I’m looking to get my hands on a Canon 5D mark II. Currently I shoot on a JVCHD111e at 29.97 fps. I want to use the canon as a second camera. I’ve heard rumours that it actually shoots at 29.97 and the meta-data is incorrect, and from others that it is definitely straight 30fps. So I would like to see what kind of process it would take to sync the 5D mark II with a 29.97 native device.

What I would like to do is get my hands on 5 – 10 minutes of Canon mark II footage at its native frame rate, and the same scene (eg someone talking or music) shot at 29.97 fps (eg from a consumer level digital video camera). The resolution isn’t really an issue, just the frame rate. I want to test syncing these up in Adobe Premiere Pro CS4 and/or After effects CS4, to see if it can be done by changing the frame rate interpreted by the program, or seeing what it will take to get the whole footage in sync. How much of a process it will be, if it is worth it etc.

What I would like to do is run these tests and post the results for everyone in relevant forums, as there seems to be a lot of uncertainty out there with regards to the frame rate and compatibility with other cameras etc

So if anyone out there is able to do this, film 5 – 10 minutes of footage on the 5D mark II, and the same thing at 29.97 from another camera, and upload it somewhere where I can access it. A server, a website – anything! Or if its possible for it to be put on DVD and mailed to me and I would cover all expenses!! I would greatly appreciate it.

If anyone is able to do this, or has information that you think may answer some of the questions that I have please e-mail me at:

dean@alucinorproductions.com

Thanks very much

Dean