I hope many pros and veterans can answer my questions just so i can take better and learn more about capturing everythin. What is the best lens that i can used on my canon 550d as a amateur and as a beginner. Start enjoying all the possibilities of your camera with this selection of accessories for canon eos 550d. Here in julians guest blog for eoshd he explains how it all came together. Apr 09, 2010 a few weeks ago i sold my canon xha1 to purchase a 550d, lenses, zoom h4n audio recorder, and some additional bells and whistles. For certain products, a driver is necessary to enable the connection between your product and a computer. Canon eos 550d lenses learn more about the canon 550d. Most prime lenses, even cheaper ones, can at least open up to f1. This is an amazing camera, i bought the canon eos 550d digital slr camera inc 185 mm f3. Lenses have been covered here a few times before especially in the dslr cinematography guide and even a guest post by matthew duclos, but i thought this video put together by caleb pike over at dslr video shooter was as thorough and brief as one could be on the subject of nikon prime lenses. The first ever digital camera created was the 1991 kodak dcs100, which was done on a modified nikon body. Broadcast lenses premium 4k optical quality lenses for highend broadcasting and unrivalled performance. Being a noob i need some expert opinion in addition to answers to few questions. Beyond shorts, filmmakers started using the canon eos 7d digital slr camera for feature films.
Lenshero evaluates canon eos 550d lenses to find the best. Best canon lens for video top 3 cheap canon lenses for. Download drivers, software, firmware and manuals for your canon product and get access to online technical support resources and troubleshooting. Sep 07, 2011 at least for the mac, the online point updates to the eos utility are actually full installs of the software. Eos cameras support download drivers, software, manuals. The idea you could use a small camera to capture cinematic magic was groundbreaking. May 12, 2014 normally you will get a 1855mm with this camera. Folks who shoot documentarytype photos of everyday life on busy streets. Canon eos 550d macro lenses learn more about the canon 550d. In general, the sharpest lenses are the fixed focal length models from canon and the least sharp lenses are the independently made zooms. Even though koo dislikes them for their backwards focusing, i happen to own.
At least for the mac, the online point updates to the eos utility are actually full installs of the software. Best filmmaking lenses for the canon 550d t2i 600d t3i. In general, the efs lenses will be less expensive, but they also lock you into a camera with a crop sensor, like the t2i550d, 7d and 1d. Viewing 5 reply threads author posts february 14, 20 at 11.
Canon eos rebel t6 digital slr camera kit with efs 1855mm f3. Browse models canon t6, canon sl3, canon t7, canon t7i, canon t8i, canon 1dx mark ii, canon 1dx mark iii. However, if you have a focus issue, send your camera and or lenses to canon while under warranty and ask them to calibrate them. Find an authorized canon dealer or rental house for cinema eos prime lenses overview the cinema prime cne50mm t1. However, i am getting feedback from friends that the pic has little noisy though my iso is around 200 only.
I am thinking to buy a canon digital 40d and use these lenses. As a former canon stillvideo shooter i would start with an allaround fast pro lens such as a used or refurbed canon 2470 2. Third part lenses will be efs or ef like lenses probably ef, so they will be compati. I have been using mini dv prior to this and now would like to join the bandwagon of dslr filmmakers. It has same focal range, aperture and image stabilization making it an excellent camera for interviews. The 7d is a great option as well if you really want a stronger body now, but if you eventually want to get to ff, id see it as a waste of money compared to buying lenses. How to select lenses for dslr filmmaking light stalking. The eos r system is designed to complement and expand your creative possibilities. I really like close up macro shots, so question is can anyone recommend me a good macro lens so i can read up on them and maybe purchase. Its also helpful to have a normal, telephoto and wide angle lens. And of course the 60d has full hd video, just like the other two cameras. This adapter is well made, fits snugly on both the canon body and the nikon lenses and works exactly as it should. Nov 20, 2010 im new and just got the canon 550d with the basic canon 1855mm lens what comes supplied with the body. Download drivers, software, firmware and manuals and get access to online.
Take a look at a more detailed look into the canon eos 550d 18 mp cmos sensor ideal for those who want to create large, postersize prints or crop images without losing any of the detail necessary for printing eos 550d s 18mp cmos sensor is outstanding in low light, and produces images with incredibly low noise. This is a new feature for a canon dslr that keeps the mode dial from accidentally rotating. How to use your manual video setting for canon 550dt2i. Magic lantern releases new hdr firmware for canon t2i550d. I am very proficient with both final cut studio and adobe premiere. The eos 550d combines exceptional still shooting with the ability to shoot full hd 1080p video.
Checking the list of lenses compatible with the digital lens optimizer and lens aberration correction in digital photo. These manufactures make lenses with mounts that will fit different camera bodies. Similarly, there are independent lens manufacturers such as carl zeiss and sigma who manufacture lenses that fit directly on to the canon 550d t2i, 600d t3i and the 60d. Many folks purchasing a new camera pay little heed to lenses.
Magic lantern is a custom firmware addon for canon dslr cameras. Youll be looking for quality, speed and adaptability. Mar 16, 2010 my second test of my brand new canon eos 550d. Canon 550d doesnt have a sensor based image stabilization system and none of these lenses have optical image stabilization. Canon eos 550d digital slr twin zoom kit efs 1855 mm. We use cookies to provide you with the best possible experience in your interactions with canon and on our website find out more about our use of cookies and change your cookie settings here. The first clips are raw footage captured in 1920x1080 25f, auto iso with a canon 50mm usm f1. The canon eos 500d is the latest dslr camera to jump on the hd video bandwagon, offering 1080p and 720p quality settings. Best lenses for the canon 550d t2i 600d t3i or 60d. I have been making them for several years now and have a fair bit of experience, having done some paid projects, some work helping at a t. What this does for the filmmaker is give them more light to work with, especially in low light situations. When light levels fall, the eos 550d offers an iso range of up to 6400 expandable to 12800 for those environments where using flash is undesirable. If you start buying nice quality ef lenses now, you will get more out of your 550d in addition to being ready to make the jump to full frame without excess cost in the future. These are the best cheap lenses for canon dslr filmmaking, vlogging, documentary, and video production.
Do watch the video above select 720p hd one of the best music videos ive yet seen. The best dslr lens for video shooting with canon in 2020. Offering you an intuitive way of shooting, it can fit into your existing eos system with ease and take you to new places as a photographer or filmmaker thanks to the phenomenal rf lenses plus compatibility with the ef and efs range. Offering you an intuitive way of shooting, it can fit into your existing eos system with ease and take you to new places as a photographer or filmmaker thanks to the phenomenal rf lenses plus compatibility with the.
A lot of money, but youll have the 10mm range pretty much covered and all with top quality. Jan 19, 2010 if you love camera technology, you cant ignore how the canon eos 7d forever changed the way independent films are shot. Meanwhile you can see my other films and videotests at my channel. Students in our online filmmaking program have a tutorial entitled using lenses expressively where they learn how to express their cinematic ideas through the. Explore your creativity with our digital slr range.
Best filmmaking lenses for the canon 550d t2i 600d. Please select your eos camera below in order to access the latest downloads. Oct 27, 2010 i am a student and love to make films. Canon lenses compatibility guide tech guide for lenses. Currently there are 16 native perspective control prime lenses for canon 550d and none of these lenses are autofocus af type. The first clips are rawfootage captured in 1920x1080 25f, auto iso with a canon 50mm usm f1.
I am thinking at the moment about getting a canon eos 550d in a few months for mainly video and also. Hi, can some one shed some light on canon 70200mm is usm ii with canon 550d or rebel t2i. How to use your laptop as a free external monitor for a canon. Best lenses for dslr video shooting 6 amazing picks. You will find everything you need on the left side of the page, such as filters, bags, tripods, lenses and much more. See 50 sample photos taken with the canon ef 100mm f2. J g harding is a singersongwriter, filmmaker and editor of the video media section of british print magazine sound on sound.
I enjoyed shooting with pancake lenses on my olympus pen and wanted one for my eos gear. Compositing images in digital photo professional ver. How to use your laptop as a free external monitor for a. The best cheap lenses for canon dslr filmmaking youtube. In our opinion, your first lenses should be lenses that dont quickly become redundant. The following applications are included in this package. The world of digital photography has evolved greatly since the first wave of dslrs were introduced to the market in the 90s. He recently made a dslr video for the heartbreaks, using only himself, the band and a canon 550d. I am thinking at the moment about getting a canon eos 550d in a few months for mainly video and also some. I hope this helps if you have any questions feel free to leave a comment my web site. A few weeks ago i sold my canon xha1 to purchase a 550d, lenses, zoom h4n audio recorder, and some additional bells and whistles.
See 50 sample photos taken with the canon ef 100mm. To satisfy your creativity the eos 550d features full manual control and. Im new and just got the canon 550d with the basic canon 1855mm lens what comes supplied with the body. Every item on this page has been carefully selected by our experts to make sure they are 100% compatible with your camera. If you are buying this as part of package then you will also have another lens as part of the deal, a 55250mm or 70300mm. If you love camera technology, you cant ignore how the canon eos 7d forever changed the way independent films are shot. Flying solo with the canon 550d and the heartbreaks, by jg. It is not a hack, or a modified firmware, but it runs alongside canons own firmware, booting from the card every time you turn the camera on. Heres my 5 favorite lens for shooting canon dslr video. I would strongly suggest you take a look at phillip blooms recent article on lenses for some excellent suggestions.
Jul 24, 2016 these are the best cheap lenses for canon dslr filmmaking, vlogging, documentary, and video production. In this video i explain how you use you manual setting when shooting video with your canon 550d or canon t2i. If you are a canon user and want to get pure experience, youll want to own canon lenses only. Also known as the digital rebel t1i, the successor to the eos 450d features a 15 megapixel cmos sensor, 940,000 dot 3inch lcd screen, live view and iso range of 10012800. Sean covers the three musthave lenses for making video and filmmaking and the best cheap canon lenses for low light. Common canon fullframe cameras are the 5d mark iii and its. I want and like to take photos of people, and some little macro and taking landscape shots. I have lenses from a canon eos rebel xs film camera. Large format cinestyle lenses with superb build and features to meet film production requirements.
In general, the efs lenses will be less expensive, but they also lock you into a camera with a crop sensor, like the t2i 550d, 7d and 1d. The only modification to the original firmware is the ability to boot software from the card. Sep 08, 2014 j g harding is a singersongwriter, filmmaker and editor of the video media section of british print magazine sound on sound. Technically you cant install them without an existing copy on your computer but there is an easy hack found online via a search for canon eos utility without dvd drive or something similar. Best filmmaking lenses for the canon 550d t2i 600d t3i or.
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