Wildlife Video Settings for Nikon Z9 & Z8 - Step by Step How I Film for YouTube
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There is still so much to share! Customizing your menu, custom controls, and in the field techniques. Let me know what I should share next!
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Time code is kind of old school and no longer necessary with modern editing suites (i.e. Davinci Resolve). With modern NL editing it's possible (if not desirable) to sync video using the audio. I've produced a great number of videos ever since 1995 and in those days time code was a necessity. Overall a great video Matt, and as a new Z8 owner I appreciate the over view of the video configuration menu. Keep up the great work young man!
Hi Matt.Enjoyed your video.I just purchased a new Z8 3 days ago.I am interested in shooting slow motion wildlife videos in 4K.I have followed your suggested setting in the menu.Can you please tell me if using your settings will result in a slow motion video on play back?Or will I need a video editor to do so?
I have to say Matt, compared to other folks on RUclips who seem to think they need to be loud and showy, you are an absolute delight to listen to and watch. Your voice and approach is calm, natural and well paced. So many times I have given up on those other videos, but in your case I watched to the very end. I am a Z8 user and like you, more of a photographer than a videographer, but wanting to learn and explore more of the video capabilities of my camera. Although I am very comfortable with my photo settings, I have been struggling a bit with which settings to apply in video mode, particularly the focus and tracking modes. This was extremely helpful and I look forward to seeing more of your videos in that regard. Thank you!
Jacqueline covered it
My husband and I both have Z8's that we purchased within the past 6 mths. We have been trying to learn all we can about still wildlife photography and until now have been quite intimidated with even trying to learn how to make videos. This video is so awesome and easy to follow and understand that we are going to watch it again and set our cameras up the way you describe. Whatever is good enough for you is certainly worth trying! We absolutely love your channel, your videos, your storytelling and images! Thank you so much!
Been a photographer for longer than most of you hear have been alive. However I’m a complete novice when it comes to video. This video has really helped. ❤
Thanks Matt for this awesome detailed run down! I was a Canon shooter for 14 years and recently switched over to Nikon and the Z8 so this was so helpful to navigate the Nikon specific menus and settings. Your videos are great! I wish you much success on this path!
Incredibly helpful! Great content presented concisely.
Thank you , Matt, for demystifying the whole video recording process. I'm in the UK and I've had my Z9 for a couple of years but couldn't get my head around video recording but this video has been sooo helpful. Can't wait to get out and try it.
Thanks Matt. I picked some information that I have not seen on any other channel.
Really learned a lot from this video. Thank you for sharing your knowledge!!!
So happy to hear it! Thank you
just got my z8 today, and this video helped me to set it up 😊
thanks ❤️
Thank you for sharing. I am also a photographer that is venturing into video. This info saves me a lot of trial and error. I will be watching again with my Z8 in hand.
Thanks for watching! There is a lot to unpack here since these modern cameras have so many options.
Well done Matt! I know a little about video and how it works. I just don’t have the experience with video editing and have not made to time to dig into video production. I, like yourself, consider myself a photographer. Video opens a lot more opportunity for expression of what we love to do. Appreciate your sharing of video knowhow. You’ve inspired me to dig into a bit more! Thanks!!!❤
Thank you so much! I completely agree-video really does open up new ways to tell the stories we love capturing through photography. The editing side can seem a bit overwhelming at first, but once you get into it, it becomes another creative tool to bring your vision to life. I’m glad to hear the video inspired you to explore it more! Let me know if you have any questions along the way. Happy creating!
Great video Matt, I have been waiting for this one. I have been wanting to do some videos with my Z9 and my Z6ii and this is really going to help me. I took a ton of notes and I will be rewatching with my cameras in hand. Now all I have to do is learn how to do some basic editing.
Almost time to head for the mainland to photograph the Shorties, we have 3 of them in Nanaimo this year as well.
Thanks very much for sharing your knowledge!!
Thank you so much! I'm thrilled the video was helpful for you, especially with the Z9 and Z6ii. Basic editing can really elevate your videos, so I’m sure you’ll have a lot of fun with it! Short-eared owls are such beautiful subjects-I'm hoping to get over to the mainland too, perhaps I will see you there! And 3 in Nanaimo? That’s fantastic news! I wonder if there are some at Cowichan Bay too...?
@@MattShannonPhoto I have heard that there is Shorties at Cowichan Bay and also at Panama Flats in Victoria. There was also a rumor that there was one at the Englishman River as well. A couple of friends in Victoria have posted images from Panama Flats. Another friend was at Brunswick Point on Wednesday and said there was a few Owls there but the tide was a way out and the Owls stayed out near the water, he ran into another photographer that told him there was also Owls at Boundary Bay.
Thanks a lot Matt! It is very useful for me as I'll starting now with my Z8 on a gimbal and do some post. Your speech is very clear for me as I'm not a native english-speaker.
Great video Matt. I found it very helpful in setting up my Z9 as I venture into video. Thanks for sharing.
Awesome, happy to hear it! Thanks for watching and good luck filming!
Good timing !!
Bought a Mini 4 Pro 3 days ago. I've had the Z9 for nearly 2 years now and never branched out into video so your presentation is welcomed. Now to put it all to use !
Thanks Matt and by the way....Snowies are starting to show up here in Alberta and much earlier than last year !!
Cheers
Thx for great explanation.
Thank you! It was a challenge for sure. It felt like a 100 takes to record everything, my throat was done lol.
Another great video, I'm always excited for the next one! Thank you Matt
Thanks for watching! you are the best! Cheers
Very interesting and informative. keep up the good work.
I appreciate it thank you!
I think this has been the best explanation for setting video for wildlife videos that I've come across. Thank you for posting this. I'm a subscriber now.
What took you so long!!?? Great video, I’ve searched everywhere!!. Many thanks!❤
You're welcome 😊! I’m planning to release another video soon about video settings in the field, focusing more on my techniques and how I apply my setup, like using function buttons or deciding when and why to change frame rates. Stay tuned!
This is a great video and one of the only ones going into detail about Wildlife set up. You have a new subscriber!! Thanks for posting.
Great video Matt ! Patiently waiting for this and u came thru in style ! Your style and pace of instruction so easy to follow ! Hopefully see u on one of your outings . Keep up your great effort and work
Well done, Matt.Thank you for sharing information with us .
See you somewhere there.
Thank you! These videos are challenging for me to make. It’s easy to get lost in all the decisions required to make video look good. With photography, you can focus on specific topics like 'night photography,' 'long exposure,' or 'macro,' and build from there. Video, on the other hand, has a lot of technical and creative choices to make just to hit record and get quality results. Thanks for watching!
What a great video. Unrushed and well explained. Thank you so much.
Great feedback thank you! I'm happy you enjoyed the video!
This was super helpful, thanks so much for sharing 😊
Thanks very much for sharing your tips and secrets.
My pleasure, thank you for watching, I appreciate it! Cheers
Thanks, Matt. 👍
Super helpful. I followed you step by step on my z8 + 800mm 6.3. Thanks Matt!
This was a good one Matt, have adjusted my Z9 according to your recommendations, so it remains to try it out.
Excellent video Matt, thank you. There's not a lot of explanation of video settings (for the Z9) on RUclips so it was great to have your advice. I'd love to see/share the customisation menu and field techniques plus go on one of your workshops, although I'll have to save up the pennies as I'm in the UK.......thanks once again.
Thanks, Matt
I think there are a lot of us who have bought Z9 or comparable camera and suddenly realise it's video potential. I think you have found a bit of a hole in the market as a very few photographers prepared to share their successes and mistakes, while they are venturing. into Video.
At the moment I suspect you are encountering most of the questions we are asking most days in the field, so just share that with us. But I think we all need some elementary post processing help and help knowing what to shoot to make a good storyline wildlife presents good pictures but making a story is difficult. Some basic equipment advice might be useful too
Many thanks,
James Hogg
Thank you so much! Keeping the video for future reference as it is so clear for the right settings!
I have been hoping you would cover this subject. Very helpful. Much appreciated.
Really helpful. I'm another still image photographer that is venturing into video. It certainly provides a great opportunity to improve story telling around your images.
I agree! Happy to hear that this helps, thank you for watching
Hey Matt! Thanks so much for another great video. Love this channel and I can’t wait to visit Vancouver Island later this year. I have a question when out on the field how do you decide when to change from 60fps or 120 fps or do you tend to stick to one or the other when shooting for wildlife specifically. Thanks bro
Thanks you for this great video. Just bought a Z8 and this video was really helpful in setting my camera. Subscribed to your channel
Thank you so much for this, I now understand it so much more.
Comment for the algorithm. More please!
You are too kind, thank you! Cheers
I use many of the same settings except that I shoot video in log. This allows for a better dynamic range when you do colour grading. It does seems awful at the time of shooting but when you need to push it, the results are better than flat profile. Also using some good quality LUTs make a big difference when shooting in log. Nikon's own free LUTs don't work nicely to me so I purchased a custom one and is great.
Very well done!!👍🏼
Thank you! Cheers!
It's amazing what camera's can do now! 8K RAW, amazing.
To me, the narration track frequently peaks throughout the video, almost like the mic was overloaded or the gain was too high; feels more like a recording issue than post-production. I’m not saying that’s the case, just how it sounds to me. Fantastic content! Just sharing my thoughts. Thanks! and again, fantastic info you put out.
I’m assuming you don’t use an ND filter on your Nikon when filming since you have to switch between video and photo, and you control the exposure with the aperture, but keeping the shutter speed at 1/250 for 120fps. Is that correct? I’m always wondering about that, since I don’t want to use ND filters for my photos, but it’d be fine for videos (and using the same camera for both). Thanks for the video, very informative!
@@mzlenses you are correct! I should have mentioned that. I’ll sometimes drop my ISO down below 64 to allow my aperture to remain open for a nice shallow dof. Great question thank you.
Hi matt, what about the settings in the custom settings menu, like af speed and af tracking sensitivity
Great video, very clear ! Thank you
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching!
Hello
For vlogging is AFF auto focus best esp if its pointed at me? Which it will be often.
You mentioned that you use an external microphone. What kind do you use. Do any of these settings change when you do? Also, how do you record the audio when using the external mic.
Thanks Matt, I’m very new to video, shooting on a Z8. I get the shutter speed part. To get the exposure correct, do you just close the aperture? I shoot wildlife.
Timecode can it link to tenticle track E without sync e module? Have you done more vids on this if using one canera and external mic like track e.
Thank you! Very helpful video. Can you also make a video about the editing? I mean about 8k 60fps (color grading, crop etc). If you can of course. Thank you again. 😊
I noticed you skipped over ISO Sensitivity Settings. Do you keep it in auto ISO or set a specific ISO to maintain constant exposure control?
I’m just starting to use my Z9 for video because I mostly take photos only. I was wondering if you ever pull photos out of your videos? Or just switch back and forth. Thanks!
Which tripod do you use? Your link shows a ton of different tripods but not yours specifically.
Excellent info. I will be watching this over and over! I have a lot to learn! Quick dumb question. Which button do you program to toggle between FX and DX? Also, do you know if these videos can be edited using IMovie on my MacBook Pro for things like trimming the length, etc. Thanks!
Can you have a bank A for photos and a Bank A for video?
I have a question. I have my bank set up for still photography. I’m using all four of them and when I go to the video mode and go to my banks, they’re the same as what I use for still photography. So does the camera share the banks between video and still photography or they separate?
Hi, how do you recording your camera menu like that? Ty.
Hi should I get a full frame or a crop sensor camera like nikon d7200 or d700? because I think I need more reach with the nikon 200-500mm.
Yeah, You cut the video mud sentence ...
And btw, I am still leqrning about Z9 while I am planing to upgrade from my D750 but I am stilk worried that my set of glass will be left in dust because of no mottor on any of FTZ adapters for neither AF lenses (and some are still way better thab their AF-S counterparts 😢)
... Nakon, please give us FTZ adapter with AF motor,I would gladly pay 2x price of current FTZ adapter for the option of motor, although I know the battery would be spent a bit more, but still not faster than it already is with AF-S (not fullframe 😢) lenses that are available.
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