D7000 Discussion Thread III

[jackychua]

Hi,

I dun think this one belongs to FAQ bah XD But I'll answer here XD

I'm actually looking for a microphone just about 2 weeks ago, because the microphone on the camera is mono and it's prone to wind noise. I actually looked around and listed down what I saw:

- Sennheiser MKE 400
- RODE's mic (got 2 type)
- Zoom H4N

(Weird that all of them are sold by Cathay)

So I actually consider my options such as, what am I using it for, how am I using it? Will I be utilizing this and that etc... (which is my 2nd layer consideration, since first layer is 'What type of mic', and I zoom down to shotgun microphone)

To make things short, my main consideration is price, usage, interface (eg. 3.5mm jack on camera or standalone?).

My conclusion is Zoom H4N handheld. reason being it's a standalone. Sure you can mount it on top of your camera, and I can use it on any occasions, even during my lectures. It's also not cheap at all, but it doesn't use the 3.5mm jack on the camera. Extra efforts needed to be done for syncing your camera

I bought it from Cathay at promotional price, (I won't wanna say, it's definitely more expensive than what they offer now, which is also a promotional price T_T). I find it to my liking and fulfills my requirement. The only thing I'm not happy about is the battery indicator seemed not clear. I missed out 20 mins (luckily 20 mins) of my recording because the battery went flat (I used Eneloop). Btw, it requires 2 x AA battery to power up. :thumbsup:

Feel free to ask me questions about it since I explored every single interface of it already, except the 4-channel input and effects for electric guitar (yes you got it right, you can plug in an electric guitar, and you can use the built in effects for your guitar)

Edit: I just realised that I didn't answer your question. You mentioned you'd like to have an external mic to isolate the AF motor noise. Note that even if you mount your mic on top of your camera, it'll still be recorded. Best way is to have your mic totally isolated from your camera body.

Thanks for sharing your find out. I saw exactly those models Tat u mentioned.
But dun think I shoot so much video, no need such Hugh end type.

I found this on eBay which seem reasonable.
http://cgi.ebay.com.sg/NEW-DV-Stere...ultDomain_0&hash=item19c0b504e1#ht_4861wt_925

U saw any of these during ur "mic hunting"?

 

[PaulKami]

Yes I saw, but I doubt their quality as I'm very particular in their performance. From what I heard, most of these cheap one doesn't deliver the 'shotgun' effect, and some of them even has wind noise even if you put a foam windscreen, or even a dead cat. Didn't try it out so I won't know if it's true ^_^;;

Btw, looking at the link you provided, 'D7000' at the title, 'canon camcorder' at details... hmm...

I believe it's a 3.5mm jack 'shotgun' microphone. But there's no brand... :dunno:

 

[Rc311]

I don't have D7000 battery grip, but to my understanding, all Nikon battery grip have a place to keep (store) the parts taken down from the camera body for using the battery grip. Do you miss out that slot?

Hi,

Wonder 11650 is referring to this or more on a wear and tear of the rubber?

Yes, the grip do have a slot to place the rubber. It next to the I/O.

 

[nightwolf75]

Yes I saw, but I doubt their quality as I'm very particular in their performance. From what I heard, most of these cheap one doesn't deliver the 'shotgun' effect, and some of them even has wind noise even if you put a foam windscreen, or even a dead cat. Didn't try it out so I won't know if it's true ^_^;;

Btw, looking at the link you provided, 'D7000' at the title, 'canon camcorder' at details... hmm...

I believe it's a 3.5mm jack 'shotgun' microphone. But there's no brand... :dunno:

when in doubt... adelphi for all your audio needs... just hang on to your wallets tho. :bsmilie:

 

[noobshooter]

Hi...

I'm a first timer on DSLR. Just got my D7000. I've noticed there is one bright red pixel on the LCD when i switch to LV but it is not there when i preview still shots. Is this the so-called "hot pixel"? Can it be exchange or removed?

Thanks.

 

[PaulKami]

when in doubt... adelphi for all your audio needs... just hang on to your wallets tho. :bsmilie:

That one is POISON! A REAL POISON! Everyone, don't listen to him, or die listening >_<

 

[PaulKami]

Hi...

I'm a first timer on DSLR. Just got my D7000. I've noticed there is one bright red pixel on the LCD when i switch to LV but it is not there when i preview still shots. Is this the so-called "hot pixel"? Can it be exchange or removed?

Thanks.

I won't be able to tell for you. My suggestion is you should bring it down to Nikon service centre for a check. (address on 1st post, or on Nikon website) :think:

 

[nightwolf75]

That one is POISON! A REAL POISON! Everyone, don't listen to him, or die listening >_<

as my audiophile fren puts it, dat place is audio porn... :bsmilie:

seriously, for those shooting videos, check out terry white's post here.
http://terrywhite.com/techblog/archives/6538

dunno if you can get the Rode VideoMic here...

 

[henry soh]

Hi, Suggest you call the service centre to confirm whether it is normal, since the set is new.

 

[jackychua]

as my audiophile fren puts it, dat place is audio porn... :bsmilie:

seriously, for those shooting videos, check out terry white's post here.
http://terrywhite.com/techblog/archives/6538

dunno if you can get the Rode VideoMic here...

Every piece of wood cost u a boom there...
Good recommendation.:thumbsup:

 

[PaulKami]

Hi, Suggest you call the service centre to confirm whether it is normal, since the set is new.

From many other users' experience, and to resolve your issue, instead of calling, you should take a trip down

There's a possibility that the service operator might not be able to answer the question for you, you might as well approach their technical staffs directly.

 

[PaulKami]

Yes you can get Rode mic here... Via Cathay photos (in fact, they've got some promotions going on too). I'm not sure if they're keen to let you try out or not, but do at least research more (eg. go and find youtube videos to find out different mic's functionality) before you make a decision

As for my H4N, a few of those videos I've seen are here: http://www.redheadwindscreens.com/posts/demos/

Oh, to add from nightwolf's link...

Zacuto Z-Finder Pro 3x

THIS ONE IS ALSO A POISON!

 

[joekohys]

PaulKami, I support your intention to kickstart a database on the pro and con for D7000.
Perhaps you can start off with the hot pixel issue. Is this problem a very serious one or minor hipcup that can be solved? And how to minimize its occurrence. I was at Funan this afternoon and supposed to buy the D7000. As I am a newbite, I don't fully understand this problematic issue though this problem having been hotly discussed with no positive solution to it had certainly put me off to wait for a while or even for the second batch as some CS users suggested. Yet I am very eager to get one before my trip next weekend. I was offered to try. I did not accept the offer cos I don't even know how to test. I could not even figure out how hot pixel look like.

I am sure many newbites share the same sentiments as me. So tolong tolang enlighten newbites like me on this issue so that I can join the D7000 community upon owning one.

 

[116520]

yes... a small piece of rubber that can drop off "easily", once dropped the port for battery grip will be exposed.... so be careful, D7000 users...

Hi,

Wonder 11650 is referring to this or more on a wear and tear of the rubber?

Yes, the grip do have a slot to place the rubber. It next to the I/O.

 

[Rc311]

I don't have D7000 battery grip, but to my understanding, all Nikon battery grip have a place to keep (store) the parts taken down from the camera body for using the battery grip. Do you miss out that slot?

PaulKami, I support your intention to kickstart a database on the pro and con for D7000.
Perhaps you can start off with the hot pixel issue. Is this problem a very serious one or minor hipcup that can be solved? And how to minimize its occurrence. I was at Funan this afternoon and supposed to buy the D7000. As I am a newbite, I don't fully understand this problematic issue though this problem having been hotly discussed with no positive solution to it had certainly put me off to wait for a while or even for the second batch as some CS users suggested. Yet I am very eager to get one before my trip next weekend. I was offered to try. I did not accept the offer cos I don't even know how to test. I could not even figure out how hot pixel look like.

I am sure many newbites share the same sentiments as me. So tolong tolang enlighten newbites like me on this issue so that I can join the D7000 community upon owning one.

Hi, the hot pixel has been widely discussed in the part II of this related thread. You can read them up but i suggest reading with an open heart. I find no point of setting another thread on this issue, it will be end up like part II.

Frankly, if you already felt D7000 has a big issue on it, no matter how and what you test, you will try to get hot pixels on your image, ie pixel peeping just like capped on with 10 sec exp, high iso. So what the point? Do you shoot with cap on? Or do you always shoot at extreme setting like 5sec f/22 iso 1600 or even higher?

This camera does has this hot pixel issue but imo it only happen in extreme low light, high iso condition. Some also comment the hot pixel appear after heatup of the sensor.

In my personal experience, I'm rather happy with this camera. I have hardly seen a single hot pixel in most of my images with my usual setting regardless is in day or night.

So I would suggest, if you are really keen on this camera, forget about the hot pixel isuue for the time being, test it with an open heart, just like how to take your daily photos... I'm rather confident you will be glad with it.

Just my 2cent thought.

 

[joekohys]

Thank Rc311, are you implying that in normal day shooting the hot pixel will not appear. What about night scenery shot which I am fond of? I just shoot night scene using the camera mode. So is there a strong poosibilty that hot pixel will appear. How can I minimise it in my way of shooting. I like to own the D7000. Tolong tolong, I need more guidance to build up my confidence in D7000

 

[Rc311]

Thank Rc311, are you implying that in normal day shooting the hot pixel will not appear. What about night scenery shot which I am fond of? I just shoot night scene using the camera mode. So is there a strong poosibilty that hot pixel will appear. How can I minimise it in my way of shooting. I like to own the D7000. Tolong tolong, I need more guidance to build up my confidence in D7000

Hi, i have not seen any in day shoot, mainly I don't shoot with iso like 1600 above. Me too, love night scene too. Just went marina bay to shoot last sat with my kid, apparently I did not see any hot pixel on my night shot.

Some of my exp setting,

M4 f16 iso 400
M15 f22 iso 200
M1/10 f8 iso 800
...

And I am very pleaded with the image output. Also try this exp m5 f22 iso1600, result overexp!

FYI, you will definately get the hot pixel during extreme low light, how low? In a dark room, lighting about 5-10%. Example p1/1.6 f3.5 iso 1600. But logically how often or do you shoot in this condition?

 

[daredevil123]

as my audiophile fren puts it, dat place is audio porn... :bsmilie:

seriously, for those shooting videos, check out terry white's post here.
http://terrywhite.com/techblog/archives/6538

dunno if you can get the Rode VideoMic here...

I saw a Rode on a shelf in CP Peninsular. I think is the exact same one.

 

[PaulKami]

PaulKami, I support your intention to kickstart a database on the pro and con for D7000.

Hi,

I hope I'm not misunderstood. What i mean is a discussion thread on the issues, not related to pros and cons. The pros and cons are to be discussed by the reviewers, not us XD

Besides, the conclusion is that this thread stays. As long as we keep this to an acceptable level, I'm sure fellow D7000 users will be able to answer your question

I also set up an FAQ section somewhere: http://www.clubsnap.com/forums/showthread.php?t=807442

Not specifically giving you a solution to the hotpixel issue but if you find your camera having such problems, I suggest you bring it down for inspection over at Nikon Service Centre. They'll be able to provide you more info

I saw a Rode on a shelf in CP Peninsular. I think is the exact same one.

Yes you're right. They display a RODE (long one) abovoe one of the big camera. They also display H4N too

 

[joekohys]

To Rc311, Bro, how do I do a simple test on the hot pixel.
Do I just shoot with the len cap on and at what mode? Still and Video? with LV?

I know it has been raised before but too chimp for me to understand?

Please do not elaborate on this hot pixel issue. I need the requisite info so that when I bought the set I will know whether it come with it or not. In summary, I preferred to make informed decision.

Tolong, spare your time to simply the test method as I love to own one but got myself messed up after having read the hoo and haa of this isuue. The guy in the shop wanted to test for me but he had not even heard of this issue!!!!!!.

Info urgently needed as I am leaving for Australia next weekend.

To all who can enlighten me, you are most welcome to respond.