Nikon D500 Best video settings

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6 жыл бұрын

Best video settings for the Nikon D500. A quick (3 minute) hands-on tutorial for novice videographers, and some advanced tips.
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@teixeirat 4 жыл бұрын

This is one of the best How To video I've ever seen on KZfaq. Thanks Maarten! I really appreciate the quality and simpicity.

@MaartenHeilbron 4 жыл бұрын

It's always nice to hear from a viewer who appreciates my content, thanks for commenting.

@jj007104 2 жыл бұрын

It's straightforward and simple nonpretentious and easy to follow...definitely thumbs up

@houseal 2 жыл бұрын

As a longtime photographer but relatively new to shooting video, this was hands-down the most informative overview I found on KZfaq for shooting with my D500. He answered every one of my questions succinctly-without droning on and wasting time-and showed where and how to access the relevant settings.

@MaartenHeilbron 2 жыл бұрын

Always nice to know that my videos are helpful and appreciated. Thanks for commenting.

@Chislim80 Жыл бұрын

I agree - a still photographer… waited forever for my D500 (had the D200 then quickly the D300 - over 150k without issue on that shutter) - got it about the day it came out. Finally wanted to try more video- this is just a great intro. Thanks!

@trevorgreen2370 5 жыл бұрын

I found your video very helpful and pretty easy to understand. Thank you for your time and for sharing your skills.

@MaartenHeilbron 5 жыл бұрын

It's always my pleasure, thanks for the kind words.

@carlosalexandresouza5816 2 жыл бұрын

Really thanks! And congrats for the simplicity and quality of this content!

@MaartenHeilbron 2 жыл бұрын

My pleasure! Always nice to know my videos are appreciated.

@cezarfarias7447 6 жыл бұрын

Thank You, I'm looking for information about manual settings in video mode, like exposure, aperture, and your video just explain this very clear. congrats!

@MaartenHeilbron 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I appreciate your kind words.

@khadishopmusic6942 3 жыл бұрын

3 Years later and this is still the best technical video tutorial for Nikon D500 users!! 5 Stars!!... we want MORE!

@MaartenHeilbron 3 жыл бұрын

That's very kind words you to say, thanks for commenting. There are many more reviews of Nikon and other cameras on my channel.

@pijnacker01 Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Bookmarked this video. Very informative!

@MaartenHeilbron Жыл бұрын

Always nice to know that my videos are appreciated, thanks!!

@mustaprox 6 жыл бұрын

Great video, it's really informative and quick.

@MaartenHeilbron 6 жыл бұрын

I appreciate the kind words, I do my best to be concise and not waste your time.

@hismajesty40 5 жыл бұрын

Excellent presentation! Thank you!

@MaartenHeilbron 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your kind words, appreciated.

@GerardSheridan 6 жыл бұрын

Solid stuff! Fast and snappy. Thank you.

@MaartenHeilbron 6 жыл бұрын

That's very kind of you - and that's my intention, I don't want to waste your time.

@SKgeostrat 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for a very clear and good video. I am happy to subscribe!

@MaartenHeilbron 5 жыл бұрын

That's very kind of you to say, and thanks for subscribing.

@candilo5563 6 жыл бұрын

Great video, thank you for the information.

@MaartenHeilbron 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind words, alway appreciated.

@NoWheelDrive 3 жыл бұрын

Very useful tutorial!! Thank you!

@MaartenHeilbron 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@NoWheelDrive 3 жыл бұрын

@@MaartenHeilbron Thank you! I guess I'll have to re-watch few moments later especially related to white balance.

@ReviewPetti 2 жыл бұрын

This is the best video I've seen! Thank you so much for teaching these basics, I was looking to learn about focusing, this was very helpful. Subscribing now.

@MaartenHeilbron 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, always nice to know viewers appreciate my videos, thanks for the subscription!

@richardwintle1020 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Maarten - that was very helpful.

@MaartenHeilbron 4 жыл бұрын

I'm always happy to help. Thanks for the kind words.

@sabinevanerp 3 жыл бұрын

Bedankt Maarten voor deze geweldige video. Je behandelt alle instellingen. Ik heb de video vele malen herhaald voordat ik alles begreep. Ik zie dat je Nederlandse roots hebt en ik zag een filmpje dat je ooit in Nederland bent geweest bij je familie. Dank voor al je werk 🙏🏻

@MaartenHeilbron 3 жыл бұрын

Bedankt voor je vriendelijke woorden, het is altijd een genoegen en geweldig om te weten dat mijn video's worden gewaardeerd. Ja, ik ben geboren in Amsterdam, en hoewel we naar Canada zijn verhuisd toen ik jong was, spreek ik wel een paar woordjes Nederlands en bezoeken we onze familie in Sneek, Stadskanaal, Assen en Amstelveen.

@Walking-the-coast 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the very useful information

@MaartenHeilbron 3 жыл бұрын

So nice of you to say, thanks for commenting.

@galileoelchango2394 6 жыл бұрын

Awesome videos, I've learned alot!!!

@MaartenHeilbron 6 жыл бұрын

That's great to hear - thanks for the kind words.

@fusion-music 3 жыл бұрын

One of the best informative videos in using d500 as a video recorder.

@MaartenHeilbron 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you think so! Thanks for your kind words.

@andymoan1465 6 жыл бұрын

Complimenti : sei stato chiaro , ottima ripresa ed esempi , ti seguirò , ciao

@MaartenHeilbron 6 жыл бұрын

È molto gentile da parte tua, grazie per aver commentato.

@TheAussieGeocacherSeemyshell 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for a great How-To I'm new to the DSLR videography, and this camera can do so much. Ive come from an iPhone 12 pro (Everything auto) to this beast. Its like driving a 4c get about car and changing up to a V8 Sports car.

@MaartenHeilbron 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! I appreciate your kind words.

@Tom_Tulpe 5 жыл бұрын

Great Video !! Thanks a lot...it helps me very well...

@MaartenHeilbron 5 жыл бұрын

That's good to hear, thanks so much for the kind words.

@stanleynowak9325 Жыл бұрын

Awesome video!

@MaartenHeilbron Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Always nice to hear from a happy viewer.

@Alexrocks1253 6 жыл бұрын

Sounds great!

@MaartenHeilbron 6 жыл бұрын

Always good to know that my viewers are pleased, thanks.

@Yanisoz Жыл бұрын

Good and helpful!

@MaartenHeilbron Жыл бұрын

Thanks, always nice to hear that my work is appreciated!

@paulhills1967 6 жыл бұрын

Very informative, as usual. My wife wishes I had your soothing voice. Lol.

@MaartenHeilbron 6 жыл бұрын

That's very kind, please extend my gratitude to your wife. I appreciate the comment.

@jonnyfez 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this informative video. I’m a bit frustrated with the D500 for video and I’d think a mirror less camera would be better for using an evf and focusing. I seem to find myself switching to still mode to see TTL to compose and focus and then back to video to record. This is particularly the case on bright days when you just can’t see the lcd. Maybe a viewfinder adapter would help a lot on bright days. However I have learnt quite a bit just by watching this video.

@MaartenHeilbron 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your kind words, always nice to hear I've been able to help. Other than a viewfinder adapter, you'll find the Kamerar that I use on my Amazon affiliate page (you pay the same price, I get a small commission). www.amazon.com/shop/maartenheilbron

@personfromtheinternet878 5 жыл бұрын

very useful! thanks a lot

@MaartenHeilbron 5 жыл бұрын

That's very kind of you to say, appreciated.

@felixifloresrodriquez3306 Жыл бұрын

You are a Rock Start thanks

@MaartenHeilbron Жыл бұрын

That's very kind, thanks for commenting.

@boogy190 4 жыл бұрын

Great tut thank u 😉

@MaartenHeilbron 4 жыл бұрын

Always nice to know my viewers appreciate my work.

@Mango12325 6 жыл бұрын

Hi, great video. I have the D500, however I can't figure out how to set full servo, or continuous auto focus in video/movie mode. Is there a way?

@MaartenHeilbron 6 жыл бұрын

I'm out of town and don't have the camera or the manual with me. Video doesn't support the same focus modes as stills - but the is an AF-C equivalent mode for video, but I don't remember what it's called.

@DennisBloodnokPhotographyVideo 4 жыл бұрын

Maarten, Another interesting and useful video. I have been shooting videos for KZfaq and other websites (on-and-off) for a few years now. I generally use Nikon DSLRs to shoot my video material. So even though I don't own a D500, I found plenty of useful information in this video. I am looking forward to seeing you do a "Best Video Settings" for the Nikon D780.

@MaartenHeilbron 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, it was a pleasure to read your kind words. I'm in the middle of my review - not sure if I'll have time to do a Best Video settings.

@SuzanneRenfrow 2 жыл бұрын

Great video, very helpful for new videographers. I expect to be taking videos of moving objects/animals. I've played with the Af-F when recording video and re-focus as needed in the LiveView screen, but then it is annoying to hear the lens searching a little. I guess that can be overcome if music replaced the recorded soundtrack for playback. :) Do you recommend manual focus for subjects such as wildlife? Or is there something else I could try?

@MaartenHeilbron 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, external/independent audio recording. If you are serious about audio (as you seem to be) the internal mics, as you are observing, do not provide good results.

@syntaxtrap9198 4 жыл бұрын

It' helpful - thanks

@MaartenHeilbron 4 жыл бұрын

You're welcome! Thanks for the kind words.

@stevevickers2844 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this video, I like your informative style. I have the GH5 and am thinking of getting the D500 for wildlife mainly still photography. In your opinion how does the video compare to the GH5?

@MaartenHeilbron 6 жыл бұрын

I appreciate the kind words, thanks. I didn't have the two side by side - but depending on lenses, I'd prefer the D500.

@EngineWolf 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the fast and helpful video! I have a question on the monitor part - could you use it as a webcam with an HDMI cable? Thanks in advance!

@MaartenHeilbron 3 жыл бұрын

Only if you have an adapter that can input the HDMI to the computer as a video feed. For example, I use the BlackMagic ATEM mini for that purpose.

@user-ql1cb2dw9r Жыл бұрын

very good video

@MaartenHeilbron Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your kind words.

@andre_micallef 6 жыл бұрын

Super informative... great flow and fun to watch.. can I suggest a quick workflow re editing with iMovie following an HD capture movie tutorial? Thanks

@MaartenHeilbron 6 жыл бұрын

Let me think about that - good suggestion - it seems to me that there are already lots of videos to address that - what specifically are you not finding in terms of information? What step do you get hung up on?

@andre_micallef 6 жыл бұрын

I like your style of explaining and informing in general. As a result, I think that although it's a common subject, I'd prefer your point of view as to how you're usually suggest re going about the whole process.

@MaartenHeilbron 6 жыл бұрын

Very good. I've added it as a potential topic.

@bowendragonheart9961 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you. This was of great help. Thumbs up and I subscribe to your channel!

@MaartenHeilbron 4 жыл бұрын

It was a pleasure to read your kind words - thanks and thanks for subscribing.

@jonathanmiller5915 6 жыл бұрын

Great video. Very concise. Will review more times. My issue: I am interested in 2 kinds of videography: (1) wildlife and birds; and (2) underwater using a Nauticam housing with either macro or wide lenses. The concepts of exposure and focus are pretty tricky for underwater. Wildlife a bit more straightforward but we shall see. Any advice or videos addressing these? Grazie; Bedankt, Merci, Thanks! ....

@MaartenHeilbron 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind words. For birds/wildlife, you'll probably want a fast (preferably non-ramped) long lens and a tripod. In camera stabilization will help keep ISO down, but VR is also helpful. Sorry, I have no underwater expertise.

@michaelf1935 4 жыл бұрын

Great Video. I just got my D500 and this was Fab! What video monitor are you using on top of the D500?

@MaartenHeilbron 4 жыл бұрын

Hmmm. Thanks for the heads up ... here's new link: LCD Viewfinder (Amazon affiliate link): amzn.to/2SZw5tf

@htfan214 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Maarten - that was quite helpful info! I'm trying to shoot video of sermons from the back of the church and using the 180mm f2.8 Nikkor lens on my D500. I'm finding that the video is quite blown out at the center of the video when attempting to get an overall brighter balance of the image so as to overcome what I think is the vignette that the lens has. I've tried all different aperture and ISO settings but I just can't seem to get the balanced look that cheapie video camcorder can get. I'd really like to use a D7100 that I have for this purpose but I tried it this afternoon and didn't seem to have any luck. Any thoughts on this?

@MaartenHeilbron 4 жыл бұрын

The lens' vignette is unlikely to be that dramatic. I haven't seen the scene, but I would expose properly for the subject(s) and let the rest be dark. More lighting is a better solution for the dark areas.

@drabbag Жыл бұрын

Great video, thank you. Any idea why the back screen lightens up temporarily when I press a new focus point, but then quickly goes back to a darker image?

@MaartenHeilbron Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your kind words. I think what you're experienccing is a function of the focus system - it opens the aperture fully to check focus. However, if it's more than just a fraction of a second, then it's part of power management, and reviewing those settings may change this.

@PierGiorgioZuccaro 6 жыл бұрын

Good video...

@MaartenHeilbron 6 жыл бұрын

I'm honoured by your kind words, thank you very much!

@markhunt7577 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Maarten. Thank you for this very helpful tutorial. I have set my D500 as described. However, I have an issue. I am recording myself talking and notice that if I move my head, even slightly, side-to-side, the camera very slight changes what's in view in the background. This makes items in the background, at the side of the frame, come in an out of shot as I move. It's very distracting. I thought it might be because I am using OBS to record, but I notice it also happens in qDslrDashboard as well. I am wondering if I have something set incorrectly? Any help much appreciated. Thanks, Mark.

@MaartenHeilbron 3 жыл бұрын

If the distance from camera to subject is not changing, manual focus will eliminate those minor distractions. And thanks, I appreciate your kind words.

@TJWallerPhotography 5 жыл бұрын

Very nice video!!! I've had my D500 for almost 2 years and have shied away from using its video because I could never get it to stay focused on my moving subjects. I'm an action photographer (professional sports and wildlife) using a Tamron 150-600 mm G2. How do I keep, for example, an eagle flying toward me in focus? Holding down the back focus button doesn't seem to work (unless I'm just doing it wrong). I haven't checked the rest of your videos yet, but hopefully you'll have one for videoing moving subjects. Thanks again for your great video!

@MaartenHeilbron 5 жыл бұрын

I appreciate the kind words, thanks! I assume you're using AF-F. There is no solution to this issue, Nikon's liveview focus mode can't handle moving objects.

@TJWallerPhotography 5 жыл бұрын

@@MaartenHeilbron Thank you for that confirmation! That's the conclusion I had come to but knowing me, I knew I could be doing something wrong as well. Keep up the great tuts!

@MaartenHeilbron 5 жыл бұрын

Glad I could provide useful assistance.

@todaysgrailtomorrowsbeater 5 жыл бұрын

Hello and thanks for another great video. Which Tripod are you using in this video?

@MaartenHeilbron 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I appreciate the kind words. This video was recorded in the KZfaq Toronto studio, using their tripod - but it's the same as my own: bhpho.to/2pigNBp

@AuntieCL 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Maarten - Thanks for this helpful video! Do you have any tips on getting quality audio with a RodeLink wireless mic? What sensitivity setting do you use? I see you have the headphones set at 22. I tried some tests but the sound is just awful. I used sensitivity of 10 and it picked up all the ambient noise in the room (the fridge hum, even though I was 30 feet away). I then tried 6, and it was a bit better, but my voice sounded very quiet now - maybe it can be fixed in post? Is it possible to get decent audio quality with the D500?

@MaartenHeilbron 2 жыл бұрын

I'm happy to hear you found it helpful. I no longer have a D500 to check, The headphone setting is for playback (it doesn't affect the recording). I don't remember what the mic sensitivity setting was. As I said, you should see some yellow, but no red. Yes, you can get decent audio from the D500. Yes, you would fix the sound levels in editing - and you may find it sounds quite different on the computer than played back on the camera. As for picking up ambient sounds, I turn off just about everything in the house when I record (except the fridge - mainly because I sometime forget to turn it back on. However, it's also important to keep the mic close (within 10cm or so) of your mouth. In the meantime, I'm no longer using the Rode either, I'm now recording with the Zoom F2, which is a combination lapel mic and recorder. I upgraded mostly because there were sometimes audio dropouts that I didn't notice until editing. Yes, that means you have to synchronize in post, which (if it seems complicated now) is quite easy after you've done it once or twice. Hope this helps.

@AuntieCL 2 жыл бұрын

@@MaartenHeilbron Thank Maaten, I'll check out Zoom F2. I've synced audio/video before and you're right, it's pretty straightforward!

@MaartenHeilbron 2 жыл бұрын

@@AuntieCL Oh, good! It just seems like an easier, simpler solution for me.

@ddonspe008 6 жыл бұрын

Hi, is there any setting to set d500 videos from variable frame rate to constant frame rate?

@MaartenHeilbron 6 жыл бұрын

If I understood the question, No, there is not.

@bolormunkhe.6091 Жыл бұрын

Great video, many thanks. I have a question though. 1:50 The image area on my camera is inactive somehow. Do you know how to fix it? I would love to shoot it on DX but it's automatically on 1.5 and I seem to can't change it.

@MaartenHeilbron Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your kind words. Which lens are you using? That is likely limiting your settings.

@bolormunkhe.6091 Жыл бұрын

@@MaartenHeilbron I use 200-500mm f5.6 lens

@BaluSrinivasan 6 жыл бұрын

Good suggestions. Thank you. What Viewfinder Adapter are you using?

@MaartenHeilbron 6 жыл бұрын

Always my pleasure - it's the kamerar VF4, it's listed on my used and recommended page on Amazon: www.amazon.com/shop/maartenheilbron

@BaluSrinivasan 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@MaartenHeilbron 6 жыл бұрын

always happy to help

@chuckhauser4483 6 жыл бұрын

I love your videos! I see that these setting are for a tripod indoors. Do you have any suggestions for outdoor shooting with movement? Any settings I should use such as Manual or Autofocus? I'll be using a Crane Gimbal with the 16-80mm lens you recommend following a couple around for a few hours. Thanks again for all of your videos!

@MaartenHeilbron 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind words. It sounds as if that combination might be a little large and heavy for the Zhiyun Crane (or did I get that wrong?). Those are general settings which should work for both. I would definitely get an ND filter for outside. I think autofocus would be best, but I would probably do a little experimenting with settings to determine the best configuration before the shoot gets serious. Make sure you have enough batteries for a couple of hours - that's definitely more than one.

@chuckhauser4483 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your reply! To answer your question, I have the Zhiyun Crane V2 which supports 4 lbs, and with my lens, battery and card I'm coming in at just under 3lbs. I think I'll turn the face detection off so it doesn't jump too much and use the tap focus when needed. Again, I love your videos and am a big fan! I have not been this honored to get a reply since that time Hulk Hogan wrote me back a reply to fan mail as a kid!

@MaartenHeilbron 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the smiles - you made my afternoon. Glad to hear that it works with the Crane. Yes, touch focus (although you probably don't want to do it while recording, or during an important scene) is a great solution to remind the D500 what you think is important. But in general, it will just focus on what's closest - and faces, if face detection is on.

@abrahamjoseph3080 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video, Please i'd like to ask how can i configure the D500 to shoot portrait videos for Instagram

@MaartenHeilbron Жыл бұрын

Turn the camera sideways, which is generally called portrait mode.

@Veracity24U 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for this information/video. I am studying this camera and the D850 and I understand that the viewfinder doesn't work at all for video. Is this true or is that just for 4K video? Thanks in advance of your reply. ( I am studying to see if I want one of these cameras.)

@MaartenHeilbron 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind words. Only mirrorless cameras have viewfinders that work in video mode. On a DSLR the viewfinder can't display an image in any video mode, as the mirror must flip up, blocking the path of the image to the optical viewfinder.

@Veracity24U 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Maarten! Thank you very much.

@MaartenHeilbron 6 жыл бұрын

Always my pleasure.

@brucelotz3552 5 жыл бұрын

While shooting video, if I pan across a scene, will the D500 refocus itself as the distance to the subject changes (as many dedicated video cameras do), or must I manually refocus? It seems cumbersome to maintain focus by continually pressing a button or turning the focus ring while recording.

@MaartenHeilbron 5 жыл бұрын

If you must refocus, and if you can't maintain focus with a manual focus setting, use the touch screen to select the focus point. Note that in liveview, a different inferior focus system is used.

@muhammadomeromi5159 6 жыл бұрын

Does it have a headphone jack? Clean hdmi out? Can it be used for live streaming using a capture device? How gradable is the 4k?

@MaartenHeilbron 6 жыл бұрын

Yes. Yes. That depends on the rest of your equipment. That depends on your requirements - in my view all video is gradable.

@Raima888s 6 ай бұрын

What are your thoughts on Nikon Camera Control Pro 2 for shooting video?

@MaartenHeilbron 6 ай бұрын

I have not tried it.

@leftcoastkid24 4 жыл бұрын

What setting do you recommend for the Active D Lighting and High ISO NR for shooting video at ISO's up to 6400?

@MaartenHeilbron 4 жыл бұрын

Depends on the scene. Feel free to shoot some tests to determine which work better for you.

@whatsmineandyours 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video and sharing tips. Your recommendation was to set it to AF-S wide, why not AF-C. I want to record my childs video as she is running back and forth.

@MaartenHeilbron 4 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear it was helpful. I found the AFC to be less useful than I'd hoped. However, never be afraid to experiment with features to see if they might be better for a specific use or situation.

@DevinBreshears 6 жыл бұрын

As a d500 owner, I appreciate your ongoing video segments on the d500. What lens do you find yourself using most with the d500 for video work?

@MaartenHeilbron 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks, always happy to help. I really enjoy the 16-80 for nearly all purposes.

@julienbeltran3714 6 жыл бұрын

Nice and comprehensive, as usual. I shoot some amateur videos (at school) and use an external microphone (Rode videoMicro) and I would be interested in a "lavalier" microphone for some projects. I saw you're using the Rode Link. It looks very good but might be overkill for me (not to mention the price). Can you recommend some good rate price/quality alternative (I was thinking around 100€/$). Thanks for your content anyway, I enjoy it !

@MaartenHeilbron 6 жыл бұрын

I appreciate the kind words, thanks! There is a price point below which a wireless microphone is just an unreliable toy. In my humble opinion, the Rodelink is the least expensive reliable wireless mic you can buy. If your budget does not allow, there are many wired lav mics, like the Polsen one listed on my Amazon recommended list. www.amazon.com/shop/maartenheilbron (You pay the same price, I get a small commission).

@julienbeltran3714 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for your answer. I understand your statement and agree that it's pointless to get an unreliable gear. Considering the price of the Polsen, I might give it a try and see later if I need to upgrade to the wireless Rode Link. But am afraid I will not use your link since I currently live in Slovakia (Central Europe), so amazon.com would cost me more for delivery than for the goods ! haha But I might move to Vancouver (BC) next summer, so maybe in a near future :) Looking forward for your next content (I love your extensive reviews).

@MaartenHeilbron 6 жыл бұрын

I provide the link only for reference, purchase at the dealer of your choice. Maybe in Slovakia you will find that there are similar alternate products. In general, lapel mics with mini plugs will be relatively inexpensive. Brands like auto technica and others also make them. There are also lapel mics that you can connect to your phone to make the recording and synchronize it when you edit.

@junglebucketlist5653 11 ай бұрын

I have D500 but cant use it in Jungle when the animals are moving constantly. Any specific setting to lock Focus on Animals and it will keep focusing constantly like Continuous Focus? Thanks a lot for brilliant and very helpful video

@MaartenHeilbron 11 ай бұрын

That will always be a challenge for a novice photographer. My recommendation is to go out and practice on any kind of moving subject - maybe at the zoo? Newer mirrorless cameras than can detect animal faces and have faster focus systems will be better than a DSLR.

@kencurrinmediaproductions2304 5 жыл бұрын

I need to shoot a wedding highlight video for a friend, previously I have only used the D500 for photos. I am unclear as to the D500 ability to shoot video and auto focus? Will it autofocus or do you have to use the touch screen to select the focus area? I tried playing around with it and did not see to be able to get it to auto focus.

@MaartenHeilbron 5 жыл бұрын

You're correct, really best to use the touch focus.

@DennisBloodnokPhotographyVideo 3 жыл бұрын

Maarten, Several other reviewers (when recording 4K video on the Nikon D500) mentioned the issue of the crop on the sensor when switching from 1080P to 4K video. Did you change / do anything to compensate for this crop ??

@MaartenHeilbron 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, I took a few steps back or zoomed out slightly.

@michaelf1935 4 жыл бұрын

Maarten Thanks soooo much for your time on this video. I am working on a project where it will take around 45 mins. to record. On the D500, will 1080/30 be of good quality & enough space on my XQD 64 card? Thanks Mick

@MaartenHeilbron 4 жыл бұрын

Good enough quality for what? Which quality setting are you using? Yes, 64GB will be enough. However, the camera will stop at 30 minutes.

@michaelf1935 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Is there a way to adjust the camera to shoot longer than 30min?

@MaartenHeilbron 4 жыл бұрын

@@michaelf1935 Not using an SD card and recording internally. However, with an external recorder, the only limit is drive space.

@michaelf1935 4 жыл бұрын

Maarten Heilbron can you recommend a external recorder. This is my first attempt recording video on a DSLR. Quality setting 1080/30fps on the D500. Thank Q

@MaartenHeilbron 4 жыл бұрын

I use the Tascam DR-70D. Here's my affiliate link: bhpho.to/2BO4yAl

@JeffreyKnipe 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, this is all really great. My only issue is how the quality and anti-shake is disabled. The lens is a DX lens but it's locked to 1.5x. I'm doing some Googling but not getting an answer yet.

@JeffreyKnipe 4 жыл бұрын

Found out why, as soon as you switch to any 4K video mode those options disable. Switch down to 1080 and they are all accessible.

@MaartenHeilbron 4 жыл бұрын

Glad to har you have your solution.

@DennisBloodnokPhotographyVideo 4 жыл бұрын

Interesting and informative video. Very useful information. Just one small criticism, in some parts of the video (but not all) there are hiss and/or werring noises and in other parts of the video , it sounds as if your voice was hitting the red areas for volume and is becoming distorted. Beyond this, great video.

@MaartenHeilbron 4 жыл бұрын

Sorry about that.

@bojidardimitrov7220 5 жыл бұрын

Also if you are on AF-S and you focus and start filming a speaker at a conference, will it keep the focus until the end. What if the speaker moves on the stage? Should I use AF-C

@MaartenHeilbron 5 жыл бұрын

You should use manual focus, as I assume that the distance from the camera to the speaker is not changing. You will be disappointed if you use AF-C.

@OmiAzad 6 жыл бұрын

Good!

@MaartenHeilbron 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind words - always nice to see your avatar in my comments.

@GrahamPhotog 5 жыл бұрын

What is the brand of the adapter that lets you see the LCD screen more clearly?

@MaartenHeilbron 5 жыл бұрын

I record the screens from the camera using an Atomos Shogun recorder - or do you mean the Kamerar lens hood I use?

@GrahamPhotog 5 жыл бұрын

It is the rear LCD adapter that appears at 5:33 in the video.

@MaartenHeilbron 5 жыл бұрын

It's the Kamerar The gear I use (including the LCD viewfinder adapter) and recommend: www.amazon.com/shop/maartenhe... (You pay the same low price, I get a small commission)

@michaelf1935 4 жыл бұрын

@@MaartenHeilbron The link to this item is down..

@cybervix1387 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for this video. I am trying to make a 60fps video but it's not working for some reason. I am using shutter speed 125, 60fps and auto ISO. I don't know what's wrong but it's not working.

@MaartenHeilbron 5 жыл бұрын

I appreciate the kind words, thanks. What do you mean when you say "it's not working"?

@user-pj2wh9jw9z 4 ай бұрын

Lots of good information here. When I shoot a movie and then replay it within the camera, the output volume is extremely low, even when using headphones. I connected an external powered speaker using the headphone jack and the output volume is still extremely low. Any way to increase the output volume?

@MaartenHeilbron 4 ай бұрын

If you've turned up the volume on the camera's playback screen then it likely was recorded low. Check your record settings for your next video recording. If you do export it to your computer for editing, one of the advantages of digital audio recordings is that the volume can be increased a lot before any kind of noise starts to emerge.

@copper12heavy69 2 жыл бұрын

3:07, at this point, my joystick won't move the square at all. If I touch what I want to focus, the square goes briefly green then back to red. What'd I miss or what am I doing wrong?

@MaartenHeilbron 2 жыл бұрын

Not sure. Should work as demonstrated. Assuming you're in video mode, which focus settings (mode/area) are you using?

@proudbiteman 3 жыл бұрын

My D500 timer indicator goes yellow and then red way before 30 minutes have elapsed. I have to press the recording button to stop the recording for a short moment and then press it again to restart for the next 30 minutes, but it goes yellow and red all too soon all over again. This started happening recently. Is this a setting problem? Thanks

@MaartenHeilbron 3 жыл бұрын

It sounds as if it's overheating.

@transtomato1360 4 жыл бұрын

are highlights same as focus peeking in GH5?

@MaartenHeilbron 4 жыл бұрын

Nope. Highlights indicate overexposure, peaking shows focus.

@IrishFootyVlogs 4 жыл бұрын

Good video sir. Can you easily transfer videos to an Android phone?

@MaartenHeilbron 4 жыл бұрын

If by easily you mean directly, without using a computer as an intermediary, no.

@brian_db 4 жыл бұрын

Do you cover the timelapse movie on the D500 more in depth?

@MaartenHeilbron 4 жыл бұрын

No - but it is so easy. Just try it out to see how it works, and which settings are best for the scene you're trying to capture.

@brian_db 4 жыл бұрын

@@MaartenHeilbron I tried a time lapse for 30sec and it went for 2 hours before the battery died and only did a 12sec. My settings were 8sec shutter speed, 8 aperture, ISO 100. Is there a better setting for cloud time lapse?

@MaartenHeilbron 4 жыл бұрын

@@brian_db Try a one second interval and 600 images. At 30 fps that will give you twenty second. Your shutter speed should be 1/60 with the appropriate aperture and ISO to properly expose. Using 1/60 will provide the right amount of motion blur.

@bojidardimitrov7220 5 жыл бұрын

Can you tell if the second sequence of 29 minutes starts automatically? Or you need to start it every 29 minutes?

@MaartenHeilbron 5 жыл бұрын

It does not start automatically. Every 29 minutes it stops and you have to manually restart recording.

@bojidardimitrov7220 5 жыл бұрын

thanks. May I just ask one thing about the speed for bot photography and here. You always put 1/60. I am shooting in P mode and I want to see what is the minimum speed I should put and maximum Iso.

@MaartenHeilbron 5 жыл бұрын

A shutter speed of 1/60 captures the right amount of motion blur to create the appropriate sensation of movement. Shoot video in M mode, using autoISO if needed.

@jessicaferian 6 жыл бұрын

what external monitor would you suggest?

@MaartenHeilbron 6 жыл бұрын

There’s a wide selection to choose from, I’m not really familiar with the space. I use an Atomos Shogun which is both monitor and recorder. The inexpensive monitors will not be very bright, be overly contrasty and not colour accurate. Hope this helps

@skakdosmer 6 жыл бұрын

From 1:17 for a few seconds we see and hear a very clear example of the importance of monitoring the audio levels: You hit the red top all the time, and the sound is awful. Thanks for demonstrating this.

@MaartenHeilbron 6 жыл бұрын

It is terrible - I try to record slightly low - much easier to increase the volume than to remove distortion.