5D Mark II video mode

Is anyone using the video mode of the 5D Mark II? I have just started to play with it. Here is a link (I hope it works) to a short video I posted on Facebook of my grandson at his swim lesson a couple of days ago. The was handheld and I still am fooling around with the focus. This is prior to downloading the firmware update that allows for manual exposure control. Let me know what you think.

http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=1201298313501

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Permalink Reply by J. David Levy on August 2, 2009 at 1:28pm

That doesn't work.

Try this:

http://files.me.com/jdavidlevy/g5i4ii.mov

Permalink Reply by Jordan Stead on August 6, 2009 at 2:20pm

Looks pretty good to me. What lens were you using, and at what ISO?

Check this out:

http://www.usa.canon.com/dlc/controller?act=GetArticleAct&artic...

Permalink Reply by J. David Levy on August 6, 2009 at 6:57pm

I have seen that short before. Quite the shot list there. The credits are almost as long as the video.

I was using a 70-200 L 2.8 lens. The ISO was automatic, so I am not sure. The location was a gym pool that had pretty good natural light from side and roof windows. Mid-afternoon light, clear skies. I was impressed. It was not a major reason why I bought the camera but I think the feature will be useful.

Permalink Reply by Jordan Stead on August 21, 2009 at 8:25pm

Definitely. It's the future of SLRs, no question.

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