Sarah
Okay so I wnna get a nikon d5100 but I've never ever used a dslr before. I love the photos they take and wnna get one for family pictures and church events. Is it okay to get one even though I dnt know how to use it? My husband says I will eventually learn how to use it if I buy it but I've seen YouTube videos and I don't know what half of the gadgets on the camera even are...
Answer
Beginner cameras, such as the D5100 can be used in auto mode until you gain the experience to use the camera.
However, while cameras such as the D5100 that have the articulated screen appeal to first time buyers, I normally recommend against buying a camera with that feature - especially for a novice.
- you cannot properly hold a DSLR using the articulated screen. This results in poorer photos as it is all but impossible to prevent camera shake when held at arm's length. The preferred method is to hold the camera with your eye in the viewfinder and elbows tucked into your chest. That will provide the most stable "platform" for the least amount of blur due to camera shake.
- LCDs are hard to see in the bright daylight.
- When using the LCD (Live View) your shutter lag increases to over a second - which is no good for sports or action.
The only acceptable uses for the articulated screen are when the camera is on a tripod or if you are recording video. Unfortunately, many beginners don't realize that and end up doing one of the things above and end up with blurry photos - then blame the camera.
While you will need to put the camera into auto mode to start with, you may wish to at some point advance your skill and use one of the advanced modes. While some are comfortable using auto mode forever, they are not getting the maximum performance the camera is capable of. To use the advanced exposure modes, you will need to learn about proper exposure.
To aid in your learning, pick up Bryan Peterson's book "Understanding Exposure" .
Understanding Exposure:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0817439390/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=0817439390&linkCode=as2&tag=boatprojcom-20
Also for Nikon cameras, Nikon makes some very good learning DVDs which I also recommend. They are called "Nikon School Fast, Fun, and Easy". You want version 7 as it covers the D5100. It will help you in the various features of your camera.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005DRNUDE/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B005DRNUDE&linkCode=as2&tag=boatprojcom-20
This video it's not a step-by-step tutorial though. If you want one of those, you will want one of the Blue Crane brand videos for the D5100:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00573YYW0/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00573YYW0&linkCode=as2&tag=boatprojcom-20
Beginner cameras, such as the D5100 can be used in auto mode until you gain the experience to use the camera.
However, while cameras such as the D5100 that have the articulated screen appeal to first time buyers, I normally recommend against buying a camera with that feature - especially for a novice.
- you cannot properly hold a DSLR using the articulated screen. This results in poorer photos as it is all but impossible to prevent camera shake when held at arm's length. The preferred method is to hold the camera with your eye in the viewfinder and elbows tucked into your chest. That will provide the most stable "platform" for the least amount of blur due to camera shake.
- LCDs are hard to see in the bright daylight.
- When using the LCD (Live View) your shutter lag increases to over a second - which is no good for sports or action.
The only acceptable uses for the articulated screen are when the camera is on a tripod or if you are recording video. Unfortunately, many beginners don't realize that and end up doing one of the things above and end up with blurry photos - then blame the camera.
While you will need to put the camera into auto mode to start with, you may wish to at some point advance your skill and use one of the advanced modes. While some are comfortable using auto mode forever, they are not getting the maximum performance the camera is capable of. To use the advanced exposure modes, you will need to learn about proper exposure.
To aid in your learning, pick up Bryan Peterson's book "Understanding Exposure" .
Understanding Exposure:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0817439390/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=0817439390&linkCode=as2&tag=boatprojcom-20
Also for Nikon cameras, Nikon makes some very good learning DVDs which I also recommend. They are called "Nikon School Fast, Fun, and Easy". You want version 7 as it covers the D5100. It will help you in the various features of your camera.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005DRNUDE/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B005DRNUDE&linkCode=as2&tag=boatprojcom-20
This video it's not a step-by-step tutorial though. If you want one of those, you will want one of the Blue Crane brand videos for the D5100:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00573YYW0/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00573YYW0&linkCode=as2&tag=boatprojcom-20
LOOKING FOR NEW VIDEO CAMERA?!? HELP!?
Gage
I'm looking for a new video camera to make movies with. I have a YouTube account which is where I post most of my movies. I want to upgrade now that I have gotten more into filmmaking.
Right now I have $650 saved up for a new camera but my budget is $650-$1000 at the most.
I want a camera that has really good picture quality, is good in lower light, has good sound quality, and isn't super difficult to use!
Please help me out!
Answer
HD Camcorders and DSLR Cameras interpolate the video, which means of every 25 frames of video, 4 or 5 frames are taken by the lens assembly; the other frames in between these are filled in by the camcorder inner circuitry, thus giving you not true video. It looks like this -one frame from the lens assembly, 7or 8 from the electronic circuitry, one frame from the lens assembly, 7or 8 from the electronic circuitry, one frame from the lens assembly, 7or 8 from the electronic circuitry, one frame from the lens assembly, 7or 8 from the electronic circuitry, from front to back of the video. Near impossible to edit, even when you have the Multi port processor computer with the big 1GB Graphics card and a Sound card that is required to edit, view, watch and work with the files these camcorders produce.
DSLR Cameras, all Makes, all Models, all have the same problem when video taping some long videos, all overheat at the 13 to 18 minute mark, depending on the Make and Model. This is unavoidable, it all has to with the fact, video is an afterthought in DSLR camera production.
Consumer Level HD Camcorders and DSLR Cameras have 4 problems. 1) Blurry, fuzzy, out of focus areas closely around people in videos taken by consumer level HD camcorders. 2) Any movement, even a wave or lifting an arm, while in front of a recording Consumer Level HD Camcorder and DSLR Cameras, results in screen ghosts and artifacts being left on the video track, following the movement. Makes for bad video, sports videos are unwatchable. 3) These Consumer Level HD Camcorders and DSLR Cameras all have a habit of the transferred to computer files are something you need to convert, thus losing your HD quality, to work with your editing software. 4) Mandatory maximum record times - 1 hour, 30 minutes, 8 minutes, 3 minutes â four different times advertised as maximum record time for some Consumer Level HD Camcorders and DSLR Cameras. No event I have ever been to is that short. Either take multiple camcorders and DSLR Cameras or pack up with out getting the end of the event on video.
MiniDV is currently the most popular format for consumer digital camcorders. MiniDV camcorders are typically more affordable than their HDD and DVD counterparts. Each MiniDV tape will typically hold an hour of footage at normal recording speed and quality. MiniDV tapes are available for purchase at not only electronic and camera stores, but also at drugs stores and grocery stores, making them easy to find while your on vacation. There are literally hundreds of MiniDV camcorders available; both in standard and high-definition. And add the fact that to get a HD camcorder that could produce better video quality footage, one would have to spend in excess of $3500 for that camcorder that could produce higher quality video
http://simplevideoediting.com/learn/part1_camcorder_choices.htm
http://simplevideoediting.com/learn/part2_connect_camcorder.htm
http://usa.canon.com/cusa/consumer/products/camcorders/consumer_camcorders/vixia_hv40#Overview
HD Camcorders and DSLR Cameras interpolate the video, which means of every 25 frames of video, 4 or 5 frames are taken by the lens assembly; the other frames in between these are filled in by the camcorder inner circuitry, thus giving you not true video. It looks like this -one frame from the lens assembly, 7or 8 from the electronic circuitry, one frame from the lens assembly, 7or 8 from the electronic circuitry, one frame from the lens assembly, 7or 8 from the electronic circuitry, one frame from the lens assembly, 7or 8 from the electronic circuitry, from front to back of the video. Near impossible to edit, even when you have the Multi port processor computer with the big 1GB Graphics card and a Sound card that is required to edit, view, watch and work with the files these camcorders produce.
DSLR Cameras, all Makes, all Models, all have the same problem when video taping some long videos, all overheat at the 13 to 18 minute mark, depending on the Make and Model. This is unavoidable, it all has to with the fact, video is an afterthought in DSLR camera production.
Consumer Level HD Camcorders and DSLR Cameras have 4 problems. 1) Blurry, fuzzy, out of focus areas closely around people in videos taken by consumer level HD camcorders. 2) Any movement, even a wave or lifting an arm, while in front of a recording Consumer Level HD Camcorder and DSLR Cameras, results in screen ghosts and artifacts being left on the video track, following the movement. Makes for bad video, sports videos are unwatchable. 3) These Consumer Level HD Camcorders and DSLR Cameras all have a habit of the transferred to computer files are something you need to convert, thus losing your HD quality, to work with your editing software. 4) Mandatory maximum record times - 1 hour, 30 minutes, 8 minutes, 3 minutes â four different times advertised as maximum record time for some Consumer Level HD Camcorders and DSLR Cameras. No event I have ever been to is that short. Either take multiple camcorders and DSLR Cameras or pack up with out getting the end of the event on video.
MiniDV is currently the most popular format for consumer digital camcorders. MiniDV camcorders are typically more affordable than their HDD and DVD counterparts. Each MiniDV tape will typically hold an hour of footage at normal recording speed and quality. MiniDV tapes are available for purchase at not only electronic and camera stores, but also at drugs stores and grocery stores, making them easy to find while your on vacation. There are literally hundreds of MiniDV camcorders available; both in standard and high-definition. And add the fact that to get a HD camcorder that could produce better video quality footage, one would have to spend in excess of $3500 for that camcorder that could produce higher quality video
http://simplevideoediting.com/learn/part1_camcorder_choices.htm
http://simplevideoediting.com/learn/part2_connect_camcorder.htm
http://usa.canon.com/cusa/consumer/products/camcorders/consumer_camcorders/vixia_hv40#Overview
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