Got a DSLR!

[kniteshift]

Picked up a Canon t2i. Tested it's video quality, and sound quality. Now, this is the camera out of the box... I never owned a DSLR before, and I didn't really mess around with the focus. Tips appreciated for quality video lens'!

Photos:

Overall, I am impressed and I can't put the thing down.

 

[CodeB4U]

 

[kniteshift]

lmao, i embedded it. for some reason i guess it's not done processing.

and it looks like it just finished.

 

[dragon69185]

Stock photos for ye....

 

[CodeB4U]

Well looks like video quality sucks but the picture quality is good. Isn't DSLR like super expensive? Why is it the same quality as my $300 sony point and shoot camera. What does a DSLR for anyways?

 

[Stocktastic1]

Well looks like video quality sucks but the picture quality is good. Isn't DSLR like super expensive? Why is it the same quality as my $300 sony point and shoot camera. What does a DSLR for anyways?

Digital Single-Lens Reflex Camera.

Most don't come set to optimal settings out of the box.

 

[kniteshift]

Well looks like video quality sucks but the picture quality is good. Isn't DSLR like super expensive? Why is it the same quality as my $300 sony point and shoot camera. What does a DSLR for anyways?

Yeah, I adjusted the focus and setting now. It is much sharper than it was earlier.

also these are facebook (standard quality) not high res.

 

[tmiw]

Congrats! Re: focusing--I think you can autofocus during video recording, but Canon DSLRs do it really slowly compared to a regular video camera. That's why a lot of videographers using them simply manual focus with the help of a follow focus system.

Also, if you get really serious about videos I'd get at least an external mic, if not a full-fledged audio recorder.

 

[kniteshift]

Congrats! Re: focusing--I think you can autofocus during video recording, but Canon DSLRs do it really slowly compared to a regular video camera. That's why a lot of videographers using them simply manual focus with the help of a follow focus system.

Also, if you get really serious about videos I'd get at least an external mic, if not a full-fledged audio recorder.

I have a condenser mic with a preamp hooked up to a computer for interview styled videos. I might get a external wireless mic

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[Tetsuei]

50mm 1.8 canon lens for less than $100 is a no brainer.

I've got a series of L lenses for my 7D - huuuuuuuge difference in quality. For a DSLR, most of your picture quality will come from your lens choice - the camera only does so much.

 

[GTIMKV20]

^^agree, I have the same exact camera and the lens it comes with is OK for most situations but will not give you jaw-dropping photos without serious editing. I'm on the hunt for a decent new lens as well.

 

[rondocap]

I have a canon t3i, It's great! Video is excellent too, i use a zoom h2n for audio.