The new Nikon D810 is the first DSLR from Nikon that seems like they put in a solid effort to make video recording better. Sure, other cameras along the line have slowly added additional frame rates and resolutions, but the D810’s new features really show that Nikon was trying to make the experience better for filmmakers. Additionally, Nikon took steps …
Read More »Best Nikon Picture Control Settings for Videography
When you ask around for the “Best Picture Control Setting” you’re bound to get many different responses – even among experts. However, we’ve tried a few different picture styles over the years and have settled in on what we like. While this is specific to Nikon Picture Control settings, similar settings can be used for Canon. Phillip Bloom (and may …
Read More »Nikon D610 Has Same Live View Aperture Problem as D600
A little over a year after Nikon released the D600, the brand’s attempt at inexpensive full-frame DSLR, it quietly announced it’s replacement: the Nikon D610. Though Nikon won’t formally admit it, the main reason for the new model was to fix an issue with dust spots/oil spots on the sensor caused by the shutter mechanism. It rolled out some other …
Read More »Six Reasons to Upgrade your Nikon D7000 to the Nikon D800
In the realm of HD videography, the D7000 was a game-changer for Nikon. The D7000, although equipped with Nikon’s DX cropped sensor, was the first Nikon DSLR to offer 1080p movie mode at 24fps. As the only 1080p option and having already invested in Nikon lenses, this was the only logical choice until something better (and still economical) would arrive. …
Read More »Nikon D600 ISO vs Canon 5D Mark III ISO
The debate over low-light performance in Nikon models vs Canon models is one that has a long history and isn’t coming to an end anytime soon. The issue with many high-ISO, low-light comparison between Nikon and Canon seem to focus purely on noise. Don’t be mistaken, noise can be hideous – but very few take into account the differences in overall brightness …
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