2016Steadi-Newbies forum
Lens selection and focusing techniques for stabilized video of moving subjects with a Nikon D5200
What the thread found
- A lightweight, wide-angle lens is preferable for steadicam work on a DX sensor camera
- Manual focus lenses with hyperfocal distance technique can eliminate autofocus reliability concerns during video recording
- The 18-200mm zoom lens may not be ideal for this application despite its versatility
- A fixed focal length manual focus option like a 24mm f/2.8 can be lightweight and affordable
- Variable focal length lenses like a 17-50mm zoom have been used successfully for similar work
Depends on
- The Nikon D5200 autofocus capability in video mode was questioned but not definitively resolved
- Hyperfocal distance method requires selecting an appropriate aperture value based on shooting conditions
- Advice is based on older equipment knowledge and may not reflect current camera and lens performance