Question:
Is there a way to make the live view infinite on the nikon d3100 for broadcasting and capturing with a capture card?
Ryan
2015-01-07 20:33:20 UTC
I am using the d3100 with a capture card and the live view mode times out. I was wondering If there is a way to make this not happen...
Four answers:
Little Dog
2015-01-08 06:17:32 UTC
Agree with fhotoace and keerock. Lets see what Nikon has to say. Link to the manual:

http://cdn-10.nikon-cdn.com/pdf/manuals/kie88335f7869dfuejdl=-cww2/D3100_EN.pdf

Page 37 starts the section on Live View.

Page 42 talks about overheating and auto shutdown to protect the camera from damage during prolonged Live View use. Similar information is presented on page 48 related to capturing movies. If you are willing to damage your camera so it can't be used at all, then Magic Lantern may do what you want (and void the camera's warranty).



Your D3100 was designed for still image capture, hence these known, published issues. If you need a video capture device with dSLR qualities, then you selected the wrong tool for the job. The Sony NEX-VG series, NEX-EA50 series, Black Magic Designs Cinema Cam and Canon C100/C300/C500 cams are essentially dSLRs designed to capture video and don't have these issues. But they are not "broadcast" cameras either - they are camcorders. This does not mean your camera can't get good video - it can, but under very limited conditions. It is not a camcorder and not a "broadcast camera".



For broadcast-grade, you'll want a camera designed for that... Most of them have no onboard storage because the video signal is sent to a console (video switcher) and recorded on a server. That way multiple cameras can be used and cuts to the different camera happen, but if something happens that needs a different camera angle, that video is readily accessible. Personally, I like the remote PTZ cams from Sony

https://pro.sony.com/bbsc/ssr/cat-broadcastcameras/cat-broadcastcamerapantiltzoom/

You will also need a bunch of other supporting equipment for PTZ control and recording the captured video... and a switcher if multiple cams are used... and the IP network interface.
?
2015-01-08 10:47:11 UTC
I'll add my agreement to the other reviews. If you want to do video, get a video camera. A DSLR is NOT an ideal (or even a good) video camera. I've seen people go to extraordinary lengths (and cost) to make a DSLR into a half-way decent video setup, when they could have simply had a good camcorder for a lot less trouble and expense.
retiredPhil
2015-01-08 06:06:37 UTC
Live View ending automatically is explained in some detail on page 105 of your manual. Hint: it's the heat, not timing out.
keerok
2015-01-07 23:09:02 UTC
The dSLR was never meant to do video. Maybe you haven't noticed the total lack of video control in it that made you think you could use it as a broadcast camera.



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