D800 ideal video settings

[Jesse Pafundi]

Since my D700 has no video capabilities, I'm a total noob when it comes to DSLR video. I did some research on ideal settings but pretty much every article/blog post pertains to Canon cameras. I was wondering if anyone has some good D800 resources in regards to shooting video or some input themselves. Ideal settings, etc? As far as I understand, you want shutter speed to be double frame rate...

 

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Canon or Nikon the basics are the same.
For a so-called "film look" shoot at 24fps at 1/50 shutter speed 1080P
For a "news video" look use 30fps at 1/60 shutter speed. at 1080p

Use manual only, don't bother with the auto modes, especially avoid af-f.

Tripod recommended and don't get musical with the zoom, playing it like a trombone.

You need to get a loupe for the LCD if nothing else.

 

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[Jesse Pafundi]

Great info, thanks! Are there color settings on the Nikon like Canon has? Wondering if I have to change anything like that in camera.

 

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Color settings? I believe the picture controls have an effect but you want to shoot video flat if you're serious about it... I think Canon has a setting for that called "technicolor" mode and Nikon does not.

But you can do the same thing pretty much by setting up custom picture controls... Start with "neutral" and I turn down contrast and sharpening. Gives you much more latitude for post work.

Try this video at about 5.25 or so for some insight

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NuozUxh_tOU

 

[Londongal]

Canon or Nikon the basics are the same.
For a so-called "film look" shoot at 24fps at 1/50 shutter speed 1080P
For a "news video" look use 30fps at 1/60 shutter speed. at 1080p

Use manual only, don't bother with the auto modes, especially avoid af-f.

Tripod recommended and don't get musical with the zoom, playing it like a trombone.

You need to get a loupe for the LCD if nothing else.

Had to comment, thanks greatly for the simple explanation. My video improved nicely when I set the camera to 1/50 sec and took the plunge and started using Manual and not one of the camera's Auto settings. Of course, a tripod has always been part of the equation.

Loving the video capabilities of the D800...what a pleasant surprise!

Cheers, and thanks again!!!
LG

 

[Eversato]

Canon or Nikon the basics are the same.
For a so-called "film look" shoot at 24fps at 1/50 shutter speed 1080P
For a "news video" look use 30fps at 1/60 shutter speed. at 1080p

Use manual only, don't bother with the auto modes, especially avoid af-f.

Tripod recommended and don't get musical with the zoom, playing it like a trombone.

You need to get a loupe for the LCD if nothing else.

Had to comment, thanks greatly for the simple explanation. My video improved nicely when I set the camera to 1/50 sec and took the plunge and started using Manual and not one of the camera's Auto settings. Of course, a tripod has always been part of the equation.

Loving the video capabilities of the D800...what a pleasant surprise!

Cheers, and thanks again!!!
LG

Cheers from a D600 user...these settings are the most ideal and they work all the time. Thanks

 

[Julian Vrieslander]

Jesse Pafundi wrote:

Great info, thanks! Are there color settings on the Nikon like Canon has? Wondering if I have to change anything like that in camera.

http://www.similaar.com/foto/flaat-picture-controls/index.html