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p.1 #1 · Video quality from D90 looks stunning!?

D90 720p video quality looks like from a professional film camera. I guess the lens do the job. The results are stunning.

I wonder how will this affect DSLR market and photographers etc. etc.
Second thing is how the focusing and autofocus works in this mode.
How is the recording done - what compression etc. etc.

I am not a video fan - but the samples I saw on Nikon website are unbelievable.

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Sep 02, 2008 at 06:25 PM

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p.1 #2 · Video quality from D90 looks stunning!?

The lenses definitely help, but what is probably catching your eye is the shallow depth of field that no other consumer grade video camera can come close to because of the size of the sensor. I think few people realize how revolutionary this camera really is. No consumer grade video camera has a sensor even close to the size of the D90's.

All the recent posts to the effect pf "if I wanted video, I would buy a video camera" completely miss the point. You can't get video like this from any camera you can buy at Circuit City. Not even close.

Unfortunately, there is only manual focus while shooting videos. But if they gave us AF now, why would we ever upgrade to the D90x?

Sep 02, 2008 at 07:41 PM

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p.1 #3 · Video quality from D90 looks stunning!?

You think they are that smart. I guess we'll see.
I wonder if they will make it in full frame cameras too.

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p.s. I heard that Canon will be releasing video mode in 5D replacement.

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Sep 02, 2008 at 08:03 PM

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p.1 #4 · Video quality from D90 looks stunning!?

I think this is just the beginning. And I think there is a path (although these are just my ideas - I have no information that Nikon is pursuing any of these things) to a pro-level camera that has even better video.

Pro level video:
1080p instead of 720p
30fr option in addition to 24fr.
More than 20 second shooting time at highest resolution (vs. current 20 seconds)
stereo microphone input
stereo line input
SMPTE time code
digital video out? or audio/video out via HDMI? (Does the D90 already do this?)

And eventually: AutoFocus (although zooming and focusing pulling manually is part of the fun for video).
And maybe: a few lenses that will work for both still and video, but are geared more for video use - perhaps the placement and size of the focus/zoom rights with an extra smooth feel.

Sep 03, 2008 at 03:04 AM

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p.1 #5 · Video quality from D90 looks stunning!?

I was under the impression that the highest resolution has 5 minutes max... not 20 secs..

I didn't know that professional video cameras had AF?? I've seen video cameras that the TV stations use (say CTV here in Canada) and they all have focus and zoom on two separate handles...

Sep 03, 2008 at 03:09 AM

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p.1 #6 · Video quality from D90 looks stunning!?

Avi B wrote:
I was under the impression that the highest resolution has 5 minutes max... not 20 secs..

I didn't know that professional video cameras had AF?? I've seen video cameras that the TV stations use (say CTV here in Canada) and they all have focus and zoom on two separate handles...

im pretty sure I read somewhere its 5 minutes as well, not 20 seconds.

Sep 03, 2008 at 03:51 AM

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p.1 #7 · Video quality from D90 looks stunning!?

This could be a great entre' for them into the video market at a higher level.

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Sep 03, 2008 at 07:14 AM

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p.1 #8 · Video quality from D90 looks stunning!?

It is 5 minutes for HD, 20 minutes for all the other modes.

Sep 03, 2008 at 08:34 AM

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p.1 #9 · Video quality from D90 looks stunning!?

Yes it does look good. And wait for the 5D whatever to gets announced. There will be even more hoopla about video. God I hope they don't have AF. I won't be able to stand the pain.

Edited on Sep 03, 2008 at 10:09 AM

Sep 03, 2008 at 10:02 AM

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p.1 #10 · Video quality from D90 looks stunning!?

I doubt Canon would undermine it's HD videocamera sales like this.

And AF? Well, who cares.

I'm really excited about the D90. First time ever I've been that excited about a camera. The D3 might have been good and everything else but the D90 is one I'm actually going to buy.

Apparently, according to this, you can hit the shutter button while recording video and you get a still frame too. Cool.

And it looks like AI lenses could be used with it, you just set manual exposure and record. I'd really like to see what videos I'll end up with the 105 at f/1.8. Hmmmm...yummy.

Sep 03, 2008 at 10:42 AM

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p.1 #11 · Video quality from D90 looks stunning!?

Yes. This sounds tasty. Especially when already having some great lens.

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Sep 03, 2008 at 10:47 AM

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p.1 #12 · Video quality from D90 looks stunning!?

michael r. over at luminous-landscape.com recently posted an article called "understanding video" it may be a good source of some basic information for those who want to learn more:
http://www.luminous-landscape.com/tutorials/video-primer.shtml

Sep 03, 2008 at 12:02 PM

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p.1 #13 · Video quality from D90 looks stunning!?

And what about sound—you know, that other bit required to use decent video?

Sep 03, 2008 at 01:46 PM

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p.1 #14 · Video quality from D90 looks stunning!?

It records the sound too.

Sep 03, 2008 at 02:00 PM

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p.1 #15 · Video quality from D90 looks stunning!?

Haha I have an idea - I will show You

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Sep 03, 2008 at 02:01 PM

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p.1 #16 · Video quality from D90 looks stunning!?

Here it is. Just for fun.

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Sep 03, 2008 at 02:20 PM

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p.1 #17 · Video quality from D90 looks stunning!?

That's clever! All you need is that clack-board-thing to sync it.

Sep 03, 2008 at 02:45 PM

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p.1 #18 · Video quality from D90 looks stunning!?

i use video for recording shot setup and location notes in the field. using the D90 for this instead of my Canon TX-1 would be really nice despite the major difference in size. the image quality from the larger sensor matters to me even for video. dynamic range on the TX-1 is very low and the lens flares really easily. 720p is enough for this work.

Herb....

Sep 03, 2008 at 05:54 PM

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p.1 #19 · Video quality from D90 looks stunning!?

I was a little disappointed by the dynamic range in the dpreview video samples. I'm trying to not let that ruin my impression of it until I can get my hands on one but my money is still going into a scarlet.

Either way this really is a cool update from Nikon.

Sep 04, 2008 at 04:04 AM

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p.1 #20 · Video quality from D90 looks stunning!?

In what format, and via what device, does it record sound? It could be perfect for web mpeg4s (not to mention still).

Cheers

Sep 08, 2008 at 03:13 AM

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p.1 #21 · Video quality from D90 looks stunning!?

panos.v wrote:
I doubt Canon would undermine it's HD videocamera sales like this.

Sadly, I agree. Canon is way too uptight about not overrunning other models (hence crippling non-1D cameras).

I'm super stoked on the D90, enough that I might add one to all my Canon gear, with just a 50/1.4. Mostly for the video feature, too, which I think is incredible.

Sep 08, 2008 at 03:27 AM

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p.1 #22 · Video quality from D90 looks stunning!?

In my opinion, this will have a tremendous impact. This means to cinema what affordable DSLRs (like the D70) meant to photography. In a few years I expect to see a huge increase in amateur movie makers, sometimes producing near Hollywood-quality work (minus the 10 million dollar special effects). Just imagine what all the pro Nikon lenses can do, which people already own anyway.

That said, I'd like to see the 5min limitation to go away. I'll give one year before we see 1080p, video size limited by the size of the flash only, and auto focus (not with the AF sensor, but by digital signal processing technology).

Sep 08, 2008 at 03:55 AM

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p.1 #23 · Video quality from D90 looks stunning!?

It appears that it tops out at a 5 min clip at a time.

Now, the other thing to consider at this juncture is the heat it produces and therefore how it will affect the long term use of the sensor. Heat causes noise in the image and also shortens the life of the sensor.

Sep 08, 2008 at 04:04 AM

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p.1 #24 · Video quality from D90 looks stunning!?

DavidWEGS wrote:
It appears that it tops out at a 5 min clip at a time.

Now, the other thing to consider at this juncture is the heat it produces and therefore how it will affect the long term use of the sensor. Heat causes noise in the image and also shortens the life of the sensor.

just get the extended warranty, problem solved :-)

Sep 08, 2008 at 04:22 AM

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p.1 #25 · Video quality from D90 looks stunning!?

RyanFlynn wrote:
panos.v wrote:
I doubt Canon would undermine it's HD videocamera sales like this.

Sadly, I agree. Canon is way too uptight about not overrunning other models (hence crippling non-1D cameras).

Don't kid your self folks, this is where it is all going, Nikon AND Canon are waaaaaay ahead of you.

And as far as all the great amateur films that will come of this, sure, that is true. But pros are going to blow it out of the universe since they too, are waaaay ahead of most.

This is technology many have been ready for over ten years.

Edited on Sep 08, 2008 at 04:30 AM

Sep 08, 2008 at 04:28 AM


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