A lot of people complain this video is too fast but she covers a LOT of information in a clear way. If you miss something, rewatch the section you missed and google whatever you don't understand. Put SOME work into watching this video, she clearly put a lot of work into making it.
I am very happy with this workshop-in-a-youtube. My D800E hardly ever get used and there's an ocean of features I haven't yet touched since buying it in 2014 so I am glad to have a sensei forever frozen in time to help me grok all of this. Thank you so much Nice Lady Productions
I've watched hundreds of videos, tutorials & reviews for various items over the years. Nice Lady Productions, I feel, has just raised the bar for professional reviews and Google University general knowledge. Thank you.
I've been watching D800 videos for months in advance of a purchase, and I must say that this video has to be one of the best out there on the subject. You touch upon subject rarely covered in other reviews, and do so in a very concise way. Thank you for creating this.
You are an encyclopedic mentor! Shazaam! I’m an educator, and I have never listened to any speaker/lecturer/presenter who was so intellectually prepared with such spot-on, pure content, totally undiluted, no unnecessary information, like 99.999% just-what-you-needed-when-you-needed-it stuff. Oh, and you have very nice hands!
I've only done stills with my D800 and soon to be shooting short vids on location. This in depth look at the camera operation for video has helped me get a good grasp of the technique I need to address.
Brilliant... thank you for being so thorough I had no ideas of some of the capabilities of my camera!!! Maybe just taking a few more seconds to be really clear how to access the difference functionality would have been nice , but still very good video.
Nice lady....I must say..out of all of the D800 reviews,,,,,,yours is the one that is most informative, precise, and actually shows us clear examples and a top notch, hands on experience...plus you know what you are doing...I am very impressed and thank-you for sharing your knowledge with us. It was based upon your review that I have decided upon this camera. Thanks!
great video review You can get the nikon d800 on sale now on www.dslrcam.net/new/nikond800 for anyone looking for this model They also have the e models for sale. Pair this up with a prime lens and you got a winner.
Comprehensive, detailed, precise, knowledgeable and pleasantly easy to assimilate "Hands-On" breakdown of the Video controls & abilities of the Nikon D800/800e DSLR. Bravo!!! Thank you so much for making this Video, it was perfect for me as I have been all Nikon for 25 years, but this D800e is my 1st DSLR w/Video, so I motion capture at a 3rd grade level !! But, Really,...GREAT delivery of the many aspects of the D800's Sound, Slo-Mo, focus, WB, K-temp, HDR, etc, etc. "& No Marbles in Mouth"!
I just bought this camera and intend to use it to shoot some of the scenes in my thesis film. Thank you for this comprehensive and professional review. You come across as articulate, knowledgeable and refreshingly humble. The best camera review video I've seen yet!
hey you know why your video on this review is so good? Because it's based on your own personal experience. You didn't quote specs, or repeat what other people noted. They are all from your own observations and that's so important. Like how you picked up on the aperature click noise within the camera. Most people wouldn't have bothered to mention that, but you noticed it. That's what I like and look for and can't find others who spot things like that. Thank you
I have been using the 800e and the. 810 for still work for years. You knowledge of video is amazing. Just playing with video now. Tha k you so much. Your a badass.
8:53 Great autofocus setting. As you said, most times I don't have time to manually focus, and I certainly don't want to end up with out of focus footage.
Gotta say, this is a great informational video! I’m a professional Architectural photographer that wants to start adding video to my mix of services. The D810 is indeed a phenomenal camera, and your video has given me a lot of useful information. Your narrative is clear and easy to understand, and you don’t rush through your presentation. Thank you for a very good explanation of the amazing things that we can do with this camera.
Hey Jeff, I'm so glad the video helped you out. The D810 is an awesome camera and the video capabilities are excellent for an already full featured camera. Keep shooting!
Excellent video, I am blown away how good and simple you drove me through the topics. I just bought that camera because I needed a camera I could make some nice footage of my kids and still use it for landscape photography. Your video gave me that last little peace of mind that I did the right purchase. Thanks much and stay healthy. Miguel
Thank you nice lady for clearing up a few issues I had with understanding video settings. I have worked as a teacher but have never put a point across so succinctly - and charmingly!! I am non-technical so your style of presentation was perfect for me. I am now able to use my new camera for its intended purpose of shooting videos for our bands website. P.S: I am really impressed by the D800e.
Yes, you can use old Nikon lenses on the D800 without issue. If you program in the lens in the non-cpu menu, it will even confirm focus on the lens for you and metering. Cheers.
Good straight intro to the D800. I bought mine last year and I love it. I'm inspired by it. Just starting to shoot video. I find the focusing is very hard to control while shooting, so I just use manual focus or lock the autofocus. For white balance the user's manual says auto works best except in certain indoor situations but I'll look into that. With exposure modes, I'm still clueless. I just set a useful aperture. I'm shooting with the Nikkor AF-S 85 1.4G and the AF-S 50 1.4G. I'm overwhelmed by the results of these lenses. Thanks for the accessory recommendations. An external monitor is almost certainly necessary. At the end of the day, what you have to say to the world (hopefully something noble) is what really matters, the D800 won't limit your endeavors.
Wow! Fantastic video! Thank you for taking the time to extensively walk us through the capabilities of the NIkon D800 series. I have a D810, myself, but I am very, very far from doing it justice, in video mode.
I have the D800e. Though discontinued, it is still a great camera. I have hardly used video on it, but a friend needed a favor, and I needed to brush up on it. Thank you very much for posting such wonderful information!
Thanks for your feedback. The D800 and D600 are so close in comparison, it would be a hard choice to make for sure. I like the small size of the D600 and it has wifi capabilities for triggering from an iPad etc. Unlike the D600, the D800 has the ability to change the Aperture in Live View Video using the back dial for standard lenses, which is a non issue if you use lenses with a manual lens barrel. D800 has massive RAW image file sizes, which is good and bad, and is more money. Both great!
I just got a D800 and by watching this video I learned that there's a LOT more to this camera than I thought. I guess it's safe to say that I am now ready to sell off all my other cameras, except I'll keep one of my D200s as a backup and second camera for when its limitations aren't a problem.
I haven't yet played with the video on my D800, and this was a nice refresher of the issues I'll deal with when using the camera for video. One thing that keeps me from using the D800 for video is that I find the need for multi camera angles during recording and to have extra D800's laying around for that is a bit pricey So I end up using some decent Point-n-Shoots to allow the video quality between cameras to be comparable when editing the footage later between camera angles.
Thanks for your feedback. There are some panning shots in the soccer sequences. As for jerky movements with panning of this camera: there aren't any. Really. None. As long as you set you shutter speed and frame rate properly you shouldn't encounter any. Cheers.
I would recommend the Nikon D7100. The D7000 is a fantastic camera and the D7100 is even better. It has the right amount of professional features for when you get more advanced, while being simple to use. Good luck!
Lots of "why?" questions, but I'll be spending more time figuring out how to get decent video results with my D810, thanks to you. I'm shocked that you got the results you have!
Nice tutorial, going to get an 800 next month. Hope you have more to show us on the D 800, where did you learn all this, you really seem to know what you are talking about, great job. GGD....
Thank you for the excellent tutorial, very informative and succinct. I use a D800 with Ninja2 and it produces great video quality. Also I did not fins any issues as others have reported that you cannot have cards in the memory slots if you want HD quality. Same is true for the D4. What I found to be a disadvantage on the Ninja2 is the lack of remote control, at least to start and stop. Other than that it is great for my 800mm f5.6 lens as well as wide field shots with 24-70mm zoom.
Great camera review, ive had my D800 for over 12 months but done little video work with it. I particularly found interesting you bring the external HD recorder which was something i had wanted to look into so for me its been useful on many levels. Looking forward to seeing some of your other videos now..keep it up...Brian UK
thank you for being so candid and clear I appreciate another females point of view.. I am a photographer/videographer and am researching which camera to buy.. I did not see any morrey sorry about the spelling on the frame you said had a little bit of that.. so my question is would the nikon d800 work for a Television broadcast? as b roll would it work for DVD made for business promotion any thoughts ? Taffi Laing
Nice review, would have liked to see more comparisons between the 800 and 800e as far as detail goes, like when shooting your Chihuahua to see if the lack of an AA filter yields better detail in his coat for the 800e. I also would like to watch more of the soccer game and am glad you included audio -- felt like I was there for a second.
Nicely done. Only things I would add are some comments about frame rate vs. shutter speed, how to adjust settings while recording, and why you might use different shutter speeds under certain conditions. Also, I find back-button focus is helpful. Finally, note that like most DSLRs, the audio would benefit from a separate pre-amp.
I absolutely loved your review. I have a 35mm 1.8G and I was planning to get a Sigma 85mm 1.4. Do you think that it would be a problem to record video with the Sigma lens??
Great,good work.! you didn't notice a lot of difference in quality with the ninja even on post? and what is the files size compare to write on camera cards? Thanks.
Again great instructional video but two things; how big of cards to have and how long do they record in hours and how many batteries to have and how long do they last in hours? Weddings, ballgames, events. I want maximum quality.
Great training video. What lens to you suggest for doing video? I have two 2.8 lens (80-200 and 17-55 and the 18-200 3.5-5.6 and the 50 mm lens. Thank you, Big Bruno
Hi, great video really informative. My D800 is arriving tomorrow and I need to use it at the weekend. I've never shot video before and I was wondering if there was a way of shooting in 1080p and then converting to slow motion. Would this essentially be the same as shooting at 60fps in 720? Or would there be a benefit to slowing it down in post?
Great video tips! Thank you. Is it possible for you to create a follow-up video specifically "focused" on the AF-S mode? I have always struggled with using my D800 to make video clips (blurry, out of focus shots). We are about to travel abroad and prefer to bring just the D800 rather than the D800 and a my vidcam (Canon XA20 HD). Yes, I will lose the HD option, but we are trying to limit the number of equipment that we can carry. Thank you in advance.
Thanks you made my choice! I’m going to get a D800 or D810.. my mind is made up! I’m hoping to use it with the Tascam DR60 mkII digital audio mic system. I want separate sound and picture. Also what’s the Matt Box on the lens your using and The external monitor? Thanks
WoW Kelly, thankyou soooo much for your awesome review, I am currently using the Sony a77 (great cam) and am looking to upgrade to the D800 - thanx for the great info, you present very well and I really appreciated all you had to say - thanx heaps again - i will now try and see if i can sell a kidney or something because I gotta have one cheers Hunty
12:13 From the videos I've viewed, I'm quite sure you were supposed to set the HDMI output range to "Limited", not "Full". It clips the highlights and shadows if you have it on "Full".
Thank you for a wonderful and informative video. I have just bought the d7100 and played around with the movie mode. The microphones pick up lots of noise from the focusing of the lenses. How can I avoid that ? It is very frustrating.
The main way people record audio when shooting with DSLRs is to shoot audio separately, using an audio recorder and mic that are mounted away from the camera. If you didn't want to do this and you wanted to record the audio internally, even mounting a mic ontop of the camera and plugging it into the camera would help separate the noise (I have a review of a really cool Shure mic that is small and can also record audio separately, as well as in the camera). OR you could manually focus the lens (which cuts out a lot of noise), OR use a follow focus on the lens, which cuts out noise from hand gestures OR you could use autofocus to record at the start of the scene only, OR just edit the noise out. Depends on what works or what you want, but there are some tips. Cheers.
thanks for your excellent personal review ...I'm just about to purchase the D800. shooting video auto focus (sometimes ) on the 7000 is annoying with the internal continual focusing noise....is the 800 any different? Would you recommend a Rode mike,as a extra? What equipment would you use for focus preview, over the LV screen? john
Have a D800 and have been wanting to find the answer to this question so your help will be greatly appreciated - I'm shooting my daughter play her piano in an evening indoor setting - As a general rule, what ISO, F stop, and shutter speed (assuming 1/60 secs) to use? Also what WB and Focus modes to use? I will probably be on a monopod. Nothing very specific...just looking for general guidance. Thanks in advance for your help!!
Hoping you will see this comment even though this video was posted years ago! I have the Nikon d810. Shooting video with auto focus has been frustrating because of two reasons I’m hoping you can help with - First, the camera is constantly refocusing. I was trying to get video of my newborn moving around on the bed and the camera kept focusing and refocusing. Sometimes it gave off a cool effect but it was mostly just frustrating. Second, when refocusing, it always makes a sound, which is the oicked up by the internal microphone and ends up in my video when I play it back. So back to the video of my newborn, it’s hard to hear him cooing because all I can hear is the camera refocusing. What can I do to fix these issues? Thank you.
Hello. Thank you for your video. I have now Nikon D800, and usually I'm shooting events and recording video. But I guess this camera is not useful for reportage or video. So what you can advice me, maybe I should buy Canon 5D Mark3 or 6D, maybe Nikon D750? What do you think? Or should I leave my D800 and buy some new lenses?
I really learned a lot by watching your review of this Nikon DSLR for video. I disagree with other reviewers saying you spoke too fast, I thought your pace was perfect. Thank you for showing me what the potential was of this camera, as well as a few of the shortcomings. I had been contemplating the Nikon D800E, switching over from Canon after so many years (since shooting 35mm film, then digital). I am, primarily, a photographer, but I do enjoy filming video as well and helpful videos such as yours really inspire me to do more of the same. Do you still shoot with this Nikon D800E (now 5-1/2 years after you recorded this video)?
A lot of people complain this video is too fast but she covers a LOT of information in a clear way. If you miss something, rewatch the section you missed and google whatever you don't understand. Put SOME work into watching this video, she clearly put a lot of work into making it.
I am very happy with this workshop-in-a-youtube. My D800E hardly ever get used and there's an ocean of features I haven't yet touched since buying it in 2014 so I am glad to have a sensei forever frozen in time to help me grok all of this. Thank you so much Nice Lady Productions
Recently purchased a used D800. These tutorials gets me over a big training curve that I really appreciate.
can u tell me how the auto focus on d800?
David Davis is it worth buying a D800 if I already have a D3500?
I've watched hundreds of videos, tutorials & reviews for various items over the years. Nice Lady Productions, I feel, has just raised the bar for professional reviews and Google University general knowledge. Thank you.
I've been watching D800 videos for months in advance of a purchase, and I must say that this video has to be one of the best out there on the subject. You touch upon subject rarely covered in other reviews, and do so in a very concise way. Thank you for creating this.
You are an encyclopedic mentor! Shazaam! I’m an educator, and I have never listened to any speaker/lecturer/presenter who was so intellectually prepared with such spot-on, pure content, totally undiluted, no unnecessary information, like 99.999% just-what-you-needed-when-you-needed-it stuff. Oh, and you have very nice hands!
Thanks so much for your kind words, I appreciate you.
You showed where to look, what to check, when buying a Camera. Thanks for the slow paced narration. You are awesome! Keep going.
This is the best talk on D800 and filming that I've seen so far... Very well done... Brilliant...
I've only done stills with my D800 and soon to be shooting short vids on location. This in depth look at the camera operation for video has helped me get a good grasp of the technique I need to address.
Brilliant... thank you for being so thorough I had no ideas of some of the capabilities of my camera!!! Maybe just taking a few more seconds to be really clear how to access the difference functionality would have been nice , but still very good video.
Nice lady....I must say..out of all of the D800 reviews,,,,,,yours is the one that is most informative, precise, and actually shows us clear examples and a top notch, hands on experience...plus you know what you are doing...I am very impressed and thank-you for sharing your knowledge with us. It was based upon your review that I have decided upon this camera. Thanks!
Woooow! This is the best review of any camera I have ever seen!
great video review
You can get the nikon d800 on sale now on www.dslrcam.net/new/nikond800 for anyone looking for this model
They also have the e models for sale.
Pair this up with a prime lens and you got a winner.
Comprehensive, detailed, precise, knowledgeable and pleasantly easy to assimilate "Hands-On" breakdown of the Video controls & abilities of the Nikon D800/800e DSLR. Bravo!!! Thank you so much for making this Video, it was perfect for me as I have been all Nikon for 25 years, but this D800e is my 1st DSLR w/Video, so I motion capture at a 3rd grade level !! But, Really,...GREAT delivery of the many aspects of the D800's Sound, Slo-Mo, focus, WB, K-temp, HDR, etc, etc. "& No Marbles in Mouth"!
Such a clear review, everything I wanted to know about the video side of the camera!
I just bought this camera and intend to use it to shoot some of the scenes in my thesis film. Thank you for this comprehensive and professional review. You come across as articulate, knowledgeable and refreshingly humble. The best camera review video I've seen yet!
+Jordan Fisher Hello! Do you still shooting video on it? Is it performing good?
Yes Danil! I am and it does perform well. I'm happy with it for now and for the run and gun work I do.
hey you know why your video on this review is so good?
Because it's based on your own personal experience. You didn't quote specs, or repeat what other people noted. They are all from your own observations and that's so important. Like how you picked up on the aperature click noise within the camera. Most people wouldn't have bothered to mention that, but you noticed it. That's what I like and look for and can't find others who spot things like that. Thank you
At last a video which deals well with telling you how to use the focus whilst in video mode on this range of cameras. Thank-you so much!
I have been using the 800e and the. 810 for still work for years.
You knowledge of video is amazing. Just playing with video now.
Tha k you so much. Your a badass.
So happy you found the video helpful.
one of the best commentaries on the d800
Serious, best review I have seen. No blabbering and to the point.
Thanks!!! I purchased the D800 a week ago...and your video really explained the video features.......
This has been the most informative Nikon d800 video ever! Thank you so much. Subscribed
Sweet little Puppy. Also, Awesome run down of the 800. Thank You, Big Hugs.
Good! You have a brain and a channel to bring it out in a world full of photographers who has none! Thank you.
8:53 Great autofocus setting. As you said, most times I don't have time to manually focus, and I certainly don't want to end up with out of focus footage.
Gotta say, this is a great informational video! I’m a professional Architectural photographer that wants to start adding video to my mix of services. The D810 is indeed a phenomenal camera, and your video has given me a lot of useful information. Your narrative is clear and easy to understand, and you don’t rush through your presentation. Thank you for a very good explanation of the amazing things that we can do with this camera.
Hey Jeff, I'm so glad the video helped you out. The D810 is an awesome camera and the video capabilities are excellent for an already full featured camera. Keep shooting!
Amazing review on video capabilities of D800 and D800E. Loved it.
Excellent video, I am blown away how good and simple you drove me through the topics. I just bought that camera because I needed a camera I could make some nice footage of my kids and still use it for landscape photography. Your video gave me that last little peace of mind that I did the right purchase. Thanks much and stay healthy.
Miguel
Glad you found the review helpful!
Thank you very much for taking the time to help me get the most out of my D800e. Video is certainly more challenging than still.
Great review.. it's not rushed and it's very detail.. prop to the narrator / author.. i'm convinced to get this camera b/c of this video
Thank you nice lady for clearing up a few issues I had with understanding video settings. I have worked as a teacher but have never put a point across so succinctly - and charmingly!! I am non-technical so your style of presentation was perfect for me. I am now able to use my new camera for its intended purpose of shooting videos for our bands website. P.S: I am really impressed by the D800e.
very nice.. and learned more about equipments used with the camera..thank you
Yes, you can use old Nikon lenses on the D800 without issue. If you program in the lens in the non-cpu menu, it will even confirm focus on the lens for you and metering. Cheers.
Good straight intro to the D800. I bought mine last year and I love it. I'm inspired by it. Just starting to shoot video. I find the focusing is very hard to control while shooting, so I just use manual focus or lock the autofocus. For white balance the user's manual says auto works best except in certain indoor situations but I'll look into that. With exposure modes, I'm still clueless. I just set a useful aperture. I'm shooting with the Nikkor AF-S 85 1.4G and the AF-S 50 1.4G. I'm overwhelmed by the results of these lenses. Thanks for the accessory recommendations. An external monitor is almost certainly necessary. At the end of the day, what you have to say to the world (hopefully something noble) is what really matters, the D800 won't limit your endeavors.
Breathtaking review really.
i use nikon d800e camera your review is excellent now i can take videos with your excellent review
Wow! Fantastic video! Thank you for taking the time to extensively walk us through the capabilities of the NIkon D800 series. I have a D810, myself, but I am very, very far from doing it justice, in video mode.
Really loved this video. Absolutely great narration. Nicely done.
Great review! really gave me a bigger understanding in how and what i can do in video mode!
Awesome Video, im on the fence about a d600 vs d800 and have been looking for information about video capabilities only, and this made me happy
I have the D800e. Though discontinued, it is still a great camera. I have hardly used video on it, but a friend needed a favor, and I needed to brush up on it. Thank you very much for posting such wonderful information!
Glad the review was helpful, that's such a great camera.
Thanks for your feedback. The D800 and D600 are so close in comparison, it would be a hard choice to make for sure. I like the small size of the D600 and it has wifi capabilities for triggering from an iPad etc. Unlike the D600, the D800 has the ability to change the Aperture in Live View Video using the back dial for standard lenses, which is a non issue if you use lenses with a manual lens barrel. D800 has massive RAW image file sizes, which is good and bad, and is more money. Both great!
Excellent review, you have one of the best video channels I have seen, thanks for you efforts!
Amazing how you packed in a ton of features in under 14min. Thanks and keep it up!
Very well put together..thank you very much!
I just got a D800 and by watching this video I learned that there's a LOT more to this camera than I thought. I guess it's safe to say that I am now ready to sell off all my other cameras, except I'll keep one of my D200s as a backup and second camera for when its limitations aren't a problem.
I haven't yet played with the video on my D800, and this was a nice refresher of the issues I'll deal with when using the camera for video. One thing that keeps me from using the D800 for video is that I find the need for multi camera angles during recording and to have extra D800's laying around for that is a bit pricey So I end up using some decent Point-n-Shoots to allow the video quality between cameras to be comparable when editing the footage later between camera angles.
Very detail video -- super helpful in evaluating if D800 is up for the task, video-wise. Thank you for the time you put in making this. :)
One of the best reviews ever seen, thank you very much for the amazing efforts and info
Nicely paced video. cheers. Would like to see more about staying in focus while moving !
Thanks, Great review of the camera, and very helpful. I'm sure i'll watch it several times to let it all sink in. :)
Thanks for your feedback. There are some panning shots in the soccer sequences. As for jerky movements with panning of this camera: there aren't any. Really. None. As long as you set you shutter speed and frame rate properly you shouldn't encounter any.
Cheers.
I would recommend the Nikon D7100. The D7000 is a fantastic camera and the D7100 is even better. It has the right amount of professional features for when you get more advanced, while being simple to use. Good luck!
Pleasant voice, straight to the point. Great Video.
Very impressed with your review and how professional you are with the presentation. Great job!!
Lots of "why?" questions, but I'll be spending more time figuring out how to get decent video results with my D810, thanks to you. I'm shocked that you got the results you have!
Excellent video with a lot of information. Good sound.
Thank you. You are an educator.
Great review, I have the D7100 and hoping to use some of your tips from this.
Nice tutorial, going to get an 800 next month. Hope you have more to show us on the D 800, where did you learn all this, you really seem to know what you are talking about, great job. GGD....
This was very helpful, I'm excited to see that you gave this camera / video such a good review, you def know your stuff !!!
Thanks for watching! Glad I could be of help. Thanks for the comment.
great tutorial and explanation, thanks!
Great Job! What is a good universal lens to use to shoot video with the D800.
Thank you for the excellent tutorial, very informative and succinct. I use a D800 with Ninja2 and it produces great video quality. Also I did not fins any issues as others have reported that you cannot have cards in the memory slots if you want HD quality. Same is true for the D4. What I found to be a disadvantage on the Ninja2 is the lack of remote control, at least to start and stop. Other than that it is great for my 800mm f5.6 lens as well as wide field shots with 24-70mm zoom.
Bravo! Best review I´ve seen so far - and so thorough!
Thanks for sharing :)
Great camera review, ive had my D800 for over 12 months but done little video work with it. I particularly found interesting you bring the external HD recorder which was something i had wanted to look into so for me its been useful on many levels. Looking forward to seeing some of your other videos now..keep it up...Brian UK
Thank you thank you
As others have said: thank you for this very informative and helpful video.
Peace.
Really great video. I can't wait to get my hands on one!
Lame!! It's a all about Sony SLT cameras for video! ;-)
James Lynch BULLSHIT. Please tell me you're joking
Superb review well narrated and informative, well done, babes
Very Nice Video Recording,thanks for Sharing
thank you for being so candid and clear
I appreciate another females point of view.. I am a photographer/videographer and am researching which camera to buy.. I did not see any morrey sorry about the spelling on the frame you said had a little bit of that.. so my question is would the nikon d800 work for a Television broadcast?
as b roll
would it work for DVD made for business promotion
any thoughts ?
Taffi Laing
Perfect, I'm glad the video helped. Enjoy your D800, it's a great camera. Happy shooting!
Thanks for taking the time to put this production together. I learned something about video.
Although i have a Panasonic 900 that shoots nice video.
Nice review, would have liked to see more comparisons between the 800 and 800e as far as detail goes, like when shooting your Chihuahua to see if the lack of an AA filter yields better detail in his coat for the 800e. I also would like to watch more of the soccer game and am glad you included audio -- felt like I was there for a second.
That was great you've done an excellent job you tot me a thing or two................. Or 10 great review thank you
Excellent review, very helpful. Thanks! Really wish it had better AF during video though.
Nicely done. Only things I would add are some comments about frame rate vs. shutter speed, how to adjust settings while recording, and why you might use different shutter speeds under certain conditions. Also, I find back-button focus is helpful. Finally, note that like most DSLRs, the audio would benefit from a separate pre-amp.
I absolutely loved your review. I have a 35mm 1.8G and I was planning to get a Sigma 85mm 1.4. Do you think that it would be a problem to record video with the Sigma lens??
No issues recording video with Sigma or a Tokina lenses. Cheers.
Great,good work.! you didn't notice a lot of difference in quality with the ninja even on post? and what is the files size compare to write on camera cards? Thanks.
excellent tips and tutorial thank you very much from Montréal
Again great instructional video but two things; how big of cards to have and how long do they record in hours and how many batteries to have and how long do they last in hours? Weddings, ballgames, events. I want maximum quality.
Thank you! It answered some of my questions. Now I know what should look at when purchasing this camera!
Thanks again!
Thank you for this great tutorial, specially the Auto focus part
Great training video. What lens to you suggest for doing video? I have two 2.8 lens (80-200 and 17-55 and the 18-200 3.5-5.6 and the 50 mm lens.
Thank you, Big Bruno
Hi, great video really informative. My D800 is arriving tomorrow and I need to use it at the weekend. I've never shot video before and I was wondering if there was a way of shooting in 1080p and then converting to slow motion. Would this essentially be the same as shooting at 60fps in 720? Or would there be a benefit to slowing it down in post?
Great video tips! Thank you. Is it possible for you to create a follow-up video specifically "focused" on the AF-S mode? I have always struggled with using my D800 to make video clips (blurry, out of focus shots). We are about to travel abroad and prefer to bring just the D800 rather than the D800 and a my vidcam (Canon XA20 HD). Yes, I will lose the HD option, but we are trying to limit the number of equipment that we can carry. Thank you in advance.
That exactly the info I want about video recording on my d800, Thank you very much
Thanks you made my choice!
I’m going to get a D800 or D810.. my mind is made up! I’m hoping to use it with the Tascam DR60 mkII digital audio mic system.
I want separate sound and picture.
Also what’s the Matt Box on the lens your using and The external monitor?
Thanks
awesome video! thanks for your time and energy.
So awesome! such great information, and done in such a matter of fact way! Thank you, thank you thank you!
WoW Kelly, thankyou soooo much for your awesome review, I am currently using the Sony a77 (great cam) and am looking to upgrade to the D800 - thanx for the great info, you present very well and I really appreciated all you had to say - thanx heaps again - i will now try and see if i can sell a kidney or something because I gotta have one cheers Hunty
THank you from Ireland - my first and best lesson
12:13 From the videos I've viewed, I'm quite sure you were supposed to set the HDMI output range to "Limited", not "Full". It clips the highlights and shadows if you have it on "Full".
Thank you for a wonderful and informative video. I have just bought the d7100 and played around with the movie mode. The microphones pick up lots of noise from the focusing of the lenses. How can I avoid that ? It is very frustrating.
The main way people record audio when shooting with DSLRs is to shoot audio separately, using an audio recorder and mic that are mounted away from the camera. If you didn't want to do this and you wanted to record the audio internally, even mounting a mic ontop of the camera and plugging it into the camera would help separate the noise (I have a review of a really cool Shure mic that is small and can also record audio separately, as well as in the camera). OR you could manually focus the lens (which cuts out a lot of noise), OR use a follow focus on the lens, which cuts out noise from hand gestures OR you could use autofocus to record at the start of the scene only, OR just edit the noise out. Depends on what works or what you want, but there are some tips. Cheers.
Nice Lady Productions Thank you very much.
Thank you for this helpful video! But, what do you mean with levels? w/levels? does it mean white balance levels?
thanks for your excellent personal review ...I'm just about to purchase the D800.
shooting video auto focus (sometimes ) on the 7000 is annoying with the internal continual focusing noise....is the 800 any different?
Would you recommend a Rode mike,as a extra? What equipment would you use for focus preview, over the LV screen? john
I have a D600 so this was very useful to me. My issue is the "motor noise" that arises when I refocus while shooting,.. How do you get around that?
Have a D800 and have been wanting to find the answer to this question so your help will be greatly appreciated - I'm shooting my daughter play her piano in an evening indoor setting - As a general rule, what ISO, F stop, and shutter speed (assuming 1/60 secs) to use? Also what WB and Focus modes to use? I will probably be on a monopod. Nothing very specific...just looking for general guidance. Thanks in advance for your help!!
Hoping you will see this comment even though this video was posted years ago!
I have the Nikon d810. Shooting video with auto focus has been frustrating because of two reasons I’m hoping you can help with - First, the camera is constantly refocusing. I was trying to get video of my newborn moving around on the bed and the camera kept focusing and refocusing. Sometimes it gave off a cool effect but it was mostly just frustrating. Second, when refocusing, it always makes a sound, which is the oicked up by the internal microphone and ends up in my video when I play it back. So back to the video of my newborn, it’s hard to hear him cooing because all I can hear is the camera refocusing.
What can I do to fix these issues?
Thank you.
Hello. Thank you for your video. I have now Nikon D800, and usually I'm shooting events and recording video. But I guess this camera is not useful for reportage or video. So what you can advice me, maybe I should buy Canon 5D Mark3 or 6D, maybe Nikon D750? What do you think? Or should I leave my D800 and buy some new lenses?
Thank you very much very impressed. I want to buy lens like yours may you tell me its name and specifications. I need it for aerial video shooting.
I really learned a lot by watching your review of this Nikon DSLR for video. I disagree with other reviewers saying you spoke too fast, I thought your pace was perfect. Thank you for showing me what the potential was of this camera, as well as a few of the shortcomings. I had been contemplating the Nikon D800E, switching over from Canon after so many years (since shooting 35mm film, then digital). I am, primarily, a photographer, but I do enjoy filming video as well and helpful videos such as yours really inspire me to do more of the same. Do you still shoot with this Nikon D800E (now 5-1/2 years after you recorded this video)?