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 12/21/2006 07:01:28 PM · #1
Just want to do a little dreaming. :)

What pentax has the highest fps?
What DSLR (any brand) has the hightest fps?
12/21/2006 07:05:18 PM · #2
The Canon 1dMkII hits 8.33 frames/second. In an almost dead heat, the nikon D2X (in high-speed cropped mode) hits 8.0 frames/second.
 12/21/2006 07:16:01 PM · #3
Originally posted by kirbic:
The Canon 1dMkII hits 8.33 frames/second. In an almost dead heat, the nikon D2X (in high-speed cropped mode) hits 8.0 frames/second.


Wow!!
Just googled that model to see the price.
Will stop dreaming about that one. :)
 12/21/2006 07:30:20 PM · #4
the original 1D also does 8fps.
 12/21/2006 07:50:56 PM · #5
the 20d is affordable and does 5 fps
 12/21/2006 08:43:59 PM · #6
Originally posted by kirbic:
The Canon 1dMkII hits 8.33 frames/second. In an almost dead heat, the nikon D2X (in high-speed cropped mode) hits 8.0 frames/second.


The Nikon D2Hs also gets 8 frames/second. It's a variation of the D2X that's designed for speed (it gets the 8 fps in regular mode and has a giant buffer) for action shooters and the like.
 12/21/2006 08:49:08 PM · #7
Originally posted by kearock:
Originally posted by kirbic:
The Canon 1dMkII hits 8.33 frames/second. In an almost dead heat, the nikon D2X (in high-speed cropped mode) hits 8.0 frames/second.


The Nikon D2Hs also gets 8 frames/second. It's a variation of the D2X that's designed for speed (it gets the 8 fps in regular mode and has a giant buffer) for action shooters and the like.

I believe the original D2H also boasts this feature.
 12/21/2006 09:04:20 PM · #8
Originally posted by Sunniee:
the 20d is affordable and does 5 fps

So does the D200
 12/21/2006 09:06:16 PM · #9
curious: how fast was the fastest SLR in terms of fps?
 12/21/2006 09:11:32 PM · #10
there are some cameras that can do 10fps with a pellicle mirror. Basically the mirror never moves, but you lose a 1/3 of your light on the film.

edit: canon made one that can do 14fps.

Message edited by author 2006-12-21 21:12:36.
 12/21/2006 09:14:17 PM · #11
Originally posted by kyebosh:
there are some cameras that can do 10fps with a pellicle mirror. Basically the mirror never moves, but you lose a 1/3 of your light on the film.

edit: canon made one that can do 14fps.


those cameras with this pellicle mirror you spoke about, are they SLRs or something unique?
 12/21/2006 09:16:19 PM · #12
they're still SLR cameras, they just have a mirror designed to refect light to the viewfinder and to the film at the same time. Since the mirror doesn't have to get out of the way, there's no blackout, and it's quieter, but you sacrifice light.
 12/21/2006 09:32:02 PM · #13
Originally posted by kyebosh:
they're still SLR cameras, they just have a mirror designed to refect light to the viewfinder and to the film at the same time. Since the mirror doesn't have to get out of the way, there's no blackout, and it's quieter, but you sacrifice light.


thanks. sounds like the same way some of those "live preview" modes work in certain dSLRs today. So it's not a new invention after all.

Anyway, back to the original thread topic - seems like even digital still has got some catching up to do as compared to older SLRs, at least in terms of fps.
 12/21/2006 10:21:41 PM · #14
mine :)

something like this
 12/21/2006 10:39:00 PM · #15
and mine.

Look around
 12/21/2006 10:46:04 PM · #16
Originally posted by Gordon:
mine :)

something like this


Cool!
 12/21/2006 10:46:23 PM · #17
Originally posted by American_Horse:
and mine.

Look around


Awesome shots!
 12/21/2006 10:50:51 PM · #18
Okay, maybe this one isn't a SLR (no mirror), and it's only 2 mega-pixel, but how's 1000fps for speed?

Anyway, you're correct, I don't think there's any production DSLR as fast as the fastest film SLR, the Canon 1v
 12/21/2006 10:56:17 PM · #19
the Canon F-1 did 14fps, as i stated earlier, so the 1V while the fastest recent film camera isn't the fastest out there.
 12/21/2006 11:02:38 PM · #20
Originally posted by kyebosh:
the Canon F-1 did 14fps, as i stated earlier, so the 1V while the fastest recent film camera isn't the fastest out there.


It sort of depends how you want to look at it though, while the F-1 might do 14fps, it is limited to a total of 36 frames, which the 1DII might only clip along at 8.5 fps, but will shoot 40 in a burst and continue after that.
 12/21/2006 11:14:23 PM · #21
Saying that 8.5fps is faster than 14fps because you can take more pictures is kind of a strange argument.

Let's consider video cameras. Consider any non-consumer 1080i (or higher resolution) video camera that has changable lenses. Most of them will do 30fps at 2mp until the batteries or memory run out, and some can do 60fps for a little while. Not only that but the really high end movie cameras can do 24fps at 7mp.
 12/21/2006 11:37:34 PM · #22
Originally posted by kyebosh:
Saying that 8.5fps is faster than 14fps because you can take more pictures is kind of a strange argument.

Let's consider video cameras. Consider any non-consumer 1080i (or higher resolution) video camera that has changable lenses. Most of them will do 30fps at 2mp until the batteries or memory run out, and some can do 60fps for a little while. Not only that but the really high end movie cameras can do 24fps at 7mp.


Though none of those are SLRs.

I don't say that 8.5fps is faster than 14fps. It is just capable of the fastest sustained burst that has been possible with a SLRs
 12/22/2006 12:39:28 AM · #23
There were adapters that let 35mm SLR's use bulk rolls of film, and a 150' roll is like 30 rolls of 36exp I think. Of course they look ridiculous, and you might as well carry a 35mm movie camera...

edit: holy crap, that video clip is awesome, gordon.

Message edited by author 2006-12-22 00:40:42.
 12/22/2006 02:51:36 AM · #24
Cool sound at for example at the Olympics where they put a lot of pg's together and you can hear the rattle of 50 to 100 cameras slapping their mirrors at 8fps at the same time.
 12/22/2006 10:59:29 AM · #25
Originally posted by Azrifel:
Cool sound at for example at the Olympics where they put a lot of pg's together and you can hear the rattle of 50 to 100 cameras slapping their mirrors at 8fps at the same time.


Even when its just one and its at your own eye. Its an amazing sound to hear. And even better when it allows you to capture the "moment" in a sporting event, especially when you dont have all the experience like the pros do, but you still end up with the shot. Sure makes the editor happy.

MattO
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