Youre mostly here to see a video test but, im here to tell you the camera takes better photos than videos. They both have video recording capability so im just wondering if the nikon has better quality. With the d3100, nikon proves once again that you dont have to give an arm and a leg or strain your back and neck to enjoy dslr photography. The nikon d3100 shoots video at 1080p resolution at 24p, which is great for that film look, it does support continuously focusing while recording movies. Enjoy this short movie portraying the positive spirit of nikon and people continuing to take on challenges into the future. I am using my nikon d3100 and decided that i would just have to experiment with different settings to see what theyd look like. Take better photos today with my nikon d3100 cheat sheets check em out. As you can see in some of the videos there is a major jello effect when you are panning. Youtube channel films and camera tests vimeo channel films and. Whenever i shoot a video with my nikon d3100 the video comes out blurry. Show off your favorite photos and videos to the world, securely and privately show content to your friends and family, or blog the photos and videos you take with a cameraphone.
Anytime you bring home your very first digital slr camera you are both excited and scared. In addition to attaching the lens, putting in the battery and memory card, youll also learn how to use the guide mode, set up the camera to take still photos and video, connect to a. The larger sensor, swappable lenses, and precise control over aperature and focus are what makes it wonderful. So far i have seen many videos but no mention of what are the best settings to use. This can be set to offer direct access to the image quality, iso, white balance. Image quality still image quality in the d3100 is, in a word, darn good. In july of 2010, youtube service announced the support of 4k video with the resolution of 4096 x 3072. No downloads are available for products that are not listed. To move pictures and movies from your nikon d3500 to your computer, you need some type of software to download, view, and manage the files. Nikon s d5100, d3100 and d7000 all come with their own video time limits that keep them well below the 30 minute mark necessary to keep from being. Expeed 2 nikon s new image processing engine new faithful color reproduction and smooth, beautiful gradations. Spent a quick 2 hour testing on the new nikon d3100, i wanted to test the low light and iso capability of the camera in video mode, so i got a one round train ride to the city. Nikons highly popular d3000 gets a refresh today with the announcement of the nikon d3100 dslr. Nikon d5100 video beta testers wanted simeon pilgrim.
Iso sensitivity 1003200 expandable to iso 12800 equivalent great performance and less blur in dimly lit settings. Mar 06, 2015 showing how to record a video with a nikon d3100 camera. Initial setup initial set up as i go through the menus, i set these away from their defaults. Nikon d5300 video test fullhd edited by edoardo guerrazzi. This addition to the nikon family of dslrs doesnt skimp on power or performance. Playback menu display mode detailed photo info check rgb histogram and data done ok. Copy the resulting output to your sd card and remove the.
The d3100 was a great choice in 2010 but its quite dated now. Maria gullace a film by charles lowthian original audio version. Picture control customizing images before the shot. Me and my sister are filming a funny video which requires pausing during a recording. A test video shot on nikon d3100 using the kit lens 1855mm. Nikon d7000 sample images page index to all standard test shots, with explanations. Easytouse the d3100 features nikon s guide mode with intuitive controls and onboard assistance helping you take better pictures every step of the way. Nikon d3100 sample video nikon d3100 sample movie a video on you tube with a title nikon d3100 fullhd movie. One of the latest posts has a 1664 x 1102 raw video frame converted to dng by a1ex for download. Continuing in the same vein we hope you enjoy part 2 ans he looks at in camera editing. Download the original file registered members of vimeo only. Nikon d3100 video test cinematic look full hd 1080p 24fps.
First video test with the nikon d3100, filmed behind the scenes, in between doing a photo shoot. There are much better options in the price range, like the popular t3i. What has better video quality nikon d3100 or iphone 4s. To put it to the test i fitted a formatted lexar professional 3x 16gb. Im not sure how to download pictures to my laptop or what software i should use for editing. Showing how to record a video with a nikon d3100 camera.
Nikon has announced the arrival of the d3100, a new entrylevel dslr that sports, among other cool features, a 14. Are the nikon d3100 movie files compatible to the sonypanasonic avchd format and do playback easily on bluray player when saved on an avchd disk dvdr media. Nikon d5100 sample images page index to all standard test shots. Nikon d3100 best settings for video how to set up d3100 for video with test. Reviews beyond the studio tests feature articles and videos see how we see sample galleries real world performance field test videos throwback. The d3000 fitted this pattern perfectly, a gentle refresh of the d60 which was itself a slightly updated d40x, it added easeofuse features to make it a pleasant little camera to use, despite a specification that. Nikons new slr, the d3100, is an odd mongrel of a camera. Like the d3100 before it, the d5100 can offer live contrast detection. You are excited at the proposition of what you will create, yet scared at learning all the features and actually taking pictures. Ok, thats two words, but the d3100 does nice work when everythings right. There is a way of connecting my camera to a tv or monitor directly via an hdmi cable and getting the live view, but i want it displayed to my laptop screen. For instance, is a prime lens better than a zoom lens.
Nikon d3100 best settings for video how to set up d3100 for video with test footage. Nikon d3100 best settings for video how to set up d3100. I did a few minutes of test video using the nikon 35 1. Your camera is really good too, but you should iron out a few things to maximize your odds of success.
Photography videos are an interactive way to learn new techniques. Oct 11, 2010 quickly testing how the new nikon d3100 performs in cinematic video shooting style, and how the material works in color correction. Before proceeding, read the description, cautions, and download and installation instructions. To give a brief background, the videos are of a band so most of the shots are inside either at their gigs or at quieter locations during practice. Registered members of vimeo can download the original files by.
Nikon also recommends placing the eyepiece cap over the eyepiece during video capture to keep stray light from affecting the video exposure. For instance, nikon d3100 camera makes photos with the resolution of 4608 x 3072, and a sensor of canon eos 550d camera has the resolution of 5184 x. Full 1080p hd cinematic video features fulltime autofocus and sound. Can the nikon d3100 take still images while recording a video. The whole sequence was handheld hence sorry for not making the pan and. You can see the selected focus point and other camera settings when you view photos. Nikon has traded up from its previous 12mp dx sensor, to a new 14. Some of the newer images on my flickr are from the d7000. Topics covered include setting up camera, formatting memory card, recording in. All of the video tips ive tried so far really havent made much of a difference, so i tried various settings, including switching from raw. Nikon and nikon corporation are all trademarks or registered.
This video will show you how to use nikon d3300 to record video. Nikon hack removes the recording time limit on the d3100, d5100 and d7000. If youve already seen enough though, check out a selection of hd video clips on our nikon d3100 hd video samples page. The beach nikon d3100 video test cinematic look on vimeo. The hack also allows you to adjust the recording bitrate up to 57 mbps, assuming you have a decently fast memory card. On one side, it is the first nikon slr to shoot proper video, dropping the large file sizes and compromised quality of motion jpeg for. As long as curiosity exists in the world, we will keep seeking out new challenges, endlessly. Why does the nikon d3100 only take 10 minutes of video. Tips for shooting d3100 movies mar 31, 2011 i have searched online for some tips on shooting video with the d3100. Adam scorey, editor of digital slr user magazine gets creative in the menus as well as the kitchen as he continues playing with the nikon d3100.
Nikon pioneered video capability in its d90 digital slr, and its rapidly become a musthave feature, with essentially all the major manufacturers now providing some. For instance, nikon d3100 camera makes photos with the resolution of 4608 x 3072, and a sensor of canon eos 550d camera. As in the earlier consumeroriented d3100 model, the nikon d7000s contrast detectionbased continuous. Flickr is almost certainly the best online photo management and sharing application in the world. Removing time limit restrictions on video recording the webbrowser cross platform patch tool. Download manuals, software, and firmware for digital cameras and other imaging devices. The audio quality is quite good for a built in mic. Educational software video software digital photo software developer tools business. Adobe camera raw doesnt yet support the d3100 and nikon capture nx 2 doesnt provide sufficiently granular noise reduction for me to do raw versus jpeg comparisons. Active dlighting beautiful balancing of light and shade. The d3100 falls roughly between the eos 550d t2i and d xs in price, so keep scrolling down to see how nikon s body compares against canons cheaper entrylevel model. Even if they shoot good video it can look like junk if you do not know what you are doing. Mar 31, 2011 the thing that makes a dslr great for shooting video is the exact same thing that makes it awful.
Nikon d3100 vs canon eos 550d rebel t2i reallife resolution. If you want a mic jack get the nikon d5100, d3200, or the d5200. Nikon d3100 features 1080p hd video with fulltime autofocus. Best of all, the d3100 is ready to go, outofthebox with an included afs dx nikkor 1855mm f3. I would suggest you carefully look at, and perhaps even ask another question about noncamera things like lighting, camer. Nikon adds 1080p hd video recording to the entrylevel dslr. Nikon s new slr, the d3100, is an odd mongrel of a camera. Nikon has developed a habit of making very attractive entrylevel dslrs, which are rarely the best specified but cleverly designed so that theyre easy and enjoyable to shoot with. Developer leegong of nikon hacker has made enormous progress in getting raw. The nikon camera control pro 2 does not support d3100, and camera control 5. Educational software drivers video software developer tools business software desktop.
Downloading pictures and videos to my computer nikon. Video quality d3100 video image quality is pretty good in most cases and the camera can transition from still to video capture fairly quickly flip the live view switch to enable live view, acquire focus with the shutter button and begin capture by pressing the movie record button. Ive bought and watched your video class on hd dslr and am really hoping to get one question answered. Sample video filmed with the nikon d3100 and dx 1855mm vr lens, using its bestquality 1080p 24fps mode. Downloading pictures and videos to my computer nikon d3100. The d3100 comes equipped with nikon s easytouse guide mode to help you take better photos and capture breathtaking full 1080p hd movies. Up next nikon d3100 best settings for video how to set up d3100 for video with test footage duration. How to take a freeze frame from a video on the nikon d3100. Nikon hack removes the recording time limit on the d3100. The nikon d3100 physically resembles its predecessor when viewed from the.
Aug 19, 2010 the nikon d3100 is the first nikon dslr to feature 1080p video capture and it does so at 24p with full time autofocus. Tammali anthem video filmed by quantum flux vision, shot out shell rd, va. Nikon d3100 guide setting your camera tutorial fro knows. Nikontutorials contains video tutorials for the cameras. Download firmware for nikon digital products firmware being the builtin software that controls cameras and other devices. When i convert video from d3100 using the exact same appmp4 settings, has difficult playingpauses on my tivo through streambaby. Autoplay when autoplay is enabled, a suggested video will automatically play next. Quickly testing how the new nikon d3100 performs in cinematic video shooting style, and how the material works in color correction. To view descriptions, cautions, and download and installation instructions, click view download page. Keep in mind many of the features that made the d3100 such a hit in 2010 live view, manual controls for video are now standard on pretty much every entry level dslr now. Presently, several dozens of videos with 4k resolution are presented on youtube. Unlike the nikon d3100, the cross keys doubleup to offer direct and. Currently in the teething stages of a doco im making, and im looking for tips on shooting video using my nikon d3100.
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