iii-video-puppet1.jpg[/img] [url="http://www.adorama.com/ICA5DM3.html?kbid=66885"]Available for pre-order now at Adorama[/url] Release date end of the month, approx. 30th March The Canon 5D Mark III is now official. The embargo has been lifted and a slew of information has hit the internets, very little of it new. The proof of the 5D Mark 3′s capabilities are entirely in the image. [url="http://cpn.canon-europe.com/content/education/technical/inside_canon_eos_5d_mark_iii.do"]1st Sample video here ‘Radball’[/url] [url="http://web.canon.jp/imaging/eosd/samples/eos5dmk3/player_Mario_Nette/movie.html?high"]2nd Sample video here ’Mario Nette’[/url] [url="http://web.canon.jp/imaging/eosd/samples/eos5dmk3/player_COLOR_OF_HOPE/movie.html?high"]3rd Sample video here ‘Color of Hope’[/url] [url="http://www.eoshd.com/content/7260/canon-5d-mk-iii-sample-videos/"]Read full article[/url] [/html]
  16. The ReWo cage (that was an early prototype). See bottom of article  ;D
  17. [html][img]http://www.eoshd.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/5d-mk-3-review.jpg[/img] This is great news for video on the 5D Mark III. The encoder is completely new and features the ALL-I Intra frame recording mode (like AVC Intra) that the Canon 1D X supports, at half the price of that body. [url="http://www.eoshd.com/content/7247/first-full-5d-mark-3-review-features-intra-frame-all-i-video-recording/"]Read full article[/url] [/html]
  18. [html][img]http://www.eoshd.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/gh2-patch-vault.jpg[/img] [url="http://www.eoshd.com/gh2-patch-vault"]Download the patches from the GH2 Patch Vault here[/url] I’ve now finished testing and have refreshed the EOSHD GH2 Patch Vault with my latest patches. These are now simplified into just two – a high performance AVC Intra 88 Mbit EOSHD Unified patch and a 44 Mbit EOSHD Vanilla patch. I’ve also added an updated installation guide which is designed to be as simple and as to-the-point as possible. [url="http://www.eoshd.com/content/7242/eoshd-gh2-and-gf2-patches-refreshed-now-with-108025p-support/"]Read full article[/url] [/html]
  19. [html][img]http://www.eoshd.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/DSCF4041.jpg[/img] The Metabones / Conurus EOS adapter for Sony NEX is not the first to have seamless electronic aperture control on NEX bodies for Canon EF / EFS lenses but it is the smallest and most affordable. What is build quality like? I’ve had some Metabones adapters before, namely the ones for Contax G to Micro Four Thirds and NEX. These were far better built and manufacturers than their Chinese equivalents, and made in Japan. The same goes for the new Metabones EF to E-Mount adapter. [url="http://www.eoshd.com/content/7141/metabones-ef-to-e-mount-adapter-for-sony-nex-review/"]Read full article[/url] [/html]
  20. [html][img]http://www.eoshd.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/622.jpg[/img] What’s the longest and fastest AF100 lens? <a target=”_self” href=”http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?icep_ff3=2&#038;pub=5574929666&#038;toolid=10001&#038;campid=5336727214&#038;customid=&#038;icep_item=110608685112&#038;ipn=psmain&#038;icep_vectorid=229466&#038;kwid=902099&#038;mtid=824&#038;kw=lg”>Canon 200mm F1.8 FD L lens on eBay</a><img style=”text-decoration:none;border:0;padding:0;margin:0;” src=”[CACHEBUSTER]“> [url="http://www.eoshd.com/content/429/400mm-f1-8-on-the-panasonic-af100-amp-ghx/"]Read full article[/url] [/html]
  21. That harsh sharpening is exactly what the AA filter fixes, amongst other things.
  22. [html][url="http://www.vimeo.com/37606607"]http://www.vimeo.com/37606607[/url] A great many have forgotten what an absolute beast the 5D Mark II is. A power house of image quality with a massive sensor, Hollywood film sequences and entire episodes of prime time network TV have been shot on it purely for the way it looks. But it does have one big flaw. This is now much reduced with the VAF-5D2. [url="http://www.eoshd.com/content/7120/canon-5d-mark-ii-mosaic-engineering-vaf-5d2-anti-aliasing-filter-review/"]Read full article[/url] [/html]
  23. [html][url="http://www.vimeo.com/17987299"]http://www.vimeo.com/17987299[/url] In the last few weeks I’ve been locked away in a dark studio in Berlin working just on EOSHD.com, but I also found time with my resident music-producing mate to make this video, shot with the available lighting in the studio: [url="http://www.eoshd.com/content/484/glasnost-music-video-by-eoshd-lit-with-iphone-4-led/"]Read full article[/url] [/html]
  24. Slide the very small tab at the side of the SD card in the opposite direction and make sure it stays there  :)
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