Q. Hi, I would deeply appreciate if someone could help me. I'm shooting a documentary with Nikon D800 but I can't seem to make a zoom in while I'm filming, or zoom to get extreme close ups.
I would deeply appreciate the help :)
Thanks :)
I would deeply appreciate the help :)
Thanks :)
A. Extreme close ups will require you to use a macro lens like the 105 mm f/2.8 so you can maintain some distance from the subject
Zooming is rarely used when shooting video. The zoom lens is used to crop the frame without needed to move the camera, rarely anything else
When you see a video that is full of "zooms" it shows that the director is not an experienced video shooter.
Think of a zoom in the script as an exclamation point. After while , too many !!!!!!!! get boring and you lose your audience.
Take a look at this video shot using an older Nikon D7000. After viewing it with the sound off, look at your video script again and try to remove all but one or two zooms.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rMbBKukJzBk
While the director of this video used three zoom lenses and one prime, you will not see any zooming going on (but for a very short few seconds at the end)
Most of the camera movements are either dolly's, pans, jib shots and a couple aerial shots using a small remote controlled helicopter.
EDIT: What accessories do you have? Do you have a Loupe similar to this?
http://www.luminous-landscape.com/reviews/accessories/hoodloupe-3.shtml
Here are some more links to the kinds of accessories you will eventually want if you intend to shoot video using a dSLR
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qo6j8o1aN30&list=UUKnpXbhcl2638MHm_aJR4kg&index=8&feature=plcp
Enjoy
Zooming is rarely used when shooting video. The zoom lens is used to crop the frame without needed to move the camera, rarely anything else
When you see a video that is full of "zooms" it shows that the director is not an experienced video shooter.
Think of a zoom in the script as an exclamation point. After while , too many !!!!!!!! get boring and you lose your audience.
Take a look at this video shot using an older Nikon D7000. After viewing it with the sound off, look at your video script again and try to remove all but one or two zooms.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rMbBKukJzBk
While the director of this video used three zoom lenses and one prime, you will not see any zooming going on (but for a very short few seconds at the end)
Most of the camera movements are either dolly's, pans, jib shots and a couple aerial shots using a small remote controlled helicopter.
EDIT: What accessories do you have? Do you have a Loupe similar to this?
http://www.luminous-landscape.com/reviews/accessories/hoodloupe-3.shtml
Here are some more links to the kinds of accessories you will eventually want if you intend to shoot video using a dSLR
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qo6j8o1aN30&list=UUKnpXbhcl2638MHm_aJR4kg&index=8&feature=plcp
Enjoy
i have canon t1i. I confused to upgrade my camera to one of 5D markiii or nikon D800. help me please?
Q. i have this lenses canon 85 f1.8, canon 15- 85mm f3.5-5.6, canon18-55 , canon 55-250. Is Nikon d800 better than canon 5d markiii? if its better is it that much to i change all of this.
A. Given that you really don't have much investment in lenses, I think you could upgrade to either camera.
There isn't a tremendous difference between the two in terms of image quality. Both are going to produce excellent images that will blow up easily to 40X60 prints. I would try both of them and see which one feels better in your hand and has more intuitive controls.
There isn't a tremendous difference between the two in terms of image quality. Both are going to produce excellent images that will blow up easily to 40X60 prints. I would try both of them and see which one feels better in your hand and has more intuitive controls.
I need some advice on what software I should buy for editing digital photographs?
Q. I am not a professional; I have a Nikon D800 and shoot Raw. I don't shoot hundreds of pictures at a time. Cost is not particularly an issue, but dont want to waste money either. Thanks
A. Photoshop Elements does 90% of what full blown Photoshop CS6 does & will probably do all you'll ever need. Costs less than £100.
which DSLR camera is better and more professional than others for Digital movie making, not for photography?
Q. CANON DSLR EOS 5D Mark iii or NIKON D800 or maybe SONY XDCAM EX3 ???
A. I'm a wedding photographer, and I work closely with a lot of videographers as part of my job.
The *vast* majority are using Canon equipment, as it currently leads the way, hands down, in video DSLR kit. Most of them are using 60D or T3i bodies due to their size, weight, and low cost. Both bodies can take advantage of the full range of Canon lenses, giving endless potential (the shot is in the lens, not the body).
A t3i with a couple of fast prime lenses (f/2.8 or wider) will allow you to produce stunning results without a budget ending with 4 zeros! A 60D with the same lenses will produce the same results but cost more.
the 5D MIII, while being an event photographers dream, isn't going to offer you a whole lot more in the video area than the others, unless you're in the movie industry and need to shoot in near darkness. Is it worth the extra $3000 over the T3i to you? That entirely depends on how advanced a film maker you are already - if you're maxing out the capabilities of traditional movie cameras (not 'video cameras' - pro stuff) then maybe - that's down to you to decide.
Hope that helps.
The *vast* majority are using Canon equipment, as it currently leads the way, hands down, in video DSLR kit. Most of them are using 60D or T3i bodies due to their size, weight, and low cost. Both bodies can take advantage of the full range of Canon lenses, giving endless potential (the shot is in the lens, not the body).
A t3i with a couple of fast prime lenses (f/2.8 or wider) will allow you to produce stunning results without a budget ending with 4 zeros! A 60D with the same lenses will produce the same results but cost more.
the 5D MIII, while being an event photographers dream, isn't going to offer you a whole lot more in the video area than the others, unless you're in the movie industry and need to shoot in near darkness. Is it worth the extra $3000 over the T3i to you? That entirely depends on how advanced a film maker you are already - if you're maxing out the capabilities of traditional movie cameras (not 'video cameras' - pro stuff) then maybe - that's down to you to decide.
Hope that helps.
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