It's official... new Nikon product

[Francis E. Marchiona]

I don't see why they try to sell video capabilities in a DSLR...like it's some great, amazing feature. Wtf do I need that for? I'm not a cinematographer...I'm buying a DSLR, for like...photography -_-

 

[Markw]

I agree, and I own a D90. Does anyone know if they finally got rid of the 5 min time frame? This would be amazing. Also, I whole-heartedly believe if theyre going to have a 1080p full-HD video camera, the camera should have two memory cards with the capability of designating videos to a specific one. Full HD video takes up alot of room on the memory card. I love the D90's video, in that it has video, but I have only ever used it twice. I would trade it for more AF points for better tracking, more MPs, faster burst rate, better ISO capabilities, anything that makes a Still-Photography Camera better. Sure, full HD video is nifty, but I still see it as something better suited for pocket-size cameras for some reason? I dont know, but there are better things on my mind that I would love to see in a camera than video...

Mark

 

[eurostar]

24-120F4 is good but the price might stopped me from purchasing
Add a few hundred u can get 24-70 F2.8 although the new one have VRII
But need to see more review in PQ before we can comment

 

[JamesMason]

Live View Lens servo
Autofocus (AF): Single-servo AF (AF-S);
full-time-servo AF (AF-F)
Manual focus (MF)

Live View AF-area mode
Face-priority AF
Wide-area AF
Normal-area AF
Subject-tracking AF

Live View Autofocus
Contrast-detect AF anywhere in frame (camera selects focus point automatically when face-priority AF or subejct-tracking AF is selected

and i want any of this crap on my slr why ?

 

[Derrel]

Dang, I'm bummed about the price of the new D3100...I was hoping it was going to be three easy payments of just $49.95. Order now!

 

[shaunly]

I don't see why they try to sell video capabilities in a DSLR...like it's some great, amazing feature. Wtf do I need that for? I'm not a cinematographer...I'm buying a DSLR, for like...photography -_-

I'm not into video myself, but I can see a market for it. Have you even looked into the benefit of DSLR video? Shallow DOF, tons of lenses variation, ultra high ISO capacity. Tell me where you can find a camcorder that can give me the "Hollywood look" that aren't $100K. Like I said, I don't care about video myself, but seriously, DSLR video is pretty amazing.

I agree, and I own a D90. Does anyone know if they finally got rid of the 5 min time frame? This would be amazing. Also, I whole-heartedly believe if theyre going to have a 1080p full-HD video camera, the camera should have two memory cards with the capability of designating videos to a specific one. Full HD video takes up alot of room on the memory card. I love the D90's video, in that it has video, but I have only ever used it twice. I would trade it for more AF points for better tracking, more MPs, faster burst rate, better ISO capabilities, anything that makes a Still-Photography Camera better. Sure, full HD video is nifty, but I still see it as something better suited for pocket-size cameras for some reason? I dont know, but there are better things on my mind that I would love to see in a camera than video...

Mark

If your looking for all those better feature, then why didn't you just by a D300s or a D700 instead of a D90. Or did you want a D90 price but with the performance of a d300? And fyi: DSLR video is NOTHING like a pocket-size camera.

Personally, I've never like DSLR video, only because I'm not a serious videographer and so I need AF, but now that the D3100 video has AF (assuming that it actually works right), I might just pick one up as my video camcorder that can use all my Nikon lens. That's pretty cool in my book.

 

[NateS]

I don't see why they try to sell video capabilities in a DSLR...like it's some great, amazing feature. Wtf do I need that for? I'm not a cinematographer...I'm buying a DSLR, for like...photography -_-

So...just because they include video means you have to be a cinematographer to use it? I highly doubt that Nikon produced video in the D3100 in hopes that people would buy it over a new RED.

I rarely use my video, but must say thank you to the feature...at my son's 3 year birthday party, I was snapping photos of him opening gifts when he started acting very very funny. It took me all of 3 seconds to tap LV and the center button and I captured the funny moments that would have been otherwise lost since our Canon FS100 was in the other room.

 

[wickedking]

Nice. Thanks for the information
I personally own a Nikon D700. Just Awesome.
I'm just a beginner. This forum rocks. Helping me a lot to learn basics.

 

[KmH]

I don't see why they try to sell video capabilities in a DSLR...like it's some great, amazing feature. Wtf do I need that for? I'm not a cinematographer...I'm buying a DSLR, for like...photography -_-

Because that is where both consumers and professionals are heading, is why.

 

[Idahophoto]

I don't see why they try to sell video capabilities in a DSLR...like it's some great, amazing feature. Wtf do I need that for? I'm not a cinematographer...I'm buying a DSLR, for like...photography -_-

Because that is where both consumers and professionals are heading, is why.

I hate to admit it, but it's true. From all the websites and classes and even top Pros I have talked to say you need some video ability. Sure stills are are main area, but marketing and what not having video is almost a must have. This is the main reason I am planning on buying the 7D over another 50D. When like a year ago I chose the 50D over the 7D because I felt I didn't need the video. Times sure are changing.

 

[Derrel]

RE-video capability in d-slrs: "Some people" were equally unreceptive to hydraulic brakes in cars...Ford used mechanical, cable-operated brakes until 1940...Chrysler invented hydraulic brakes in 1926..."some people" were equally opposed to non-coupled, built-in light meters in 35mm cameras...."some people" said, "we do not need coupled, automatic light meters--why would I need my light meter to be linked to my lens's aperture and to my camera's shutter?" "MOST Nikon shooters said, "Why the heck would I want an autofocus F4???"

 

[JG_Coleman]

When I got my D5000, I was kind of taken back by the ferocity with which the 720p video capabilities seemd to be center-stage in the advertising. "What am I going to use that for?" was my overall reaction. Low and behold, I actually do use it from time to time to create videos while I'm out on the trails. The instances in which I use it are few and far between in comparison to how often I'm taking stills, but it has certainly come in handy.

I think the reason so many people are against the idea of steadily improving video modes in D-SLRs is because it sort of gives the impression that big name manufacturers aren't working as hard on innovating still-photo technologies. I don't know if that's really the case or not, of course... it's just the perception one gets from the way they advertise these video modes like the center-piece of the camera.

One is left wondering... "If they couldn't put a bullet-point for 1080p video in this camera's specs, how much better would the rest of the still-photo features have been made in order to sell that camera at the same price?"

Again... not saying this is necessarily the case, but I can see how people that are primarily interested in still-photography might see the fanfare over video modes as a convenient way for manufacturers to relax a bit on improvements to the still-photo department of D-SLRs.

 

[namtot]

the d3100 and d95 are nikons attempt at catching up to canon in the entry and mid level market. they're trying to stop the bleeding but its to late, the 5d, 7d, and 550d are the best option if your looking to shoot video and take pictures. if your strictly a photographer its another story. there are to many people already shooting video with canons to make the switch to a nikon that isnt going to be any better, and they wont be any better, nikon doesnt have the video experience that canon does, nikon is simply releasing these HDSLRs to put it on the box so people will go "well this one does 1080p too i guess ill buy this $*i*ty d3100 since its $200 cheaper with a lens". i just want to see new full frame pro bodies, not more HDSLRs. and by the way i own a t2i and do shoot video on it (and yes as far as video goes on a dslr, features and performance, nikon cant create this, and with the d3100 they havent even come close), i have too much crap going on at once, im using it to film an action sports movie and im extremely happy with the video performance (and magic lantern will make it that much better). at the same time my passion is photography, i shoot film and digital. if these two would stop fighting over entry and mid level bodies with video capabilities (as some of you know canons about to release a new 1d and 60d, both optimized for video) i think alot of photographers would be happier. personally im waiting for nikon to release a d700x or something with all the bells and whistles of a d700, with a d3x sensor inside, and with a price within $1000 of a 5dmkii, id switch to nikon in a split second if they did this. a 5dmkii is tempting but ill wait a little while to see what nikon does. all i know is im not dropping 9 grand on a d3x anytime soon. sorry for ranting just have a lot on my mind lately, have a good day.

 

[shaunly]

^^^ how can you possibly know the performance of the d3100 when the camera was only announced few days ago. I don't know about you but having AF in video is huge to me. Have you ever try MF while recording and zooming? It's sucks! I'm not a videographer so I just do casual filming like probably 80% dslr video owner. If Nikon video AF works well (most likely so since nikon has always been good with their AF system) then that would give them a huge step in DSLR video market. And you know their d90 replacement is only going to get even better. Right now Canon has the edge in consumer DSLR but with the upcoming nikon models, I think they might just take that crown. We'll just have to wait a couple months when all the test and reviews comes out.

 

[namtot]

^^^ how can you possibly know the performance of the d3100 when the camera was only announced few days ago. I don't know about you but having AF in video is huge to me. Have you ever try MF while recording and zooming? It's sucks! I'm not a videographer so I just do casual filming like probably 80% dslr video owner. If Nikon video AF works well (most likely so since nikon has always been good with their AF system) then that would give them a huge step in DSLR video market. And you know their d90 replacement is only going to get even better. Right now Canon has the edge in consumer DSLR but with the upcoming nikon models, I think they might just take that crown. We'll just have to wait a couple months when all the test and reviews comes out.

read the cameras specs, 1080p in 24fps only, t2i/7d does that in 24 and 30fps and also does 60fps in 720p. that alone puts it below the rest of the field. and to be honest, only casual videographers care about auto focus for video. have you heard the noises an AF lense makes? your gonna hear that in your videos too. people buying HDSLRs to shoot video want that shallow DOF, and alot of them prefer manual focus with follow focuses and external monitors/LCD viewfinders, thats half the fun of shooting video with a dslr, i understand if your a casual videographer and you dont want to put much effort into it, thats fine, then the d3100 is for you. even nikon fans shooting video with canons are looking past this camera, and come on nikon stuff is pricey, $700 for a body and lens... this is them trying to stop the bleeding. im not hating on nikon here im just saying id wait for the d95 and 60d to see what their capable of. and another thing, people should realize that this video dslr war probably isnt going to last very long, interchangeable lens camcorders with aps-c sensors will be the next craze.