Comments on: First thoughts on Rebel T2i/ 550D

By: Preston Kanak

Preston Kanak — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 14:33:03 +0000

Relying on DSLR’s in hot climates is fine. You will run into overheating issues when using for extended periods of time. Good ways to avoid overheating is by using ice packs and changing the batteries routinely if you are able to.

By: Rob

Rob — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 11:04:57 +0000

Thanks for the reply Philip. I didn’t realize how old the post was when I replied!

I have yet to experience this overheating problem. Is it something that occurs during long shoots? As I mentioned, I have used the camera to shoot a few music videos, and even braved a wedding with one!

I am worried though as I am heading off to the Cayman Islands to start up my own small production company, will be using DSLR’s the heat there as you can imagine is slightly different to the UK! Im wondering if it would be wise to rely on DSLR’s only?

Would greatly appreciate anyones thoughts on this!

Thanks.

By: Philip Bloom

Philip Bloom — Fri, 12 Aug 2011 21:50:50 +0000

just go to my amazon store or amazon.co.uk and look for 550d timer remote

By: Andy

Andy — Fri, 12 Aug 2011 11:35:13 +0000

Any idea on what that time lapse controller was again? The link has disappeared.
Cheers

By: Philip Bloom

Philip Bloom — Thu, 28 Jul 2011 11:28:05 +0000

the image out of it is the same pretty much as the 7D, 60D so of course it is capable of great images if the right talent is behind it. Problem is you are replying to a comment made well over a year ago Rob and to be honest if you can the 60D is a much better proposition as it is really is far more robust. Image is the same. But it will last you longer and doesn’t overheat as much!

By: Rob

Rob — Thu, 28 Jul 2011 11:19:32 +0000

I couldn’t disagree with you more. It might be consumer level but its certainly up to the challenge of shooting things like weddings etc. The build quality is not as good as the 7D but you make it sound paper thin, I think your over exaggerating slightly there. I have shot music video’s on this, One of which was featured on Sky’s alternative music channel “scuzz”. The results were great and the video was received extremely well. A friend of mine also shoots with one and uses it as his main camera. He was recently invited to London where his music video was show cased in front of some top guys Who have worked on many great british films such as Hot Fuzz and This is England. They were all very impressed with his work and invited him to dinner after where he made some great contacts. My point here is, its not just about the camera, a good camera does not make you a pro. The canon 550D is an amazing camera for its price, and more!

Just my two cents…

By: Ivan V.

Ivan V. — Wed, 24 Nov 2010 22:02:33 +0000

Well said Gotcha and Viktor! It’s the man/woman that makes the camera not the other way around.

By: Gotcha

Gotcha — Tue, 09 Nov 2010 05:50:26 +0000

A pro can make just about anything work. Amateurs think only pros use pro gear.

By: Farid

Farid — Wed, 20 Oct 2010 14:57:32 +0000

Can someone please tell me what’s the name of the ring he’s using for focus?
I’ve been searching for it on the internet but I can’t find it (because I have no idea what is it called)
Thanks

By: pbloom

pbloom — Fri, 01 Oct 2010 17:17:48 +0000

720p mode is 50p for PAL and 60p for NTSC