RED Scarlet
AAndromeda
14 Nov 2008 00:24
would there be a way to use the HDMI output on the 5d to get less compressed footage? for example could there be a way you use the 5d with a Flash XDR to get 100Mps? i dont know much about this stuff.
ironstrike
14 Nov 2008 02:48
Im assuming the camera is limited by its internal processor speed, yes it is possible to produce less compressed footage you could set the frame rate to something lower, like 24 fps Which is great because a lot of indie film makers prefer 24 because it is equal to film. However the modifications I am aware of are not that complicated, that is they wouldn't involve changing the compression methods or input output signals, however Im a fast learner ;)
You see, allowing the cameras shutter speed to be changeable is a very easy mod to do. Somewhere in the code there will be a statement similar (but not exactly) like this:
If ((Videomode==active) or (autosetting==active))
{Disable.Shutter.manual
}
all you would need to do would be to delete the (videomode==active) statement, and viola the camera should have a changeable shutter in video mode.... now it may not be that clear, depending on how the firmware is designed or compiled, but I find out sooner or later.
You see, allowing the cameras shutter speed to be changeable is a very easy mod to do. Somewhere in the code there will be a statement similar (but not exactly) like this:
If ((Videomode==active) or (autosetting==active))
{Disable.Shutter.manual
}
all you would need to do would be to delete the (videomode==active) statement, and viola the camera should have a changeable shutter in video mode.... now it may not be that clear, depending on how the firmware is designed or compiled, but I find out sooner or later.