Comments on: Nikon D700 with video recording

By: Big C amateur

Big C amateur — Sun, 22 Mar 2009 04:15:56 +0000

I’m looking into either a D90 or a D700 in addition to a Canon HV30. I’m planning to video a homebirth, but in low light conditions. I thought the whole purpose of taking video with a D90 or D700 is because ALL camcorders have terrible SNR in low light conditions. The DSLR’s take advantage of huge sensors and superior ISO functionality to make a run at the Camcorder market. Albeit, you need a tripod for any true low-light recording, I would prefer to run with a DSLR in full manual than a digital camcorder. The cheapest “night vision” attachment I saw cost more than a D700 body does, and can only fit onto a Prosumer camcorder.

My nickel.

By: arktouros

arktouros — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 12:09:24 +0000

In a way our toys and our tools start mixing. I suppose you like your D90 cause its smaller and you dont have to worry a lot about it cost wise.
For example to tell you the truth in the summer i like to go on a Greek island an camp on a beach for a couple of weeks. I don’t like having anything expensive that could break with me. But still i like taking pictures even for the memory value, me with my beer, me with blahblah… etc, nothing more than memories. No need to take my D700 with me on that trip. It will only be an other worry, sand, thieves etc. A cheap 100€ camera is great for that purpose.
Photo cameras are not pro video cameras, but if you want to be able to take some videos on vacations why not?

By: Sarge

Sarge — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 19:26:39 +0000

The convergence is happening with the equipment secondarily; pro photographers who are also pro videographers are in high demand. In speaking with the directors of photography at places like Nat. Geo, other mags, local news, etc., the convergence that has already taken place via web, cell phones, etc – all across the board – is creating the demand for multimedia video/audio interaction.

While still photos are still sometimes more powerful, more complimentary, or more appropriate, the call for video is growing exponentially.

Having equipment that gathers both is a market-driven shift, from consumer to prosumer to pro. This is the first stage. Technology will evolve and improve until still and high speed recording are ‘one’.

Lighting, framing, etc will all remain functions of art and talent, but the convergence of photo and video is an irrefutable, unstoppable element of the future. Tools that allow more from a given line of lenses and equipment will win marketshare. The race is on, and I think it’s great!

I own a D40, D90, D2Xs, and D3 along with a Panasonic LX3 and can say without hesitation I take the D90 and LX3 more places than the others. If I didn’t really like low light photos and action sports, the D3 would be gone, and the D40 is only around b/c it’s not worth the trouble to sell it.

That said, the D90 REQUIRES a tripod for any type of decent quality. For now, I regard it as a fun ‘toy’ on the video side. However, it fits in my parka with an 18-270mm Tamron. For a ‘walkabout’ DSLR, it’s the most versatile package out there…

By: Sarge

Sarge — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 19:08:28 +0000

Do high heels contribute anything besides decidedly sex-oriented aesthetics?

Seems you’re an excellent fisherwoman, but if you don’t like fishing, what are you doing?

I know a lot of extremely intelligent blondes in heels, but they don’t complain about the attention, and relish the advantage of being underestimated…

By: [NR] admin

[NR] admin — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 21:08:32 +0000

Don’t worry, I will not go the registration route. What I can do is approve every single comment before is posted. This will cause few hours delay before you can see you writings on NR (and some extra time on my site to screen every single comment).

By: Big Brother

Big Brother — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 15:10:08 +0000

I would stop reading the site if we go down the registration route. Yet another password to remember atop the 43 1/2 other passwords and pins we need for every day life.

The site is good, but in my experience, that won’t help if you demand registration – people just can’t be bothered with the hassle.

Besides there is nothing to stop someone just registering a string of details/different email addresses and posting whatever they want.

People would just go to a free access site and gradually the traffic there builds as word get around.

By: [NR] admin

[NR] admin — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 02:25:24 +0000

I can certainly do that – we had this discussion two months ago. I just want to make it easy for everyone to post comments but if this gets out of control, I will start requiring registration. I am still monitoring every single comment and deleting profanity/spam/improper behavior against another reader.

By: [NR] admin

[NR] admin — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 02:21:59 +0000

Candidus: I am deleting comments that contain profanity/spam/improper behavior against another reader. Here is why: profanity will trigger google ads that will not be appropriate for this site (google ads are keywords driven) – many readers are accessing this site from work. Many “junk” comments will overcrowd this section and will make it more difficult for people to find the information they need. This is a common practice on every blog/forum. Did you even see the comments that I deleted? This blog is NOT about the role of women in our society, so every comment on that topic will be deleted and repeated offenders will be blocked.

By: bigmouth

bigmouth — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 02:11:01 +0000

I’m no expert on video cam, but it’s my impression that currently, no HD cam can do the kind of DOF switching (moving focus point back and forth) like what the D90 and a simple 50mm F1.8 can do unless you pay $$$$$ for something professional level. So for most people who want to be creative but have no $$$$$, D90 is a possibility.

By: joe

joe — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 22:59:27 +0000

mmm…
that’s fine but I’d still prefer to shoot that with a vid cam – also, in-cam audio doesn’t cut it with current DSLR’s. Any decent vid cam has an XLR input.

By: Micah

Micah — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 22:28:26 +0000

@admin: So how about registration? That might cure the issue of questionable comments.

By: Chuckles

Chuckles — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 19:59:14 +0000

I understand that you can ban a poster from the site but how on earth can you ban a reader?

If they type in http://www.nikonrumors.com do they just get blinded by a celestial light and see images of Canon DSLRs each time they blink forevermore?

By: Youre Not a Member

Youre Not a Member — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 18:14:28 +0000

Because youre not a “member” of this site, there is no way to track who is posting what. Deleting by IP Address is rarely ever an option, because many people use public sources, around the world, including library computers, etc, and anyway, the data isn’t usually stored in that kind of way.

By: dan

dan — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 14:07:17 +0000

I don’t know but keep posting them!

By: Micah

Micah — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 04:57:56 +0000

Why isn’t there an option to delete your own comments?

By: Micah

Micah — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 04:56:59 +0000

Oh, admin, delete this. It actually will do the same thing as the d90, it’s just access differently.

By: Micah

Micah — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 04:54:05 +0000

A little OT, but I was just playing with the D300, Camera Control Pro, and live view. Lo and behold, the d300 will af with the mirror up when plugged in! Just like the d90. Why isn’t this an option on the camera itself?!

By: bigmouth

bigmouth — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 04:47:14 +0000

I have to disagree with you. D90′s video mode, while still have more limitations than a consumer friendly camcorder, does provide a set of new possibilities. Ultimately, it’s up to the shooter to fulfill those possibilities to create something new. Take a look at this little video clip made with D90: http://www.vimeo.com/2724122. It is near professional level. It shows what you can do with your D90 and it’s definitely not a gimmick.

By: Pablov

Pablov — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 03:30:06 +0000

Filming Pro or high quality Movie/Video is not as taking pictures.

Different techniques and extra equipment are needed, and extra knowledge too.

And of course, practice.

Don’t even expect to make a good footage as simple as shooting a still. It’s a very different job.

Some people might think taht wrong way and then say Movie/Video is a waste or unuseful, and that’s totally wrong.

By: Pablov

Pablov — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 03:23:12 +0000

One Pro posted somewhere (talking about a Pro DSLR):

“I can also see that video could certainly come to this camera. As a photojournalism camera, I can certainly see a time when a photo op turns into a video op. Do I think this will become it’s primary role, certainly not but definitely could be a very nice add on and not a toy.”

- Besides that completely real and up-to-date view, the results you can achieve with HD Video (well implemented) from a DSLR is FAR better than a camcorder (unless it costs several thousands dollars) due to the big full frame sensor, low noise capability, interchangeable lenses, etc. Of course it has to be improved, and it will be.

So HD Video is not a “gimmick” nor “toy”.
Live View either, just different needs from different people (not to mention that MANY people does have health problems, and find MUCH help in such “gimmicks” like LV, that others do not even consider a useful feature…)