Glad to be of help Dangelo!:) I want everyone to know - entry level cameras are fully capable of taking GREAT shots ... it's not always about the gear, it's about what the photographer can do with the gear that matters:).
I actually bought a D3400 because of this channel, was my starter camera and his videos were my bible. Eventually upgraded to a D7100 after using these videos to master my DSLR.
Glad to be of help/inspiration!:) I shot with the D7000 for many years and really enjoyed it - still have it today although it does not get much action:). Nonetheless, the D7100 is a beast ... enjoy the ride!:)
A tip I'd offer is the disposable shower caps for covering the camera and lens. I've used a Walmart bag at times but they tend to blow around a bit and you can't see through them. The shower caps are clear, have elastic on the opening and don't blow around or come off accidentally. Obviously you wouldn't shoot through it but you can see through well enough to frame up a shot when waiting for conditions to change. The caps are about one dollar for 15 as best I remember and are reusable. I always keep several in all my bags and give one to all my workshop participants before going into the field. Something else is to keep one on the camera when near a waterfall even if it isn't raining to help prevent spray from covering the lens until ready to shoot. Sometimes you don't notice spray on the lens until you get the photos on the computer.
Thanks for the post/tip Philip ... sounds like another good idea!:) The shower cap has the elastic wrap making it less likely to fall off. I typically use a bag only if it is raining hard over a long period of time. I have used my camera in light rain/mist without any issues.
glad to inspire and fully agree - if I can do it, so can you!:) a great shot is not about the gear, it is more about the photographer's ability to use the gear and compose a shot.
Glad to be of help!:) The D3400 is a powerful/capable camera (along with the 3300, 3500, and the 5000, and 7000 series) ... great photography is not all about the gear, rather it's about the photographer behind the gear:).
Hello, I have watched all of your videos and have gotten into photography. All the information you have given is impressive. I have learned a great deal and my photos have improved a great deal. I am in my 50’s and was looking for a hobby that I can afford and with all of your help, I have found a hobby that I love. The Nikon D5300 I have along with the 18-55, fixed 50, and 55-300 lenses gives me great range for all my needs. I also have a set of extension tubes for macro. I find photography amazing. Thank you and keep up the great videos!
Thanks for the post/feedback Steve and glad to be of help/inspiration!:) Photography is a GREAT hobby/outlet in my opinion. Once you make the initial investment, you can piece together various equipment down the road as/if needed (i.e. additional lenses, tripods, lights, etc.). I will grab my camera and head outside to photograph whatever ... I find it a peaceful escape from the daily grind:). Enjoy the ride!
Looked like a very cool trip. We have some like this in South Carolina, but they are in the upstate. Will have to make that trip some day for sure someday. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for the post/feedback John!:) I spent time in Greenville, SC years ago - a very nice part of the state/country in my opinion ... great scenery and nice people:).
@@RealWorld Hello Sir, i have a question please. My D3400 sometimes I have pics with a red tint to them?? Not all of them but out of 100 pictures about 10-15 will have a red tint. When this happens my Nikon D3400 will make two photos of the same thing, one pic will look right and other one will be red. How can I offset this or correct this? Thank you for your great teaching of the D3400 Nikon
Hmmmm - this is a bit odd:). Are you shooting in RAW or JPEG? If shooting in JPEG, I suspect the camera is falsely rendering the final images based on internal settings/sensors. I typically shoot in RAW.
RealWorld Hello, Thank you for your reply. WOW, You are a wonderful teacher. I went back to your first video (“ Got your first DSLR Nikon D3400- now what”) and I completely reset my Nikon D 3400. I started doing what you suggested on your first video (“ Got your first DSLR Nikon D3400- now what”) each time I change the settings I check to see if the problem of the Red Tint image was there. I got all the way up to the settings for Image Quality- JPEG, RAW, or RAW+JPEG. Please note that the pic taking on D3400 have a Red Tint on the hold photo, everting is Red. So my problem came back when I set my D3400 on RAW, or RAW+JPEG. I can only shoot JPEG, I cannot shoot in RAW, or RAW+JPEG. If I shoot in RAW+JPEG I will get two images one looks good but the other one will have a Red Tint. If I shoot in RAW each Photo has a Red Tint and I can’t use them. I have my settings set to the video (“ Got your first DSLR Nikon D3400- now what”). I am shooting in JPEG-Fine. Also, my Nikon D3400 The Firmware Version: C 1.13, LD 2.015, LF 1.00 What can I do to correct this? I like to use the D3400 in RAW if I can. Thank you again, you a great teacher. God Blessings to you. William L. email:faithinjesus777@gmail.com
LOVE the waterfalls in the Smokey Mountains! At the visitors center they sell maps of just the waterfall trails in the park and it’s well worth the $1-$2 they charge for the map. My kids and I went to Laurel Falls and loved it!
Thanks for the post Matt!:) Ahhhhh yes, Laurel Falls - thought about it but did not get there ... really enjoy the mountains and plan to trip back soon.
I have not gotten out the D3400 in a while. Going to gatlinburg in november so I may bring it along. Love that you use the Osmo. I bought one also and love it. Great video and looks like I need to catch up.
Ahhhhhh yes, definitely bring it along and have some fun!:) I plan to go back relatively soon as well ... really getting into outdoor adventure photography - lots to see/experience:).
I am your new subscriber. Glad to see your videos coz in a couple of weeks hopefully I could purchase my first entry level DSLR camera. Thanks for inspiring us , like me as beginners.
Thanks for the post/feedback and welcome to the channel!:) Entry level cameras like the D3400 are great and fully capable of taken awesome shots. Take time to understand the camera and various techniques and then practice, practice, practice ... you will get the hang of it and be on your way to capturing some great shots. Have fun and enjoy the ride!:)
I was JUST wondering if we were going to see a video from you soon. 😁 Good stuff. Looking forward to learning more! Thanks for taking the time to teach us!
Thanks so much! One of these days I will get all this info into my brain, but your teachings make it a whole lot easier. I noticed at the end of your vlog that you weren't using a tripod with your shootings, but sitting down and hand-holding the camera. You ended up with some really great photos. Most say use a tripod, but obviously not always necessary??
apologies for the late response but yes, always use a tripod or steady surface when shoot 1/60th or slower (general rule of thumb):). i may have increased the ISO to achieve a faster shutter.
Hey welcome back Realworld, was wondering what happened so much i sent you an email to see if you were ok because we all missed your great videos........great to see you on RU-vid again. Cheers from Australia.
You're back! The video is like photographer's adventure. It's enjoyable and also inspiring. I like it a lot. By the way, not sure if you guys in the US have some(big) problem with fungus in/on lenses, but recently my two lenses(kit 18-55, 18-140 about 2 years old) had had fungus grew in them(due to a lot of humidity here in tropical zone countries - SE Asia). I had to sent both to the service center for clean out and paid for not so cheap. It was my fault for not knowing how to take good care the them. If you have some tips about how to store lenses in proper way maybe you could share with us on video(if you would like to) Thank you for the video. Keep up the good work! 🙂👍👍👍
Thanks for the post and glad to be back ... great/Interesting question!:) Various parts of the United States are more humid than others. I live in an area with four distinct seasons and humidity is not too bad with exception to a month or two. Nonetheless, I can relate with the challenge you face:). Do you store the lenses where you spend time and do you find where you spend time humid? The concept is to keep the lenses near you in a temperature controlled environment ... if you are living in a relatively humid free environment so will your lenses:). If you are unable to avoid humidity, I might suggest storing the lenses in a zip lock bag with either dried rice or silica packets ... both will do the trick and keep the lenses free of moisture and thereby free of fungus (fungus needs a moist environment to grow). Might make a quick tip video on this as well:).
@@RealWorld Now your question back helped me see things clearer that I didn't realize before. My old apartment was kind of bad ventilated. In summer I got humid air, in rain season I got humid + damp (no winter here lol). My room was often times so moisturized, it's even had mold in some corner of the room. In the last two years since I got the camera, mostly all camera and lenses I left them in the bag. Later on, the bag got mildew (I hadn't been aware of it could infect to camera gear) so I washed the bag once, the bag seemed cleaned for months then mildew came back(with all camera gear in it!). that's when I found out a little later that my lenses got fungus. So the whole thing to me, it seems like my old apartment and air quality could be culprits for the source of all mold stuff + leaving camera gear in the mold infected bag. I moved to a new place since the end of last year that is cool and less humid air with better ventilation. Now I temporary stored the lenses in plastic box and will look up for packs of silica gel and some zip lock bag as your suggestion. Thank you for your reply and suggestions. I appreciate it. 😃🙏
Glad to be of help and I can related with your environment to some extent:). If I lived there, I would consider the same - place the lenses in a large zip lock bag of some sort with good amount of dried rice or silica packets. I used dried rice in the past for various reasons with good success. Both will do the trick:).
Thanks for the post Greg and FULLY AGREE!:) I have shot with various cameras over the years and found the same holds true ... a great shot is not about the gear, rather it is about the photographer's ability to use the gear and compose the shot. I also feel post processing offers additional creativity which I enjoy at times:).
We’ve watched you test a lot of camera gear and cameras on your channel. I’m curious what you like to shoot with the most? I just changed to a Fujifilm X-T30 because i loved the nostalgic feeling while using it. I still have my old Minolta and all of those lenses. Also, I absolutely love your videos in the mountains. My first trip there was a year and a half ago and I cant wait to go back.
Ahhhhh yes, the X-T30 ... this is a solid/great mirrorless camera with a throwback look and feel:). Great question as well. I have shot with many cameras over the years. I tend to focus on the D3400 simply because it is entry level, and I want everyone to know it's not necessarily about the gear, rather it's about the photographer's ability to leverage the gear and compose a shot:). I also believe in post processing, and feel it another creative outlet. Tough to pick one one favorite camera as I like bits and pieces from each:).
Thanks for the feedback Miguel!:) One of my favorites as well ... capturing a mountain can be challenging depending on the lighting. Shooting in RAW and post posting with Lightroom allowed me to recover lots of detail.
Glad to have you back, Mark! Excellent video, amazing images as always very inspiring and useful tips. Thank you and look forward to many more such videos in near future, Mark 🙏
Happy to see your video after long time. A nice vlog style tutorial video with lots of advices. Worthy advices. Especially I like the compass and whistle. Really useful when we lost inside forest. Images are pleasing. Great informative video.
Thanks for the post/feedback Ravi!:) Never leave home without a compass and whistle when heading into the woods ... two basic items that may come in handy.
Very enjoyable video to watch and learn! I hope your staying safe durening the coronavirus pandemic!!! Some very good tips here and you got some great looking shots. I know a trail in Glencoe near Fort William that leads to middle of nowhere and it's so good to walk entire distance it'll take you at least 3 hours and there are great waterfalls so next time I'm taking shots and probably camp out there! I bought the K&F concept carbon fibre travel tripod and I love it. Have you seen the lamcou flexible tripod? It's pretty good. The trail you did here are there many places where you can put up tent or hammock and tarp? To let you know that Nikon D200 I bought last year still works so good for second hand and £100. Stay safe!!!
Thanks for the feedback/post!:) Whenever I hike a trail, I am always scouting for spots to hang a hammock ... lots of good spot along this particular trail as well:).
Thanks for another Amazing Video. This video was like Photography + Trekking Tips. I really appreciate the efforts you take for making these videos and about trekking; you took care of every single aspect and even explained why one should do/have it..!! ❤️ Thank you very much.😊🙏
LOL - thanks for the post and glad to be of help ... great catch!:) That was a post video edit thing:). I took a bunch of images and video throughout the trip. I started that particular scene with a few landscape shots but decided the resulting portrait shot had the desired effect/result.
Inspirational! I hope you keep putting out great content like this and making these great videos. After all, you and your channel are the reason I purchased my Nikon D3400 back in 2018.
Hello!I Recently discovered your channel and so glad I did!I am checking out videos to find more about photography, and also to find the best camera for me to enter the world of photography. I gravitate more towards Nikon, and I am in a bit of a loss here... my options so far are the d5300, the d6500, the 7200 as far as Nikon models go, and now I was also checking out a couple of Canon models like the Eos 800d and 80d. Ideally I would have loved for a Nikon model with a weather sealing body, a fully articulated screen and a good tracking video (despite the fact that I am more interested in photography) because having the options is always great and I would like to gain everything I can from my purchase. As comparisons go, I like the photo quality Nikon provides and the video quality (because of its tracking system and flow) of Canon. However, I am afraid I will have to choose in between. Which one would you advise me to get? If there is another option you would like to offer except the ones I mentioned, feel free to offer please. So far I'm looking into DSLRs, because I think they suit me best, however, I haven't really looked into mirrorless cameras, so if there are any suggestions for them as well, also feel free to offer. And last but not least, I've been meaning to ask: are all the photos in the video taken with the basic kit lens 18-55mm of the d3400?
Thanks for the post/questions!:) I see you mention video ... when I see video, I think Canon:). I have shot with both and favor Nikon slightly for photos simply because they removed the anti-aliasing filter for many in their line (the anti-aliasing filter tends to soften images slightly). Canon's STM lenses coupled with their AF system is great for video. If I had to choose from the given cameras, I might consider the Canon 80D (again, thinking about video):). I have shot with various cameras ... some weather sealed and some not. Weather sealing is a bit overrated IMO:). You might also consider the Sony a6600 (mirrorless and loaded with features ... should be solid with video and photos).
Nikon's d3xxxx series are very capable cameras. Too bad my kit lens' autofocus motor is broken and I can't seem to have it repaired anywhere. It is my favorite lens on nikon d3300 for some reason :)
You really have a knack at taking great shots. You are also never selfish and are always trying to help us. I have learned the most from your channel. I am sure that I am not the only one.
How do you compensate for potential over exposure? My challenge with these kinds of shots is always adjust for light and over exposure. One has to be at a slow shutter speed for soft water but it also increases the risk of over exposure.
always enjoy your videos! I have been to that church and took the same images. My photography lacks a workflow. I noticed the SS was all over the place. Please tell me what mode you use most of the time and what drives your choice of SS and aperture. Dave from Virginia Beach. (Go Navy)...
Thanks for the post/question Dave!:) Appreciate your service!:) I typically leverage aperture priority and manual ISO (set to 100 and will adjust as needed to maintain 1/60th of a second SS). I evaluate the scene as well ... if I want to freeze action, I will push for a faster shutter; if I am taking landscape or some still, I will push to maintain 1/60th of second; if I want to slow the shutter to capture flowing water, I will drive the ISO to 100 and close down the aperture. :)
I always appreciated more artists and engineers that produce some good output with minimal input, rather than the ones that produce good output with correspondingly good input.
thanks for the post/feedback and agreed:). minimal gear like the D3400 is fully capable in the right hands - a bit of knowledge and experience go a long way:).
Ahhhhh yes, good catch Mike!:) I didn't mention the step rings, but yes ... I like the step rings and will post a link in the description of the vid to the ones I use.
Which lens would be better for landscape and waterfall photography with Nikon D5300? I have got 18-140 mm, f3.5-5.6 kit lens and 50 mm F1. 8 prime lens. In my location, lots of hills and waterfalls are there, with unmatched beauty. And, now, from your video, I know, I have to get this ND filter. But, for which lens should I buy? Please suggest. From India. Please reply ASAP. I need to buy this ND filter
Thanks for the post/question:). I created another video using the ND filter and filter rings which should be of some help and can be found here: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Sd1AmzBYPbo.html ... check the description for links to the ND filter and rings. In short, I use a larger filter size and stepping rings. The rings allow me to adapt the filter to multiple lenses:).
Thanks for the post/feedback Marlon ... I locked focus on a rock/water and closed down the aperture a bit. I shot in RAW and post processed to some extent in Lightroom.
LOL - great question ... one that I asked myself years ago:). At times I have someone with me and other times I do not. This video was a solo effort so I had to position the camera > take the shot > get the camera and move on ... makes the overall process more challenging:).
It's been awhile since I saw you on. and your videos always inspire me to get out. I do have a question or a suggestion for another video. Have you worked with any fisheye or extreme wide angle lens? I tried the Rokinon 8.5 but it just isn't compat to my D3400 so it's a bunch of guesswork as the light meter in the camera doesn't work and anything has to be done in manual. I am about to get the Nikor 10-20mm lens and give that a try as I have a trip to Rome in the near future and want to get as wide a shot as I can. Again thanks for your videos they help me alot.
Thanks for the post Paul and glad to inspire!:) This might make for a good video - wide or super wide angle lens review. Wide angles are great in certain situations to capture - everything:). I like the Nikon 10-20 ... a solid choice in my opinion. Enjoy the trip and be safe!:)
@@RealWorld Thanks and we will, that is what I am finding out is the Nikon 10-20 and you can pick them up at a decent price. Think it will add to my arsenal of lens I have. I am thinking about picking up the ring set and filter too.
Hello, if I only eat Cheesburgers, will I be able to walk that trail? Also , thank you for all your amazing videos on the D3400. You taught me how to use it.. Superstar.
Thanks and you are correct ... I started the channel to simply help a few close friends:). I discovered others were in need of help as well decided to make more videos and here we are:). Take care and stay safe!:)
I just came across your page. I am learning quite a bit from you. I have a Nikon 3500. I just got it on Valentine's day. Do you teach classes? Or just your videos?
Very nice video/tutorial as usual. I have a question regarding the variable ND filter, when shooting in aperture priority does it get to a point that it’s too dark and the camera cannot meter through the ND filter and you have to do it manually?
thanks for the post/feedback enrique! great question and surprisingly, no:). the camera is able to meter properly even under the darkest setting on the filter. keep in mind, the camera will slow the shutter speed as needed to achieve proper exposure ... this was my intention on many of the shots as i wanted a slow shutter:).
Great video. I'm in Mexico now in Isla Mujeres from Canada. 😊 I'm doing my photo shots of the ocean now with Lee's 10 stop filter. Great sceneries. All the best guys to the US. and Mexico 👍
Do you think a screen protector is a good thing or a bad thing? Have the Nikon D5600 and sure as heck don’t ever want to damage or scratch the screen so I’m wondering if you have used one before? Pros & Cons??
Thanks for the post/question:). I have one on my older D7000 only because it came with it (bought the camera used) and have not used one since. The old on my D7000 is hard plastic and not touch sensitive which is different compared to what you might want for the D5600. Since the D5600 is touch sensitive, you will need a nice/tight/secure laminate of some type. Do I think it is needed ... no:). Is it nice to have ... perhaps. I have used the D5600 along with various other cameras without any screen protectors and never had any issues.
Yes, should not be a problem:). On a BRIGHT sunny day, you might need to close down the aperture all the way along with using an ND filter - still not an issue but be aware of do so in the event the ND filter is not slowing down the shutter enough:).
I reviewed the nikon 18-300 which can be found here - ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-L39XrmNIpCw.html ... and also reviewed the tamron 18-400 which can be found here - ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-CfDfu8sK-o0.html ... i would lean to the tamron 18-400 over the nikon and sigma:).
Ahhhh yes, this is doable (shooting waterfalls without filters:)) ... this might be of help - ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-KhQMFaRAh_A.html
hy there. i'm using a d3300 with 18-55 ,35mm and 55 -200mm. i 'm an amateur and i'm watching your photos for some while. and i ask my self if you can make a video "why in the view finder and in display after i make a photo they are total different. and why in the display mode i can't make photos below 60 shutter speed. thx
Just replied to your previous post:). Regarding macro photography ... I would lean towards the 40 or use extension tubes:). I created a video on macro that might be of additional help as well: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-TzdY3azkzYc.html
dear sir, nikon d3400 model has been discontinued as in their webpage nikon.co.in..can you please post a video compairing d3500, d5300 and d5600 particularly for night sky photography? thanking you in advance.
Glad to be of help!:) I have a review video on the D3500 and the D5600 but not the D5300. I would recommend the D3400 over the D3500 if you can get your hands on one. I see they are still available on Amazon (you might also consider used). Nikon removed the function button and IR sensor from the D3500 both of which I use:). If given the choice between the three, I might lean towards the D5600.
Glad to be of help!:) If you use a 50mm without a filter and want to slow the shutter down, you will need to close the aperture all the way down and ensure the ISO is 100:).
Thanks for the post/question ... these two are virtually the same with one exception which is unrelated to image quality - the 77D has a top mounted LCD:).
