Nikon D7000 Video Settings: Hands-on Review for Shooting Video

I've looked everywhere online for a complete walk-through of the video settings, restrictions and limitations of the Nikon D7000 camera, but haven't found anything that told me everything I wanted to know. So I bought this camera, used it for multiple video projects, then put this little ditty together for you.

The D7000 shoots full 1080p video at 24fps, has manual video controls and is a great option for people who want to use the Nikon system (including all those yummy manual Nikon lenses without having to use adapters). It also takes great photos. BUT, it has some limitations that I outline in the video.

PS: Nikon doesn't know I exist, so they haven't paid me or even considered paying to make this video.

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[creeper711]

What did you film this video with?

[NiceLadyProductions]

@creeper711 I shot this video review with the Panasonic LX5 (a camera I review in another video). Thanks for your question.

[sennabullet]

Thanks for this super tutorial. You rock Nicelady.

[NiceLadyProductions]

@sennabullet Right on! Thanks!

[richimages]

Quick Question:

Do you get cleaner video results by placing an eyepiece cover over the viewfinder window when recording a video in live view mode?

I.e. When the mirror is locked up for the live view, can light enter from the viewfinder and make it's way to the sensor?

Is that covered in the manual anywhere?  Thanks for your input in advance!

[NiceLadyProductions]

@richimages Hmm. Interesting question. I've never tried putting the eye piece cover on when using live view mode. I don't think it would make a difference. I wonder...

[NiceLadyProductions]

@Paynekillah Are you serious?? The video from the D7000 is amazing. There are lots of great examples online. Full 1080p and incredible depth of field. No way a point and shoot or a cellphone can touch it. Yes, point and shoots are easier but...

[fluff1991]

@cutemute7 get a 35 nikon f1.8 or f1.4 or get a sigma 30mm 1.4. Honestly are amazing lens and wish someone had told me about them earlier. Or even get a tokina 17-50mm f2.8. Those lens have small F stop numbers so you get that awesome depth of field (blurry backgrounds) Its harder to get that blurry background with the 18-105 4.5-5.6 kit lens

[smileschx]

This was very nicely explained. I've shot very little with my video but I hear clicking noises like it's trying to focus and very annoying. Can you help me out?

Thanks

[Ak140106]

do you know how to change video shooting from live new to eye view???

[tonyblade1000]

Very intelligent lady and a well explained video! Many thanks.

[carloskalllife]

I bought a Nikon D7000 and working with video, but it blurs Guando'm shooting could make a video of how

work with it without blurring from already thank you .....