topic Re: 4K 23.98P is zoomed in vs FHD 59.94P - EOS M50 in EOS DSLR & Mirrorless Cameras

4K 23.98P is zoomed in vs FHD 59.94P - EOS M50

Mr_Scary — Mon, 18 May 2020 03:56:16 GMT

Wondering if I'm doing something wrong.

EOS M50

When I record a video in (4K 23.98P) the video is zoomed way in compared to (FHD 59.94P)

I feel like maybe 40% magnified if that makes sense. loosing alot of the scene, I need to move way back to get the entire scene.

Or is this normal behavior?

Thanks.

Both pics below were shot at the same distance at 15.

Re: 4K 23.98P is zoomed in vs FHD 59.94P - EOS M50

Waddizzle — Mon, 18 May 2020 04:03:20 GMT

I would guess so. Use an ultra-wide angle lens if you want to use 4K mode. I think Full HD is sufficient for 99.99% of the time, and far easier to edit. If you really need 4K video that much, you should be invested in areal 4K video camera.

Re: 4K 23.98P is zoomed in vs FHD 59.94P - EOS M50

rs-eos — Mon, 18 May 2020 12:48:31 GMT

Most DSLRs and even some cinema cameras will not read the entire sensor when recording certain resolutions/frame-rates.

If you need a partcular resolution to stay framed the same way (e.g. you have multiple cams; A, B, etc.), you'll want to look into the appropriate equipment. e.g. cinema cameras that would all use S35 sensors and read out the entire sensor. Or, full-frame cameras that would all crop the same way.

Otherwise, what Waddizzle points out as a workaround is solid. You'll have to use wider lenses when you cannot physically back up further from your subjects.

Re: 4K 23.98P is zoomed in vs FHD 59.94P - EOS M50

shadowsports — Mon, 18 May 2020 14:27:58 GMT

Use this reference:

https://www.usa.canon.com/internet/portal/us/home/learn/education/topics/article/2018/July/4K-Video-on-the-Canon-EOS-M50/4K-Video-on-the-Canon-EOS-M50

To confirm what Wadizzle and rs-eos "Ricky" has already said. What you see will be affected by the FOV of the lens since 4K is shot from a cropped portion in the center of the sensor.

Re: 4K 23.98P is zoomed in vs FHD 59.94P - EOS M50

Mr_Scary — Wed, 20 May 2020 02:39:43 GMT

Thank you all, this makes perfect sense.

I'm glad I purchased the camera with the extra zoom lens.

EDIT: Actually what I said above makes no sense, lol..

Re: 4K 23.98P is zoomed in vs FHD 59.94P - EOS M50

kvbarkley — Wed, 20 May 2020 21:07:00 GMT

Just for the record, the new 90D can shoot 4K "cropped" or "uncropped".