Canon EOS 500D vs Canon EOS 5D Mark II

The reason why I put these 2 models together for a review is that they both allow not only to take pictures, but also to capture videos. Also from functional aspect these two models are very similar, the main difference is Canon 5D Mark II is a professional camera, but Canon 500D can be looked a good solution for amateurs who doesn't want to stretch to buying into the 50D class. There’s a quite a difference in price I would say, $ 770 and $ 2800.

So, let’s see the video modes these two cameras have.

Canon EOS 500D:

• 1080p @ 20fps
• 720p @ 30fps
• VGA @ 30fps
• MOV (Video: H.264, Sound: Linear PCM)

Canon EOS 5D Mark II:

• 1920 x1080 @ 30fps
• 640 x 480 @ 30fps

In real life movie mode in both of these cameras isn't as easy as a fully automated camcorder. It doesn't autofocus "live" on the fly as most will be accustomed to, and sudden changes of exposure level can cause momentary interruptions in the recorded video stream as the camera works to adjust settings. Exposure is also set automatically, including shutter speed (from 1/30 to 1/125), aperture and ISO sensitivity. You can use EV compensation to adjust exposure up and down, and focus manually by turning the focusing ring on the lens, but it's best to do these things before you begin recording, because making these adjustments makes noise that the microphone will pick up, and can cause camera movement whether on or off a tripod.