Thursday, January 6, 2011

Student Filmmakers: Buy the Nikon D7000 ASAP!

As a student filmmaker who only has access to an HDR-FX1 camera and a depth of field adapter, along with solely Nikon equipment for photography, I have to recommend the new Nikon D7000.

What's so great about this camera is that it is the perfect camera to do almost anything in regards to video (and of course photography too). I have been getting great results when shooting films because of the shallow depth of field it provides. Additionally, it has one of the highest signal-to-noise ratios of any Digital-SLR cameras.

All you have to do is light a scene with a candle and you can still get great low-noise shots, which is absolutely stunning.



Check out this footage:

Both shot with Nikon af-d 50mm 1.4 lens, at f1.8



In Candlelight - Very Little Noise. Watch in HD on YouTube to see.


In Regular Light... Notice the Depth of Field?
Watch in HD on YouTube  for more detail.


If you are a photographer who owns Nikon equipment and you are planning on upgrading to get a camera that can do HD video, this is it. It's quality rivals that of the Canon 7D and 5D because of it's new sensor technology. As soon as I got this camera and started using it with my Nikkor Lenses, it became my absolute favorite. Plus the shutter is very quiet, as opposed to my older Nikon D90.

So I would definitely recommend this camera to anyone looking to spend under $1,500 on a great Nikon camera that can shoot video. It definitely rivals the Canon's and is finally bringing a competitive edge against Canon on the video side.

Student Filmmakers: If you want a great camera and have a great film to shoot, buy the D7000, as it will bring you great results and really keep your film budget down.

Reply with a comment if you have any questions.

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