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Dust Delete Function. Images Simulated.
Camera:
EOS-
1
D Mark III
Lens:
EF 70–200mm f/2.8L IS USM
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Setting
the Perfect
Mood
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Creative Possibilities with EF Lenses
With the introduction of Canon EOS digital SLRs capable
of HD video capture, professional photographers, video-
graphers and cinematographers have an important new
tool. They have discovered not only convenience, but
also the very special qualities of Canon EOS HD Video.
Shooting video with a large sensor camera takes advan-
tage of the image quality and characteristics intrinsic to
SLR photography. The EOS 7D increases flexibility for the
photographer by allowing full use of Canon’s EF and EF-S
lenses, including wide angle, macro, tilt-shift and fish-eye,
providing creative options once reserved for stills.
Sophisticated Exposure Control
When shooting HD video, including Full HD
video, the EOS 7D employs Center-Weighted
average metering for stable exposure. The Program AE
mode automatically sets shutter speed (from 1/30 to
1/125 second), lens aperture and ISO speed. ISO is set to
100 for basic operation but, the full range up to 6400 (up
to 12800 with ISO expansion) is available for low-light
video shooting. As with still shooting, AE lock is available
for video. Exposure compensation is available in the
range of up to ±3 stops for movie shooting in 1/3- or 1/2-
stop increments. Full manual exposure control can also be
used. ISO speed can be set automatically or manually
between 100 and 6400. Shutter speed can be manually
set up to 1/4000 second. Minimum shutter speed is 1/30
sec. when shooting at 24/25/30 fps and 1/60 sec. at
50/60 fps. Available aperture settings are specific to the
lens used.
Full HD Video Capture
The EOS 7D sets new standards for image
quality and professional versatility. It
supports a wide range of frame rates and video formats,
enabling photographers to tailor their raw footage to
specific needs and markets.
Advanced Shooting Capabilities
The EOS 7D provides numerous image control and
enhancement features to help ensure the highest quality.
All of the white balance settings available for still
shooting can be used in video mode. Similarly, all
saved Picture Styles are available for video shooting,
including any created or modified using Canon Picture
Style Editor software. Both the Highlight Tone Priority
and Auto Lighting Optimizer features can be used while
shooting video. A still photo can be captured and saved
separately during video shooting by pressing the shutter
release button. The still image will be saved in the
same file format as for normal still shooting. Video
shooting will be interrupted — about one second of the
still image will be inserted at the point of capture — but
automatically resumes.
DOCUMENTARY
T
he 24p capability
of the camera is
game-changing for me.
I worked with the
Canon EOS 7D on a
documen-
tary shoot
in India,
and there
were
immediate advantages.
Working in 24p 1080
mode, we filmed in a
poor neighborhood
that experienced fre-
quent power cuts.
Because of its low-light
capability, we still
filmed beautiful
footage just using
reflected daylight com-
ing from outdoors —
even if the lights went
out. The video image
quality of the EOS 7D
is excellent.”
James
Longley
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