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Just a thought…. Photo Vs Mini Movie Clip

Afzal_BG_BR_UK
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Now that DSLR/Mirrorless cameras have ‘Movie’ capabilities, why bother actually taking a photograph? Simply create ‘Clips’ to ensure you capture the “right” moment then edit the actual ‘frame’ that represents what you intended to capture!

Am I missing something?!?

I myself am a bit ‘old-school’, I would rather capture a photograph as SooC as possible, then simply ‘crop’ (where/when) necessary ready for print/distribution.

 

Cameras:- 7Dii & (x2 40D)
EF:- 100mm f/2.8 macro, 50mm f/1.8, 24mm f/2.8
EF-s:- 55-250mm, 10-22mm, 18-55mm
Flashes:- x4 580exii, MT-24ex, Godox AD300Pro
Triggers:- x5 PW TT5s & x2 PW TT1s & x3 Godox X-Pro
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kvbarkley
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Yes you are missing something.

Check the resolution of the movie vs the still file.

My TG-5 has a mode where it continually takes images, and as soon as I press the shutter saves the 5 *before* the shutter press and 5 after.

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kvbarkley
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Yes you are missing something.

Check the resolution of the movie vs the still file.

My TG-5 has a mode where it continually takes images, and as soon as I press the shutter saves the 5 *before* the shutter press and 5 after.

Aha. Much appreciated!

So, the created movie file resolution is inferior on a frame-by-frame basis compared to a still photograph.

[I mistakenly thought that every movie frame would be the same resolution as any captured still photo.]

Phew:- thankfully, I still have a reason and justification to take photos. Long-live photography!

Cameras:- 7Dii & (x2 40D)
EF:- 100mm f/2.8 macro, 50mm f/1.8, 24mm f/2.8
EF-s:- 55-250mm, 10-22mm, 18-55mm
Flashes:- x4 580exii, MT-24ex, Godox AD300Pro
Triggers:- x5 PW TT5s & x2 PW TT1s & x3 Godox X-Pro
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