Questions concerning usage of video mode of photography equipment.
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CSI image resolution enhance: How real is it?
So I watched the following 1 minute long Youtube clip from CSI New York. In the clip, using what seems to be the recording from a standard bank camera, they zoom in at least 100, and see the image ...
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What are the pros and cons of a video camera versus a DSLR that can take video?
I have made a few short films and plan to get more serious about it, but professional digital video cameras are generally expensive and the recent line of beginner DSLRs which can take HD video like ...
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How can I make a time lapse photo series that pans across the images?
I've been doing time lapse photo shoots for a wee while now, and been watching tons of other neat videos on the net. I always find the most interesting ones are the ones that pan across the image to ...
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Suggestions for photographers / videographers to best work together at the same event?
I want to get a wedding photographer's perspective on videography. It seems like there can exist a natural tension between the two, as they are both under pressure from the bride to shoot the same ...
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Why is there a limit restriction to the 1080p film video recording time duration on DSLRs?
Theories:
that the processing hardware gets hot, so the limit extends the life
EU classification of camera as camcorder attracts duty
FAT32 file size limit of memory cards is 2gb, but then you could ...
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Is it possible to make a single still photo from a video?
The idea comes from the fact that in astronomy (amatorial), it's common to take videos from a telescope with a webcam and convert them into a single, less noisier picture.
The principle is that of ...
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Does every frame of video (or live view) on a DSLR count as a shutter actuation?
From time to time I see questions about shutter actuations on this site and this got me thinking — does every frame of video count as an actuation?
Does this means a 10 minute video is "worth" 18000 ...
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Should I be concerned about sensor heat and the development of hot pixels?
Since I shoot a lot of pictures in Live View mode and from time to time I do some short movies, I've developed a paranoid sensation that I'm going to burn the sensor.
I'm aware that live view mode ...
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Is there a D-SLR that can record video with continuous autofocus?
Is there a D-SLR (including the new Nikon and Canon 60D) that can take video with continuous autofocus? On cameras that don't support that feature, is it possible to autofocus by pressing a button ...
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Are there dSLR cameras which can take movies without a rolling shutter artifact?
Most cameras have a problem with movie recording due to the way pixels are read sequentially off the sensor, rather than all at once.
Are there any dSLR (or otherwise high-quality image) cameras ...
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Does the convergence of video and photo technology in digital cameras have a negative impact on strictly photographic ability?
With every new Canon and Nikon camera we are witnessing the progression of an unprecedented convergence of video and photography ability, something completely unthinkable during the film era.
But I ...
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How can I make slit-scan photographs with a dSLR?
Surfing the web, I stumbled on an iPhone application to make slit-scan images. However, I have no intention of buying a smartphone.
How could one achieve similar results using a dSLR (preferably, but ...
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Can the Canon T3i use a USB hard drive directly?
I'm seeing vague and conflicting reports on the web.
Supposedly, the 60D and T3i both allow you to hook up a USB hard drive and shoot directly to the drive without using an SD card.
If this is true, ...
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How to set up lighting for stop-motion photography?
I was recently joking around with some friends about building a small gingerbread town, and taking some macro shots of it. My friends came up with the idea of actually doing it, only instead of just ...
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How does shutter work when shooting videos?
I am a little confused about the concept of shutter speed in video shooting mode. I assume that the "shutter speed" means how fast the shutter would open and close. When this happens, I would hear a ...
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Can you suggest an external microphone for a Canon EOS 7D with video recording?
I'm thinking about getting an external microphone for my Canon EOS 7D (since the built-in one isn't very good.) Nothing pro, but something that gives better audio quality. Suggestions?
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Why does my Canon DSLR stop recording video automatically?
I have read a few posts related to video recording using a DSLR so I decided to try my 60D for the first time. I've had the camera for about a year and a half but never tried recording a video.
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How do I make architecture appear larger?
I need to know whether there are any techniques to make a building appear larger. I need to film a house; inside and outside.
For outside I've thought about positioning the camera low down on the ...
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What do you call that stop-frame ghost technology?
When doing stop-frame animation with a video camera, some software has the ability to overlay the photo you're about to take with a semi-transparent ghost of the previous photo, allowing you to line ...
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What program could I use to create a map-based slideshow?
For travel photography I am a fan of slideshows where you actually see where the picture was taken on a map and zoom to the next location.
I just found out that almighty Apple already did this in ...
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Does the D7000 support simultaneous capture of video and stills?
Can the Nikon D7000 output video on its HDMI output, with no display overlays, and shoot pictures at the same time, without interruption of the video signal?
Application is using these cameras to ...
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Can a video camera produce a high quality still photo shoot?
I have a high-end digital video camera able to output a higher number of megapixels than my digital photo camera. This is true only when using the camera to take stills. Is there anything that's going ...
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Will there be a need for cameras at all once we have 4k video?
Will there be a need for cameras at all once we have 4k video? Probably within 5-10 years we will have consumer level 4k video cameras. At that time, what is the point of still cameras? You can pick ...
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What shutter speed to use when shooting video?
My camera is Canon 60D and I will be using it to shoot a short parkour video, that means:
a lot of motion, moving subjects, moving camera
focal length usually from 24 mm to 75 mm, but there will ...
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What are the differences between dslr lenses and video/film lenses?
I've heard several times that one of the reasons videographers are so interested in DSLR video is access to the wide range and low cost of dslr lenses.
It would seem to me that they would be very ...
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How can I solve the problem of viewfinder lag when shooting video with a DSLR?
I use my DSLR camera to shoot videos of moving subjects (such as a car), and sometimes I pan the camera to track the subjects as they move.
The problem I have is that to track the subject, I have to ...
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Taking video of scoreclock…numbers dissappear
I am currently trying to broadcast live sporting events, and am having trouble with the settings on my camera. Whenever we point the camera towards the scoreclock (it's an old scoreclock, definitely ...
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How much more would a DSLR cost with no time limit on video recording?
Inspired by a comment to one of my answers I have a question on my own. We know that one of the reasons for the time limit on video recording in DSLRs is import taxes to the EU. How much more would a ...
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How can I select a simple camera?
For a casual photographer and non-technical person, who has some capacity and interest to learn but correctly recognizes she needs simplicity more than she needs a wealth of capabilities, for a person ...
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How to switch quickly between video and AP photo mode of Canon 600D?
I have recently got a 600D which is a great camera, but there is one thing I find very annoying. When I am shooting video and suddenly want to capture a still image in AP mode, it takes 3+ seconds to ...
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What kind of SD card do I need to keep my dSLR from stoppping every few seconds when taking HD video? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Why does my Canon DSLR stop recording video automatically?
When I take HD video with my Canon 60D camera, it stops automatically after about 5 seconds.
I am guessing ...
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Does this calculation for Canon 60D vs. Canon 7D video recording work?
The latest official manual for Canon 60D says that a 1920x1080 movie with any FPS recorded takes up 330 MB/min.
The latest official manual for Canon 7D says that a recording with the same movie ...
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Is it normal for a Nikon lens to make noise when zooming in or out?
I read a lot of reviews when buying Nikon D5100 but no where did I hear this. Check this video on youtube. When you zoom in/out you can clearly hear the lens itself. This is highly undesirable. Is it ...
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Can video shooting have a negative effect on a DSLR sensor?
When compared to shooting still photographs, does shooting video have any negative effect on DSLR sensors? For example, I wonder if shooting video may produce more heat, which might be harmful for ...
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Is there a way to digitally zoom a Nikon D-90 recording video in 720p?
While using the Nikon D-90 Live-View mode to record video in 720p, is there a way to pick the pixels from the center of the sensor? In other words, the sensor on the D-90 is way more than 720 lines ...
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Canon EOS 450D video out
I saw video output (which looks like headphone output) on my Canon EOS 450D.
What is it for? Is it possible to record video through this output?
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Does the Canon WFT-E4 support recording video directly into a usb hard drive?
Does anyone know if you can use a Canon 5Dmk2 + WFT-E4 to record 1080p HD footage directly into a USB hard drive?
Even without having a CF card inside the camera?
thanks in advance
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Does the Nikon D3100 have audio input?
The new Nikon D3100 has video capabilities, and a mono microphone on the front. However, I can't seem to find anywhere if it has an audio input, to enable using a better microphone.
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How can I tether a camera programmatically?
How can I tether a camera to my computer and issue it commands? What is the cheapest camera I could buy that would allow me this functionality? Is it possible to use java and/or a batch file to do so?
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Record Videos Directly To The Computer [closed]
I have a Canon 60D and all those programs that come with it installed on my Macbook Pro, so I want to know if there is any way to record videos with it and store them directly on the computer using ...
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How much actuation is used in videos for 550D? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Does every frame of video (or live view) on a DSLR count as a shutter actuation?
I am concerned about the amount of actuation used when taking a video on my Canon EOS ...
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Is it a good idea to buy the Canon 5d mkii body only & buy the lenses separately?
'm a first time buyer of a Canon camera and I'm getting a 5D today. I'm using it for short films and music videos, etc. I have an EF 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 and an EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 lens. So, would it be ...
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What type of cameras are best for low-maintenance time-lapse videos?
There are a ton of videos on YouTube where people have high-speed time-lapse videos of themselves driving e.g. from like NYC to LA. I am not sure, what they are using?
Because the camera stays on ...
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Why is depth of field different in live view vs. video recording on my Canon 5D?
I recently got a Canon 5DmkII.
This weekend I was at the local high school football field playing with the camera and recording video. I set the camera down on the field, turned live view on, and ...
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Super 8 digital “back”?
I just bought a canon 1014 xl-s for 10 euro's on the flea market (this was a real bargain, since they go for 500-700 on eBay).
This camera records using super 8, but since this would be a costly ...
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Using long exposures to make videos?
I would like to make a video that essentially shows a long exposure progressing as it is exposed. Essentially it would be initially dark and gradually get lighter. Lights that pass in front of the ...
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So why does Canon 5D Mark II have a better video quality than Canon 60D?
Assuming that Canon 5D Mark II and Canon 60D both have the same processor, DIGIC 4 (single), why does the former shoots a better quality video? Better quality I mean the technical aspect, the ...
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Why might my camera show spots in video mode?
I own a Canon Rebel T1i, and when I try to record video, there are two dark spots on the screen. These do not appear when I take photos.
Video (spots in center and right center):
Photo:
Does ...
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What Windows software can assemble a sequence of photos into a timelapse?
Do you know any good software for Windows platform that can be used to create a time-lapse video from a bunch of photos? I'm interested in free alternatives, but the paid ones are also OK.
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Remotely start recording on 60D with Yongnuo RF-602's
I have a Canon 60D and Yongnuo RF-602 wireless flash triggers/shutter release.
If I connect the receiver via a cable to the camera, I can use the transmitter to remotely take a picture. When I put ...
