Video or photographs?
Jun 29, 2019 18:58:44 #
JackGriffin wrote:
I'm taking an Alaskan trip later this month and intend to do some whale watching. My D3400 takes excellent pictures AND excellent video. Problem is it can't do it simultaneously. In this once-in-a-lifetime moment, which mode do I use to capture the moment? Thanks
I may be admitting to my ignorance, but I thought good quality
stills could be extracted from high-res video?? If so, isn't that the answer?
Jun 29, 2019 20:15:35 #
You could take a dedicated video camera too.
Something like I have, a small Sony Handycam. Mine has a 60X optical zoom and makes great videos. And they are not all that expensive.
Will
Something like I have, a small Sony Handycam. Mine has a 60X optical zoom and makes great videos. And they are not all that expensive.
Will
Jun 29, 2019 23:44:10 #
aellman wrote:
I may be admitting to my ignorance, but I thought good quality
stills could be extracted from high-res video?? If so, isn't that the answer?
stills could be extracted from high-res video?? If so, isn't that the answer?
Yes & No... OP camera is a D3400 that takes 1920x1080 HD video so only a 2 Mp Still can be had. On 4K video (3840x2160) cameras one could get an 8 Mp file which is getting into high res.
Jun 30, 2019 00:01:20 #
Jun 30, 2019 18:35:20 #
Soul Dr. wrote:
You could take a dedicated video camera too.
Something like I have, a small Sony Handycam. Mine has a 60X optical zoom and makes great videos. And they are not all that expensive.
Will
Something like I have, a small Sony Handycam. Mine has a 60X optical zoom and makes great videos. And they are not all that expensive.
Will
Good idea. I also have a Sony video cam. Records HD video in multiple resolutions.
on SD cards. Long zoom range, excellent quality, and very inexpensive used on ebay.
Jun 30, 2019 22:21:43 #
aellman wrote:
Good idea. I also have a Sony video cam. Records HD video in multiple resolutions.
on SD cards. Long zoom range, excellent quality, and very inexpensive used on ebay.
on SD cards. Long zoom range, excellent quality, and very inexpensive used on ebay.
Yep, you probably have one like mine. Records on SD cards and has 60X zoom. It's a nice little camera that is easy to use and small enough to put in a coat or jacket pocket.
I have never used any of my DSLRs or mirrorless cameras to shoot videos.
will
Jul 2, 2019 20:47:19 #
I was planning to take two cameras along, one would be a D3400 and the other was going to be a 60x optical zoom bridge camera, the DSLR for me and the bridge camera for my wife. Think I stay with the DSLR for stills and take my Canon HV20 high definition Mini DV camcorder. The latter is a small point and shoot with 10x optical zoom with auto-focus. Thanks for the suggestions.
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