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Canon Rebel T3i - how to have deep DOF in low light

Started Jan 18, 2017 | Discussions thread
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koko777 New Member • Posts: 1
Canon Rebel T3i - how to have deep DOF in low light

Hi guys,

I am filming video with my Canon Rebel T3i and would like a deep DOF for my footage. My problem is that I have to pick between having a deep DOF and my frame being lit poorly (dark) OR a shallow DOF and my frame being lit well (bright). My goal is to have the frame be deep DOF while being lit well.

I am not an expert so I did some research and learned that the IOS, F-Stop, and Shutter Speed affects my situation. I am filming at 24fps which means my shutter speed has to be double that (50). I cannot increase my shutter speed to bring in more light. Since I want a deep DOF, my F-Stop value is high (ex. >12) which darkens the frame. I have increased my IOS to 3200 but it already looks grainy so I do not want to increase it more, in fact I want to lower my IOS but it will be almost pitch black.

Can anyone provide me with some solutions? Is there a better lens I can purchase to overcome this problem? Would the most obvious solution to be just buy more studio lights?
Thanks!

Canon EOS 600D (EOS Rebel T3i / EOS Kiss X5)
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