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Filming Skiing With A DSLR
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Hey, I'm looking into purchasing a camera that i can use to shoot skiing in and around whistler and the surrounding backcountry for the rest of the winter. I have heard a lot about the T2I (550d) and it seems like alot of you on NS have this camera and i just wanted to know what the serious limitations are to shooting skiing specifically and other action sports with this camera. Mainly considering the zoom, and focus etc.
I'm also wondering what lens i would need to get to shoot mainly backcountry lines etc. and maybe a rough price estimate.
If anyone has a rough estimate of what getting completely set up to shoot skiing from scratch with a T2I would cost i would really appreciate that.
And finally if you have any ski edits with the T2I i would really like to see them
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T2i is an awesome starter DSLR. especially for filming if you get the magic lantern firmware update. I honestly can't think of any limitations with the camera; certain lenses will have limitations (i.e. wide angles cant shoot from far away).
on B&H you can get a kit package and for a hundred or two more you get a 28-135mm rather than the stock 18-55, which is capable of shooting from farther away. Preferably when I shoot powder I like a bigger zoom lens so you are more capable of capturing the entire line.
I'd say a guesstimate on the price range for a super solid setup with a t2i kit plus a good wide angle or zoom lens would be anywhere from like $1,300-2,000 depending on how much you're willing to blow on lens quality/variety.
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Get a T2i, Canon 70-200 f/4 (non-is) and a good tripod (Manfrotto 055-series). That'll cost you around 1300-1400 bucks or so? Then buy some SD's, aftermarket batteries and a bag.
You should be settled for 1500$. This is just for back country though. If you wanna do follow cams and stuff, get a canon 10-22 or tokina 11-16 (personally I like the canon better).
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well first of all, there is essentially no autofocus. its far too slow to be useable in any sort of sports application, so you have to pull focus manually.
that being said, as long as you are stopped down a reasonable amount your DoF is going to be deep enough its not very hard to get things sharp.
You also will always need stabilization. With follow cams, a glidecam of some sort is pretty much essential, because you get brutal rolling shutter effect.
That said, its a relatively cheap option that gives you a great picture, and the ability to use tons of fantastic glass.
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This entire posts makes me cringe.
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Thanks for the posts, these are all super helpful. I already have a Go Pro that i have been using for for POV, follow cams and anything else i want to film wide angle. But the wide angle is getting repetitive and i think i'm getting competent enough at filming and editing to step it up.
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Well, you lost me when you said you can't think of any limitations with a t2i. Also, why would you recommend the kit lens or the 28-135?
To the OP. HDSLRs have a fair amount of problems to them. They have a fragile codec, the CMOS sensor can make your footage look like jello, auto focus is not an option, and stabilization is always required.
That being said, I have a t2i myself and I love it. You just need to know the issues that they have when compared to a traditional video camera.
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I realize I'm a knowledge-less newb. This is just out of curiosity. I've never shot video with a DSLR.
But when you change the aperture does it effect the exposure of the footage? Or can it be manipulated with no exposure shits to attain the desired depth of field? Please enlighten me.
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read up on the relationship between shutter speed, aperture, and ISO. i dont really want to explain the whole thing out here, but its all easily googleable.
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I understand what they all do in the world of photography. I was just wondering as far as video goes how they work... If I'm being stupid I apologize. Just wanted a quick explanation.
Thanks anyways.
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They act the same in video as they would with photo.
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Please don't give advice if it is wrong.
DSLRS have many limitations and they only work if you know how to avoid them. Also, never waste your money on kit lenses.
A t2i setup with a solid 50mm and wide prime will be under $1000
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Yet you're giving advice that only 1000 bucks is okay for a t2i setup? hmm....
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Not at all. I'm saying it's ridiculous to think that a camera body plus a couple of primes will cost $1500+. besides, all you really NEED are a some lenses, filters, and an SD card. Stabilization is a whole different expense, and should generally cost about $1100 for a tripod and glidecam.
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Stablization should come before some lenses IMO, tripod should come right after your first lens.
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I agree, but not everybody wants to drop $900 on a tripod + lens before having telephoto or wide angle capabilities.
And no, buying cheap Bogan Manfrotto tripods is not a good idea because you are wasting money in the long run.
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