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I used iMovie to edit this video but there are many other free editing programs available. I think for this video I only changed the color and the contrast of some clips but left everything else as it came out of the camera. For some clips that were too shaky I used the stabilizer that is built into the editor. Hope this helps!

Hello, sorry for the late reply. I did not see your comment. I had my camera set to 1080p/60fps to have the option to slow down some shots during editing. I shot everything in manual mode to have full control over exposure, etc. Hope this helps!

thank you!

thanks! great choice. you're gonna love it.

thanks for the feedback. Yes, that's exactly why I wanted to provide as much information as possible to anyone who might consider using the P1000. At the time not many people really went ahead and used the camera just like any other camera, all they did was make those superzoom videos which don't really show what the P1000 is capable of. Yeah, I think for stills there are other alternatives but for video the camera still is very good. Especially in the beginning when it's way easier to just use the zoom instead of setting up a hide to get closer to the animals. Yeah I also considered getting a blackmagic but it's a serious investment. I recently purchased a GH5 and a couple of lenses since I am working on some nature documentaries for national tv now and I'm quite happy with it. I do have to say that I still heavily use the P1000 and several shots even made it to tv (mainly closeup stuff, since that is where the camera really shines). I think you will be more than happy with the P1000. If you have the opportunity, you could try borrowing it from a camera store first. And if you can get your hands on a used one you could then really save some money. Thank you and greetings from Austria!

Thank you! That is awesome. No I shot everything in 1080p to be able to slow down clips if needed. 4K is limited to 30fps if you are okay with that. I have since switched to shooting in 4K on this camera exclusively and the quality is so much better. My old footage looks quite blurry in comparison. I am certain that you will enjoy shooting in the higher resolution. I hope you have a wonderful trip and get to see lots of animals.

@@inwildlife3588 It looks great and makes me excited to go on my safari. What are your camera settings for this video? Did you use auto or manual focus? I'm practicing with this camera over the weekend at my local nature center. I want to try it with my skill set before I buy it. Thank you so much for any guidance.

@@bethhamptonjones1897 that's great. you'll definitely enjoy your trip. My settings were dependent on the situation. Usually I tried to film all manual whenever I had the time to dial in my settings and full auto if there was something unexpected happening. I was impressed with the auto settings though. The camera is quite good at managing a balanced exposure. I don't know how much you know about exposing manually on a camera. If you are shooting at 30fps your shutter speed should be around 1/60 to achieve a natural amount of motion blur. In bright daylight this could lead to a very bright image. You could then close down the aperture to let in less light, sacrificing the blurred background to some extent. In some cases that could still be too bright though. Your only options then would be to add an ND filter to the front of the lens or you could change the shutter speed. This could lead to choppier motion in your video. As I didn't have an ND filter with me I used my shutter and aperture to change exposure during the brightest parts of the day and reverted back to the "correct" settings once the light was less intense. It was a similar case with autofocus/manual focus. If an animal appeared out of nowhere or was running, I left the camera on auto and in situations where it was easier to maintain focus I switched to manual. That's a good call. Getting familiar with the camera is gonna save you from figuring things out in the heat of the moment. Bottom line for this camera: it's easy for beginners to pick up as it helps you with good auto features and once you're comfortable you can start to practice shooting manual. That said, I still use some auto settings when I'm in a pinch.

@@inwildlife3588 Thank you. You are very kind to answer my question with such thought and detail. I will share my efforts when I return.

@@bethhamptonjones1897 you're welcome. I'm always glad to help.

Thanks for the kind words. Oh that's very interesting. I'd love to visit Madagascar one day. Oh I know that pain all too well. I can really recommend the P1000 for your use-case. It does not matter how skilled of a photographer/videographer you are, this camera will serve you well for a long time. If you need a package that's a bit smaller and lighter (and if you are okay with "only" 24-2000mm) then I think the new P950 could be a good option as well (I haven't tried that one though). Thanks for watching my videos. I'll try to upload more often.

@@inwildlife3588 thanks for your advice and help, I will get the money to buy my P1000. In a short time you will watch my videos

@@rowens_el_terricola awesome, i'll check them out.

thanks, I used final cut.

thank you!

thanks for watching!

hey thanks for checking out my videos. I am not entirely sure how this would fit with your content, could you elaborate a bit more on that idea?

Concinnity thanks, this really means a lot to me. I tried approaching this camera in a hands-on way. Instead of theorizing what can and cannot be done with it, I just go out there and use it to the best of my ability. That said, those nature documentary type of videos do take a long time to plan, shoot and edit. That’s why it can take some time between uploads. Let me know if you need any tips when you get your camera. I’d be happy to help you out if needed. :)

It's called Eyeliner by Underbelly and can be found in the youtube audio library.

homer simpson well you‘re not wrong but it is the only possible way for getting a focal length of 3000mm. If Nikon were to outfit this camera with a bigger sensor, lets say a 1 inch one, the lens element would have to be several times bigger and you wouldn’t be able to carry the camera around. The current size is probably the biggest feasible size where they balanced max. focal length and portability. So it is a minor tradeoff that a skilled shooter, which i currently am not as i am only a beginner in the field of videography, can most definitely work around. If you really need a bigger sensor other manufacturers like Panasonic have some compelling bridge cameras, with a more limited zoom range though. Thanks for stopping by.

@@inwildlife3588 well said

Thank you very much. I got the music off of the youtube audio library: Hydra by Huma-Huma, Descent by Houses of Heaven, Ambiment - The Ambient by Kevin MacLeod, Eureka by Huma-Huma. Thanks again.

@@inwildlife3588 Appreciate it 🙏