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SL1 Video

Started Dec 13, 2016 | Questions
Napho New Member • Posts: 4
SL1 Video

HI all. My 400D works great and has served me well with family photos, vacations and a few international trips. I've been looking for an upgrade and just ordered the SL1. I figured its a bit smaller for travel and a real upgrade from the 400D. I'll pair it with the 24mm 2.8, STM which I've been using on my 400D for the last few weeks. I have a question about video. I also have a 70-200 F4 L USM. Can I use this on the SL1 for video or does video require an STM lens?

I've learned a lot on this forum and appreciate your feedback.

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Canon EOS 400D (EOS Digital Rebel XTi / EOS Kiss Digital X) Canon EOS Rebel SL1 (EOS 100D)
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sleibson Regular Member • Posts: 444
Re: SL1 Video
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The SL1 does not require an STM lens to shoot video. Here's a clip with an SL1 shooting video with a Canon 70-200 lens:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vvb19SE4YPA

STM lenses focus almost silently, which can be important for video shot with live sound using the camera's built-in microphone. Also, I think you'll find that STM lenses change focus more smoothly, which is more pleasing when you see the focus change in the video.

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OP Napho New Member • Posts: 4
Re: SL1 Video

Wow, thank you Steve. That video looks great. I may use this setup to record our Christmas play.

Thanks again.

bowserb Forum Member • Posts: 94
Re: SL1 Video

If you can get an external shock mount mic, you will get way better sound.

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