Setting Video Exposure On Nikon D5100 (Low Light/Low Noise)
I have identified this is the very best way to set the publicity for video clip recording on the D5100 especially in minimal mild conditions. Clearly this is no substitute for getting total management of manual coverage configurations, such as on the Canon T2i/T3i, but it's ample enough for most amateurs. The noise in the movie would be even less with a ideal movie modifying software this kind of as Sony Vegas, or Adobe, exactly where you can alter the rendering options, distinction, et cetera. All of my films are edited in WMM V6., which is very sub-normal, and produces mediocre good quality on my printed video clips.
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Most helpful video I found right off the bat
@vfgproductions
Yes, I only use the integrated microphone as my audio. I am contemplating acquiring a Røde Videomic in the future. I'm sorry, but I don't know what you are referring to with a VA configuration. I'm assuming some type of professional audio setup?
Thanks man! Very helpful - very clear and concise. Just got my 5100.
BTW -Are you using any kind of VA configuration?
And are you use the in camera sound as your only audio? If so - are you just use 1/8" to XLR adapter?
@d4riel
Thank you very much! I may have a couple more D5100 tutorial videos coming up, so keep an eye out for them. Have fun with your camera.
@Prouisorsapientiae UFFFF
you must be a teacher 
o make more tutorial about nikon D5100 , really thanxss i will made some test with my D5100 , really helpfull your info men
@d4riel
Put simply, it effects how smooth video appears with motion. The shutter controls how long it exposes each frame of a video clip. If you are shooting at 24fps, and the camera is setting the shutter to 1/60 second, it will expose each of the 24 frames for 1/60th of a second. The higher the shutter, the sharper the frames, but may appear "choppy" played back. Lower shutter speeds tend to blur the image slightly, creating a smooth transition between frames. Hope this helps!
@Prouisorsapientiae uff thanxss for reply men , now what is the importance of shutter speed in VIDEO o_O ?? im crazy with this jejee i think the video only use iso and aperture :S shutter speed just for photo, i have never used a dsrl camara jejeje
@HYFEEproductions @zainkam1 @nearlygreenzebra
Thanks for the comments! I'm glad the video helped.
@d4riel
A (aperture priority) allows you to choose the f-stop you desire, while the camera chooses your shutter speed and ISO for you. Shooting in S (shutter priority) allows you to choose your shutter speed, and the camera decides which f-stop and ISO to use; theoretically speaking, lol. Since the aperture is the only function you have full control over in movie mode, I use A mode and allow the camera to pick shutter and ISO for me, and then just lock in what I desire as per video.
@tycusX
It really depends on what you plan on doing with the camera. I am very happy with the D5100, but really wish it was capable of 60fps HD video, along with full manual exposure control for video. There are many pros and cons to each camera, so to keep it short, if you want to do mostly video, go with the Canon. If you plan on doing a lot of photography, time lapse, AND video, go with the Nikon. My next camera will most likely be the 5D Mark II or Mark III. That's my opinion!
dude, around august of this year i'm willing on buying the nikon d5100, but people keep saying that the t3i is better., i want to know from your opinion how good the nikon is or if i should consider getting the canon t3i....
super exelent video
men, but im confussed what is the diference between usind A vs S for videos in the D5100 x__X ??
@PornoStarsProd
The faster the lens, the more light that is allowed to pass through said lens, onto the sensor via a larger aperture size. The lower the F-stop number = the larger the aperture = more light = a faster lens. Lets say you are using the kit lens and have it set at the max f3.5, 1/50 second, and ISO 1600 for your exposure. If you throw on a faster lens, such as an f1.8, if you set it to f1.8, and 1/50 second, it will require a much less ISO for the same exposure.
What do u mean by faster lens
Great help, been trying to work this out since I got the camera. Nice one.
@etienneamien
Did you have ISO AUTO turned on? If you did not, you have no clue what ISO and shutter was being used by the camera. You can set the MINIMUM shutter, and MAXIMUM ISO in auto ISO menu settings, this way in a dark situation, if you set the min. shutter to 1/50, it will not adjust the shutter lower to increase exposure, but instead increase ISO. With a fast lens like yours, it will increase the shutter really high to correct the exposure. There is no FULL manual control on this.
@Prouisorsapientiae @fabienlemagnen
I tried to fix everything manually : shutter to 1/5o - 24P - iso 100
and pointed the camera to a very bright day sky with a 50mm 1.4 AIS set to 1.4
With those settings, the sky should be blown out (totally white) but the camera
was overriding the shutter even if it was still indicating 1/50, I am pretty sure about that, unless the D5100 has some integrated ND filters.
YOU ARE THE BEST !!!!!!!
now imma go try this right now!
thanks!!!
really helpful, thanks a ton!
@MediaDiscoveryZone
Thank you very much! I have another video on how to prevent flickering caused by the aperture during time lapse photography. The video is useful for any DSLR, and not just the D5100.
Excellent job on this video and tips with the Nikon d5100. There seems be a lack of quality "how to" videos specifically geared towards the settings of the d5100 for shooting video. I look forward to checking out more videos from you.
Thanks!
Thnx that really helped n it was nice n clear explanation
@hadniimangai
I had my Rokinon 85mm F1.4 mounted on the camera while I was recording that part of the video! The footage at the end, where I was showing a low light example, WAS the kit lens. Don't worry, I don't have a secret technique to getting a lower aperture on the kit lens, lol. Thanks for the comment!
one thing!... how did u set the aperture to f/1.4 with a kit lens 18mm-55mm or is it other lens. with my 18 to 55mm kit lens it's just f/3.5. Thanks and great video for amateurs like us. Keep up the good work
@fabienlemagnen
If you followed the video, then remember, you are in aperture priority mode; you cannot adjust the shutter speed in this mode, because the camera adjusts it for you. You CAN, however, set the minimum shutter speed you desire under the ISO auto menu. This also applies to the ISO. You have to move the camera around to different areas of light to find the correct settings you want. Yes, it is a pain in the butt!