Nikon D300 User Manual page 631

My Conclusions
To conclude this chapter, I will ask a series of questions and
then answer them (my opinion, yours may vary). Then I'll
offer some advice on movie editing software.
How well does D-Movie mode work?
▪ It works quite well, is easy to use, and is always with
you when you have your Nikon D300S in your bag.
What are the pros and cons of using the D300S compared to
using a regular video camera?
Pros:
▪ No need to carry another video camera and bag.
▪ Excellent image quality.
▪ Shallow depth of field for cinematic look.
▪ Huge variety of lenses available for various effects.
▪ Picture Controls give the video an interesting "look".
▪ Video clips are immediately usable on your computer.
▪ People don't know you are videoing when using the
D300S.
Cons:
▪ CMOS rolling shutter causes skew, wobble, and partial
exposure.
▪ Lack of detailed control over the camera's functions.
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