Monday
Aug022010
Perfect Canon T2i/550 Exposure - The Video
This video is the follow-on to my recent blog post titled: “The Perfect Aperture, Shutter Speed or ISO To Use For T2i HD DSLR Video”
In it, I attempt to answer the second most popular Google search query leading visitors to my Web site: “how to know what aperture to use when filming T2i.”
The answer MAY surprise you.
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Reader Comments (5)
Nice tutorial, Steve! Thanks for posting this. I actually just read Bryan Peterson's "Understanding Exposure" and it was a great read and taught me a lot about photography. Your video is very informative and gives some great examples.
Thanks Al for the nice compliment. I'm actually just learning about all this stuff myself since I only recently switched over from traditional videocameras (first the Canon GL1, then the Panasonic AG-HVX200) but I find the best way to learn is to share what you know with others because I end up learning so much more that way.
I have only skimmed Bryan's book but everyone says this is THE book to get on exposure.
Just a question: you mentioned the speed has to be 1/50 and recomend to keep the iso below 800 ISO (because the noise).
I'm ready to make short film... in very poor light conditions. So I have to choose between increasing ISO (to 1600 ISO) or lowering the speed (1/30) for 25 frames per second. My goal is having the best quality of image... I can get. What do you think about?
Btw my lens can't be opened more than 3,5...
If you have no time to answer, don't worry. I'm really glad after reading your article and seeing the video because I was looking exactly for the information you share in them.
Thank you Steve!
Hi Perl,
In your situation, you only have one immediate choice and that is to raise the ISO, the reason being that you really should not touch the shutter speed once it is set to double your frame rate.
The best answer however is to bring in some artificial light but I am sure you have already thought of that.
The other option is to RENT a lens that will let you get a more open aperture, that could solve your problem right there. Here in the US, I rent from BorrowLenses.com who have really cheap rental prices and great customer service but there are many competing rental houses out there.
I hope that gives you some guidance. All the best on your film Perl!
Hi again! (I love internet!)
I don't think that to rent a new lens can be possible here (I'm wrinting you from Seville, in Spain) but I'm sure it will be easier than get the proper lighting equipment.
Thank you for the tip.