ivanku Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 Hi guys, It seems like dual pixel AF is unanimously praised, and I also love it for stills work, which is most of what I do. For video, how do you guys take advantage of dual pixel AF when a camera mounted mic picks up so much lens noise during focusing? Im using a 5D IV with a rode videomic pro, and for video I've been using manual focus simply because of the AF noise. Do you guys have any workarounds? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonpais Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 16 minutes ago, ivanku said: Hi guys, It seems like dual pixel AF is unanimously praised, and I also love it for stills work, which is most of what I do. For video, how do you guys take advantage of dual pixel AF when a camera mounted mic picks up so much lens noise during focusing? Im using a 5D IV with a rode videomic pro, and for video I've been using manual focus simply because of the AF noise. Do you guys have any workarounds? Which lens are you using? The solution is probably to purchase Canon STM lenses and shoot with the microphone off camera. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivanku Posted February 25, 2017 Author Share Posted February 25, 2017 I'm using standard USM lenses. That's the trouble with full frame on canon - there are only two STM lenses that are compatible with full frame, and neither is a focal length I need. Video for me is secondary to stills on a shoot, so I was hoping to keep my setup very simple. So, an on camera microphone and done. But you're right, maybe off-camera mic, or a very directional microphone to an external recorder is a necessary solution. any other ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonpais Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 22 minutes ago, ivanku said: I'm using standard USM lenses. That's the trouble with full frame on canon - there are only two STM lenses that are compatible with full frame, and neither is a focal length I need. Video for me is secondary to stills on a shoot, so I was hoping to keep my setup very simple. So, an on camera microphone and done. But you're right, maybe off-camera mic, or a very directional microphone to an external recorder is a necessary solution. any other ideas? May I ask what it is you shoot? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivanku Posted February 25, 2017 Author Share Posted February 25, 2017 I'm documenting the work of biologists in NYC who study coyotes that live in and around the city. So video is shooting clips of folks at work in a lab, or in the field when they are tracking animals, recording short interviews, etc. Kisaha 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inazuma Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 Use a longer shotgun mic and mount it further up and forward from the lens Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hijodeibn Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 I think the best solution for your video is to get a STM lens only for that purpose, I know to add a new lens to your kit is a pain, but I think the extra weight is worthy, I am using a C100 with a STM lens and the image is great, only be careful with the lighting, STM is probably the best solution for your focus today….. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gt3rs Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 Some lenses are nosier than other for example I have no problem with the 24 1.4 and the 50 1.2 with the 1dx II and the rode videomic pro directly on the hotshoe. But the easiest solution is to buy a small arm for the hotshoe and move up and further in front the mic and problem solved. Personally I would not buy STM lenses just for this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivanku Posted February 25, 2017 Author Share Posted February 25, 2017 2 hours ago, gt3rs said: Some lenses are nosier than other for example I have no problem with the 24 1.4 and the 50 1.2 with the 1dx II and the rode videomic pro directly on the hotshoe. But the easiest solution is to buy a small arm for the hotshoe and move up and further in front the mic and problem solved. Personally I would not buy STM lenses just for this. That's a great idea! Is there an arm that you would recommend ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kisaha Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 Buy a Rodelink Newsshooter, and you can put the microphone wirelessly wherever you want. You will achieve an infinitely better quality sound too. You can also connect a lavalier microphone on the transmitter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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