VariCam 3700 vs Canon 7D HDSLR for Theatrical Release

For this major theatrical documentary I have been asked to do a shoot out between the new P2 VariCam and the new Canon 7D HDSLR (which is coming out shortly).

I know its like comparing a the new X6 to a Sportsbike, two completely different beasts. Apparently some think that the Canon could achieve a better look dueto the shallow DoF.

Having shot with the 5DMKII I am concerned about the viability of using a still camera on a large documentary (3 units 6 Weeks multiple countries). The things that bothered me included viewing, form factor and ergonomics, compression (h.264) as well as thermal issues (camera overheated after using if for more than 15 or 20 minutes)

Any feed back and thoughts would be GREATLY appreciated as we are about to embark on a test-shoot with film-out -- should be very interesting.



Daniel Andreas
Director of Photography
Los Angeles
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