Deep-Powder skiing in Utah. Shot exculsively with a Canon 5D Mk2 (w/ 15mm fisheye lens). I was initially skeptical of this camera’s ability to capture clear video on par with a camcorder of equivalent cost. The camera body alone is over $3,500.00, and then add the cost of a professional grade “L” lens, it puts the rig in the neighborhood of a uber quality Panasonic HVX unit (which we use almost exclusively for our videos).
The only real significant jump up from these options is a studio-quality camera (which will put you back at least 5 figures).
I had to commend the cameramen for their ability to capture a really unique looking ski-run and for picking such an awesome day to shoot. I tried this same thing this past weekend in New Jersey and an all-day blizzard de-railed my attempts. Plus, powder-caked mountains cannot be matched by fake Jersey hills. So take that with a grain of salt.
Hopefully by my next trip to a decent mountain I’ll be better prepared to shoot handheld, while skiing.
