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Hey guys,

Quick question regarding 50d video playback . . . and excuse me if this isn't the best place to post! 

Regarding playback, well . . . its not working, and I'm just wondering 2 things. 

1)  Is this the way it is, considering the obvious with the camera and not originally doing video? 

2)  If so, whats the easiest method you've found to playback clips in the field?

I would just like to know if I got the shot, or if I'll need to take again, and being able to review what I just took would be great.

Thanks, and sorry I'm such a noob. 

Thanks Levi!  Your post was very informative.  I will definitely keep ETTR a priority when I start testing.  Thanks!

I'm posting 2 links.  And I'd like to know what you think.

In the first video, the guy is shooting a slow card, and shoots at a lower resolution for 1280 x 720p.  However it looks great!!!  But whats going on, @ :34 and :35.  The clarity of the flower snaps @ :35.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ut02ekKykE4


In this second video, the guy shoots at a higher resolution.  It looks great as well. 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kx0_Kc6_Jkc

I don't exactly know what questions to ask regarding the difference between these 2 tests, because I'm a noob.  But if my card can record continuous at a higher resolution, wouldn't I always want to shoot at the highest resolution possible?  And then upscale for uploads to youtube?

Hey guys, 

I'm new to the forum, but have been watching / reading up on the 50d Raw stuff for a little while.  I decided to register and jump in here to drop a question or two, and to also get more involved with the community!  I found a good deal on a 50d and it should be here mid next week!  I'm excited, but a little uncertain / lost, as I've never shot RAW before, and really only ever used a t3i for video / photo.  I did use ML a good bit, just not the RAW module.  I have done some research and tried to figure out as much as I could before it gets here and I can actually dive in and do some tests of my own. 

I did have a few questions, if someone would be kind enough to answer, or show me a link where I can read for myself. 

I see on the OP of this thread that they got 70 mb/s output on the 50d.  I've also seen tests where this number fluctuates and spikes.  I ordered a Transcend 32 GB 1000x 160 read / 120 write CF card.  Is this fast enough?  What max resolution could I get continuous?  Is there a need to invest in a 1066x Toshiba card @ 150 mb/s? 

I know that 32 GB will go fast, so I'm asking before I make another purchase.

Also, I've seen a lot of raw tests on youtube.  Some look incredible @ default 360p.  Others look cropped and don't seem to be that great of quality.  What are the do's and don'ts here from you experience? 

Any recommended settings / advice would be greatly appreciated!!!!  This post maybe should've went partially in a introduce yourself section, but considering the 50d is relative, I posted here.

Sorry for the small book, I just unloaded.