Re: Canon 5D Versus Red Scarlet for Filmmaking
 

Just to clarify, I have retired from Steadicam--now I'm telling my guys to "strap it on"!

The short answer is yes, always a focus puller. Nearly every shot on that reel is 35mm originated (very few were in HD, but that's because of the age of most of that material--1996 to 2007). Film or HD, I always have focus pullers. The compromise in having to "work the hyperfocal" is not an option for me. Too creatively restricting. I've owned wireless lens controllers since around 1991.

Re: Canon 5D Versus Red Scarlet for Filmmaking
 

I would consider Panasonic GH2, which can be used at GOP1 176 mbs, excellent quality, much better in my experience than any Canon DSLR. Lately tested Nikon 5100 another inexpensive DSLR, in direct compare it's better than Canon 5dmk2 in DD, noise.. all IMO.
Another thing Nikon optics more film like, sharper, have more contrast..

Cheeers!

Re: Canon 5D Versus Red Scarlet for Filmmaking
 

Have to disagree.
* 4/3 is doomed for video
* No one else shoots video on Nikon
* Nikon lenses mount on Canon

Makes Canon still a win.

Re: Canon 5D Versus Red Scarlet for Filmmaking
 

@Charles, I figured you used a focus puller, but wondered if you ever worked "solo." Whenever I use a steadycam I usually use a small arpature keep a fixed distance from the talent. Of course, a focus puller would be better though!


@Oleg, I believe the GH2 has a much less bitrate (24mbs unless hacked) for video compared to the Canon 5D (38 Mbps)
Panasonic Lumix GH2

Re: Canon 5D Versus Red Scarlet for Filmmaking
 

Silas, I can barely recall not having an AC on a given shoot--maybe 2/3" SD video jobs back in the day. Again, once you have a remote focus system, it seems silly not to use it. The live TV guys tend to pull their own focus, but I didn't do many of those kind of jobs.

I've certainly been aware that many peeps have adopted the super wide angle/deep aperture combo for shooting Steadicam with large format cameras (DSLR etc) and kept their distance. A couple of years ago I was prescribing that people become familiar with depth of field tables so that they can be a little more flexible with their options for this kind of shooting.