The mirrorless camera revolution has brought some interesting changes to the photography industry. One of the bigger changes that has happened in the last few years is the addition of video to the photographer's bag of tricks. Shooting video for clients is a new realm of opportunity for many stills shooters. Part of the reason for this change is the fact that mirrorless cameras can shoot high quality video that rivals cameras that cost many thousands of dollars just a few years ago. Many of these cameras are now capable of shooting 4K UHD video and multiple frame rates to get that truly cinematic look. I have seen a lot of video footage that you would think was from a full blown Hollywood production.
As primarily a Nikon shooter, I have been using the new Nikon Z6 for both still photography as well as learning to shoot in the world of video. With the 4K UHD video features, in body image stabilization, small form factor, amazing on sensor auto focus, and fantastic electronic viewfinder this camera turns out awesome video files. I also was swayed by the fact that Nikon makes an adapter that allows use of hundreds of the original F mount Nikkor lenses to be used with this camera. There is not a single lens I own that won't work on this new Z lens mount system. Nikon also is making new Z mount native lenses for this camera that does not require an adapter. Other camera manufactures are making similar mirrorless offerings with many of the same features. I really do like the smaller body size and lighter weight that mirrorless offers.
Between shooting time lapse video and full frame 4k UHD video, a whole new world of photography is opening up for me. I enjoy the learning process, research, trial and error, and just plain doing something different and creative. It's just fun! There is definitely a learning curve with both shooting video as well as post production. A good video editing software program is required along with whatever you have been using for your still photography processing. All of the principal photography skills you have learned for stills photography will apply to video. Exposure, light, depth of field, focus, aperture, and ISO all apply to video. It's just a matter of jumping in with both feet and giving something new a try! Happy shooting.....
As primarily a Nikon shooter, I have been using the new Nikon Z6 for both still photography as well as learning to shoot in the world of video. With the 4K UHD video features, in body image stabilization, small form factor, amazing on sensor auto focus, and fantastic electronic viewfinder this camera turns out awesome video files. I also was swayed by the fact that Nikon makes an adapter that allows use of hundreds of the original F mount Nikkor lenses to be used with this camera. There is not a single lens I own that won't work on this new Z lens mount system. Nikon also is making new Z mount native lenses for this camera that does not require an adapter. Other camera manufactures are making similar mirrorless offerings with many of the same features. I really do like the smaller body size and lighter weight that mirrorless offers.
Between shooting time lapse video and full frame 4k UHD video, a whole new world of photography is opening up for me. I enjoy the learning process, research, trial and error, and just plain doing something different and creative. It's just fun! There is definitely a learning curve with both shooting video as well as post production. A good video editing software program is required along with whatever you have been using for your still photography processing. All of the principal photography skills you have learned for stills photography will apply to video. Exposure, light, depth of field, focus, aperture, and ISO all apply to video. It's just a matter of jumping in with both feet and giving something new a try! Happy shooting.....
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