D7000 for event work?

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ampsonic

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Hello All,

I'm having a hard time finding full details on the video capabilities of this awesome looking camera. I currently shoot on a GH1. Would this be a decent event camera (for video)? What's the record time limit?

Any good articles yet that talk about it's video capabilities?


thanks!
 
ampsonic said:
Hello All,

I'm having a hard time finding full details on the video capabilities of this awesome looking camera. I currently shoot on a GH1. Would this be a decent event camera (for video)? What's the record time limit?

Any good articles yet that talk about it's video capabilities?





thanks!
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Nonono, it´s really bad. Keep the GH1. Please. ;D
 
ampsonic said:
Hello All,

I'm having a hard time finding full details on the video capabilities of this awesome looking camera. I currently shoot on a GH1. Would this be a decent event camera (for video)? What's the record time limit?

Any good articles yet that talk about it's video capabilities?

thanks!
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20 minutes per take.

There's a lot written on this forum and a lot on the other digital video forum. It hasn't yet been embraced the way Canons are, but give it time and i think people will come around. I own one and think it's at least on par if not superior in some respects.
 
ampsonic said:
Hello All,

I'm having a hard time finding full details on the video capabilities of this awesome looking camera. I currently shoot on a GH1. Would this be a decent event camera (for video)? What's the record time limit?

Any good articles yet that talk about it's video capabilities?


thanks!
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I've been using the video capabilities of the D7000 this week for a review I'm writing for PPA Mag. IMHO, I think the inability to adjust aperture while in live view mode makes it a near deal killer for event work. If at any point you want to change aperture, you must first stop recording, turn off live view mode (necessary to shoot video), set aperture, then go back into LV mode and hope you got the aperature you need. If not, gotta turn LV mode off again and repeat. If you're an experienced DSLR video shooter, you can probably know ahead of time which aperture you may need. If you're not, that will be a pain. And if you're in the middle of getting some good action and need to quickly move from inside to outside, you'll need to stop rolling to reset that aperture to account for the lighting change. Who knows how much action you'll miss with that. A crucial kiss, a fleeting moment, etc. With my Canon, I can change the aperture on the fly and keep rolling. I don't know why Nikon made it like that, but it kinda sucks for event work.

Now, if you're doing work like me where there are usually more controlled environments, that won't be an issue.
 
bladeronner said:
I think the inability to adjust aperture while in live view mode makes it a near deal killer for event work. If at any point you want to change aperture, you must first stop recording, turn off live view mode (necessary to shoot video), set aperture, then go back into LV mode and hope you got the aperature you need.
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Not true, bladeronner.

As long as you use lenses with aperture rungs you can adjust aperture manually within live view - just turn the ring. There's a setting in the menu which will automatically let you do this without any FEE errors. There are several ways to deal with lenses w/o aperture rings as well. Those are workarounds, and not so elegant. But truly, with aperture rings on your lenses, this limitation is nonexistent.
 
bladeronner said:
I've been using the video capabilities of the D7000 this week for a review I'm writing for PPA Mag. IMHO, I think the inability to adjust aperture while in live view mode makes it a near deal killer
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I just found out about this with the D7000 arriving today.. I'm going to return it I guess. Also all auto focus features (lock) are not really working well in Live View. I think its better to focus manually with a Zacuto on a 60D. For event stuff one might be better off with a GH1 or Gh2
 
burnardo,

Please see my post #6 above. If you use lenses with aperture rings you will be able to change aperture while recording, just like the Canons. Just avoid Nikon "G" lenses. Anything else will let you do manual control of aperture in any mode.
 
thank you matthew, I purchased the Kit with 16-85 to have an ok lens from wide to narrow and IS. I have been shooting with a 5D Mii for 2 years now. Great canera, great picture. I was hoping the D7000 would make focussing in Live View a bit easier but it's not really a big difference to the Canons. The focus tracking is simply bull... Will that be better with the GH2? I just don't like the Lumix' image.. looks like video to me. And video lenses starting from 28mm equivalent are not really wide enough for me. The are no great MFT lenses! With 24mm equiv. the run and gun shots are somewhat stable. I think I'll go for a Canon 60D and 15-85. And with an additional 50mm 1,4 or even just 1,8 I'll have a great 80mm equivalent portait lens for cheap. I can also attach a viewfinder and leave it there when I want to shoot a photo.
 
matthew77 said:
Not true, bladeronner.

As long as you use lenses with aperture rungs you can adjust aperture manually within live view - just turn the ring. There's a setting in the menu which will automatically let you do this without any FEE errors. There are several ways to deal with lenses w/o aperture rings as well. Those are workarounds, and not so elegant. But truly, with aperture rings on your lenses, this limitation is nonexistent.
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hey man, just curious where that setting is exactly? just got a d7000 and am getting that dreaded FEE error.
 
Hey guys, just got my D7000. Let me ask you something:What's the most shutter actuations a brand new camera is supposed to have?
 
mikeporetti said:
hey man, just curious where that setting is exactly? just got a d7000 and am getting that dreaded FEE error.
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Under shooting menu f6 - "customize command dials," go to "aperture setting" and change it to "aperture ring."

Full manual control of aperture (using ring) and speed (and ISO) in live view. No FEE error.
 
matthew77 said:
Not true, bladeronner.

As long as you use lenses with aperture rungs you can adjust aperture manually within live view - just turn the ring. There's a setting in the menu which will automatically let you do this without any FEE errors. There are several ways to deal with lenses w/o aperture rings as well. Those are workarounds, and not so elegant. But truly, with aperture rings on your lenses, this limitation is nonexistent.
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Good point. Most people I've dealt with aren't using lenses with aperture rings, but your point is well taken.
 
Nikon is making changes and the video is looking awesome. Still some work arounds. Compared to the D300s that has auto ISO the D7000 is a big improvement. I will probably wait for a D400 or the D700s/D800. I'd like to see 30 minute record time (20 isn't bad), be able to change the aperture and better sound. Canon needs to make their sound better and also longer record times. The VDSLR's are getting better all of the time.
 
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