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Other movie mode issues
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<blockquote data-quote="rlsnyder" data-source="post: 292776" data-attributes="member: 23858"><p>Thanks, Wayne, for your response. Movie mode on the d3200 seems to be something of an afterthought. Not nearly as convenient a vehicle for obtaining source video as your typical prosumer camcorder. But then the d3200 is much easier to lug around and support. And it can take high resolution stills as well as movies.</p><p></p><p></p><p>I am leary of auto focus and auto exposure in movie mode because of the attendant hunting that can result; I prefer that focus and exposure remain constant throughout a movie clip. I think that implies that I should typically operate in M mode, with manual movie settings on, and that I should focus manually. Which in turn raises several more issues ...</p><p></p><p></p><p>How well will I be able to focus on the live screen in broad daylight? The reference manual seems to imply that one focuses manually by digitally zooming in, manually adjusting the focus ring, and then digitally zooming back out. How well does this procedure in fact work? </p><p></p><p></p><p>What is the best procedure for setting the shutter speed and aperture for movies in M mode? The reference manual seems to suggest that both parameters can be adjusted with the wheel in M mode. I am finding that I can adjust shutter speed with the wheel, but not aperture. Instead, I have to momentarily go into A mode to adjust aperture, then return to M mode to make a final adjustment to shutter speed. In any event, how do I know when I have the best choice for these two parameters? (In particular, how do I evaluate the possibility of clipping in the highlights?)</p><p></p><p></p><p>Assuming that I have good lighting, will video noise be a problem?</p><p></p><p></p><p>I guess that what I am looking for is some practical advice on how to use the d3200 in movie mode. I will be taking it on a trip to Tanzania later this fall and would like to return with some decent stills and videos of the wildlife. I will be using a bean bag to support the camera (from the roof of a Land Rover). I feel pretty confident about the stills, but not so confident about the videos.</p><p></p><p></p><p>Russ</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="rlsnyder, post: 292776, member: 23858"] Thanks, Wayne, for your response. Movie mode on the d3200 seems to be something of an afterthought. Not nearly as convenient a vehicle for obtaining source video as your typical prosumer camcorder. But then the d3200 is much easier to lug around and support. And it can take high resolution stills as well as movies. I am leary of auto focus and auto exposure in movie mode because of the attendant hunting that can result; I prefer that focus and exposure remain constant throughout a movie clip. I think that implies that I should typically operate in M mode, with manual movie settings on, and that I should focus manually. Which in turn raises several more issues ... How well will I be able to focus on the live screen in broad daylight? The reference manual seems to imply that one focuses manually by digitally zooming in, manually adjusting the focus ring, and then digitally zooming back out. How well does this procedure in fact work? What is the best procedure for setting the shutter speed and aperture for movies in M mode? The reference manual seems to suggest that both parameters can be adjusted with the wheel in M mode. I am finding that I can adjust shutter speed with the wheel, but not aperture. Instead, I have to momentarily go into A mode to adjust aperture, then return to M mode to make a final adjustment to shutter speed. In any event, how do I know when I have the best choice for these two parameters? (In particular, how do I evaluate the possibility of clipping in the highlights?) Assuming that I have good lighting, will video noise be a problem? I guess that what I am looking for is some practical advice on how to use the d3200 in movie mode. I will be taking it on a trip to Tanzania later this fall and would like to return with some decent stills and videos of the wildlife. I will be using a bean bag to support the camera (from the roof of a Land Rover). I feel pretty confident about the stills, but not so confident about the videos. Russ [/QUOTE]
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