
John asks…
CANON REBEL T1I VIDEO EXTENTION?!?!?! QUICKTIME ERROR?!?!?
I have a Canon Rebel T1i and I was just wondering if there’s an automatic video format extention that it uploads my videos in. [It uploads in quicktime for me].
And when I try to open my video, it tells me “The source filter for this file could not be loaded.”
What do I do?!

rob answers:
Use QuickTime player or VLC player. Both are available for Macintosh and Windows computing environments.
MOV files are all you can get out of that camera. Remember, video capture by dSLRs is a convenience feature only. They were NOT designed to capture video (and audio), they are designed to capture still images.

Lisa asks…
Canon T1i Movie (Video) Mode?
I’m so used to look through viewfinder to take movei/video shot in my Canon S5. I played my newly purchased Canon T1i and relalized I could only take video through LCD Live View. I found it’s difficult to hold still in shooting movie/video while turning the lens to zoom in or out. Any advice?

rob answers:
Use a steadying device – like a tripod.

Linda asks…
How is the video quality on the Canon Rebel T1i?
I am needing video basically for a class I’m taking this semester, in which part of it will be a video project and editing video in Adobe After Effects. Sound quality isn’t a big issue but image quality is. Also how much video can you shoot at one time with the T1i? I considered buying an additional Vixia camcorder but I’m hesitant to spend $800 on a camcorder when I’m not really sure how much I like shooting video yet.

rob answers:
The T1i can record at 30fps but at a reduced resolution of 1280×720. Still well above standard def.
The actual quality will be quite good, the large sensor will give you a great sensation of depth of field, however this makes focusing more critical. There are no exposure controls either, so the camera is pretty much on auto exposure. This will affect the aperture and shutter, meaning you kind of hit record and hope for the best.
The 7D is better suited as it has manual controls and full HD recording at 30fps but it is a lot more money.
The cap is usually around 12minutes. Which is a loads and loads for after effects.

Sandy asks…
How do i get a Canon t1i to autofocus while taking video without having to keep pressing the button?

rob answers:
Most Canon dSLR’s with a video feature cannot auto-focus while in the video mode.
This attachment is sold to help you keep manual, critical focus while shooting video. The link is to one such attachment
http://www.markertek.com/Video-Equipment/Video-Cameras-Camcorders/DSLR-Accessories/Hoodman-Corporation/HCKP.xhtml
Nikon cameras with a video feature can auto-focus in the video mode, but it is slow, not as fast as when using the still auto-focus mode

William asks…
How does the video on the Canon Rebel T1i (500D) compare to a standard definition Sony Handycam?
Basically I want to know if it’s worth $350 to get a Sony Handycam (standard definition, 60GB hardrive) for my video class when I already have a T1i.

rob answers:
There are a few issues:
Firstly frame rate:
The Rebel t1i has two HD video settings, if you are recording at 1080p (four times standard definition resolution) you can only record at 20fps. If you are shooting for web then this ism’t a deal breaker.
If you are shooting at lower HD (which is still double the resolution of standard def) 1280×720 you get the full 30fps. In this regard the rebel is better than the handycam.
Sensor Size:
The camcorder, even a top end handy cam like an FX7, will be very very small compared to the sensor of the T1i. This means that you have a much greater sensation of depth of field with the T1i than with the handycam, especially at longer focal lengths and wider apertures. In this regard the Rebel is better than the handycam.
Focus:
You really need to use the Rebel in manual focus mode as the depth of field is so critical with the big sensor and is likely to be viewed on a bigger screen with it being HD which will show up any flaws more. In this regard the camcorder is more forgiving with its smaller sensor. For serious video you should be using manaul focus anyway. Letc call it a draw.
Exposure control:
On the Rebel T1i (in video mode) you have to trust the camera to get it right and there are no manual over-rides. Reports suggest it generally does get it right, but personally I would want more control.
Even basic sony camcorders have some exposure control and more advanced camera will let you control everything from f-stops, to gain to shutter speed and have the option of using ND filters.
The handycam wins this round!
Lens Control:
On the rebel you are limited to manually zooming lenses, which won’t be as fluid looking as using power zoom. Camcorder lenses typically have a massive range from moderate wide angle to extreme telephoto.
The range of your rebel will depend on the lens you have fitted, the standard 18-55 lens is a 3x zoom where as handycams will have at least 10x zoom, often more, and more control over it.
On the plus side the rebel has access to the canon EF system of lenses with some very specialsit lenses like true macro, or even a micro lens, tilt shift lenses, very wide angle lenses. The lens performance on the EF lenses will be higher than on the handycam lens, so sharper pictures.
Both have pros and cons. I would miss the convenince of a power zoom and the range, but would also love the ability to use very good specialist lenses. A draw for this round.
Audio:
The rebel has a small built in mono- mic right next to where you hold the camera. No mic input or headphone socket. No audio controls.
The handycam will have a stereo mic up front and will be bigger and record clearer sound, depending on the model of handycam it may even have a mic input, audio level control and headphones.
Handycam wins this one handsdown.
Editing:
If the handycam is AVCHD then you are going to have the same issues etc as with the Rebel footage. That is you will need a very recent computer with the latest operating systems (at least Vista or Mac 10.5) if the camcorder is miniDV and has a firewire output it is far more compatible with older computers.
Still image quality:
Rebel wins hands down. If you want to do stills first with a little bit of video then the rebel.
Even if you want to do video first, consider the compromises I’ve mentioned, the rebel may still win out.
A lot of information to digest.
The Canon 7D is a lot more money but does address the exposure issues, sound issues (still no headphone socket though) and the frame rate issues with the rebels video mode.
Ultimately its for you to decide what will suit you best.
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