TheRealDrew 0 Posted July 11, 2009 To say I am irate with some posters here would be an understatement. Mary Lynn and this thread Canon 5D Mark II HD Short Video, New DiveFilm HD Podcast Mexwell Canon 5D Mark II vs. Sony HC7, Comparison video online! Stephen Frink Test Video From Canon 5D Mark II And of course Bruce Yates, particularly since I have Aquatica ports and gears and two of their housings. Seacam guy buys Aquatica 5DMkII housing, See the pattern? DID JUST ONE OF YOU TAKE MY CREDIT CARD FROM ME BEFORE ALLOWING ME TO READ THOSE THREADS? No, just constant compliments and examples of how cool the 5D Mark II is. Guess what I did BTW, I have a 30D Housing, 40D Housing and a brand NIB 50D that I am going to be selling Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mary Lynn 0 Posted July 11, 2009 Can't stop laughing!! I so know the feeling... Truly, can't wait to see your new videos!! ML Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikeVeitch 0 Posted July 11, 2009 Drew Drew Drew.... BE LIKE MIKE! don't do it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mary Lynn 0 Posted July 12, 2009 Actually, Drew, I am just so envious! You are not helping my self-control one bit... ML Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
allen 4 Posted July 12, 2009 (edited) Funny, I called one of the board sponsors who shall remain nameless. Very helpful as always. But they just had to gush about the video capability. Geezz after four years I just barely got my set up to something I like. Then they mention this feature. A fine way to put my credit card into to deco. Edited July 12, 2009 by allen Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DeanB 19 Posted July 12, 2009 Drew your soon be selling 'AGAIN' to buy Scarlet... But then no one will be buying because they will want SCARLET as well... Once again people... equipment will be upgraded every 6 months there will be a 5D MkIII soon with better video quality... For the money your paying look at Scarlet... Unless your loaded then buy everything... Dive safe DeanB Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
John Bantin 101 Posted July 12, 2009 I understand Van Gogh cut off his ear because Gaugin had better brushes... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikeVeitch 0 Posted July 12, 2009 I understand Van Gogh cut off his ear because Gaugin had better brushes... Interesting one John, I heard something similar about Dean B and Ron Jeremy... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pmooney 6 Posted July 12, 2009 Drew your soon be selling 'AGAIN' to buy Scarlet... But then no one will be buying because they will want SCARLET as well... Once again people... equipment will be upgraded every 6 months there will be a 5D MkIII soon with better video quality... For the money your paying look at Scarlet... Unless your loaded then buy everything... Dive safe DeanB The big difference between Scarlet and the 5DMk11 is that the the Canon is real and is available now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheRealDrew 0 Posted July 12, 2009 Can't stop laughing!! I so know the feeling... Truly, can't wait to see your new videos!! ML No dive trips on the near horizon, though there are some pool sessions coming up I was going to try to shoot, and maybe will try to go to Dutch Springs. Drew Drew Drew.... BE LIKE MIKE! don't do it. Did you pay royalties to Nike for that? Actually, Drew, I am just so envious! You are not helping my self-control one bit... ML Turnabout is fair play Funny, I called one of the board sponsors who shall remain nameless. Very helpful as always. But they just had to gush about the video capability. Geezz after four years I just barely got my set up to something I like. Then they mention this feature. A fine way to put my credit card into to deco. Yeah I hear you... Drew your soon be selling 'AGAIN' to buy Scarlet... But then no one will be buying because they will want SCARLET as well... Once again people... equipment will be upgraded every 6 months there will be a 5D MkIII soon with better video quality... For the money your paying look at Scarlet... Unless your loaded then buy everything... Dive safe DeanB My Cheerios (or my parade) meet Dean's Urine Anyway, on Scarlet. Early in 2008 had made plans to go somewhere late 2008/Early 2009 and kept my eye out waiting for Scarlet. And it eventually will come out. And then Gates hopefully will make a housing for it. As you say equipment always changes and gets upgraded. In the land of electronics can always do the "what if" or "wait and sea." (And there is a good chance the Scarlet may come out this fall.) And within in the next few months there are other cameras from Canon, Nikon, Sony etc. that will probably be released that will be better, though I would not think the 5d Mark II will change that quickly. As to cost, nope not loaded. But I do have gear that I will be trading in/eBaying. Sort of consolidating things. Ultimately not too painful, and I still have my video rig and a small back-up photo rig for the time being. Will Scarlet do still photos as well as a dedicated still camera? Very well could be. But when I travel, usually carry one video rig and one still rig (and sometimes a small back-up still rig) that I switch off with my wife. We both like shooting both. The Canon 5D Mark II gives me an option, and for short/local trips, or places I have been alot, could even leave some gear at home, just go with the Canon knowing if I felt like shooting some video, I could. And there is a good chance I will get the Scarlet when it comes out ... maybe. Depends on how the pricing and actual specs shake out (size/weight) finally settles out. At one point it was listed at RED at under $2,000 then now $3,000. But I will have some EF lenses that hopefully will work I understand Van Gogh cut off his ear because Gaugin had better brushes... I thought it was because he was in love and a bit off beat, as it were Not a case of me doing this though because of the better brushes syndrome, as summarized above to Dean. There were many factors that went into it. (Or so I think). I know I will never get the 1D etc., way out of my price range and really cannot justify the cost/benefits. But in addition to the video, the weatherproofing (there was a discussion here on WP about just how sealed it really was and it shook out to be higher than conditions I would dare to try by a wide margin) and the quality for use also above the water were things I liked. The performance at higher ISO with less noise also. I took some shots in the camera store, which has that subdued camera store type lighting, and liked what I saw. Often I will throw my G9 in my pocket when I do not feel like carrying things so I can get some video or photos with the expectations of getting a certain quality of both. When I am looking for more, I will throw both my video and still rigs into a bag to carry about. Now I can take the Canon, and get very good video, more so above water - in other words, there were enough times that I can recall where having the 5D Mark II would have been a real nice option to have. Do I have any expectations that my above or underwater photography is going to be better? Nope, not at all. As I always say, put a $200 Point and Shoot in Eric's, Alex's or many other peoples hands around here, such as a G9 or G10 in Ed's hands, and put (in this case) the Canon 5D Mark II in my hands, and I guarantee that they blow away anything I can do. But that does not bother me (too much ). Bottom line is I held off on dSLR forever, and when I finally broke down and got a dSLR, my enjoyment of taking photos went up again back to the days when I shot slides and film. The features and changes that this camera brings to the table for me will add to that (so I hope.) If it really was just thinking like Van Gogh, yeah it would have been a bad call to get this camera. (Or any camera) I know Ked's don't make me run faster or that eating my Wheaties will get me to bench press my car Interesting one John, I heard something similar about Dean B and Ron Jeremy... I will save Dean some time - Ron Jeremy was always jealous of Dean Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vetdiver 8 Posted July 12, 2009 So....what kind of 40D housing?? PM me. I'm kinda in the market. Well, not really, but if I see something good... Allison PS, congrats on your new "baby" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mary Lynn 0 Posted July 12, 2009 Why I find moving to a DSLR with great HD video capability so compelling: I often travel with and dabble in topside stills, and love playing with multimedia production: http://mlptravelvideo.com/Movie_11.html Travel with smaller video cams to keep travel weight down, particularly given uw housing weight & size. What is slowing me down in taking the leap to the Canon 5D Mark II: My DSLR lenses are all Nikon. It's a big $$ outlay, And definitely would have to spend a lot time in a pool just working on that uw DSLR learning curve! But I see the future, it's only a matter of time, and it's incredibly exciting!! Mary Lynn Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DeanB 19 Posted July 12, 2009 The big difference between Scarlet and the 5DMk11 is that the the Canon is real and is available now. Yep so it will be 'old hat' in a few months... Dive safe Dean(bigga badda and hairier than Ron) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheRealDrew 0 Posted July 12, 2009 Yep so it will be 'old hat' in a few months... Dive safe Dean(bigga badda and hairier than Ron) So what is the new over/under date on the Scarlet? I know the recent mentions are this Fall. (Though in fact I do think they will be coming out this Fall..finally) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
John Bantin 101 Posted July 12, 2009 I've had my D700 since March so today I thought I'd read the Instruction Manual. Phew, what a lot of things it does - that I don't need! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheRealDrew 0 Posted July 12, 2009 I've had my D700 since March so today I thought I'd read the Instruction Manual. Phew, what a lot of things it does - that I don't need! LOL, I hear that. I use three or four things, ISO, Aperture, Shutter, Auto Bracketing for HDR and that is about it. Though I will need to break out the manual to learn how to use the 5D II for Video Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DeanB 19 Posted July 12, 2009 So what is the new over/under date on the Scarlet? I know the recent mentions are this Fall. (Though in fact I do think they will be coming out this Fall..finally) I honestly don't know... I'm happy with my ancient video gear... But I wouldn't be spending thousands on a stills cam that does a bit of video at the mo... If Scarlet does what all the rumours say it would be a bit of a waste of money... For me ... Dive safe DeanB Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mexwell 0 Posted July 14, 2009 Drew, I just discovered this thread... I feel very sorry to be part of the "problem"... NOT! You will enjoy it. For sure I did! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PRC 2 Posted July 15, 2009 Great thread Drew - may need to email a link to my missus to help explain away a few purchases...... Paul C Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
John Bantin 101 Posted July 15, 2009 I've just been in BVI and found myself jumping in alongside Mauricio Handler. He was using an obsolete digital camera and a 10.5 and his pictures were ten times better than mine! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DeanB 19 Posted July 15, 2009 I've just been in BVI and found myself jumping in alongside Mauricio Handler. He was using an obsolete digital camera and a 10.5 and his pictures were ten times better than mine! Exactly... Just because you have the latest and greatest does not mean your going to be the best... There's always someone out there whos going to trump you with their tried and trusted machine... Talent wins all the time... Oh and in media 'Contacts' not camera's are a bonus... In my humble... Dive safe DeanB Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheRealDrew 0 Posted July 15, 2009 I've just been in BVI and found myself jumping in alongside Mauricio Handler. He was using an obsolete digital camera and a 10.5 and his pictures were ten times better than mine! Perhaps he will give you some pointers? Exactly... Just because you have the latest and greatest does not mean your going to be the best... There's always someone out there whos going to trump you with their tried and trusted machine... Talent wins all the time... Oh and in media 'Contacts' not camera's are a bonus... In my humble... Dive safe DeanB It is all contacts. Talent or equipment has alot less importance in media. BTW did you see this? Looks bigger than I thought it would be. What The Scarlet Looks Like Not quite what this earlier image shows, but maybe they are working still on designing it. Mock Up Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
John Bantin 101 Posted July 16, 2009 (edited) Perhaps he will give you some pointers? Not necessary. I simply formatted his card when he wasn't looking! Edited July 16, 2009 by John Bantin Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheRealDrew 0 Posted July 16, 2009 Not necessary. I simply formatted his card when he wasn't looking! Don't let him know that if you ever dive with him again, and if you do, make sure he doesn't have a dive knife Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
