Recent content by christian0710

Hi, I'm wanting to do some educational videos with my Nikon d5300 the only problem is the HUGE file size (100mb/minute) I'm shooting 1080HD, normal quality setting, and 24 fps, shutter speed at 1/40. The file is a Mov file. Do i need to convert all my files to Mpeg? Or some other format for...

Hi, I have A D5300 and when i shoot videos it drains battery quite quickly so I was wondering: For videos in the house, would it be possible to power the camera with an AC/Adapter? It is something anyone has tried/can recommend? How do you do out of the house? Is there a special external...

a 50mm f1.8 sounds good and SHARP ;) What tripod are you using? I'm going to get a manfrotto 055XPROB, and some head for doing video and photography. I Just got the 18-55mm Kit lens VR, it's quite sharp for a kit lens i'd say:

Hi, I'm considering buying a Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8 DX 2 for my nikon D5300 and some nikkor lenses with AF-S (Autofocus motor). It red and saw on youtube that their autofocus system makes loud noise. So i was wondering: How do you work around the noise so it does not show up in your videos if you...

Hi there, I'm interested in shooting indoor educational videos and practicing photography outdoor. I think I might buy a used d7000 and a used d5300 and use both for photography and the d5300 for indoor and outdoor video. Are there any lenses that would fit both cameras for this purpose? I'm...

Hi, I'm in a bit of a conundrum: I want to practice photography and wanted to get a nikon d7000 because it suits my needs for that purpose. However I also want to shoot great quality educational videos (drawing on blackboard). I know a panasonic G6 will suit my needs with respect to indoor...

Hi, I'm looking to get a tripod for making some videos with a DSLR/mirrorless camera and i need it to be at least 185cm, and i have a budget of $120. Any suggestion on what tripod would be good?

Hi, I'm looking for a DSLR for video shooting and photography. I found out that the 60D is almost identical to the 7D, just that the 60D is better cheaper and better for video. Now I'm down to 60D vs GH2. Any comments about pros or cons for the 2 cameras? I

Hi, I want to make some educational chemistry videos and need to record good audio. My camera will be at a distane so what could i do? Could I buy a lavalier microphone and attach it to an external audio recorder? In that case what audio recorder and lavalier microphone would you recommend? A...

Hi,Im new to the world of filmmaking (and photography) and I really want to get started. I’m trying to decide which camera would give me what I need for a budget of $1000 and I would really appreciate some help from you. Here is my goal 1. To shoot nice videos of nature and perhaps play with...