Chapter 7: Working with the Live View and Video Modes
Live View and HD video are standard on all of Nikon’s current dSLRs. Live View is a great feature that allows you to use the LCD monitor when shooting on a tripod or in the studio where the optical viewfinder may be a hindrance and when critical focus is a must.
The D7000 was Nikon’s first dSLR to offer manual exposure controls for video and true 1080p 24fps HD video. With the D7100, Nikon has upped the specifications even more almost matching the high-end D800 in performance. The D7100 not only allows you to record 1080p HD video, but allows more options for frame rates at full resolution, and it allows recording uncompressed HD video via the HDMI port as well as many other features not found on the D7000. The D7100 is a very capable HD video camera with a plethora of professional features.
Many videographers are using dSLR cameras to record their projects.
Live View Mode
Live View mode ( 
) is simply a live feed of what is being projected through the lens and onto the sensor. This live feed can also be used to produce a video. First things first: Decide whether you want to shoot still photos or record a video, then flip the Live View switch to the appropriate option; still photos () or video ( ). Then activate Live View ...
