4 K camera
Feb 27, 2017 08:05:17 #
trainguy
Loc: Suttons Bay, MI
I see references to a drone with a 4 K camera. What specifically is the 4 K as compared to my Nikon and its 55 mm lens?
Feb 27, 2017 08:07:38 #
Feb 27, 2017 08:09:23 #
trainguy wrote:
I see references to a drone with a 4 K camera. What specifically is the 4 K as compared to my Nikon and its 55 mm lens?
4K is a video resolution meaning roughly 3920 lines resolution. Your camera, if it does video, likely has a maximum of 1080 lines resolution.
It has nothing at all to do with your still image resolution.
Feb 27, 2017 08:26:55 #
Feb 27, 2017 08:35:14 #
How important is 4k "REALLY"? Even with an older D5300 you can shoot 1920X1080 at 60 frames/sec. That's good video.
I would like to see a comparison to see if the human eye can see the difference? And, if that difference is worth the money?
I would like to see a comparison to see if the human eye can see the difference? And, if that difference is worth the money?
Feb 27, 2017 08:39:33 #
CPR wrote:
How important is 4k "REALLY"? Even with an older D5300 you can shoot 1920X1080 at 60 frames/sec. That's good video.
I would like to see a comparison to see if the human eye can see the difference? And, if that difference is worth the money?
I would like to see a comparison to see if the human eye can see the difference? And, if that difference is worth the money?
Oh you can DEFINITELY see the difference! But it does take a 4K TV/Monitor to view 4K.
Feb 27, 2017 08:44:44 #
trainguy wrote:
I see references to a drone with a 4 K camera. What specifically is the 4 K as compared to my Nikon and its 55 mm lens?
4K is a video format. The newest Nikons and Canons and Sonys offer 4K video. Most people don't do video with their cameras, but for those of us who do, 4K is a big thing. It means a 4 thousand pixel horizontal resolution (2000 vertical) TV sets are expected to be mostly 4K by 2020. The video capabilities of our still cameras have become sufficient that even some commercial videos are being produced with them. (Though with better audio options)
Feb 27, 2017 08:53:17 #
trainguy
Loc: Suttons Bay, MI
Thanks for the additional info; shooting in 4K is great IF you have the capability to view it
Feb 27, 2017 10:11:51 #
4K capability has value beyond just viewing on a 4K TV. You get better editing opportunities because there are more pixels to work with. Perhaps the most fun is being able to extract JPEGs from clips using simple software.
This week I shot a stage perfomance of my granddaughter from my seat in the crowd. The best 8x10 prints came from the 4K video clips.
This week I shot a stage perfomance of my granddaughter from my seat in the crowd. The best 8x10 prints came from the 4K video clips.
Feb 28, 2017 07:01:04 #
trainguy wrote:
I see references to a drone with a 4 K camera. What specifically is the 4 K as compared to my Nikon and its 55 mm lens?
References to 4K are for video resolution - 3840 x 2160 pixels. Standard HD is 1080, or 1920 x 1080 pixels. The lens on your Nikon does not affect capture resolution - but I would think that your camera captures considerably more pixels than even 4K, which is only 8.25 megapixels.
Feb 28, 2017 07:45:40 #
Feb 28, 2017 07:46:54 #
BJW wrote:
I was at the movies this weekend and noticed that the film we saw was filmed in 4k.
Hard to believe it's only 8.25 mp.
Feb 28, 2017 08:38:53 #
In my experience Nikon, and others, limit video shoots to about 20 minutes per session... then the cameras shut down to manage internal temperature. Most dedicated video cameras 🎥 can run until they reach media capacity. Consequently DLSR video use depends on segment length.
Feb 28, 2017 08:42:07 #
trainguy
Loc: Suttons Bay, MI
This is why the Hedge is the best web site; all these great answers and in depth information; Thanks again I have learned so much from you guys and gals.
Dave
Dave
Feb 28, 2017 08:42:07 #
trainguy
Loc: Suttons Bay, MI
This is why the Hedge is the best web site; all these great answers and in depth information; Thanks again I have learned so much from you guys and gals.
Dave
Dave
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