Some good comments in the thread. I bought the 5d mark ii for the video.


A tripod is essential. So is some eyepiece so that you can get the best focus using live view.


I use an Expodisc for exquisite white balance. Point it at the light source and custom WB to it.


SHOOT AS LITTLE FOOTAGE as possible. Economize. Otherwise you will be drowning in post production manipulating enormous files. Economize in your shooting, be prepared and then just get the great shots. Believe me, you don't have the computer power to process the enormous swap files you are going to create shooting excess video.