5D II (Or 7D for that matter) on Merlin? at DVinfo.net
DV Info Net

Go Back   DV Info Net > Canon EOS / MXF / AVCHD / HDV / DV Camera Systems > Canon EOS Full Frame for HD

Canon EOS Full Frame for HD
All about using the Canon 1D X, 6D, 5D Mk. IV / Mk. III / Mk. II D-SLR for 4K and HD video recording.

Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread
Old November 26th, 2009, 11:50 PM   #1
Inner Circle
 
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Tucson AZ
Posts: 2,211
5D II (Or 7D for that matter) on Merlin?

Has anyone tried to fly one of these on a Merlin? Would it even be possible to balance it?
Jim Andrada is offline   Reply With Quote
Old November 27th, 2009, 12:20 AM   #2
Trustee
 
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Vancouver Island, Canada
Posts: 1,200
Jim,

Here's a recent thread on the topic from the 7d forum.

http://www.dvinfo.net/forum/canon-eo...steadicam.html
__________________
C100, 5DMk2, FCPX
Ken Diewert is offline   Reply With Quote
Old November 27th, 2009, 12:50 AM   #3
Inner Circle
 
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Tucson AZ
Posts: 2,211
Thanks much Ken

I took a look - Maybe I'll just try mounting my 5D I on it to see what the rig feels like. Haven't quite decided if I'll get a Mk II or not, but if I can fly it, I might go for it.
Jim Andrada is offline   Reply With Quote
Old November 27th, 2009, 01:17 AM   #4
Trustee
 
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Toronto
Posts: 1,414
it is very possible, even with the large lenses, but IMHO 5/7D is not the best camera for steadicam work.
when i occasionally fly 5D, i only use 35/50mm primes, they lighter and you don't need an extender, also you don't need to re-balance every time you change your working distance.
i only did this video cuz someone was asking how to balance 5D on Merlin with 24-70mm lens;

__________________
I love this place!
Buba Kastorski is offline   Reply With Quote
Old November 30th, 2009, 01:54 AM   #5
Inner Circle
 
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Tucson AZ
Posts: 2,211
Results looked pretty damned good!

What I want to use it for are 20 to 30 second clips that will later be used for matchmoving

At present I'm using a JVC 110 on a vehicle mount to get nice smooth clips.
Jim Andrada is offline   Reply
Reply

DV Info Net refers all where-to-buy and where-to-rent questions exclusively to these trusted full line dealers and rental houses...

B&H Photo Video
(866) 521-7381
New York, NY USA

Scan Computers Int. Ltd.
+44 0871-472-4747
Bolton, Lancashire UK


DV Info Net also encourages you to support local businesses and buy from an authorized dealer in your neighborhood.
  You are here: DV Info Net > Canon EOS / MXF / AVCHD / HDV / DV Camera Systems > Canon EOS Full Frame for HD

Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search

 



All times are GMT -6. The time now is 12:13 PM.


DV Info Net -- Real Names, Real People, Real Info!
1998-2024 The Digital Video Information Network