Professional Setting Guide — Movie Edition — Revision 1.
Table of Contents Movie-Related Camera Controls....................................... 4 Recording Movies................................................................ 6 Before Recording................................................................. 8 • Frame Size/Frame Rate....................................................................8 • Movie ISO Sensitivity Settings.....................................................10 • Set Picture Control . ...........................................
Things to Note.................................................................... 36 • Restrictions on Available Settings..............................................36 • Keeping the Camera Cool.............................................................36 • Image Artifacts................................................................................37 • Ending Recording...........................................................................37 Movie Playback Tips and Tricks..........................
Movie-Related Camera Controls S (Q) button Top control panel E button Shutterrelease button Stereo microphone USB connector MODE button Headphone connector Power switch Movie-record button Focus-mode selector AF-mode button HDMI connector Connector for external microphone Sub-command dial Pv button Fn1 button Fn2 button Guide pin socket Tripod socket 4
Movie-Related Camera Controls Monitor Sub-selector O (Q) button K button G button AF-ON button Main command dial L (Z/Q ) button X button W (M) button J button Fn3 button Rear control panel T button U button R button a button i button Live view selector Multi selector The monitor’s touch-screen controls can be used for movie playback (page 39).
Recording Movies 1 Start movie live view. Rotate the live view selector to 1 and press the a button. a button 6 2 Focus. Frame the opening shot and press the AF‑ON button or press the shutter-release button halfway to focus. 3 Start recording. Press the movie-record button to start recording (audio is also recorded; be careful not to cover the built-in microphone). A recording indicator and the time available are displayed in Movie-record button the monitor.
4 End recording. Press the movie-record button again to end recording and then press a to exit live view.
Before Recording Before recording, adjust settings in the movie shooting menu. l Frame Size/Frame Rate Choose an option according to how you will use the movie. Maximum length Option (★ high quality/Normal) r 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD); 30p s 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD); 25p t 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD); 24p y/y 1920 × 1080; 60p 29 min.
The Movie Crop The movie crop varies with frame size and, at frame sizes of 1920 × 1080 and 1280 × 720, the option selected for Image area > Choose image area in the movie shooting menu. 1920 × 1080 or 3840 × 2160 1280 × 720, (4K UHD) FX image area 1920 × 1080 crop 1920 × 1080 or 1280 × 720, DX image area Footage with a frame size of 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD) can be filmed with DX lenses.
l Movie ISO Sensitivity Settings ISO sensitivity can be adjusted in movie mode (in live view or during recording). • ISO sensitivity (mode M): Choose the ISO sensitivity for exposure mode M from values between ISO 100 and Hi 5. Auto ISO sensitivity control is used in other exposure modes. • Auto ISO control (mode M): Select On for auto ISO sensitivity control in exposure mode M, Off to use the value selected for ISO sensitivity (mode M).
Before Recording l Set Picture Control Choose a Picture Control for movies. • Same as photo settings: Use the Picture Control settings currently selected in the photo shooting menu. • Q Standard: Standard processing for balanced results. Recommended for most situations. • R Neutral: Minimal processing for natural results. Choose for footage that you intend to process in post-production. • S Vivid: Footage is enhanced for a vivid, photoprint effect with emphasis on primary colors.
l White Balance Adjust white balance according to lighting conditions. Choose Same as photo settings to use the white balance settings currently selected in the photo shooting menu. Measuring Preset Manual White Balance Instead of using a specially-prepared reference object, you can measure white balance from any white or grey object in the frame. When Preset manual is selected for white balance, you can hold the U button in live view to enter direct measurement mode.
Before Recording l Microphone Sensitivity Adjust settings for the built-in stereo microphone or optional ME‑1 stereo or ME‑W1 wireless microphones. Choose Auto sensitivity to adjust sensitivity automatically, Microphone off to turn sound recording off. To select sensitivity manually, select Manual sensitivity and choose a value between 1 and 20 (higher values indicate increased sensitivity).
More on Movies Read this section for information on functions you may find useful when filming movies. l The Information Display To hide or display indicators in the monitor, press the R button.
Warnings Temperature warning (displayed in red 30 s before live view ends) Low battery No memory card 15
Indicators The following indicators appear in the information display in movie mode (in live view and during recording): y q w e r t 16 u i o !0 !1 !2
More on Movies q Headphone volume: Volume of audio output to headphones. Dis‑ played when third-party headphones are connected. w Microphone sensitivity: Microphone sensitivity. e Sound level: Sound level for audio recording. Displayed in red if level is too high; adjust microphone sensitivity accordingly. r Frequency response: The current frequency response. t Wind noise reduction: Displayed when wind noise reduction is on. y “No movie” indicator: Indicates that movies can not be recorded.
l Custom Control Assignments Use Custom Setting g1 (Custom control assignment) to choose the roles played by camera controls during movie recording.
More on Movies 1 Record movies x Live frame grab None 0 v x z 8 G — — 4 — — 4 — — 4 — — 4 — — 4 4 4 — Power Aperture Power aperture is available only in exposure modes A and M and can not be used while photo shooting info is displayed (a 6 icon indicates that power aperture can not be used). The display may flicker while aperture is adjusted.
Silent Exposure Compensation At default settings, exposure compensation can be adjusted by pressing the E button and rotating the main command dial. The sound of the dial may however be audible in the audio recorded with movies. This can be prevented by using Custom Setting g1 (Custom control assignment) to assign Exposure compensation + to the Pv button and Exposure compensation − to the Fn1 button.
More on Movies Starting Recording with the Shutter-Release Button If Record movies is assigned to the shutter-release button and the live view selector is rotated to 1, you can start live view by pressing the shutter-release button halfway and start and end recording by pressing it all the way down. To prevent camera shake, you can mount the camera on a tripod and start and end recording using an optional remote cord (such as the MC-36A or MC-30A) or wireless remote controller (such as the WR-R10/WR-T10).
l Electronic Vibration Reduction To enable electronic vibration reduction in movie mode, select On for Electronic VR in the movie shooting menu. Electronic vibration reduction is best with hand-held cinematography; select Off when the camera is on a tripod. Note that if electronic vibration reduction is on, the angle of view will be reduced and the edges of the frame cropped out. Electronic vibration reduction is not available at frame sizes of 3840 × 2160 and 1920 × 1080 crop (page 8).
More on Movies l The Movie i-Button Menu Pressing the i button in movie mode displays the following options: • Choose image area: Choose an image area for movie recording (page 9). • Frame size/frame rate: Select a frame size and rate (page 8). i button • Movie quality: Choose movie quality. • Microphone sensitivity: Press 1 or 3 to adjust microphone sensi‑ tivity (page 13). • Frequency response: Control the frequency response of the built-in microphone (page 13).
l White Balance In movie mode, white balance can be set by pressing the U button and rotating a command dial. The Main Command Dial Choose a white balance option. The effect can be previewed in the monitor. The Sub-command Dial Fine-tune white balance on the amber (A)–blue (B) axis in increments of 0.5. If K (Choose color temp.
More on Movies If Preset manual is selected for white balance, you can use the U button and sub-command dial to choose a preset. l Choosing a Picture Control in Live View To choose a Picture Control in live view, press the L (Z/Q) button. The effect of the selected control can be previewed in the monitor. To modify the selected control, press 2.
l Photos and Frame Grabs You can interrupt filming and take photos without leaving movie mode or take photos at the current frame size while filming (live frame grab). Taking Photos In movie mode, photos can be taken by keeping the shutter-release button pressed all the way down (note that photos will not be taken if the camera is unable to focus). If filming is in progress, recording will end and any footage shot to that point will be saved.
More on Movies Live Frame Grab If Live frame grab is selected for Custom Setting g1 (Custom control assignment) > Shutter-release button, pressing the shutter-release button all the way down during filming will soundlessly take a photo without ending recording. Live Frame Grab Photos are recorded at the current movie frame size (page 8) and are saved at an image quality of JPEG fine★. Only one photo is taken each time the shutter-release button is pressed, regardless of release mode.
l Creating Stills from 4K UHD Movies During movie playback, you can use Save selected frame to save selected frames of 4K UHD movies as JPEG images. 1 Pause playback on the desired frame. Press 3 to pause playback. 2 Choose Save selected frame. Press i or J, then highlight Save selected frame and press 2. 3 Create a still copy. Press 1 to create a fine★quality JPEG copy of the current frame. A confirmation dialog will be displayed; highlight Yes and press J.
More on Movies l HDMI Output The camera can be connected to HDMI devices for highdefinition movie playback and recording. Connecting to an HDMI Device The camera can be connected to high-definition video devices using an optional High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) cable or a third-party type C HDMI cable. Always turn the camera off before connecting or disconnecting the cable.
The HDMI Cable Clip When using the optional Nikon HDMI cable, attach the supplied clip as shown to prevent accidental disconnection. Do not use cable clips with non-Nikon cables.
More on Movies HDMI Options The HDMI option in the setup menu controls output resolution and offers a variety of advanced HDMI options. Output Resolution Choose the format for images output to the HDMI device. If Auto is selected, the camera will automatically select the appropriate format. Advanced Selecting Advanced displays the following options: • Output range: Auto is recommended in most situations.
Time-Lapse Movies Time-lapse movies can be created from photos shot using time-lapse photography, the interval timer, or unlimited continuous release. In the first case, the camera generates the movie automatically, while the last two methods require third-party movie-editing software, a powerful computer, and advanced image-processing skills. l Time-Lapse Movie Techniques The three methods of creating time-lapse movies are compared below.
Unlimited Continuous Release Selecting a shutter speed of 4 s or slower in exposure mode S or M lets you take an unlimited number of photographs in continuous release mode (Cl, Ch, or Qc): shooting can continue as long as the battery lasts and there is space on the memory card, regardless of the option selected for Custom Setting d2 (Max. continuous release).
l Filming 4K UHD Time-Lapse Movies Filming 4K UHD time-lapse movies is simple: just select a frame size of 3840 × 2160 for Frame size/frame rate in the movie shooting menu and then follow the steps below. The crop (page 9) is the same as for 4K UHD movies. 1 Adjust time-lapse movie settings. Select Time-lapse movie in the movie shooting menu and adjust the following settings: • Interval: The interval (in minutes and seconds) should be longer than the slowest anticipated shutter speed.
Time-Lapse Movies • Exposure smoothing: Select On to smooth abrupt changes in exposure in modes other than M (note that exposure smoothing only takes effect in mode M if auto ISO sensitivity control is enabled in the photo shooting menu). Highlight Exposure smoothing and press 2. 2 Highlight an option and press J. Start shooting. Highlight Start and press J. After about 3 s, shooting will start and the camera will take photographs at the selected interval for the selected shooting time.
Things to Note Some things to note when filming: l Restrictions on Available Settings The exposure settings available in movie mode (in live view or during recording) vary with the exposure mode selected. Aperture Shutter speed ISO sensitivity P, S — — — 1, 2 4 A — — 1, 2 4 4 M 4 2, 3 1. The upper limit for ISO sensitivity can be selected using the Movie ISO sensitivity settings > Maximum sensitivity option in the movie shooting menu (page 10). 2.
l Image Artifacts Flicker, banding, or distortion may be visible in the monitor and in the final movie under fluorescent, mercury vapor, or sodium lamps, when power aperture is in use, or if the camera is panned horizontally or an object moves at high speed through frame. Jagged edges, color fringing, moiré, and bright spots may also appear.
Movie Playback Tips and Tricks Some tips for viewing movies: l Ten-Second Advance/Rewind Rotate the main command dial one click to advance or rewind 10 seconds. l Skipping to an Index or the Last/First Frame If you added index markers during recording, you can skip to the next or previous index frame by rotating the sub-command dial during playback. If there are no intervening index markers, the sub-command dial will take you to the last or first frame.
l Using the Touch Screen The touch screen offers the following movie playback controls: Play/Pause/Resume Tap the a icon to start playback and tap the monitor to pause or resume. a icon Skip Tap the progress bar to skip to the selected position and pause playback. You may find this useful when attempting to find a specific scene in a long movie. Progress bar Volume Control Tap the W or X icon during playback to adjust the volume.
Joining Movie Files Together Each movie recorded with the D5 may consist of up to 8 files of up to 4 GB in size. These files can be joined together in ViewNX‑i. 1 40 Select the files in the movie. Right-click any of the files in the movie and choose Select Set of Continuous Movies to select all the movie’s component files.
2 Launch ViewNX‑Movie Editor. Click the (movie) button to launch ViewNX‑Movie Editor. 3 Click Combine movies. The options at right will be displayed. Click Combine Movies. 4 Save the movie. Choose a destination and file name and click Output.
D5 Movie Specifications Image sensor Image sensor Total pixels Dust-reduction system Storage Media Movies Metering Metering method Frame size (pixels) and frame rate Bit rate 42 35.9 × 23.9 mm CMOS sensor 21.
Movies Sampling rate • Internal storage: 4∶2∶0, 8 bit • HDMI output: 4∶2∶2, 8 bit File format MOV Video compression H.264/MPEG-4 Advanced Video Coding Audio recording format 48 kHz, 16-bit linear PCM Audio recording Built-in stereo microphone; external microphone (impeddevice ance 2.
D5 Movie Specifications Monitor Interface USB HDMI output Audio input Audio output Power source Battery AC adapter Tripod socket 44 8-cm/3.2-in., approx. 2359k-dot (XGA) TFT touch-sensitive LCD with 170 ° viewing angle, approximately 100% frame coverage, and manual monitor brightness control SuperSpeed USB (USB 3.0 Micro-B connector); connection to built-in USB port is recommended Type C HDMI connector Stereo mini-pin jack (3.5mm diameter; plug-in power supported) Stereo mini-pin jack (3.
