Keep T2i or trade it for 50d?

[fromdecember]

I have a t2i and a gh3.  I'm wondering with the new hack going on for the 50d with raw video, should I trade out my t2i with the 50d?

[andy lee]

50d with RAW does not record audio......NO AUDIO

[Andrew Reid]

It's impossible to answer such a broad question, you need to tell us what you plan to use the camera for.

[fromdecember]

No audio is not a big deal for me, as I simply use a field recorder with a separate microphone when I do any audio or need audio.  My recording is broad.  I do short films mostly that range from documentary, action, and drama.  I have yet to do much landscape stock footage but looking to do light shooting in the near future.

[Oedipax]

No audio is not a big deal for me, as I simply use a field recorder with a separate microphone when I do any audio or need audio.

It does mean you'll need to slate and align manually, though (no PluralEyes). I know it's been done for close to a century at this point, but just want to emphasize this aspect.

[fromdecember]

Yeah, I do video announcements for a church every week and sync audio every week.  I don't mind that task. I just wondered since I began using my gh3 more for video than my t2i, if it was worth ditching it for the 50d since its raw ml hack.

[Julian]

Since you have a GH3, I don't see any reason to keep the T2i... ;) Unless you shoot with 2 camera's all the time.

 

50D raw is an experimental thing. It's fun, it works, but it's far from perfect. Want to experiment? Go for it! Need something reliable and easy? keep the T2i.