[Konvas] 5 different HDSLR specs

[Adam Frey]

Peter Haas wrote:
> but 30 and 24 are accomplished by drop-framing.

Although it is quite believable, since so many other cameras do this, I 
haven't read anywhere to confirm or deny drop-framing in the Canon. I'll 
keep an eye out for it though.

As far as 30p v 24p: I think 30p recording is quite acceptable for most 
applications, but if you need to have the option of 24p (even if you'll 
rarely use it), there are plenty of ways to easily convert 30p->24p. 
Given, it may take a little extra time in post (depending on how much 
you've recorded, maybe an evening of rendering with software), but it's 
not a show stopper, and, depending on the quality of the conversion 
hardware/software the results will virtually look the same.

Wanted to add that there is a certain need to take into consideration 
that these HDSLR cameras are not necessarily going to be competing with 
other HD Prosumer and/or HD ENG type cameras (like Sony's Z1U, EX3, 
650F, Canon's XLH1, JVC's GY-HM700, etc). Those cameras are designed for 
versatility (and also for carrying around), so you can shoot weddings, 
interviews, events, documentaries, etc, as well as use them for a 
ridiculous amount of other things. My Z1U isn't the greatest, but I've 
shot a ton of stuff with it that I know these HDSLRs would never be able 
to do.

The HDSLRs are already making their niche in the industry (well, besides 
their original niche intention of allowing a photographer to record 
quick news clips and still with one single camera). But this is because 
of the nice selection of both still and cine lenses (hopefully I can get 
my set of LOMOs to work with at least one of these cameras), a decent 
CMOS sensor, and the shallower DOF, they should be well suited for 
internet-type commercials, local cable TV commercials, short indie 
films, and even for grabbing B-roll, as well as quite a few other 
places. People wanting to make an entire feature film with them will not 
be as happy - but I bet there's gonna be more than one knucklehead that 
will attempt to do so (and probably succeed). It's just not what they 
are designed for, but the simple fact is - they are flexible enough to 
do more than their original designs...

Honestly, I can't wait to see what gets released over the next few years...


Cheers,

Adam Frey
Director/Cinematographer
Crimson Chain Productions
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