D5200 Manual Movie Mode + Bonus - old lens aperture control

[@photorectoby]

Hi Barrie - There are nikon and 3rd party - D series and AI series lenses have mechanical aperture rings. The 3rd party lenses are all over the place - basically bring your D5200 along to the flea markets and if the lens mounts and its cheap - buy it

[@ReconDoctor1]

Feel like giving you a standing ovation right now, you wont believe the drama underexposed video has put me through has an amateur...simply pressing down exposure or function key to change the aperture and ISO respectively was the deal breaker for me...thank you, thank you, thank you. So many tutorials on this cam missed that very very very key point.

[@photorectoby]

+folajimi Ogundele Glad I could help.

[@photorectoby]

Hi Matt - sorry for the delay, I wanted to test this before I responded. So you don't get an exposure meter but if you follow my directions in this video you can get exposure simulation through live view - what you see is what you get. Works fairly well unless we are talking about very slow shutter speeds. You can't go slower than 1 / 30 of a second.

[@dave11a82]

Hi Toby....Great video as usual...so in a previous video when you were comparing the d5200 with the T4i, you mentioned that the d5200 won't emulate your exposure in live view...so does the d5200 emulate your exposure in live view as the T4i does? I deciding whether to go for a T5i or the d5200...thanks in advance for your reply.

[@photorectoby]

Thanks Darren. What did I convert you too? A lust-after-5D-mark-III user? It is a lovely lovely camera.

[@TravisMThompson]

Best tutorial I have seen, thanks for touching on the iso and aperture settings you filled the void in your tutorial everyone else missed.

[@photorectoby]

Glad I could help!

[@photorectoby]

Have you used the 18-55 on the D5200? It holds the sensor back - images viewed at anything greater than medium resolution look very soft. Put on another lens and that softness is gone instantly. I really wish it wasn't that bad. I have tried three copies and all produced the same results.

[@photorectoby]

I was using a StarBlitz 28mm lens, but many older Nikon lenses have manual aperture control.

[@DJFoucher]

This is the best video on KZbin on how to setup your Nikon D5200 for shooting in manual mode with vintage lenses.

[@jsr8884]

I was breaking my head over manual movie settings. You answered every doubt! Thank you so very very much.

[@three8super]

I think you are right... I'm used to operate the zoom durin shooting of video, works very well if you follow something, keeping the camera above the street level, or chatching a flying burd before it aproches you, it kind of goes with the swivel screen, I wish I had it on the 5200 but if I will be able to use my old lenses I'll do the trade in, it is a higher end camera, I also do a lot of macro stills so I should be fine.Thank you very much for your input!

[@photorectoby]

That is pretty smart! DVD player needs to support HDMI in. . correct?

[@photorectoby]

On Normal quality you can go up to 29 minutes, at least that is what the manual says. Def test before tomorrow. I haven't spent much time looking at Normal quality footage so I can't really make any judgements if it is good enough but it probably is. If not or you want to shoot in high quality just wait for a moment of pause in the ceremony and start and stop it very quickly. Not the best option but it would do the trick.

[@photorectoby]

All AIS lenses will fit. That is the great thing about Nikon. Basically if you can find a nikon mount lens it will fit on the D5200 - just most of those will not auto focus and will not have aperture control through the camera.

[@photorectoby]

The 18-105 is actually not bad - I am still working on deciding what other options there are - the Tamron 28-75 f/2.8 is decent and I'd like to try the Sigma 17-70 lens.

[@photorectoby]

Yes - if you shoot at 24fps you can set shutter as low as 1/30 of a second. That is the lowest possible.

[@benlockwood12]

Hi Toby, Is the video length limited to 20 minutes only? I am going to be filming some wedding ceremony and speech footage tomorrow at my best friends wedding as a favour to him - any tips?

[@Flea17D]

Do you have to buy a different type of lens to focus manually when shooting pictures?

[@photorectoby]

You can only zoom by rotating the lens, if you are using a lens that zooms. There is no button on the camera that will zoom the lenses for you.

[@VeganFootsoldier]

great vid. I wanna get a bit more pro with my nikon D5200 for my vids

[@photorectoby]

The nikon changes the ISO to keep your shutter speed constant.

[@HeavyweightDj]

Great videos, very helpfull. Question: Focus Issues, have AF and manual lenses, but the AF will correct in the middle of a video, so I like to find focus then go to MF to keep it fixed. Do I want to have a higher depth of field for this (f9-f13ish) keeping multiple subjects at various lengths in focus?? Also how much ISO should you comprimise in lower light with the shutter only going to 1/60??

[@photorectoby]

if you shoot at 24fps you can set shutter as low as 1/30 of a second. That is the lowest possible. I have found video quality acceptable up to ISO 3200, all depends on your needs. Yes I agree switch to MF, it is what I do. If you will have subjects moving in the video you will need to pick a higher DOF, keep it as low as possible or you will find yourself needing LOTS of light. hope that helps.

[@donkeyhospital]

That's fantastic. Thanks. I don't mind manual focus. It will help me to develop my skills. Unfortunately your link does not work when I paste it into my web browser there seems to be something missing but I will certainly check out the lenses.

[@donkeyhospital]

I make home movies and I am new to DSLR cameras. The D5200 (recommended for video) came with two lenses. Both are fine but I would like one with less DOF so that I can change focus between objects that closer together and achieve a soft focus background. I think that the Nikon AF 50mm f/1.8D would do this and add an extra dimension to my films but I can’t find a reference to it being compatible with my camera. I suspect that it is. Can you throw any light on this (no pun intended)

[@photorectoby]

Why not the D5200? That and the D7100 are the only two cameras that match all your needs- Swivel screen, Wifi Adapter and ability to use your old lenses.

[@donkeyhospital]

I was interested in what you said about using older lenses with mechanical aperture control. Do you have any details about old lens model numbers which have this feature so that I can check out ebay for suitable lenses. Barrie

[@TheCJBright]

Hi. Sorry if you have already answered this question but I couldn't see it in the comments. I have a Nikon D3200 and when I put on my lenses with manual aperture the camera tells me to lock the aperture at the largest f# and I was wandering if you knew a way around that? Thanks :) t

[@shanescurrysos]

You have any tips on where I should go to learn more about this camera and how to take professional pictures and shoot music videos. I live in NYC

[@photorectoby]

At more than 3x the price of the cameras you are considering, without a lens - it should be:) The D5200 video quality is very good, with a nice lens it can be excellent. I just wish the 18-55 kit from nikon wasn't crummy. The live view issues in D5200 can be worked around. It's not something to get to hung up on.

[@photorectoby]

I have run into this issue before and my solution is to slightly detach the lens, just unlock it and rotate a tiny fraction. Aperture will be f00 but you can still shoot. See if that works for you and BE CAREFUL to not let your lens rotate more and fall off.

[@three8super]

Hi Toby, great video, thanks! I am looking for to buy 5200 because of few lens that I have from my old Nikon 2020 35mm camera, but there is something that I cannot find about this 5200 model: How do you zoom in and out...? My current Canon camera will do this very easily but I cannot figure it out with this Nikon model... I went to the store ( Best Buy) but nobody there seems to know more than me how you zoom the camera during shooting, video or pictures mode... TIA, J.

[@cyberdaz]

Hi Toby, I want to show you a beautifully produced music video shot on T3i. The result is! Where can I send the link? Thanks for all your help once again.

[@photorectoby]

Sorry if i isn't clear- I should have done a flash back indicator/B&W :) but that clip is from an earlier video I had just mentioned in this video.

[@DRPSYCHO94]

Bro can u please tell me about nikon d5200 battery life in video mode?

[@edc2419]

Can you still change your Shutter and ISO while recording on live view?

[@ALMANAKE13]

Hi toby. Hope you can helpme. Im from Cancún and wanna Know te name of the lens with mechanical aperture ?

[@marcelolippi]

[@cyberdaz]

Hi Toby, what lens would you recommend for the D5200 that's an ideal all around lens for both video and photos?

[@ranajitdhar]

What is/are the difference between time less/interval photography and recording a movie as described here? I am learning my d 5200. Thanks.

[@rohandsouza4923]

How did you get the grid lines. I'm having trouble getting grid lines on my Nikon 5300

[@MyMohamed2008]

how did you make the blur when you were demonstrating? like only focus on the camera and the background is blur? What lense did u used ? can I use the 50mm to get this ?

[@three8super]

Thank you for the quick respond Toby! I am looking at Nikon camera that will have this feature, along with the ability to use my old 2020 lenses. I need also ability to wi-fi or use the adapter, I need a swivel screen and features as much as close to the 5200... Sounds like much isn't' it... ? :-) I will greatly appreciate if you help me with any suggestions for Nikon model that you think will fit those requirements. Best regards, J.

[@maziimonet]

I see the ISO brightens the view but What does the apeture do?

[@photorectoby]

It is more limited - won't ever go below 1/30 of a second and you still can't change aperture in live view to see that effect. But it is certainly better than nothing.

[@photorectoby]

Most are shot with a 5D Mark III.

[@photorectoby]

Cool. I just added the link under the video. Click the show more and you will be able to click and watch. Thanks.

[@Themoigt]

Will a full manual lens work in a d3200?

[@BonChenPhim]

I have one question, if I use 1 AF-S lenses, and I only installed 1/24s shutter speed, I wonder lens aperture automatically changes when I record a video? I know, Nikon DSLR's can not manually change the aperture in video mode I just want to control the shutter speed when shooting video,i do not care DOF or iso

[@cyberdaz]

Hi Toby what camera do you use to shoot these reviews on

[@sanketss84]

I was not exactly aware of Manual Movie Settings until i checked this video and its been few months since i have been using my D5200 but i was also shooting everything on auto until a few days ago i decided to take my D5200 a bit seriously. The D5200 is a great camera for learning photography and shooting videos.

[@eurossocial]

Excellent tips. Can you please tell me how you refocused at 5:10? I mean did you press the "barrel's button found on the lens while you were turning the lens to zoom in"? or you just turned only the ring of the lens? Thank you very much.

[@photorectoby]

+eurossocial Just turned the ring on the lens.

[@152602008]

Hi, great video so helpful. can you please advise if there any way I can see focusing zebra line (if avilable on Nikon) whole recording video ? or just there only one way to zoom and check focus. your advise will be highly appreciate .

[@photorectoby]

No focus peaking. You must zoom in to check focus.

[@152602008]

I see, thank you !!

[@eurossocial]

+PhotoRec TV ok thank you :-)

[@markwagner1328]

Toby, my camera is the d5200 but function button does not offer ISO control options in the assign control for Fn. I can still use the info button on the back but it would be great if it would work the way you demonstrate, showing the changes in exposure in real time. Any suggestions?

[@sangeeth666]

The user interface for me is different. How do you change that?

[@photorectoby]

That sounds like you had a KZbin glitch. Full length should be 7:19. I'd refresh the page and try again. Thanks1

[@abhijitkundu1484]

Can I set rule of thirds grid line in my D5200?

[@estiri0]

Thank you for this. Would you please clarify what was the lens you bought?

[@photorectoby]

+Ehsan Estiri 18-105 is what I recommend for the D5200.

[@estiri0]

+PhotoRec Toby Thank you so much for your response. So, aperture of all D lenses can be controlled manually?

[@FriskBRASIL]

Hello Toby.. this was a really great tutorial on how to set the exposure in the D5200 while in live view mode. I thought my camera had a problem as I couldn´t set the apperture in live view. Thank you so much for the tip!!!I think many people don´t know that because it is really very tricky.. do you know if all Nikon cameras are like that when it comes to setting the aperture in live view mode?

[@bkntz]

I just bought my self a Rokinon 14mm and it has a aperture control but Im not able to twist it. D5200 says to put it at its lowest (f2.8) and i can only adjust it in the camera. any help ?

[@photorectoby]

Yes - Nikon cameras do not allow aperture changes in live view.

[@Darkswelll]

hey , can i ask why doesit say 4.0k on the bottom of your camera?

[@photorectoby]

It is compatible but manual focus only. The newer AF-S 50mm f/1.8 is auto focus, you might consider the 35 f.18 too which is a more versatile focal length on a crop sensor camera like the D5200. Watch this, paste the following /watch?v=bSJ4trhBfFQ after youtube[dot]com

[@BrianMason1000]

I am stuck in B&W mode on manual movie. How do I get out of it?

[@MicahYongo]

I have a Nikon D5300. I'm finding that when I use manual movie mode, live view responds to ISO and shutter speed changes but doesn't respond to changes to the aperture. Even if I leave live view to alter the F stop, the exposure in the live view display remains unaltered. Do you know how I can solve this?

[@atharvmehta5483]

how make rec on tv and we should also see the object on live view

[@HANSMKAMP]

Very useful. I was experimenting with my camera doing this stuff without success... until now. Thank you very much for this trick, Photorec Toby!

[@cyberdaz]

The truth is I've been going crazy over the Nikon D5200 and the Canon T4i. The main reasons for this is I'm wanting to use the camera to shoot mostly video. However there are issues with both camera which are understandable for the price bracket. Some people are saying the Nikon is better in low light and others are saying the camera has more control in live view. Basically I want a camera that has all the features of both. My friend shot a video with the Canon 5D mark III and it's incredible.

[@CodeTravelwithRizwan]

Hi Toby, again Excellent Video.Thank You very much for this video. You are just amazing. In EOSHD website they mention that D5200 video quality is excllent in low light compare Panasonic GH3. and no moire and artifacts and its quality is almost equal to canon 5d mark iii, is it true? I am from Qatar, can you please exactly mention which nikon AIS lenses exactly fit to D5200 so that i can purchase in ebay.

[@SougataDafader89]

Hi I want to use jupiter 37a mc 135 with my nikon 5200. Is there any possible way that I can do it? Can you suggest any adapter that will work for it?

[@Cristhian7991]

1:18 oh i need this on my d5100, is there a way to do this on my camera? the auto exposure kills me

[@thebigsee1547]

+Cristhian Tetta Chanel Install the nikon patch from the nikonhacker website.It's a world difference,allows 54mbit video and full manual mode in live view.

[@agambhasin]

Watching in 2018 and its still life changing!

[@salilacharya1]

Any idea if Nikon 50mm f1.8D would meter on this D5200 camera? I know it won't autofoucs but what about the exposure and metering, does the lens communicate with the camera on that front?? BTW, Thanks for the informative video.

[@tharlynnoo]

what is the ideal shutter speed for 24p

[@celki6763]

Thar Lynn Oo double of the frame rate...That means 24 for 60 and 60 for 120 or 200

[@ellieprice3132]

Could u possibly do a video using this camera and show how to get a shallow depth of field I really like blurred backgrounds in videos and it would be good to see it done on the same model camera as mine. I have recently started filming videos and found having a wide depth of field makes my subject blend into the background, I would really like to make the person stand out more and less focus to be in the background. Thank you, great video btw I found it really helpful.

[@BobbyCh90]

Hey dude.. This work on Nikon D5500 with Kit Lens 18-55mm AF-P? Thx

[@tmfilmproductionshd7470]

Hey Toby, first of all thanks for the effort of making your very informative videos. Question here... did you have a F4.5 lens on the D5200, or is there another reason why it wouldn't let you open the aperture more? I know the kit-lens can go up to 3.5 at 18mm and 5.6 at 55mm. That's why I'm asking. I'm interested because Im planning to buy the D5200 and kit lens for video mainly. I think I'm able to deal with the switching between live mode and normal, because it'll make me learn what Aperture fits the environment and it'll train my eye. However I have no experience with DSLR's yet so any extra info would be great.

[@warnersonline]

"I have to lock aperture before I can take photos or video. Any solutions? Nikon D5300 with AF Nikkor 50mm f1.8D" This question was asked 10 months ago ... it's my question too: should i return my new lens and look for an old one?

[@eduardodimas5206]

Tengo la misma cámara pero extrañamente hay diferencias en mi menú. Feeling frustrated!!

[@11ish61]

I totally didn't know my d7000 can do live feedback lol, I really appreciate this

[@mr.nicecookie4784]

why does my camera's screen turn black when I swich it to (m)????

[@duncandim]

THANKS !!!!! finally sb who posts a decent video for manual video Mode !!! You answered all my questions except maybe one… Your shutter is stuck at 0/60 on movie mode but I read in one of your comment bellow that you couldn't go lower than 0/30…. which one is right ? can you go even lower or does it depend on your fps ? Cheers from France

[@tiyowprasetyo]

Why if I go below 1/100 sec the screen starting to flicker?

[@kchandana2568]

I want to buy a used camera Nikon d 3500, d5200 Canon d1300 My main requirement is recording video s What is your opinion Please let me know

[@debstar2005]

This was so bloody useful I thought my camera was cropping because it had a crappy crop sensor! thanks for helping with changing the iso and shutter speed in live view

[@WayneDenner]

Hey Man great video - in terms of picking up one of those old lens that works with the D5200 what would one be looking out for on a search on eBay

[@cwmoss69]

on a d5200 how do you get the focus point to stay centered, not move around on it's own

[@photorectoby]

Yes you can.

[@dawal97]

Wow thank you so much! My content will get much better with these tips!

[@cyberdaz]

....converted me completely. Really love your videos.

[@ThisIsPetar]

How do u make it focus on me, and fade out the background ( i see all the big you tubers doing that :D on a Nikon d5200) I really want to try it :)

[@uPowner]

+This Is Petar use big aperture size, example 3,5.

[@niyra786]

Hi Toby, thank you for your help, i have a question if you can answer, so i shot some footage at a wedding and it was kinda dark, anyway i ended up with a lot of noise/grain in the recording, any way to save it or if i have to do it again how is it possible to get a sharp clean look ? thank you

[@photorectoby]

+niyra khan Prime lenses - keep your aperture open, you shutter speed low-ish and that will help keep your ISO down.

[@niyra786]

Thanks for your reply , I have a 50mm 1.8 but I think it will be a manual .. Will see how I go thanks

[@HeavyweightDj]

Thanks, now just need to get more practice on the camera till I'm happy with the results!!

[@lostintime3297]

Please tell me is this aperture change issue is very bad.Because i personally think it is a big issue.I want to buy canon 700d because it allows me to change aperture in live view.I also want to know the image and video quality of both of these cameras.There are a lot of camparison videos on youtube between both of these cameras.I just want to know your view about quality of images and videos of these cameras.I want to buy a camera for the following purposes:- 1) i want to shoot quailty videos of craft making for youtube. 2) taking my product pictures for selling on etsy. also want to know which of these camera produces true colors.

[@ronaldwolf2599]

How good is video quality over 1600 iso? (Viewing on a large screen) Really amazing camera,,,Still learning about its many functions..Using mostly for video, rather than my Panny 3ccd Camcorder, mostly because of the depth of field. For greater depth of field, the 50mm 1.8G is pretty cool.

[@photorectoby]

Over 1600 it is starting to get noisy- this is an older camera.

[@nomanmeria]

"Helpful video.....Thanks for this tutorial....."

[@photorectoby]

Noman Meria Sure. Thank you.

[@mimodemitsi768]

Does Anyone Know if it's possible to also simulate the live view according to the Settings (Shutter speed, Aperture and ISO) but In Photo mode and not In Movie mode?

[@photorectoby]

This lens will work for photos too. But if you want Auto focus then yes, you should buy a different lens.

[@nonexistent229]

Sir I have Nikon 105mm F2.5 old manual lens, How can I control aperture digitally in Nikon D5200? Please help!!!!

[@photorectoby]

You cannot. You can only change it on the lens.

[@AugerHybrid]

I have to lock aperture before I can take photos or video. Any solutions? Nikon D5300 with AF Nikkor 50mm f1.8D

[@martinhidalgo7055]

+AugerHybrid That is because the camera do control lens aperture in the 50mmf1.8D wath you dont have is focus motor

[@iamsuperstarr1]

To add to what Martin said, you would need to get a full manual lens. downside is you lose the metering function as well

[@bohochic7393]

Hey! I have a Nikon d5200. Every time I record something with it, after transferring to my laptop and playing it, it has stripes. So I basically have a stripy movie with very bad noise. Do you by any chance know what that might be from? Thank you.

[@raul959]

Change your video settings to 1080p 30 fps, you have stripes because you are shooting in 1080i