Which Nikon comparable to 7D? at DVinfo.net

Gabor Heeres · July 2nd, 2010, 02:53 AM

Hi All,

Which Nikon DSLR is comparable to the Canon 7D when it comes to video? One of my colleagues has a lot of professional Nikon lenses etc. and wants to start with Video. We at least need the excellent lowlight capabillities that the 7D has and the abillity to do 50i/50p footage (either in 720p, 1080i or 1080p mode, that doesn't matter).

Gabor

Steve Phillipps · July 2nd, 2010, 02:56 AM

None of them unfortunately!
The Nikons only do 24P, and even by DSLR standards have an awful codec.
Nikon have some way to go I'm afraid.
Steve

Gabor Heeres · July 2nd, 2010, 03:09 AM

Thanks for your reply.

That's a pity. We definately need the 50i/50p abillity. For the hard news ENG work we do (accidents, fires, etc.) 24p/25p/30p footage isn't usable at all. It is amazing for videoclips, a filmstyle look and maybe even for documantary purposes but for ENG work It is completely out of order in my opinion.

I am one of the first in the Netherlands shooting fires, accidents, robberies etc. with my 7D and my experiences are very good so far. I think I borrow him my good old Sony A1E on a temporary base and hope that Nikon will compromise our 50i/50p needs in 1 or 2 years.

Steve Phillipps · July 2nd, 2010, 03:58 AM

Why not do what a lot of people do and buy a cheap Nikon adapter to allow your Nikkors to go onto a 7D?
Steve

Michael Sims · July 8th, 2010, 07:17 PM

That's what I did. I sold my Nikon D90, bought a Canon 7D and a Nikon to Canon lens adapter, and now use my collection of great Nikon glass. The video looks fantastic.

Bill Pryor · July 11th, 2010, 12:41 PM

Same here. I'm using my ancient pre-AI Nikkor 24mm, 35mm, and 105mm as my primary lenses. I also have a 135 and 200 but haven't used them because that range is well covered by my Canon 70-200 L. I also have a new Zeiss ZE 50mm. In my opinon, the old Nikkors look as good as the Zeiss and better than any Canon lenses I've used.

July 2nd, 2010, 02:53 AM	#1
Gabor Heeres Major Player Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Eindhoven, The Netherlands Posts: 322	Which Nikon comparable to 7D? Hi All, Which Nikon DSLR is comparable to the Canon 7D when it comes to video? One of my colleagues has a lot of professional Nikon lenses etc. and wants to start with Video. We at least need the excellent lowlight capabillities that the 7D has and the abillity to do 50i/50p footage (either in 720p, 1080i or 1080p mode, that doesn't matter). Gabor

July 2nd, 2010, 02:56 AM	#2
Steve Phillipps Inner Circle Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Wales Posts: 2,130	None of them unfortunately! The Nikons only do 24P, and even by DSLR standards have an awful codec. Nikon have some way to go I'm afraid. Steve

July 2nd, 2010, 03:09 AM	#3
Gabor Heeres Major Player Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Eindhoven, The Netherlands Posts: 322	Thanks for your reply. That's a pity. We definately need the 50i/50p abillity. For the hard news ENG work we do (accidents, fires, etc.) 24p/25p/30p footage isn't usable at all. It is amazing for videoclips, a filmstyle look and maybe even for documantary purposes but for ENG work It is completely out of order in my opinion. I am one of the first in the Netherlands shooting fires, accidents, robberies etc. with my 7D and my experiences are very good so far. I think I borrow him my good old Sony A1E on a temporary base and hope that Nikon will compromise our 50i/50p needs in 1 or 2 years.

July 2nd, 2010, 03:58 AM	#4
Steve Phillipps Inner Circle Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Wales Posts: 2,130	Why not do what a lot of people do and buy a cheap Nikon adapter to allow your Nikkors to go onto a 7D? Steve

July 8th, 2010, 07:17 PM	#5
Michael Sims Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Palm Harbor, Florida Posts: 102	That's what I did. I sold my Nikon D90, bought a Canon 7D and a Nikon to Canon lens adapter, and now use my collection of great Nikon glass. The video looks fantastic.

July 11th, 2010, 12:41 PM	#6
Bill Pryor Contributor Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 4,449	Same here. I'm using my ancient pre-AI Nikkor 24mm, 35mm, and 105mm as my primary lenses. I also have a 135 and 200 but haven't used them because that range is well covered by my Canon 70-200 L. I also have a new Zeiss ZE 50mm. In my opinon, the old Nikkors look as good as the Zeiss and better than any Canon lenses I've used.