Canon T2i Video - Why It's a Revolutionary Camera for Filmmakers

With the arrival of the Canon t2i 550D rebel DSLR camera, filmmakers are rejoicing at using the canon t2i video with its 1080p capability to shoot great cinematic images. The question most filmmakers have is whether using this DSLR camera can be sufficient enough to produce their independent projects. So, let's take a look.

First off, this camera is versatile and compact. It allows you to place the camera in very tight spaces and angles you would not be able to do with a much bigger video camera like the Panasonic P2. The camera has both 24p and 30p video mode which means you can use it for many different purposes - shoot a movie, a wedding video or a corporate event and create fantastic results. It also gives you full manna control to manipulate your image. The depth of field in this DSLR is what gives this camera its stunning images. You can also shoot slow motion with its variable frame rate ability.

Secondly, don't use the zoom lens that comes with the camera (you can opt to buy the body only). Invest in some prime lenses that will allow you to get crisper, sharper images. Since the t2i doesn't have a full frame sensor (it's an APS-C chip with a 1.6x crop of a full frame), the lenses are also cheaper. The greatest investment in the t2i will be the lenses - the better the lenses, the better the image. So make sure you get a good wide angle and normal lens to jump-start your camera package.

Finally, the Canon t2i video is not without its drawbacks. It doesn't have a great body as it feels plastic in your hands, unlike the magnesium build of the more expensive Canon 7D. If you shoot in extreme weather conditions, the camera might shut down. Also, the audio options are nothing to shout home about. Instead of using the audio within the camera, you are much better off using an external audio set up for better sound, especially if you are recording dialogue.

To conclude, you can use the Canon t2i and its 1080p video to produce great images for your short and even feature length movies. It will be a better idea to get 2 of these cameras in the long run. You can use them as an A and B camera for simultaneous shooting, given the cost. The Canon t2i is a revolution of sorts, as it brings filmmaking to the mass-market consumer for under $1000. So forget the more expensive cameras and invest in the Canon t2i and its video if you're just starting out.