Best settings for shooting 5K stills

[Erik Vanlenten]

We will be shooting some stills for a commercial and wanted to know what settings you all found best for shooting at 5k 12 or 8 fps?

Thanks,

-Erik V.

 

[Eric Z]

I'd say the tips provided in this Nikon D800 Technical Guide should also apply to Red cameras:
http://www.nikonusa.com/en_US/o/Y6wrkA9OU_z04IreazIXl_22UII/PDF/D800_TechnicalGuide_En.pdf

I'm not sure if you can remove the OLPF on RED cameras, but removing it should get you better sharpness to your still shots.

 

[SeanBrown]

Don't touch the OLPF!! I shot some stills at 5k and they look great. Check my site for info. 12 FPS 5k iso 800 around 5.6 or so at time 4.0 24-70 2.8 L lens

 

[Peter Majtan]

If you are shooting stills only - I would give it a go with the HDRx as well. Down to 6 FPS in 5K, but thats about the same you get with DSLR's. It really depends on how controlled your lighting is going to be...
Also - use the highest quality compression ratio...

EDIT: And I second to do not touch the OLPF...

 

[Robert L. Mickles]

I'm pretty sure the OLPF isnt removable and you'll void the warranty if you mess with it.

 

[Matt Ryan]

make sure to increase you shutter speed.

 

[paulherrin]

experiment.

as far as 8fps vs 12fps - decide if getting better coverage or getting better media efficiency is more important.

set your shutter speed purposefully.

 

[SeanBrown]

Yes I shot on 1/96 Shutter speed and they came out great.