Chapter 10. Through the Lens

The Unique Demands of Video

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Nothing seems quite as desired, nor generates as much discussion, as the glass that you put in front of your DSLR. After all, what good is a sensor without something to focus light onto it? Good glass is practically a religion to some folks, and we’ll admit we lust over quality lenses all the time.

You are probably familiar with this fanatic lust of lenses. In fact, you’ve probably built an extensive collection of lenses for your kit. It’s not that shooting video is dramatically different than photos, but the requirements for good glass are amplified. When you switch from freezing time ...

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