Filming with my DSLR

[astro]

I'm making a short documentary and thought using my DSLR would probably be a good idea. Also looking into filming music.

I have a Nikon D5000

I don't have any high expectations of the mic inbuilt, but will it be okay for an interview or something similar? Anyone have any experiance?

Also wondering which lens to use.
I currently own a Nikon 18-105 VR and a Nikon 50mm F/1.8 AFVR lens...

I thought it would probably be best to shoot with the 18-105, then I thought I might get a better looking depth of field with a F/1.8?

As for external mics for filming bands, any reccomendations?
Thanks in advance

[OsmosisStudios]

I'd definitely go with the 50mm for shooting video. You've got to be using manual focus anyway, and youve got liveview to help you out. Even if you're still using middle-of-the-road apertures (like f/5.6), the images will be sharper and clearer.

[Sime]

I've not used a D5000, but...

1. Almost (depending on your end goal) Youtube, fine? Broadcast TV, not so good. (wouldn't pass qa)

2. I use a 50mm, 24-70mm and a 100-400mm on my Canon 5DMkII - Use whatever you like, experiment.

3. Rode for me works v. well

Either this one -> Rode SVM Stereo Condenser Microphone or the mono / shotgun version -> Rode VideoMic Directional Video Condenser Microphone w/Mount

Hope that helps.

[astro]

Yeah I figured the 50mm would probably look nicer.
The goal, as far as the doco goes (this is for a year 12 art assignment) is just dvd/web (not youtube because of quality rape, probably vimeo - splitting hairs i know) and just web stuff for bands for fun I guess... Considering I only really shoot shows for fun, aside from if friends ask me to shoot a promo.


Thanks for the mic advice also! I'll do some tests and see how it goes.