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retired2007 · 11-22-2015, 01:15 PM

hi i am looking at for a new camera (Nikon d750-d810 or cannon eos 5d mark iii). i have noticed that they all shot video and in the reviews they make quite a big thing about the video. my question is, dose any one make a good quality camera that dose not shot video?

Adam · 11-22-2015, 02:18 PM

Nikon made the Df a few years ago, and guess what? It got heat for not having a video mode, because there really was no reason for it not to. Since modern sensors are designed for live view, they inherently also support video.

bertwert · 11-23-2015, 10:19 AM

Why not get a camera and just not use the video?

**luftfluss** · 11-23-2015, 10:24 AM

It would cost money to not include video... exceptions in the development, manufacturing, and QC processes are not cheap to implement.

retired2007 · 11-23-2015, 12:42 PM

OK , just thought might be better quality pic's with out video, don't shoot video. maybe I'll try

**BigMackCam** · 11-24-2015, 03:40 AM

Even for non-video enthusiasts, there is an upside to having some video functionality... The ability, through software, to extract individual frames for use as images...

**Rondec** · 11-24-2015, 05:00 AM

You could get a 645D. That camera doesn't shoot video. A lot of Leicas don't shoot video either, I believe.

**luftfluss** · 11-24-2015, 09:52 AM

Originally posted by retired2007

OK , just thought might be better quality pic's with out video, don't shoot video. maybe I'll try

This issue did come up once... when Pentax released the K-7 to replace the K20D, the sensor used in the K-7 was actually a little bit of a step backwards from the K20D's in terms of measurables for photo image quality. The K20D did not shoot video, and Pentax used a slightly inferior sensor in order to get video into the K-7. Fortunately, we are no longer plagued by these decisions.

I have the video button on my K-01 re-assigned for another function, so I don't inadvertently start recording.

tuco · 12-21-2015, 10:56 AM

the Nikon Df does not have video as well

11-22-2015, 01:15 PM	#1
retired2007 Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: new Albany IN Posts: 879	non video camera hi i am looking at for a new camera (Nikon d750-d810 or cannon eos 5d mark iii). i have noticed that they all shot video and in the reviews they make quite a big thing about the video. my question is, dose any one make a good quality camera that dose not shot video?

11-22-2015, 02:18 PM	#2
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,608	Nikon made the Df a few years ago, and guess what? It got heat for not having a video mode, because there really was no reason for it not to. Since modern sensors are designed for live view, they inherently also support video. Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

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luftfluss Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: NJ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,628	It would cost money to not include video... exceptions in the development, manufacturing, and QC processes are not cheap to implement.

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retired2007 Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: new Albany IN Posts: 879 Original Poster	OK , just thought might be better quality pic's with out video, don't shoot video. maybe I'll try

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Rondec Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Gladys, Virginia Photos: Gallery Posts: 27,666	You could get a 645D. That camera doesn't shoot video. A lot of Leicas don't shoot video either, I believe.

11-24-2015, 09:52 AM	#8
luftfluss Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: NJ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,628	Originally posted by retired2007 OK , just thought might be better quality pic's with out video, don't shoot video. maybe I'll try This issue did come up once... when Pentax released the K-7 to replace the K20D, the sensor used in the K-7 was actually a little bit of a step backwards from the K20D's in terms of measurables for photo image quality. The K20D did not shoot video, and Pentax used a slightly inferior sensor in order to get video into the K-7. Fortunately, we are no longer plagued by these decisions. I have the video button on my K-01 re-assigned for another function, so I don't inadvertently start recording.

12-21-2015, 10:56 AM	#9
tuco Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Pugetopolis Posts: 11,032	the Nikon Df does not have video as well

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