Nikon d3300 video: I have been asked to take a video of a bride walking down the aisle. The only equipment I will have with me is the d3300 and an 18-140 lens. I know this is not the...

jerrym

I have been asked to take a video of a bride walking down the aisle. The only equipment I will have with me is the d3300 and an 18-140 lens. I know this is not the best but it's all that is available. I have never used the camera for anytihng but still images and this was a last minute request.

bsprague Loc: Lacey, WA, USA

What is the question? It is good enough! Reference: https://www.dpreview.com/reviews/nikon-d3300/7

bittermelon

Got time to practice? Too late to buy, or at least borrow, a gimbal?

Architect1776 Loc: In my mind

jerrym wrote:

I have been asked to take a video of a bride walking down the aisle. The only equipment I will have with me is the d3300 and an 18-140 lens. I know this is not the best but it's all that is available. I have never used the camera for anytihng but still images and this was a last minute request.

Be aware that the AF will likely not keep up so maintaining focus will be an issue unless you are good at manually focusing on a moving subject and making it smooth and staying in focus the whole way and possibly zooming as well to keep composition.
Good luck, I do not have those skills.

rangel28

The D3300 is a great little camera with a nice sensor that can certainly handle doing video. Will you have an opportunity to check out the lighting before the wedding? Is it well-lit? Do you have a tripod, and can you set it up at the end of the aisle to catch the bride as she walks toward you. If handheld, and you are unsure of the settings, put the camera into "P" mode and let it choose the settings.

jerrym

Thank you all for your answers. I will not have a chance to practice or preview the lighting and will not have access to any other equipment. This is a last minute rush request for a favor and one I can not refuse. ( family involved) I will practice at home and just hope it works out. I will let you know. Thanks again.

DPFotoZ Loc: Woodruff, SC USA

I'm glad this came up. I have a photo shoot Friday for a local band that wants shots for their new website and other media. I've got that part but, my wife/assistant wants to try her hand at video with my D7100. Being that I have never shot video I'm looking for suggestions on settings, etc, so she can make the best of it. All help is appreciated! My thoughts are to use a 16-300 Tamron and as stated above set the camera in "P" mode. I also thought aperture mode and keep the f stop around f 18 or f22 to keep everything in focus so she wouldn't have to keep re-focusing. Also, should she record a complete song or just shoot some 20 to 30 second spots? Please help us out on this so she can get some footage. Thank you for your help!! Dan

Architect1776 Loc: In my mind

DPFotoZ wrote:

I'm glad this came up. I have a photo shoot Frida... (show quote)

Start your own thread

DPFotoZ Loc: Woodruff, SC USA

Architect1776 wrote:

Start your own thread

I am! Been trying to delete this! Hate it bothered you.

Architect1776 Loc: In my mind

DPFotoZ wrote:

I am! Been trying to delete this! Hate it bothered you.

Click on report issue and request it be removed .
And yes people co-opting other's posts does bother me as it happens to me.

DPFotoZ Loc: Woodruff, SC USA

Architect1776 wrote:

Click on report issue and request it be removed .
And yes people co-opting other's posts does bother me as it happens to me.

The only reason I posted what I did was that it was related. I'll just make another post soon or tomorrow.

Chadp Loc: Virginia Beach

Poor quality autofocus while using my old D5500 for video is what pushed me to go mirrorless. You are going to want to manual focus. Also, if you don’t have a remote mic then be aware of the on camera microphone picking up the noise of your lens focusing in both manual and autofocus. The focus noise was terrible on my d5500. I would use my iPhone for video over my D5500 if I was asked to make this video and it’s not a close decision.

gvarner Loc: Central Oregon Coast

A good quality smartphone could do the job. If you don’t have one, maybe borrow one.

agillot

Test it before on another subject .

burkphoto Loc: High Point, NC

jerrym wrote:

I have been asked to take a video of a bride walking down the aisle. The only equipment I will have with me is the d3300 and an 18-140 lens. I know this is not the best but it's all that is available. I have never used the camera for anytihng but still images and this was a last minute request.

My wife has used this camera at work to record video used on an international web site. It's not the best, but should be adequate. Maximum record time is just under 30 minutes, limited by tariff.

Use a tripod or monopod if possible. You will probably need the widest aperture possible, in a church. Use a shutter speed of 1/60 second. You may need to focus manually, to avoid autofocus "hunting."

Use an external mic if you want the music accompaniment to the bride's entrance.

You will probably need a high ISO if the ceremony is indoors. If possible, visit the venue ahead of time at the same time of day as the wedding and make tests to determine the range you might need.

Use a WHITE BALANCE TARGET and do a pre-set white balance in reference to that target, following the instructions in the D3300 manual. This will keep the color neutral, so a white dress does not look orange under incandescent lights, for example.

If someone else has an iPhone 13, they should video the event with that, too.