Image Detail Comparison: EOS 5D Mark III matches RED Scarlet-X at 2K
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Canon’s new full-frame camera vs. RED’s resolution champion – that’s something for movie makers. A comparison concerning image details between the EOS 5D Mark III, the EOS 7D and the Scarlet-X done at cinema5d DSLR film forum by user Sebastian, which has also some interesting thoughts about the EOS 5D Mark III (from a film-maker’s point of view).
That means a full-frame sensor (5D3) vs an APS-C sensor (7D) vs a smaller than APS-C sensor (Scarlet-X), using a Canon zoom 24-105mm f/4.0 L (5D3), a Tokina 16-50mm f2.8 (7D) and a Contax Zeiss 28mm (Scarlet-X) – this was done to match the shots (but filmed sections are not 100% identical, not a real problem in my opinion).
The footage of the Scarlet-X was recorded @2k and scaled down to HD. Not only the 5D Mark III matches the Scarlet-X concerning image details, but there is also less noise.
Read the cinema5d forum post clicking here. The original files used for the comparison can be downloaded:
EOS 5D Mark III file 1
EOS 5D Mark III file 2
EOS 7D file 1
EOS 7D file 2
RED Scarlet-X files (zipped)
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Carl
2 years ago |I’ve seen this test and it’s bogus. It is not at all scientific in any way nor does it make any sense from a camera operators perspective.
The scarlet is in 2K I assume to “level the playing field” and the images are altered in post which defeats the purpose of doing a camera test…..
Frank
2 years ago |Wasn’t intended to be scientific. Nevertheless I think it is informative. The 5D Mark III is excellent for film making, and comparison like the one I posted are showing it.
Alex
5 months ago |I think the Canon 5D Mark III. Looks as good as anything out there. Costing double or triple the price. If there is a slight difference. That’s all it is slight. And when you’re telling a good story. I don’t think nobody will ever care. Five d mk 3. All the way baby.