Canon 5D mk2 vs Nikon D3s in low light at DVinfo.net

Tony Davies-Patrick · December 14th, 2009, 07:46 AM

Here is a video showing Canon 5D mk2 vs Nikon D3s low light comparison:

Tony Davies-Patrick · December 14th, 2009, 07:53 AM

Both of the camera clips look nice, although the D3s seems to provide a much cleaner image at low light levels.

Glen Elliott · December 15th, 2009, 12:19 PM

I agree, it looks like it can handle the mid shadow range with less noise!

Btw, I'm out of the loop in regards to Nikon gear. I remember that Nikon had a DSLR that shot video around the time the 5D was released however it didn't stack up. Is this a new camera from Nikon with better video capability?

Steve Rusk · December 15th, 2009, 02:37 PM

Glen, the earlier Nikon you are refering to is the D90, Nikon's current high-end consumer DSLR. It's a $900 model with DX sensor and shot 720 progressive. The recently introduced D3s here is from their flagship pro line and costs $5000 and shoots full frame...but, still uses the 720p format.

Bill Grant · December 18th, 2009, 07:30 AM

Ok, I watched this full screen and I can't see any difference. I hope I never develop this "ability" to see flaws the way you guys do. I see very little appreciable noise in either shot. You guys must have never used an A1... :)
Bill

Peer Landa · December 18th, 2009, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Bill Grant

Ok, I watched this full screen and I can't see any difference. I hope I never develop this "ability" to see flaws the way you guys do.

If you're honest, I bet you'd also realize that you already got this "ability" -- it's the sum of all components: As in "the more you see the more you know" thingee.

-- peer

Glen Elliott · December 19th, 2009, 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Steve Rusk

Glen, the earlier Nikon you are refering to is the D90, Nikon's current high-end consumer DSLR. It's a $900 model with DX sensor and shot 720 progressive. The recently introduced D3s here is from their flagship pro line and costs $5000 and shoots full frame...but, still uses the 720p format.

Thanks for the clarification Steve. I wonder why Nikon is stuck on 720p even for their FULL FRAME sensor? The poster made a very good point- once you down-convert the 1080p 5D stuff to 720p frame size most of the noise will be smoothed out making the comparison moot.

5D over the Nikon offerings, all the way!

Glen Elliott · December 19th, 2009, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Bill Grant

Ok, I watched this full screen and I can't see any difference. I hope I never develop this "ability" to see flaws the way you guys do. I see very little appreciable noise in either shot. You guys must have never used an A1... :)
Bill

Bill the noise is most noticeable when the camera pans away from the items towards the shadows at the bottom of the frame.

December 14th, 2009, 07:46 AM	#1
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December 15th, 2009, 12:19 PM	#3
Glen Elliott Wrangler Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Philadelphia, PA Posts: 2,898	I agree, it looks like it can handle the mid shadow range with less noise! Btw, I'm out of the loop in regards to Nikon gear. I remember that Nikon had a DSLR that shot video around the time the 5D was released however it didn't stack up. Is this a new camera from Nikon with better video capability? __________________ Glen Elliott Cord 3 Films

December 18th, 2009, 07:30 AM	#5
Bill Grant Major Player Join Date: May 2005 Location: Columbia,SC Posts: 806	Ok, I watched this full screen and I can't see any difference. I hope I never develop this "ability" to see flaws the way you guys do. I see very little appreciable noise in either shot. You guys must have never used an A1... :) Bill __________________ Cinema Couture www.cinemacouture.com

December 15th, 2009, 02:37 PM	#4
Steve Rusk Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Stuttgart Germany Posts: 63	Glen, the earlier Nikon you are refering to is the D90, Nikon's current high-end consumer DSLR. It's a $900 model with DX sensor and shot 720 progressive. The recently introduced D3s here is from their flagship pro line and costs $5000 and shoots full frame...but, still uses the 720p format.