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MOVIES
Nikon pioneered movies on DSLRs, launching the D90 in August 2008. For
many, the true purpose of the SLR is to shoot stills and its ergonomics are
still best for this, but the addition of video is no mere sideshow. Dedicated
movie makers have embraced DSLRs for their distinctive image quality, while
photojournalists welcome the ability to shoot high-quality stills and video on
the same camera. However, still photography and movies are very different
media, requiring quite different approaches for the best results.
Movie size and quality
The D5300 can shoot movies in Full HD
(High Definition) quality with a frame size
of 1920 x 1080 pixels. It can also record
1280 x 720-pixel (“720p”) and 640 x 424-
pixel footage. Shooting at the maximum
frame size is by no means always essential.
For example, 720p is the standard on
Vimeo.com, a prime site for quality video
online, and will look excellent on most
computer screens. However, the latest
iPads have a 2048 x 1536 display, boasting
more pixels than Full HD.
Smaller size settings allow you to record
more video on the same memory card,
and consume less disk space on your
computer. However, it must be said,
footage shot in Full HD may be more
“future-proof”.
Advantages
DSLRs in general, and the D5300 in
particular, have several real advantages
over standard camcorders. One is the
ability to achieve very shallow depth of
field (see page 60); movie-makers have
embraced this “DSLR look”. This is a direct
consequence of the large sensor, which
also brings greater dynamic range (page
102) and better quality at high ISO ratings,
extending the possibilities for shooting in
low light.
Another plus is the D5300’s ability to
use the entire array of Nikon-fit lenses
(see chapter 7, page 184): in particular, it
can use wide-angle lenses which go well
beyond the range of most camcorders.
In addition, the full range of exposure
settings, Nikon Picture Controls, and many
other options can be used, giving a high
level of creative control.
Limitations
The D5300’s Movie mode is among the
best on current DSLRs, but some
limitations remain. The rear screen and the
overall balance of a DSLR make handheld
shooting awkward, though the fold-out
screen does give the D5XXX series an edge
over other Nikon models. There are now
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