D90 for Real?

[K_Pugh]

hmm well after seeing the videos of it i'm not too bothered about it to be honest.. actually looks ok so far - good for the PJ looking to add small clips, good for parents etc for quick snips, and good for a little creative use/fun.

I notice there's not really any extra buttons getting in the way or anything. I guess Nikon really have done this one properly.

I'd just like to see a few clips from the camera (except Nikon's own clip) just to see what it's really like.

So.. my mind has changed. Since they've added it without it really getting in the way i don't mind it. I wouldn't use it unless i was extremely bored though.

 

[Tolyk]

Hey look, I was right

Autofocus is not available when recording movies. Matrix metering is used regardless of the metering method selected.

 

[Tolyk]

So, I got to play with the D90 today at work. The Nikon rep was in with it.

It's not bad, the movie mode failed to impress though. It's not nearly as adaptable as I thought they'd do. You can't change the ISO, you can't change the exposure. About all you can do in video is zoom and manually focus. But, hey, it has sound and built-in speakers.

 

[Photography School Asia]

How are your guys stamp collections holding up? Or is it transporting.

 

[GwagDesigns]

So, I got to play with the D90 today at work. The Nikon rep was in with it.

It's not bad, the movie mode failed to impress though. It's not nearly as adaptable as I thought they'd do. You can't change the ISO, you can't change the exposure. About all you can do in video is zoom and manually focus. But, hey, it has sound and built-in speakers.

Me to! i work at Kits camera, and we got them in Saturday. It is lacking in some areas though, I agree. No auto focus? mono mic? i dont think VR works while shooting video either. D100 anyone? mic jack? VR enabled video mode? with changeable ISO faster shutter speed?

heres a sample gallery of sub-par images along with a video
http://gwagdesigns.com/gallery/5925406_vGUKG

 

[Bifurcator]

Well, I don't want autofocus. It ruins more shots than it helps and it makes the video look very very amateurish!

I thought they advertised a selectable ISO though?
I thought they advertised in-camera VR with the D90 just for video? No?
The lack of a mic-jacj is a drag!

The worst thing I noticed from the video in that link was AE Flutter was noticeable. :thumbdown:

Also to note however is that the video demonstrated at that link was NOT 720P. So I guess it's been monkeyed with and is not a good representation of the D90. In fact in recommending an alternative purchase (The Red) it looks very bad.


720P looks like: http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/a2/Common_Video_Resolutions_2.svg

 

[Tolyk]

Well, I don't want autofocus. It ruins more shots than it helps and it makes the video look very very amateurish!

I thought they advertised a selectable ISO though?
I thought they advertised in-camera VR with the D90 just for video? No?
The lack of a mic-jacj is a drag!

The worst thing I noticed from the video in that link was AE Flutter was noticeable. :thumbdown:

Also to note however is that the video demonstrated at that link was NOT 720P. So I guess it's been monkeyed with and is not a good representation of the D90. In fact in recommending an alternative purchase (The Red) it looks very bad.


720P looks like: http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/a2/Common_Video_Resolutions_2.svg

It was advertised to have selectable ISO, and when my Video specialist asked the Nikon Rep about that, he got a shrug in response If it had the option, my boss and the video guy couldn't find it. I didn't look, I just took a short video and a few pictures with the new lens they're releasing as well.

 

[Bifurcator]

Ah... you just pointed and shooted.

Hehehe... Well as I understand it there's more than one video mode (size) and in some modes some options are available which aren't in other modes (sizes). Here's from just DPReview and Nikon. I'll skim for more later.. I'm stepping out for awhile.

DPReview (Movie Mode):

• File format AVI (Motion-JPEG)
• Image size (pixels) 640 x 424; 24 fps 320 x 216; 24 fps 1280 x 720; 24 fps
• Compression: Motion-JPEG
• Audio: Monaural on/off selection
• Exposure: Determined with matrix metering utilizing output from the image sensor
• Exposure lock available <-- Should always be used for pro grade clips (unless you need to dial the aperture during recording). :thumbup:
• Exposure compensation available in P, S, A, M modes <-- (so P, S, A, and M modes are available in Movie mode.)
• Maximum single clip length: 1280x720/ 5 minutes, others 20 minutes

Nikon.com (About Movies):

• A new idea for D-SLRs, the D90 offers a movie function, allowing you to shoot movies in three different motion JPEG formats: 320 x 216 pixels, 640 x 424 pixels and 1,280 x 720 pixels. Now you can capture life’s moving moments with added drama by using many of Nikon’s NIKKOR lenses, including the AF DX Fisheye 10.5mm f/2.8G ED and the Micro-NIKKOR lenses. The shallow depth of field can give your movies a more creative and emotional impact. An additional benefit is the D90 image sensor, which is much larger than a typical camcorder for higher image quality and exceptional high ISO performance during low-light shooting.
  
  *Autofocus is not available when recording movies. Matrix metering is used regardless of the metering method selected.
  
  
  
• Shallow Depth Of Field.
  One of the benefits of shooting movies with D90 is using the shallow depth of field to show off the main subject.
  Nikon’s Picture Control System allows you to customize the look and mood of your images. Choose from six settings: Standard, Vivid, Neutral, Monochrome and the newly added Portrait and Landscape. Try using the Quick Adjust* function to easily make further adjustments according to your needs and preferences, then save the settings as Custom Picture Controls.
  
  
  
• Picture Control.
  By choosing Picture Control before shooting, you can give your movies the tones and colors you prefer.
  
  
• The D90 incorporates a newly developed DX-format CMOS image sensor with technology directly inherited from the D300... (So it's the same sensor with maybe different supporting components?)

 

[Tolyk]

Ah... you just pointed and shooted.

Pretty much I had customers to go take care of, couldn't give it the lengthy look over my manager was.

 

[GwagDesigns]

Pretty much I had customers to go take care of, couldn't give it the lengthy look over my manager was.

Busy store? We don't seem to ever be bus weekdays where i work, so i plan on taking another look at it this afternoon, maybe test out another video, fisheye perhaps? as long as my associates didn't sell them all already...haha

 

[Tolyk]

Busy store? We don't seem to ever be bus weekdays where i work, so i plan on taking another look at it this afternoon, maybe test out another video, fisheye perhaps? as long as my associates didn't sell them all already...haha

Fisheye video would be fun

You have them for sale already? We just have the rep bringing in a demo model from time to time And yes, it's a very busy store

 

[Bifurcator]

If yall record something for internet distribution do the 720p thing and just keep it super short. 5 sec. clips are fine.

 

[Jus7 A Phas3]

It's an awesome idea!!! Video would ROCK on a dSLR with INTERCHANGEABLE lenses!!! If it's even 720p I'll buy one JUST for the video!!!

Put a 10.5 on it and get some crazy low angle videos.

 

[Tolyk]

If yall record something for internet distribution do the 720p thing and just keep it super short. 5 sec. clips are fine.

Will do.

 

[Bifurcator]

It's an awesome idea!!! Video would ROCK on a dSLR with INTERCHANGEABLE lenses!!! If it's even 720p I'll buy one JUST for the video!!!

Put a 10.5 on it and get some crazy low angle videos.

The Sony Alpha 900 is due out soon and there's a few other models coming out in the near future too. If none of them have video I will be getting the D90 and the Casio probably too. I'll play with them for 6 months or so and sell them like usual.