Join Richard Harrington for an in-depth discussion in this video Shooting video, part of Learning the Nikon D600 and D610.
Your DSLR camera is also capable…of shooting high definition video.…Shooting video on a DSLR is great…because you can use the same high quality gloss…and the camera that you already own.…But, it can be a bit challenging.…If you want to learn more about shooting video,…I'd encourage you to check out the DSLR…video tips series, here on lynda.com.…Shooting video is very similar to live view photography.…In fact, most of the things you…just learned in the last module apply.…For best results, I recommend that you…choose an aperture to let in the right amount of light…and control the depth of field.…
To do this, you'll want to be…in aperture priority, or manual mode.…Then, rotate the live view selector to movie view.…Push the live view button to turn on live view.…Then, choose a focus mode.…Many people prefer to shoot video using manual focus,…but the auto focus methods have gotten…significantly better for video shooting situations.…If you're using an auto focus mode,…be sure to also choose the auto focus area.…Press the shutter button halfway to set focus.…
Author
Richard Harrington
Released
10/31/2014Want to get up and running even faster? Check out the "Quick Start" chapter to learn how to use your D600 or D610 straight out of the box.
- Powering up and shooting with the scene modes
- Reviewing the lens controls
- Changing image format and size
- Adjusting ISO and exposure compensations
- Using Flexible Program mode
- Shooting in continuous low-speed, high-speed, and quiet-shutter-release modes
- Switching between metering modes
- Shooting with flash
- Shooting video
Skill Level Beginner
Duration
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Introduction
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Welcome1m 47s
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1. Quick Start
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Getting ready to shoot6m 4s
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Powering up3m 30s
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Shooting using scene modes2m 36s
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2. A Closer Look
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Touring the viewfinder4m 38s
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The monitor screen4m 25s
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Autofocus basics2m 1s
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Lens controls1m 35s
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Image review and playback4m 20s
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3. Shooting in Programmed Auto Mode
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Changing ISO1m 32s
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Using Flexible Program mode1m 30s
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4. Exploring Autofocus
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Focus modes2m 10s
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Focusing manually1m 51s
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5. Understanding Shutter-Release Modes
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Using the self-timer2m 33s
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Mirror-up mode1m 33s
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6. Understanding Exposure Controls
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Exposure lock2m 36s
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Shutter-Priority Auto mode1m 41s
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Manual mode4m 1s
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Exposure bracketing2m 35s
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White balance3m 11s
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7. Beyond the Basics
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More playback options2m 59s
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Shooting with flash3m 42s
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Using Picture Controls2m 34s
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Using Live view4m 15s
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Shooting video4m 59s
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Playing back video1m 18s
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Time-lapse recording3m 46s
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Conclusion
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Goodbye53s
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