Basic Video Recording with the Nikon Z6III and other Z System Cameras

This is a basic guide to shooting video with the Nikon Z System, including Z6, Z7, Z8, Z9, and Zf cameras. From basic auto recording to intermediate, this video will guide you how to optimize your moviemaking.

NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.4 lens (B&H): https://bhpho.to/47ocVTM
NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.4 lens (B&H) https://bhpho.to/3L0VU7H
Gear used to make this video:
Nikon Z6III camera: (B&H): https://bhpho.to/3z4dxRe
Nikon Z9 camera (B&H) https://bhpho.to/3mT38iY
Nikon Z8 camera (B&H) https://bhpho.to/3HZhIja
Nikon Zf Camera (B&H) https://bhpho.to/3PO3bew
NIKKOR Z 40mm f/2 Lens https://bhpho.to/3tpvpjr
Nikon Z6 camera (B&H) (discontinued)
(Available option) Nikon Z6II camera (B&H) https://bhpho.to/3kvpxAK
Nikkor Z 50mm f/1.8S lens (B&H) https://bhpho.to/3GWtfxv
NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.2 S Lens (B&H) https://bhpho.to/3VTnFSD
Nikkor Z 14-30 f/4.0 lens (B&H) https://bhpho.to/303KBau
Nikkor Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S https://bhpho.to/3ERaF7S
NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S Lens (B&H) https://bhpho.to/3bSeu0h
TASCAM DR-60DmkII DSLR Audio Recorder (B&H) https://bhpho.to/31Jfli7
Røde NTG2 Condenser Shotgun Microphone (B&H) https://bhpho.to/3H5wxhO
Godox UL150 Silent LED Video Light (StrobePro): https://bit.ly/3hg8dSo
Godox UL60 Silent LED Video Light (B&H) https://bhpho.to/3iUQiBr
Godox UL150 Silent LED Video Light (B&H) https://bhpho.to/3iP4hJa
Viltrox: K60 Light: https://viltroxstore.com/en-ca/produc...
Novachips SSD: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D7M3N1NH
Angelbird AV PRO SD MK2 V90 (B&H) https://bhpho.to/47IfQX2
Angelbird CFexpress: https://www.angelbird.com/category/cf...
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SmallRig components:
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SmallRig VB155 Mini V-Mount Battery (155Wh) https://bhpho.to/3DscbA2
SmallRig Mini Matte Box 3196 (B&H) https://bhpho.to/3H5T91A
SmallRig Mini Follow Focus 3010 (B&H) https://bhpho.to/3EYeMPH
SmallRig Adapter Rings Kit (Φ52/55/58/62/86-95mm) 3383 (B&H) https://bhpho.to/31yut1y
SmallRig Universal 15mm Rail Support System Baseplate 2272 (B&W) https://bhpho.to/3ocRe2K
SmallRig Aluminum NATO Side Handle HSN2427 (B&H) https://bhpho.to/3H2SVIU
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SmallRig Mini QR Nato Rail 2172 (B&H) https://bhpho.to/3H0GL33
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Chapters
Intro: 0:00
Basics of video recording: 1:03
iMenu: 1:23
Customize iMenu: 2:11
Waveform: 2:42
AF mode / area: 3:00
Auto video: 3:15
Is Nikon Z video any good? 3:35
Beyond basics: 4:06
Z6 I: 4:38
Z6III video options: 4:45
Z6 I video specs: 4:54
Video image quality factors: 5:15
10-bit (&RAW) with the Z6: 6:33
Z9 / Z8 / Z6III Internal :7:33
Video rigs: 7:42
Audio: 8:07
Z camera specs: 8:50
Z System accessories (lenses): 9:42
Gimbals (a non-discussion: 11:48
Other ways to stabilize: 12:09
Editing: 12:24
Dynamic range: 13:02
Z6 vs Z6III DR: 13:34
Is the Z6III sensor any good for video? Discuss: 13:38
Exposure for video: 17:10
Frame rate & shutter angle: 21:20
ND filters: 24:14
Shutter speed: 27:30
Touch screen focus: 28:01
Autofocus / subject detection: 28:16
Internal 10-bit / RAW: 29:01
The next step: 29:24
8-bit /10-bit comparison: 29:45
Recording media: 30:04
Pro Z cameras: 30:58
Pro endorsement: 31:17
Profile recommendation: 31:36
Genuine RED LUTs: 31:56
Outro: 32:32

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