D3100 Tips and settings

scoobychief

Senior Member
just tried pavementpilot's recommendation or video setting absolutely spot on brilliant and very sharp if only I could keep my hands from moving
 

jayman

New member
wont let me select focus mode - I did all the steps in order up to focus mode. My settings are as follows:

WB - 4
iso - 100
metering - center weighted
active D-lighting - off
movie setting - 720 @ 25/fps


Im using a SDXC 64gb memory card. I just bought this camera a few days ago and it is my first DLSR - I bought the kit that comes with the af-s nikkor lens (18-55mm). I have a headache from watching hours of trainng videos today, and Im actually losing patience and time with what I need to do with this camera. I just need optimum settings for clarity. i have tried a million video tests and every time it is blurry. I have changed everything in a mixture of different settings to no avail. Please simplify this process for me by telling me your settings on your camera.

I will be shooting indoors - for lighting I will be using 1 35watt 5500k photo bulb and a 135 watt 5500k photo bulb. The lights do a great job in the room I need to record in, which is about 12 feet by 15 feet. The walls are white as well so I get good light. I just need this camera to give me clear video, which so far it has not. Please help a new person. I cant sit through months of training yet - Time is a major issue here. I will definitely get my schooling on after I do this video but for right now I need to record....NOW! - Please help me. Thank you.
 
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