Nikon or Canon better for RED?

[PaulClements]

I think part of the problem is that IS is moving the rear of the lens for the time the shutter is open to take the picture. It's open for a certain period of time, whereas in a cine scenario it'd probably make some weird kind of wobble. I guess LART will be able to tell us more and if not I dare say a number of users will. It might be useful in a few situations though.

 

[Mark B.]

I think part of the problem is that IS is moving the rear of the lens for the time the shutter is open to take the picture. It's open for a certain period of time, whereas in a cine scenario it'd probably make some weird kind of wobble. I guess LART will be able to tell us more and if not I dare say a number of users will. It might be useful in a few situations though.

The newer IS lenses have stabilization that can be set to only dampen perpendicular motion, and that might help prevent wobble when panning.

 

[Michael Hastings]

IS correction?

IS correction?

I think part of the problem is that IS is moving the rear of the lens for the time the shutter is open to take the picture. It's open for a certain period of time, whereas in a cine scenario it'd probably make some weird kind of wobble. I guess LART will be able to tell us more and if not I dare say a number of users will. It might be useful in a few situations though.

Paul, Check that because I don't think it is accurate. I sold my EOS20D and lenses last year, but it seems to me that I remember using the IS full time because I used to use the 300mm almost like a stabilised binocular/telescope, and it worked very well - I didn't notice any wobbles.

The IS on/off switch is on the lens itself. (you maybe had to have the shutter button partially depressed to power it though)

BTW I will be buying another Canon to be used in conjunction with my RED. I recall one of the gurus in another thread saying the DSLRs are one of the best ways to meter exposure rather than a special light meter - and it also takes pictures. I'm just waiting until the last minute for the latest Canon developments and lower prices.

 

[Mark Crabtree]

22 mp Canon 1Ds Mark III

22 mp Canon 1Ds Mark III

There are rumors of a new 22mp canon camera to be announced in September. One of the exciting rumors for us Red users is the possibilty of a new series of canon lenses to be provide better correction and resolution for high end digital images.