More Canon EOS 5D Mark 2 HD Video Samples

I have only had the camera for a few days, and I love it so far. Here are a few random clips from a recent trip the crew and I took to Chicago for a photoshoot. Most of the footage is hand held and taken with Canon L Series lenses. I will update this video with more clips as I capture them.

More Canon EOS 5D Mark 2 HD Video Samples from Douglas Sonders on Vimeo.

Loving my first weekend with the Canon 5D Mark 2, but....

I had to make a quick trip to Chicago for a shoot and have taken my new 5D Mark 2 body with me. It is just fantastic. I love my various generations of 1Ds bodies for all the great work they have put done, but the new 5D makes me not want to look back. The live preview is fantastic, the video looks amazing (will post more samples soon), the automatic sensor cleaning is a nice luxury, and the images are SO sharp, even in low light.

Although, this being said, I have a problem. There is NO availability of new batteries. No store seems to have them in stock in the US. I went on ebay, and see some shady options from Hong Kong, but thats it. Beware, there are some retailers on ebay that offer "genuine replacement batteries" for the 5d mark 2 and for cheap ($40 approx), but you will read that they do not communicate battery management/life to the camera like a read canon battery should.

I am currently looking at purchasing a BG-E6 vertical battery grip (top image) and possibly the WFT-E4 vert. grip (bottom image) as well. The BG-E6 offers space for 2 LP-E6 batteries or 6 AA batteries. The WFT-E4 offers wifi image/video transmission capabilities to your computer (within 60 feet). That would be pretty cool on commercial jobs so I dont have to use firewire to shoot to my computer, BUT the WFT-E4 apparently only allows you to use a single camera battery and to replace exhausted the battery  you need to remove the grip from the camera. That isn't an attractive thought considering how long some shoots can go. Ill let you know as I learn more.

My first sample video from the new Canon 5D Mark 2

Canon EOS 5D Mark 2 Low Light Sample Video from Douglas Sonders on Vimeo.

It is dark out right now so I have taken some sample video inside using my Boxer, Winston Churchill, as a subject. More sample videos to come!

Footage was captured using my Canon 16-35mm 2.8L lens at 16mm and the ISO was set to 400. There was some noise, but definitely amazing footage for an SLR.

Happy Holidays to me! Canon 5d Mark 2 & new MacBook Pro 15"

My 5D Mark 2 came in stock at my local camera store today (thanks to my buddy Gabe Scindian for the tip to check with Dominion Camera) and I ran out to pick it up ASAP. I love it! I will give a full-review soon. One thing to mention, the lack of available accessories on the market, such as extra batteries! 

Also pulled the trigger and ordered the new MacBook Pro 15" on Black Friday. I am loving it. I ordered a Pelican 1490 hard laptop case to configure it to be the ultimate on-location studio. Will post photos or video of that soon.

Hope everyone had a nice holiday!

Happy Holidays Everyone

Enjoy this sweet "80's Montage" take on the classic "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer"

Awesome 80's Montage: Rudolph - watch more funny videos

New Pretenders Photoshoot for iTunes

I did this shoot in NYC a couple months back and is up on the Pretenders iTunes Originals album up on iTunes now.

The 2009 Mercedes Benz McLaren SLR Stirling Moss

This show car coming to the Detroit Auto Show is unbelievably beautiful. I had to post this video.

New Staind Photoshoot

My photos of Staind are up on the iTunes in their new iTunes Originals album. Check it out!

New 8112 Studios Demo Reel

Check it out, it is a new demo reel from my video production company, 8112 Studios:


Our Sony PMW EX-1 XDCAM Reel from 8112 Studios on Vimeo.

Check out my new video page!

I have started uploading a variety of behind-the-scenes videos onto my vimeo account for you guys.

Check it out here:

http://vimeo.com/user994649/videos

Hope you enjoy them! Check back regularly for more videos here on the blog and on my Vimeo page.

Unique Whips TV Photoshoot - Rapper Jadakiss - Douglas Sonders Photography from Douglas Sonders on Vimeo.

Video: My crazy ride in a Blackhawk helicopter with 3 Doors Down and Switchfoot

My Blackhawk helicopter ride with 3 Doors Down & Switchfoot from Douglas Sonders on Vimeo.

I flew with the bands 3 Doors Down and Switchfoot (riding in 2 Blackhawks) from a Mississippi Army National Guard base to the middle of Highway 90 in Biloxi Mississippi in front of the Hard Rock Casino. 3 Doors Down and Switchfoot were performing a charity concert to benefit the MS/AL/LA Gulf Coasts.

Check out the Better Life Foundation:

CLICK HERE

"The UH-60 Black Hawk is a four-bladed, twin-engine, medium-lift utility helicopter manufactured by Sikorsky Aircraft."

Star Wars Photoshoot - Video Preview

Star Wars Photoshoot Preview from Douglas Sonders on Vimeo.

Check out my guest blog on Scott Kelby's photoshop website

CLICK HERE to check it out

Repost: SWAT Team Photoshoot

This behind-the-scenes video is reposted using Vimeo (rather than YouTube) for your viewing pleasure.

Swat Team Photoshoot from Douglas Sonders on Vimeo.

Something for you Star Wars fans...

More photos coming and video! :)

Repost: Secret Agent Photoshoot

I posted images and youtube video from this shoot sometime last year I believe, but thanks to the high-resolution video encoding software of vimeo.com, I am reposting the behind the scenes video in much higher quality. Enjoy!

Secret Agent Photoshoot from Douglas Sonders on Vimeo.

Carbon Motors E7 Photoshoot - Video

Here is a behind the scenes video of the Carbon Motors "police car of the future" photoshoot. The images are not 100% edited, and will update the video when the editing is done. Hope you enjoy!

Carbon Motors E7 Police Car Photoshoot from Douglas Sonders on Vimeo.