http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ Videomaker Community Forums » Tag: Nikon - Recent Posts en Wed, 15 Feb 2012 17:12:18 +0000 http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/video-camera-recommendations#post-74253 Sat, 28 Jan 2012 06:10:29 +0000 Charles Schultz 74253@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>For a budget like you are looking at I would spring for the Panasonic AG HMC150 it is the best camera I have ever worked with and when you want to shoot other things you do not have to worry about the problems of the CMOS sensor issues. It has 3 CCD sensor and takes outstanding footage. </p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/video-camera-recommendations#post-74250 Sat, 28 Jan 2012 03:59:16 +0000 Jauz 74250@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Panasonic HDC-SDT750 is a good camcorder and it is only $1200</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/video-camera-recommendations#post-74249 Fri, 27 Jan 2012 23:07:21 +0000 Bill Bruner 74249@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>$3000 seems like a lot of money to spend for this application.  Why not get a prosumer 1080p HD camcorder with a macro mode such as the Canon HF G10 (<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Canon-G10-Camcorder-Internal-Memory/dp/B004HW7DZM?tag=battleforthew-20">$1200 at Amazon</a>) or the (just as good, but less expensive) Panasonic TM900 (<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Panasonic-HDC-TM900K-Compatible-Camcorder-Internal/dp/B004I43MJU?tag=battleforthew-20">$700 at Amazon</a>)?</p> <p>Am I missing something?</p> <p>Good luck with your decision,</p> <p>Bill</p> <p><a href="http://hybridcamerarevolution.blogspot.com">Hybrid Camera Revolution</a></p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/video-camera-recommendations#post-74218 Thu, 26 Jan 2012 17:10:29 +0000 niteliter 74218@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>I have the Panasonic AGHMC40,GREAT camera,so is the AGHMC150,check them out at B&amp;h PhotoVideo.com,I got A good deal on mine.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/video-camera-recommendations#post-74214 Thu, 26 Jan 2012 11:44:32 +0000 Justin Hendrix 74214@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>I'm looking for a video camera and lens setup that will allow me to get the best HD video possible while shooting specifically small screens from a close distance.  1080p is a requirement and again I am looking for best quality but not forgetting best value if possible.  I would like to keep it under $3,000USD.  Any advice would be greatly appreciated as I am new to all of this.</p> <p> </p> <p>Thanks,</p> <p>Justin Hendrix</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/nikon-d4-announced-uses-new-xqd-memory-card#post-73826 Sat, 07 Jan 2012 09:31:53 +0000 John Eric 73826@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Meet the XQD Memory Card. Works with Nikon D4!</p> <p>A few days ago The Com­pact Flash Asso­ci­a­tion announced a new for­mat<br /> to replace CF cards for pro­fes­sional pho­tog­ra­phers, and HDLSR<br /> film­mak­ers. The new for­mat is called XQD, and has a phys­i­cal size<br /> that falls between CF and SD cards (it is thicker than SD cards, but<br /> smaller than CF cards). The inter­face used is PCI Express, with real<br /> world write speeds around 125MB/s, even­tu­ally being able to exceed 2<br /> ter­abytes of capac­ity!</p> <p>Find out more from the link below:<br /> <a href="http://eduardoangel.com/2012/01/06/meet-the-xqd-memory-card-works-with-nikon-d4/" title="External link" rel="nofollow external">http://www.eduardoangel.com/2012/01/06/meet-the-xqd-memory-card-works-with-nikon-d4/</a></p> <p>Also Read more about the New NIKON D4 Camera System!!<br /> <a href="http://www.nikon.com/news/2012/0106_flagship_01.htm" title="External link" rel="nofollow external">http://www.nikon.com...flagship_01.htm</a></p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/tm700-w-letus-mini-and-more#post-68145 Fri, 20 May 2011 13:46:52 +0000 dadkins131 68145@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>I am selling a Panasonic HDC TM-700 (32 GB internal memory, expandable w/ SD cards).Ã? This unit is literally in BRAND NEW condition. I bought it, used it only once in a testing scenario. I need to sell this to acquire equipment suitable for extreme mountain terrain, so my loss is your gain. See below:</p> <p>HDC TM-700 including all accessories/cables/batteries packaged with unit from Panasonic, in original box. MINT CONDITION.</p> <p>Letus Mini 35mm adapter, in like brand new condition.</p> <p>Nikon Lense mount, and step up ring adapter.</p> <p>Letus support rod system</p> <p>Letus heavy duty case to carry the Letus and support rod system</p> <p>Nikon ED AF Nikkor 70-300mm 1:4-5.6 D Lense. (MINT condition, not even a scuff on housing).</p> <p>Pictures available upon request...</p> <p>This entire package cost me 2000$ w tax and shipping costs, two months ago. Priced to sell, open to reasonable offers. CASH OR PAYPAL ONLY, sale is final, and fee will be added to price if paypal is used. </p> <p>Local pick up available in Central NJ, or shipping within the USA.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/nikon-dslr-short-film#post-63611 Fri, 19 Nov 2010 19:49:07 +0000 Liber Studios 63611@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Here's short film we did with a Nikon D5000.  It's really random, but it looks sort of cool.</p> <p><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lQvkVgdY350" rel="nofollow">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lQvkVgdY350</a></p> <p>HDSLR's are quite good for what you spend.  I was quite impressed by the quality from a sub-$1000 camera.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/home-videos-are-getting-so-much-better#post-61370 Sun, 08 Aug 2010 15:32:34 +0000 composite1 61370@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Wow, after this post didn't get much of a response I'd forgotten it. Glad you guys 'dug' it out and took a look at it.</p> <p>Yup, the tools are getting better and in most instances cheaper. One thing is for sure, the 'process' of doing this work is ridiculously cheap now compared to the cost of what you needed not too long ago. But again as it has been mentioned, it all boils down to how much creative effort you put into the work will decide its 'quality'. Keira's father obviously had great material to work with (i.e. adorable kid) but took some extra steps to help make the video that much more 'watchable'. </p> <p>The pro's on the forums have said it many times that 'you can do good work even with low-end tools'. The 7D is a mighty fine tool and despite its quality image, could have easily 'sucked on ice' if Trin hadn't taken the time to 'craft' his film during the filming and editing process. As an amateur or intermediate shooter the faster you figure out that the crafting of your work is where all the time, effort and money goes into making watchable videos the better. That's why a pro with a dinky 'point and shoot' rig will smoke an amateur with a high-priced one every time. If the pro has access to the more costly rig, fugeddaboutit!</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/home-videos-are-getting-so-much-better#post-61369 Sun, 08 Aug 2010 14:57:38 +0000 EarlC 61369@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Those who take the time to learn and practice the essentials, put forth the effort and take the time and opportunity to improve their skills in shooting AND editing always produce better videos. It's the skill, experience and talent, solid application of acquisition and editing techniques THEN the technology that makes for good productions, not higher quality, more affordable and easier to learn tools of the trade.</p> <p>I'd LOVE to have some kind of Super Wheels to tool around in, but I can get to and return from the job with my humble PT Cruiser - 80,000 miles and counting. Likewise, as I've noted before, you can build a house with a hammer and handsaw. Who would want to, right? The point is the tools are essential, but knowledge and application of technique and creative abilities is paramount.</p> <p>Really enjoyed viewing the video, by the way. Lot of effort went into its making.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/home-videos-are-getting-so-much-better#post-61365 Sun, 08 Aug 2010 11:08:52 +0000 grinner 61365@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> Look at the technology advances since we were making home movies. I was shooting with a quazar VHS camera in 1984 and to edit, I shot the television with quued up raw footage. lol Today folks can shoot on HD and edit with a fine NLE for far less money than what was spent 25 years ago.</p> <p>This is also why we've seen a change in bidding/pricing. While it was no problem to have folks standing in line to pay $450 an hour in a limited linear suite 15 years ago, it's often a challenge to get more than $175 an hour today for anything they want. This aint all bad. It's not as if we have to spend the millions on an edit suite we had to 15 years ago. I have less than $70k in mine with decks, sync and everything. When I replace it, I'll pay a quarter of that with more capabilities. The fella who made this fine video most likly spent less than 5 figures for everything he's got, including the camera. Our profit margines havn't changed. Our technology/overhead has.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/home-videos-are-getting-so-much-better#post-61361 Sun, 08 Aug 2010 08:03:13 +0000 cooperspick 61361@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>The wobble has always been a serious issue if you use a standard tripod and do panoramic shots you can avoid that issue and still make a solid video. When i do <a href="http://www,cooperspick.com">sports pick</a> events that works best because it is nearly impossible to track some of the actions clip for clip due to the velocity of the ball movement. </p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/d90-hit-the-floor-after-a-flight-accross-the-room#post-57751 Fri, 23 Apr 2010 06:39:51 +0000 composite1 57751@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>I'm sorry you had this happen but it's a lesson people never seem to learn. Kids / production equipment x accident potential = your damaged equipment. Little kids are the worst in that just by virtue of who and what they are will through no (fully intended) malice will wreck your gear and offer you no recourse but to buy new gear. (Though you could hold it against them when they start getting an allowance....)</p> <p>D0n's suggestion is a very good one. Another is how a friend of mine literally put a 'fence' around her work area to avoid such spontaneous bouts of destruction. I took a page from my mother and had all my stuff in a room that was 'off limits'. Everything was arranged in a way so 'little inquisitive hands' couldn't pull anything off of shelves or off the desks. It was a pain setting it up including the lock on the door for which only I had the key. However, none of my gear ever got broken (by the kids anyway.)</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/d90-hit-the-floor-after-a-flight-accross-the-room#post-57749 Fri, 23 Apr 2010 06:20:14 +0000 Don 57749@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>I have a hole drilled through my desk and wires neatly hidden...</p> <p>just sayin.</p> <p> </p> <p>no about that kit lens....</p> <p>Nikon and Canon kit lenses are designed to force you to upgrade, and if you think it took good pictures before, wait till you see what it can do with better glass!</p> <p>get a fast fifty and a newer better zoom, you won't regrett it.</p> <p>the lens can be fixed if only the mount is broken, but I'd be more concerned about the body, and would pay to have it serviced and cleaned and checked out. take it to a camera store and try out some new lenses at the very least to make sure it's working right.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/d90-hit-the-floor-after-a-flight-accross-the-room#post-57744 Fri, 23 Apr 2010 02:53:18 +0000 robGRAUERT 57744@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>by the way, i've never said this before on this site because it's never come up, but always put your camera on the floor. That way it can't fall off anything.</p> <p>Whenever I'd do that, people would always say, "well won't someone step on it?" Um..no. Not if it's somewhere where people aren't frequently walking.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/d90-hit-the-floor-after-a-flight-accross-the-room#post-57743 Fri, 23 Apr 2010 02:50:22 +0000 robGRAUERT 57743@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>if it's the lens that got damaged and not the lens mount on the body, then just buy a new lens. </p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/d90-hit-the-floor-after-a-flight-accross-the-room#post-57740 Thu, 22 Apr 2010 23:03:37 +0000 artec1 57740@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>My 6 year old rushed in to the  room while i was transfering images from my nikon d90 he tripped on the usbwire sending the camera on a flight of its life time, just like the mars patfinder it bounced as in slow motion and the lens split from the body upon the third "bounce" never to be firmly attached again :(</p> <p>a tiny  sliver of a plastic that holds the lens in place , chipped off </p> <p>the camera works when the lens if firmly held in place but the moment u take away your hand .. it falls off .</p> <p>it has been a sad day in the house today ;) ... he said .. oops , sorry papa ... " you wanna play wii with me ?"  :) ...</p> <p>any idea if plastic bits off of lenses get repaired ? </p> <p>in my case its the kit lens (18-105)  that comes with the d90 </p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/home-videos-are-getting-so-much-better#post-55711 Sun, 28 Feb 2010 16:22:55 +0000 composite1 55711@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p><em>"In some shots a bit of exposure shift and wobble is visible, but that's just the camera I guess."</em></p> <p>Anindya,</p> <p>From what I read, the wobble was a camera issue and yeah a wee bit of color correction would have done wonders for this. But for just taking a camera out and getting shots of the kid and playing around with some support gear options, it's pretty good.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/home-videos-are-getting-so-much-better#post-55701 Sun, 28 Feb 2010 12:16:36 +0000 anindya49 55701@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Looks great! In some shots a bit of exposure shift and wobble is visible, but that's just the camera I guess.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/home-videos-are-getting-so-much-better#post-55700 Sun, 28 Feb 2010 12:06:51 +0000 composite1 55700@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Normally I post stuff shot by professional shooters. Every now and then an ammy or intermediate gets my attention and I think their work is definitely worth a look. "Keira in the Park" is typical of what the average VM hobbyist is trying to shoot, home movies of the kids. Using a Nikon D90 filmmaker and Keira's father Trin has made quite the cute little film with the help of some advanced techniques using both steadycam and dolly rigs. Let me know what you think.</p> <p><a href="http://vimeo.com/8396823">Keira In The Park</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/user539149">Trin</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com">Vimeo</a>.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/how-did-they-do-this-in-nikon-video#post-52929 Mon, 07 Dec 2009 09:43:49 +0000 Don 52929@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>shooting with a dslr gives you a lot of pixels for applying ken burns effects.. you can shoot video and stills simultaneously on most dslrs.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/how-did-they-do-this-in-nikon-video#post-52914 Sun, 06 Dec 2009 12:23:01 +0000 robGRAUERT 52914@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>it looks like mostly they are creating freeze frames from recorded video and then applying motion to the freeze frame. </p> <p>If you enlarge the freeze frame too much, you will get pixelation, however, this was probably shot in HD. So delivering to web gave them some wiggle room.</p> <p>It's not hard to do. Research the Ken Burns effect. I'm sure any editing program can do this. </p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/how-did-they-do-this-in-nikon-video#post-52913 Sun, 06 Dec 2009 10:02:57 +0000 cmcyclist 52913@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>On Nikon's website for the DSLR D300S they show a <a title="d-movie" href="http://www.nikonusa.com/Find-Your-Nikon/Product/Digital-SLR/25464/D300S.html">D-movie by Robert Bosch</a> that I found interesting. It's listed under D-movie Productions on the product page. I like how the video was made. Particularly the mountain biking segment where there is live action, then still photos, then they zoomed up on the still photos. </p> <p>How do you do that? Is this a professional technique that would be beyond my reach as a beginner or is there software that would help me overcome the difficulty of creating something like this. I would love to be able to apply this kind of video to some projects I want to make. Can someone explain this to me and/or point me in the right direction for more info? Thanks.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/snow-motion#post-35261 Sun, 24 Feb 2008 15:59:04 +0000 disjecta 35261@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> Hi all,</p> <p> Here's a short piece I did when it snowed recently in my area. Shot on a Canon XHA1 using the Letus Extreme 35mm adapter and, for the movement, I used an IndiSlider (available from Indifocus.com)</p> <p><a href="http://www.vimeo.com/709560" rel="nofollow">http://www.vimeo.com/709560</a> </p>