Do Nikon DSLR do video too?

[68degrees]

and can they take my AI nikkor lenses?

 

[mfunnell]

Yes, and I think yes (depending on camera model). While not a Nikon DSLR user myself I do know that recent models, such as the D7100, have substantial movie capabilities:

http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/nikon-d7100/23

I'm not sure of all the arcane details of camera/lens compatibility with Nikon gear, but in general I believe that the higher-end Nikon bodies have substantial levels of backwards-compatibility with older lenses. You'll have to ask an actual Nikonian for those details, though...

...Mike

 

[68degrees]

what is the lowest priced one that does video with sound and can take my AI lenses? Thanks!

 

[YYV_146]

All Nikon bodies in production do video, and they'll take AI lenses too. What you really want depends on whether you want autofocus with Nikkor D lenses (7100 and up) and whether you want FX (d600, 800, d4)

 

[68degrees]

what is FX? no I dont want autofocus. also I want used not new, thank you.

 

[jwicaksana]

FX is full frame digital.

 

[Flat Twin]

Don't forget that Nikon were the first to pioneer DSLR video with the D90...

Regards,

Simon

 

[thirtyfivefifty]

You can shoot Nikkor on a Canon DSLR via adapter.

 

[Pablito]

You might get definitive answers from the Nikon web site....

 

[YYV_146]

Then a D3100 or 5100 is all you'll ever need. The D3000 doesn't do video.

 

[Highway 61]

what is the lowest priced one that does video with sound and can take my AI lenses? Thanks!

D200 bought used.

 

[doolittle]

D200 bought used.

Great camera, but doesn't do video.
D90 first model that did video, but a little limited.
Any of the more recent models will do video.
Find out spec needed and take it from there

 

[AlwaysOnAuto]

I could have sworn my old D80 did video....I know my 995 did it but no sound.

 

[giellaleafapmu]

I don't understand what is your real goal, if you have a Nikkor lens you specially like for video probably you are better off using a Nex with an adapter or even a Samsung with adapter, you can buy a NX1000 for some 250US$ with zoom and the adapter costs some 20US$, if you need a new camera and you want also to be able to do video then pretty much any recent Nikon camera works.

GLF

 

[lam]

Most likely for video work the supplied VR (vibration reduction) kit lens if you get a kit, will be best suitable for videoing purposes that aren't on a tripod.. i'm using the kit 24-85mm f3.5-4.5 VR lens on my D600 and it works quite well! hand-held the VR system works.

On a tripod or similar mount the AI lenses would work though.. unless you don't care about how much it shakes or have a ridiculously steady hand and a wide angle. 🙂

 

[Taipei-metro]

what is the lowest priced one that does video with sound and can take my AI lenses? Thanks!

The lowest used price one w movie/video will be Nikon d5000, then d3100.
D80, d200, d300 does not do movie/video.
Used d300s, d90 will be more expensive then used d5000 or d3100.
D5000 will be a better choice.
Good luck w video/movie adventure!

Nikon D5000 by schaft9, on Flickr

 

[kxl]

On the lower end DSLR's with video, you AIS lenses will mount but not meter, if that's important to you.

 

[Taipei-metro]

FYI,
Least expensive Nikon dslr (w movie/video) metering w Ai, AiS, E Nikon lenses will be,
d7000, d300s, d7100
Of course, FX d600, 700, 800, 800e, d4 will do video/movie and metering, but w higher price.


nikon d7000, pasadena, california
by taipei-metro

 

[68degrees]

I have 5 nikkor lenses, i especially like my 24mm. I imagined getting a body putting it on a tripod and making videos of my dad on the woodlathe and other woodworking and workshop projects and posting on youtube for our friends and family to see. I thought maybe there was a cheap nikon body I could use so I wouldnt have to buy lenses. So how do you meter without autometering can you see in the LCD what it looks like? Everything will be a total setup no surprise lightening or suddenly a golden eagle flies from dark to light or something.