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studio monitors, projectors and other produc-
tion equipment. During playback of images,
the digital transfers are at full resolution.
File Transfer Plug-in
The convenient plug-in will allow for simple and
easy transfer of video content from Canon’s
EOS DSLR cameras directly into Final Cut Pro.
The EOS MOVIE Plugin-E1* takes advantage of
Final Cut Pro’s powerful Log and Transfer fea-
ture, which allows users to select video for
import from the memory card, add custom
metadata and ingest the clips in the back-
ground so the editing can begin immediately.
*The plug-in will be compatible with Final Cut Pro 6.06 or
higher and currently supports Canon EOS-1D Mark IV, EOS 5D
Mark II, EOS 7D and EOS 60D cameras.
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options. Picture Styles are particularly useful
because they can be created or modified using
Canon Picture Style Editor software. In addi-
tion, both the Highlight Tone Priority and Auto
Lighting Optimizer features can be used while
shooting video to ensure superb image quality
even in difficult lighting conditions.
Sound Recording Options
When shooting video with an EOS digital SLR,
monaural sound can be recorded via built-in
microphone. Stereo recording is possible with
an external stereo microphone connected to
the camera’s mic input connector (a standard
3.5mm stereo jack). Audio levels are automati-
cally adjusted
whether record-
ing with the built-
in or an external
microphone. With
select EOS mod-
els, audio levels
can also be set
manually.
HDMI Connectivity
An HDMI output is provided
for digital display of still and video feed to
video codec with uncompressed linear PCM
audio. The use of the H.264 codec ensures
high image quality while keeping file sizes to
a minimum.
Advanced Exposure Control
When shooting HD video, EOS digital SLRs
employ center-weighted average metering
(using the imaging sensor) to ensure stable
motion picture exposure. If the AF mode is set
to Face Detection Live View, the camera will
use Evaluative metering linked to the AF point
corresponding to the face to calculate expo-
sure. As with still shooting, AE lock and expo-
sure compensation are available for video. Full
manual exposure control can also be used
when shooting video. ISO speed can be set
automatically or manually, and shutter speeds
can set manually over a wide range. Available
aperture settings are specific to the lens used.
Outstanding Image Control
Many of the refined image control and
enhancement features available for still shoot-
ing with EOS digital SLRs can also be used dur-
ing video capture. For example, white balance
settings and saved Picture Styles can be used
in video mode, giving the photographer a tre-
mendous range of control over camera
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depth-of-field control. If a large aperture is
chosen, thus creating shallow depth-of-field,
evocative, dramatic moving images with
blurred backgrounds can be attained with
ease, something simply not possible with
smaller sensors or compact cameras. If every-
thing must be in focus, shooting with a small
aperture helps ensure all-encompassing
depth-of-field, ideal for illustrative land-
scapes, architecture and any other scenic sit-
uation where all details must be recorded. The
drama, beauty and mood achievable by con-
trolling a moving image’s perspective and
depth-of-field cannot be overstated – and an
EOS DSLR provides a degree and ease of such
control unprecedented among conventional
video cameras.
Comprehensive Choice of Frame Rates
Whether for still or motion capture, Canon sets
high standards for both image quality and
professional versatility. EOS HD video supports
a wide range of frame rates, enabling photog-
raphers to tailor their imagery to specific
needs and markets. Video is progressively
captured and then recorded using the H.264
Unique Video
With the introduction of Canon
EOS digital SLRs capable of
Full HD video capture, professional photogra-
phers, videographers and cinematographers
have at hand an important imaging tool. By
shooting video with a large sensor camera, the
professional user can take advantage of the
image quality and characteristics intrinsic to
SLR photography. The extensive range of ISO
sensitivities and flexible exposure control
makes it possible to precisely achieve the
desired visual effect, profoundly affecting the
mood of a scene. Exposure can be determined
and set even in complex lighting situations,
maintaining the same look and feel through-
out an entire scene, not just the initial shot.
Shooting HD video with EOS digital SLRs
allows the photographer to choose from the
entire range of Canon EF and EF-S lenses,
including wide angle, macro, tilt-shift and
fish-eye, providing a wealth of creative shoot-
ing options once reserved only for still photog-
raphy. The resulting HD video is unique in its
incomparable depth-of-field characteristics,
remarkable capture capability under poor
lighting conditions and deep clean blacks with
undetectable noise.
Large CMOS Sensor
Proprietary Canon CMOS sensors not only
deliver spectacular still images but also make
it possible to shoot Full HD video of extraordi-
nary quality, achieving a look that many film-
makers and directors have likened to shooting
with professional big-screen cinematographic
cameras. The large CMOS sensors in Canon
EOS DSLRs, combined with the incredible range
of Canon EF lenses available to the photogra-
pher/videographer, provide a look and per-
spective impossible to achieve with traditional
video cameras. Large sensors also capture
more light and can record at high ISO sensitiv-
ities with less digital gain and reduced noise.
This enables the capture of high-quality foot-
age in low-light situations that would previ-
ously have been considered impossible with-
out artificial light.
Depth-of-Field
When shooting a video on an EOS DSLR, it is
possible to attain much shallower depths of
field than previously possible with expensive
traditional large-film motion-picture cameras.
The physical size of EOS DSLR CMOS sensors,
combined with the large maximum apertures
provided by Canon lenses, allows the cinema-
tographer to reach unprecedented creative
Shooting HD Video with Canon EOS Digital SLRs
Fisheye lenses impart an
extraordinary perspective and
angle-of-view far beyond the
limits of human vision.
Telephoto Lenses
Canon’s amazing telephoto lenses
bring the action closer, emphasiz-
ing the subject at hand.
Tilt-shift lenses allow you to
control the area of focus.
Macro lenses let you
get up close for detailed
shots of
small subjects.
Wide-angle lenses are perfect
for shooting in tight spaces or
to capture large expanses.
Interchangeable EF/EF-S Lenses – Creative opportunities are at your fingertips thanks to Canon EF/EF-S Lenses.
Full-Frame CMOS Sensor (EOS 5D Mark II)
Built-in microphone
(EOS-1D Mark IV)
Resolution
1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
1280 x 720 (HD)
640 x 480 (SD)
fps
30P (29.97), 25P, 24P (23.976)
60P (59.94), 50P
60P (59.94), 50P
HDMI output
port
Mic input
USB port
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* The EOS 5D Mark II does not support 720p HD.
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