One feature that I covet from the Canon 5D Mark II, is the ability to record HD video. The Nikon D700 is a fantastic full frame, but a video function would’ve made it that much better.
With a few tweaks of Nikon’s SDK, it seems likes HD video might not be too far fetched after all. Take a look at the sample videos below. Although not quite HD yet, I’m sure the Nikon hackers will figure it out soon enough.
Nikon D700 Video Samples
cool
And in Africa people are dying because of no water. :D just kidding
but IMHO the digital cameras are for taking shots!
SLR> Photos
VideoCamera> Video
Okay, I appreciate the idea of putting video functions into SLR, but it really changes my look on a dSLR now. I much rather have a SLR JUST take photos, that way, I dont have to pay for the Video premium. I really dont plan on using the video mode if I had a 5DII.
If anything, they should have like a D700 for still images, then a D700v for like STILL+Video. Just my 1+1 cent.
The advantage of video in a dSLR vs. a standard video camera is the wide variety of 35mm interchangeable lenses. The DOF and control is amazing, and something that can’t be achieved with any video camera I’ve seen at the ~$2500k mark.
Have you seen the videos produced by the 5DII?
http://www.usa.canon.com/dlc/c.....cleID=2326
http://www.dailymotion.com/vid.....ina_travel
Here’s the video for references. :)
True, At the $2500 mark, there are no comparable video cameras with such DOF control, yea, the 5DII video a while after the 5DII was released, it actually liked it, and I would have to assume it’d be useful for wedding photographers to record the moments.
-ps they were playing MOBY in that video!
I’m in the process of buying a DSLR and looked a the D700. I think i’ve finally decided on the Canon 50D and seeing as i have an Xacti HD 1010 i don’t need more video capability.
definitely makes for a powerful video camera – (with all the exposure settings, its a seriously pro video cam).