Why is Nikon video poorer in quality than Canon?

I was recently helping a guy get some better camera angles at a live performance in a record store, and I have a Nikon d5100 and he has a Canon crop-sensor camera, but I can't remember what it was called. There was not a lot of light available. He had an 85mm 2.0 and I had a 35mm 1, 8. We both shot at 30fps 1080p and similar exposure.

But his video looked almost perfectly clean while mine had noticeable noise. I don't know if he's going to be able to use it. Why is this the case for video? According to DXOmark, the Nikon d5100 has the best low light ISO capability of any APS-C camera except 1 Pentax one and most of the Canon ones are much less capable, so it must be exclusively a video thing.
>>> Why is Nikon video poorer in quality than Canon?

50mm f1.8 AF lens compatible with autofocusing on Nikon 5100?

Hi I was wondering if the Nikon 50mm f 1.8 AF lens will auto focus on the Nikon 5100. I saw on a review that you had to manually focus, but on a different one it said it would autofocus. Just wanted to clarify! Thanks!
Added (1). Would this autofocus?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Nikon-50mm-f-1-8D-AF-Nikkor-Lens-Gray-Market-2137-G-/320937470527?_trksid=p2045573.m2042&_trkparms=aid%3D111000%26algo%3DREC.CURRENT%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D27%26meid%3D3838001058545767602%26pid%3D100033%26prg%3D1011%26rk%3D1%26sd%3D320937470527%26
Added (2). Oh gosh I just realized I forgot the d in d5100. Whoopsies ;)
>>> 50mm f1.8 AF lens compatible with autofocusing on Nikon 5100?

Is their anyway 2 get pictures onto your computer without a usb cable?

Is their anyway 2 get pictures onto your computer without a usb cable I was at one of my friends house and they took a picture with their camera and it uploaded 2 his computer and he didn't even plug it in or anything
Can I do this I have a Nikon cool pixs camera
>>> Is their anyway 2 get pictures onto your computer without a usb cable?

Can Sony break into the DSLR market?

Any opinions?

At some point, do you think Sony will become a viable competitor to Canon and Nikon? Since those two are the big ones.
>>> Can Sony break into the DSLR market?

Best photo locations for the Golden Gate?

I am coming to San Francisco in January and hope to take a bunch of photos of the Golden Gate Bridge.My question - where are some of the best locations to photograph the bridge? Even if they are a little off the beaten path - I am ok with that. I am from Illinois and love bridges. This may be my only opportunity to catch some photos of it. Also, any lens suggestions? I have a Nikon D5100 that I will be bringing with.

Thanks!
Nic
>>> Best photo locations for the Golden Gate?

Okay, I would like to know your opinion: Nikon or Canon? And why? Cant decide which.?

Also, please list any cameras that you find very good, just for photography that are Canon or Nikon. Thankyou!
>>> Okay, I would like to know your opinion: Nikon or Canon? And why? Cant decide which.?

Nikon 18-200 vr2 or tamron 10-20 and tamron 28-75?

I have a Nikon 18-200 vr2
I just bought a 70-200 vr and it it much better than the 18-200
I wanted to know from anyone who has the lenses,
Is it worth it to sell my 18-200 vr2 and buy a tamron 10-20 and a tamron 28-75.
The 28-75 is a 2.8 so it is better than the nikon 18-200, and the 10-20 has a -8mm wider angle than the nikon so it will be better for landscape and wide angle.
I cant afford the Nikon 12-24 and 24-70 lenses because they are almost $2000 each.
Thanks
>>> Nikon 18-200 vr2 or tamron 10-20 and tamron 28-75?

Camera videos lose audio when transferred to laptop?

I've taken some videos with my camera (a Nikon D3100). When I transferred them to my laptop (an Asus… something) and tried to play them, there was no audio. I tried opening in multiple programs, but it didn't make a difference. I've moved videos from the camera to the laptop before, and it was fine.

I tried a Google search for a solution, and got a few different Nikon- and photography-related forums and help pages. They all say to download an updated codec. I found a rather recently updated one (from September of this year) and attempted to download it. When it began to install, a notification popped up that said a newer codec was detected on my computer, so the installation stopped.

The videos are pretty big files, because they're kind of long. Would that have anything to do with it?

And I'm going to repeat a very important piece of info here: I already tried downloading a codec and it said it was up-to-date. I know someone's going to answer this and just say "Get a new codec." and think they're being incredibly helpful. That sort of thing happens every time I ask a question.

CODEC. UPDATED. ALREADY.

Anyway, thanks in advance. :)
>>> Camera videos lose audio when transferred to laptop?

Is refurbished dslr camera is good?

Im a starter to a photography.and i want to start in a small cheap but good quality dslr camera. 12mp 14mp where should i start nikon? canon? or either of them is good.please help.if refurbished is good.
>>> Is refurbished dslr camera is good?

Which 10x50 binocular to buy for Amateur star gazing / astronomy?

I am new to star gazing I have done some initial research for what binocular to buy. I am convinced that 10x50 porro prism binocular will do great fro me.
Now I am confused which binocular to buy.
I looked online, I found the following for consideration:
- Olympus 10x50 DPS I
- Nikon Action 10x50 CF
- Kenko Artos 10x50W

Olympus is costing 4.3K, Nikon 7.4K and Kenko for 8.7 K. I researched Olympus is having BAK7 prism that is why it is coming cheap.

My Budget is around 8, 000 Rs (roughly 150$).

I need some expert advice to which binocular to buy. If any other binocular is also good (and in my budget ;-) ), please tell me.

I am living in Pune, India.So please suggest something that is available in Pune (or can be delivered to Pune)
>>> Which 10x50 binocular to buy for Amateur star gazing / astronomy?

Nikon d5100 compatibility?

I recently purchased a windows 8 laptop. I also bought a nikon d5100 camera. I didn't think about windows 8 compatibility and apparently that could be an issue with the software.My question is, will the camera will soon be upgraded? Should I chance that Nikon will make it compatible or buy a Canon t3i. The t3i is $50 more and I really like what I've researched about the Nikon.My husband does have a window 7 computer that I could use if necessary.
>>> Nikon d5100 compatibility?

Best Digital Camera I can buy?

Hi.

I want to start photography (Not in a professional way, just for myself because I love it. ) I need a digital Camera but I don't need a super expensive super great camera.

Something easy to handle and the price matters. I prefer Canon personally, because I have worked with it before and I know it the best. But Nikon, Sony, … any mark, it really doesn't matter.

Also, I need it to take good pictures at night. I mostly want it to take pictures of nature.

P.S: Someone already suggested Canon EOS 1100D and I love the red one.Is it good? and do you know the exact price?
P.S 2: I don't live in US so I can't buy it online or anything for lower prices.
>>> Best Digital Camera I can buy?

I want buy a camera but i can't decide which one I should take?

Hello :)

I want buy a camera, but I have to make a choice between SAMSUNG NX1000 and NIKON 1 J2.
Can someone explain in a basic english (I'm not so good in english xD ) which one is better, and why it's better. You can also write your experience with one of them

thank you xoxo
>>> I want buy a camera but i can't decide which one I should take?

Can you shoot black and white video on a Nikon D3200?

Like the title says, can you shoot video in black and white on the Nikon D3200? I know you can do B&L photos when you edit them on the camera but I can't find if you can shoot video in B&L.
>>> Can you shoot black and white video on a Nikon D3200?

Is the Nikon D3200 any good?

I love taking photographs but I'm tired of my old camera.Is this one any good or is the D3100 better?
>>> Is the Nikon D3200 any good?

Good budget fisheyes?

Hello, I'm 15, bmxer, looking for a good, yet affordable fisheye w/o black corners. I have a nikon d3200 and am looking for a good fisheye for filming, a lot of my friends have the samyang 8mm? costs around £200, anything under or well under this would be ideal.to be honest I'm no very educated should it come to fisheyes so could somebody please inform me of anything I need to know or any different types of fisheyes.any suggestions shall be greatly appreciated! -also, sorry for my grammar/punctuation errors. Thankyou!
>>> Good budget fisheyes?

What type of lens would work best for cinematic filming with a dslr?

I would like to know about any high speed nikon lenses that would be best for filming. I only have a kit lens at the moment because I just bought my camera. I will be getting a 50mm f1.2 (Fx lens for portraiture) and a DX 50mm f1.4

P.s. I have a Nikon D7000, and I would prefer hearing about fixed focal length lenses (primes I believe) and I would like recommendations on what to get to be a found footage horror in dark light.

Also; If possible, I'd prefer hearing about lenses I can keep in infinity without having to focus often during the movie (Like wide angle mayybe?)
>>> What type of lens would work best for cinematic filming with a dslr?

Where to get a Nikon in Alexandria, Egypt?

Where to get a Nikon in Alexandria, Egypt?
>>> Where to get a Nikon in Alexandria, Egypt?

What Are The Best Lenses For The Nikon D300s?

Hey guys, so i am getting the nikon d300s soon, & i want to know what type of lens i should get with it.

i like taking Professional photos, of like people & just with friends & everything.

can anyone recommend cool lenses for me.

im 16 years old by the way.so any lenses you think that are really cool & stuff… tell me please: D lolll.

thankss~
<3
Added (1). I've started out with so many more cameras before this, im finally upgrading, so please dont tell me i shouldnt get this camera, becuz i have been taking pictures with different nikon cameras since i was 12.
Added (2). So i know what im handling with.
Added (3). & thank you omega, it seems like great lenses!
>>> What Are The Best Lenses For The Nikon D300s?