Matching 5DM3 and T2i at DVinfo.net

Jim Newberry · July 27th, 2012, 02:39 PM

I was having trouble matching video from these 2 cameras; one problem I noticed is the LCD on the T2i isn't the greatest, and the exposure looked quite a bit different than the 5DM3 even though they were at the same f stop, shutter speed, and ISO. In post the exposures did look very close when set on the same exposure settings. Another issue is with white balance--as far as I can tell you can't set the WB of the T2i via Kelvin numbers, right? I tried shooting a gray card and doing custom WB for both cameras, but the T2i looks a little different. I know I shouldn't expect these 2 cameras to look identical, but if anyone has any tips (picture style settings, WB, etc) on matching the picture I'd appreciate it. Or if you know of any threads/sites/etc discussing matching video shot with different cameras.

Victor Nguyen · July 30th, 2012, 03:40 AM

with magic lantern you can set the kelvin. Have you try to check the picture style? I have use both 5d and t2i and I never found it hard to match the footage. Your last resort is to use cinestyle and grade both to match.

Jim Newberry · July 30th, 2012, 11:38 AM

Yeah, picture style settings were exactly the same. I'll prob give Magic Lantern a try.

John Carroll · July 30th, 2012, 11:48 AM

I probably would not have expected them to match perfectly and would count on getting a more precise match in post. If you shoot a gray card with both cameras, you should be able to match them up nicely in post.

Is that an option for you?

Jim Newberry · July 30th, 2012, 11:55 AM

Yes, I can do that.

Chris Barcellos · July 30th, 2012, 12:03 PM

I would normally try to set my 5d2 to one of the presets, and match that on the t2i (sunlight, shade, incadescent, etc.) You would expect Canon cameras to be using the same Kelvin settings for those presets.

But lenses also present a cast- especially vintage lens and if you have that as an issue, custom white card reading is what I go to.

John Carroll · July 30th, 2012, 01:30 PM

I'll be shooting with a 5DM3 and a 60D later this month and just assumed most of the heavy lifting regarding matching footage would have to happen in post. They'll both be dialed in as closely as the available settings will allow, and quality "L" glass on both, so hopefully it won't be too much of an issue!

July 27th, 2012, 02:39 PM	#1
Jim Newberry Regular Crew Join Date: May 2007 Location: Los Angeles, California Posts: 170	Matching 5DM3 and T2i I was having trouble matching video from these 2 cameras; one problem I noticed is the LCD on the T2i isn't the greatest, and the exposure looked quite a bit different than the 5DM3 even though they were at the same f stop, shutter speed, and ISO. In post the exposures did look very close when set on the same exposure settings. Another issue is with white balance--as far as I can tell you can't set the WB of the T2i via Kelvin numbers, right? I tried shooting a gray card and doing custom WB for both cameras, but the T2i looks a little different. I know I shouldn't expect these 2 cameras to look identical, but if anyone has any tips (picture style settings, WB, etc) on matching the picture I'd appreciate it. Or if you know of any threads/sites/etc discussing matching video shot with different cameras. Last edited by Jim Newberry; July 28th, 2012 at 12:29 AM.

July 30th, 2012, 03:40 AM	#2
Victor Nguyen Major Player Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Houston,Texas Posts: 289	Re: Matching 5DM3 and T2i with magic lantern you can set the kelvin. Have you try to check the picture style? I have use both 5d and t2i and I never found it hard to match the footage. Your last resort is to use cinestyle and grade both to match.

July 30th, 2012, 11:38 AM	#3
Jim Newberry Regular Crew Join Date: May 2007 Location: Los Angeles, California Posts: 170	Re: Matching 5DM3 and T2i Yeah, picture style settings were exactly the same. I'll prob give Magic Lantern a try.

July 30th, 2012, 11:48 AM	#4
John Carroll Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 156	Re: Matching 5DM3 and T2i I probably would not have expected them to match perfectly and would count on getting a more precise match in post. If you shoot a gray card with both cameras, you should be able to match them up nicely in post. Is that an option for you?

July 30th, 2012, 11:55 AM	#5
Jim Newberry Regular Crew Join Date: May 2007 Location: Los Angeles, California Posts: 170	Re: Matching 5DM3 and T2i Yes, I can do that.

July 30th, 2012, 12:03 PM	#6
Chris Barcellos Inner Circle Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Elk Grove CA Posts: 6,838	Re: Matching 5DM3 and T2i I would normally try to set my 5d2 to one of the presets, and match that on the t2i (sunlight, shade, incadescent, etc.) You would expect Canon cameras to be using the same Kelvin settings for those presets. But lenses also present a cast- especially vintage lens and if you have that as an issue, custom white card reading is what I go to. __________________ Chris J. Barcellos

July 30th, 2012, 01:30 PM	#7
John Carroll Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 156	Re: Matching 5DM3 and T2i I'll be shooting with a 5DM3 and a 60D later this month and just assumed most of the heavy lifting regarding matching footage would have to happen in post. They'll both be dialed in as closely as the available settings will allow, and quality "L" glass on both, so hopefully it won't be too much of an issue!