Got my 550D

[mas]

Took the plunge yesterday and got one.

Loving it so far, I didnt realise how tricky it was to video smoothly. Prooving rather difficult!! Oh well... practice makes perfect. I am also very impressed with the quality of the kit IS lens, takes some very crisp shots!

A whole day of shooting tomorrow, might buy some new glass too... fingers crossed the weather is nice!

 

[mas]

How to achieve smooth pans? Such as this style of video... Im interested in how he keeps the camera so still, holding my 550D by hand just wobbles like s**t!

http://vimeo.com/5576376

 

[Nick_P]

Tripod?

 

[mas]

Yes, A tripod is great. But, I mean, in these shots it looks as though they are tracking the car in another, I do not know how they keep the video smooth across uneven surface etc..

 

[Nick_P]

ah yes. My guess would be something like this...

http://vimeo.com/9396669

 

[jenic]

Steadicam

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produ...N_F24LEABNN_Flyer24_LE_Camera_Stabilizer.html

 

[mas]

Bloody hell, at that price id rather my footage be wobbly!

Is there cheaper alternatives?

 

[Nick_P]

DIY like the one i posted

 

[mas]

Yeah, ive seen a few guides now on the net, and it seems fairly straight forward! Might try and mock something up tomorrow

 

[Luke.]

post a few shots up that you have taken matey!

 

[mas]

Any reccomendations on what Lens to go for?

I have a Sigma 10-20mm, got a Nifty Fifty on the way but want something with more range other than my kit lens. I want to get in to Video/Photo of scateboarding/bmx/MTB etc...! Not sure what to go for!

 

[Track'd]

Finally went for it then! It's all practice. The 10-20mm along with 50mm should be perfect for skateboarding/bmx. I wouldn't buy anymore until you find yourself missing out on shots, or trying too hard to get the right composition. If you want longer than 50mm then maybe another prime like an 85, or maybe try and cover the 30mm range? The 70-200 F4 covers a good range at a good price!?

 

[mas]

Yeah, something with a bit of range would be ideal. I am in to my motorsport, so not sure if 200mm would give me the reach I need?