Homemade 3D with DSLR's

Swiftlegend · 21 Sep 2010 at 21:35

Ok so as a project I am looking to take up I want to make a 3D film, similar to that like Suzzie did off the Gadget Show with 2x Canon 550Ds. Now that is all great but I don't have 2x 550Ds however I can borrow 1 500D (hopefully find another

), just wondering how good the movie recording on the 500D is? I mean it says 1080P, obviously not but how does it compare to say a Sony Camcorder that does Full HD.
Would it be good enough to do a 3D film if I had 2?
And anyone actually tried to make a 3D film from 2x DSLR's?
Thanks

EDIT: anyone seen Loreo lenses? what are they like?

Swiftlegend · 22 Sep 2010 at 18:35

Am I allowed to bump?

Raikiri · 22 Sep 2010 at 18:40

Swiftlegend said:
I mean it says 1080P, obviously not

Was this are typo? They record full HD, but only at 20FPS. You'll be better off using 720p.

The main issue though is the lack of manual controls, something that's quite important if you're shooting on two cameras at once.

Swiftlegend · 22 Sep 2010 at 20:57

Raikiri said:
Was this are typo? They record full HD, but only at 20FPS. You'll be better off using 720p.

The main issue though is the lack of manual controls, something that's quite important if you're shooting on two cameras at once.

No it wasn't a typo, its not the type of HD you get on sky, I mean it looks better but not awesome, thanks for the 720p tip

blastman · 22 Sep 2010 at 21:11

Sorry, I cant help you at all, but I'm going to keep an eye on this thread as I'd love to see you succeed in this awesome project!!

robmiller · 22 Sep 2010 at 21:26

Swiftlegend said:
its not the type of HD you get on sky

FreeStream · 22 Sep 2010 at 21:54

You need two identical cameras set at the same focal distance with manual abilities otherwise not a chance.

Sorry to break your hopes

Messiah Khan · 22 Sep 2010 at 22:13

What editing software are you intending to use to edit the footage?

Raikiri · 22 Sep 2010 at 23:04

Actually, you'd be better of with Panasonic GF1s. IIRC there's a custom firmware that allows 1080p recording at a high bitrate with manual controls.

greedy123 · 23 Sep 2010 at 06:27

You will need to position the centre of the lenses 6.35cm (intra-ocular distance) apart, perfectly parallel to each other to get it to work and given the 500d body is bigger than that I think you may struggle. Sounds an awesome project though!

lord filbuster · 23 Sep 2010 at 09:38

greedy123 said:
You will need to position the centre of the lenses 6.35cm (intra-ocular distance) apart, perfectly parallel to each other to get it to work and given the 500d body is bigger than that I think you may struggle. Sounds an awesome project though!

Actually, as long as the distance between the lenses is fixed, it should be alright. You can take 3d photographs just by shifting your weight from one foot to the other between shots.

Kadafi · 23 Sep 2010 at 10:36

http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-3-D-Stereoscope-Slide-and-Video-Shooter/

ChazHurst · 23 Sep 2010 at 12:18

hasn't Panasonic released a 3D lens for their cameras?

Swiftlegend · 23 Sep 2010 at 19:47

blastman said:
Sorry, I cant help you at all, but I'm going to keep an eye on this thread as I'd love to see you succeed in this awesome project!!

Thanks!

"What editing software are you intending to use to edit the footage?" - Quote

Not a clue

I'm taking an EPQ so its more of an idea than anything but I know it can be done and instead of writing a boring essay over the summer, I think making a 3D film would be awesome fun.

Thanks for all your suggestions btw and I hope it will work out, only thing holding me back is equipment

(fairly expensive)

jonislost · 24 Sep 2010 at 11:58

robmiller said:

He's thinking it means 1080i not 1080p. The Sky thing refers to the fact that Sky output at 720p/1080i and no 1080p option.

OP the 500D and the 550D both shoot 1080p but the 500D only shots at 20fp/s and no manual. Whereas the 550D can shoot at up to 30fp/s and fully manual. 1080p on the 500D is basically useless for this type of work. Two 550D's would be ideal, unless you drop both cameras down to 720p

Swiftlegend · 24 Sep 2010 at 22:45

jonislost said:
He's thinking it means 1080i not 1080p. The Sky thing refers to the fact that Sky output at 720p/1080i and no 1080p option.

OP the 500D and the 550D both shoot 1080p but the 500D only shots at 20fp/s and no manual. Whereas the 550D can shoot at up to 30fp/s and fully manual. 1080p on the 500D is basically useless for this type of work. Two 550D's would be ideal, unless you drop both cameras down to 720p

I would love 2x 550D's

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