5 years later, I finally got the d3200 that I wanted handed down to me. This video was a life saver. You thought maybe we would complain about the length. But THANK YOU for going into depth with explaining the WHOLE camera, setting you prefer and while also making it fun to watch.
Oh, YES! Very important point! I hadn't thought about it until I read this comment, but that is just to say that I was 100% with you, getting the most out of the info you presented. It's amazing how so many supposedly "professional" speakers are hooked on "um/y'know"...I will always just go elsewhere, just because it is so freaking distracting. So, bravo to you for your polished and professional presentation...you have my vote.
I live and work in Italy and just bought this camera and of course the users guide is in Italian. This video was everything I wanted and more. Thank you!
It was your d3200 guide that brought me to your channel a few years ago, and I have been a follower since. Thanks for all the content Jared. I have learned so much.
Learned more in 32 mins than I did in reading Nikon D3400 for dummies for two days! Thanks bro! Trying to learn to shoot my own music videos and YOU just helped.
dude seriously, this has been the best tutorial every seen, you go straight to the point and quick, in the first 5 minutes you actually said everything about the buttons, awesome to be honest, this is the first tutorial that i have actually like,
Duuuude, you just made my camera better. Or rather, you just really introduced me to my camera. It doesn't suck anymore. People say I take good pictures but are annoyed by the blinking light when I'm not using flash. Now you've taught me how to turn it off. Thank you cuz! BTW, I am telling people to follow you.
Just bought this camera ...my budget was limited and this video has been so helpful and his presentation was great ....I can watch this again and again He’s easy to listen to ...thanks Jared
Just bought a used camera last night, my first one ever! This video was SO helpful. I love that you were so quick but still detailed with the settings and your recommendations. Even though the video is long, it’s because there’s a TON of information in it. I feel much more confident now 😁
Great video for people like me who just got one as their first DSLR and need the basics. I find it amusing how you seem frustrated explaining the simplest of things but you do realise how important it is and I appreciate that.
It’s an interesting camera thus far. I’m not sure if he mentions the +/- button for adjusting exposure(?), but it’s helpful. Also have noticed Nikon ups the mid-level light amount and color level on the rearview camera display when photos are taken in Auto mode vs manual mode. This was very confusing at first.
This is exactly what I was looking for. You said it's a long video, but is really complete, and also any beginner, including me, can understand all the functions. Here, take a like to your video. I subscribed and also am going to check out your web page. Keep on doing your job. Thank you!
Thank you for an unpretentious and detailed overview of this camera. I ordered one yesterday and I'm watching videos like this so I can get started when it finally arrives.
I can't thank you enough for this video. I was having a problem with my new Nikon D3400,well you were the only one that fixed the problem. I called Nikon and they could not understand what I was trying to explain but thanks to you, the problem is fixed.
I absolutely love your tutorial. I'm a very amateur photographer. I'm so not tech savvy. So far you have got me hooked. I need simple instructions and you provide them.
Just got myself this camera as my 1st ever dslr ,and your video guide and 11 daily tips are teaching me some valuable info and I now Look forward to using my camera. Thanks very much.
YOU ARE A LIFE SAVER!!!!!! I enjoyed this video. It was so easy having it spoken to you as opposed to reading it, just like you said. This was very informational and no the video wasn't to long at all. To me when you're watching the video and following the setup directions you're giving while working on your camera at the same time, the time seems to fly right by. I'm very appreciative of this video being that I'm a professional camera VIRGIN!!! LOL. Thanks for the info and I will be subscribing
Just brought my D3400 and was so confused with it as I had a canon. But this video has made me understand my camera and I can’t wait to use it now. Best photography vid on you tube
Hi, I have this camera with the latest firmware but there is no option to switch vr on and off. Is it just because I haven't attached a vr lens to it yet? Will the option appear once I do? Many thanks 😊👍🏾
Getting into photography as a hobby and just bought this camera today. Already read up quite some stuff online, but this video is just amazing. Definitely gonna watch a LOT more of your videos. Love it!
Thanks so much! I was about to take my camera into the store and rendered it useless until I saw this video and realized the "Diopter" was not focused!
Thank you so much for posting this video. I bought D3400 yesterday and this video will help me a lot. Can’t wait to go home and change all the recommended settings. Ty.
I absolutely loved this. Thank you. I'm just starting out and I had no idea what somethings were on my D3400. One thing I will say, I've been practicing taking a few very low light photos, and while you're trying to focus, the INFO screen was just too bright to see through the camera. So, I changed the INFO screen to only turn on when I select the INFO button on the top of the screen!
I appreciate you for making this video for us. Last year I watched this video and thought "I'll never be able to purchase a Nikon DSLR.". Well here I am, just have one as birthday gift in February. I learned alot in 32 minutes about my device. 😊
With this tutorial and the 11 vids to better photography I was able to take photos in full manual. And I never even saw a camera like this before. And I did it on the first day I tried it. I so appreciated your instruction. Thanks Fro!
I been searching for days for a video about my NikonD3400. After 1 min I wanna fall asleep watching most of them....Your a funny guy, I enjoyed this tutorial. I love the Contra reference....Thank you!
Thank you just got the d3400 and you saved me from reading the manual ! Btw I just love your voice 👍🏻 thanks for the tips will have to rewatch this again once my camera charges
Wow, finally someone who knows how to teach the functions of & how to operate cameras in a way that even someone like me (camera illiterate) can understand. Thank you so much!!!😁👍
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wow wow wow , I just bought my first D3400 with a 1000mm lens and a 70 -300mm lens , this video was very helpful in my First setup , I have a lot of Mil Air Helos that fly circuits looking forward to some awesome shots
You say that having good glass is the most important thing. What lenses would you recommend for 1. Low light and 2. Long range pictures for the D3400? Love your videos
Just got mine today! Thank you so much for taking me step by step! I really really appreciate it specially it’s my first time using a DSLR (that I actually own)
Thank you for this guide. You explained everything well and w some comedy. New to DSLR, the D3400 is my first camera and you answered all my newbie questions.
I really appreciate this in depth video. I think I’m ready to move on to a more buttony beginners camera now so I’m hoping I can get one of these for Christmas
Hi Jarad, being a keen Nikon user I just wanted the headsup on a Nikon D3400 I purchased for my daughter and you came up with the goods! Clear and concise, glad I found you I have subscribed and will be searching out what else you have to offer, thanks.
The way you explain everything is great. I am understanding so much especially if I watch more than once...because its packed with helpful information. Thank you!
Unbelievable video. You have a great personality and voice for presentation. You really anticipate what someone would want to ask if they were speaking to you.I hope your other videos are the sam, I am sure that they are. I just started a digital photography class and not knowledgeable about the Nikon D3400 camera. Thanks to The Bro from FroKnowsPhotos for this video Vincent
Much appreciated quick run through the bits that confuse. Coming from roll film using my Rolex and Hasselblad this transition is made easier by your video. Started off using wet plate cameras full and quarter plate back in the 1950's.
My English is really basic and most part of time I don't understand when I listen someone speaking English but I swear I understand everything what he says, I will buy this camera in a few days.
Awesome, thank you so much. I learn better by seeing demonstration. This has been incredibly helpful. I have had mine for almost a year and new to photography and still learned so many things I did not know.
Wonderful and informative video. My trouble is, I just bought the Feelworld F6 Plus Monitor hoping to use it to monitor shooting video with my D3400, when I hook it up, it will only play whatever is on my SD card & it won't show anything when I push the Live button and or it only shows the play back options for the SD card? Is the camera not able to be used with an external monitor? Is there a specific setting or update on software? Thank you for any help you can give.
Thank you very much for this video - was havng real trouble with the focus points (I'm used to a Fujifilm camera and also very much a beginner). Giving your personal choices for the set up was so helpful and corrected a few errors I had made while fiddling with it myself!!!
5 years later, I finally got the d3200 that I wanted handed down to me. This video was a life saver. You thought maybe we would complain about the length. But THANK YOU for going into depth with explaining the WHOLE camera, setting you prefer and while also making it fun to watch.
Best tutorial of any type I've ever seen, note, you never say "uh, uhm" once during the entire presentation. Excellent speaker.
Oh, YES! Very important point! I hadn't thought about it until I read this comment, but that is just to say that I was 100% with you, getting the most out of the info you presented. It's amazing how so many supposedly "professional" speakers are hooked on "um/y'know"...I will always just go elsewhere, just because it is so freaking distracting. So, bravo to you for your polished and professional presentation...you have my vote.
LJ X whats your deal man
agreed...i am a total beginner and i understood what this guy was saying very to the point. thanks bunches.
thanks for going step by step and not talking down to some who are not as educated...
no problem at all. These are meant to be as simple as possible and if someone is a little more advanced they can skip ahead.
I live and work in Italy and just bought this camera and of course the users guide is in Italian. This video was everything I wanted and more. Thank you!
I'm a newbie to DSLR and I've watched a lot of how-to videos on the Nikon d3400 but this was the best. Very clear and well presented. Thank you.
Really appreciate you making these videos. Helps a lot of people.
+Shubhrav Phate you're welcome.
New to DSLR & bought 3400 for my lovely wife - you came highly recommended from a co-worker. Thank you and keep up the great work!
It was your d3200 guide that brought me to your channel a few years ago, and I have been a follower since. Thanks for all the content Jared. I have learned so much.
+Jerry Palmerino Jr awesome, thanks for letting me know.
Learned more in 32 mins than I did in reading Nikon D3400 for dummies for two days! Thanks bro! Trying to learn to shoot my own music videos and YOU just helped.
dude seriously, this has been the best tutorial every seen, you go straight to the point and quick, in the first 5 minutes you actually said everything about the buttons, awesome to be honest, this is the first tutorial that i have actually like,
O my goodness! I almost made the mistake of reading the entire manual😩thank for doing this video
Long video and watched every second of it TWICE. No need to read the manual after watching this, thank you very much.
Duuuude, you just made my camera better. Or rather, you just really introduced me to my camera. It doesn't suck anymore. People say I take good pictures but are annoyed by the blinking light when I'm not using flash. Now you've taught me how to turn it off. Thank you cuz! BTW, I am telling people to follow you.
Just bought this camera ...my budget was limited and this video has been so helpful and his presentation was great ....I can watch this again and again
He’s easy to listen to ...thanks Jared
Just bought a used camera last night, my first one ever! This video was SO helpful. I love that you were so quick but still detailed with the settings and your recommendations. Even though the video is long, it’s because there’s a TON of information in it. I feel much more confident now 😁
Great video for people like me who just got one as their first DSLR and need the basics. I find it amusing how you seem frustrated explaining the simplest of things but you do realise how important it is and I appreciate that.
What a big help! Just bought this camera used, and this video was a wonderful intro. It's a bit long, but well worth it. Thank you!
mrpeterpumpkin48 Mine is being delivered on Friday haha. How do you like yours so far
It’s an interesting camera thus far. I’m not sure if he mentions the +/- button for adjusting exposure(?), but it’s helpful. Also have noticed Nikon ups the mid-level light amount and color level on the rearview camera display when photos are taken in Auto mode vs manual mode. This was very confusing at first.
One of the best intro for D3400 I have seen on youtube, thanks for your time
This is exactly what I was looking for. You said it's a long video, but is really complete, and also any beginner, including me, can understand all the functions. Here, take a like to your video. I subscribed and also am going to check out your web page. Keep on doing your job. Thank you!
Thank you for an unpretentious and detailed overview of this camera. I ordered one yesterday and I'm watching videos like this so I can get started when it finally arrives.
same
I was confused on my nikon d3400 but with your user guide now I know everything in nikon d3400
You’re the best. I always come to this video and help me set my camera correctly. 📸
I've been following you for more than 5 years now. You are such a nice person. Thank you for your guidance and teaching!
I can't thank you enough for this video. I was having a problem with my new Nikon D3400,well you were the only one that fixed the problem. I called Nikon and they could not understand what I was trying to explain but thanks to you, the problem is fixed.
I absolutely love your tutorial. I'm a very amateur photographer. I'm so not tech savvy. So far you have got me hooked. I need simple instructions and you provide them.
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A few seconds in and I already love this video!!!!!
Just got myself this camera as my 1st ever dslr ,and your video guide and 11 daily tips are teaching me some valuable info and I now Look forward to using my camera. Thanks very much.
Pretty clear, thorough, insightful run-through and the screen-share is hugely helpful - well done!
YOU ARE A LIFE SAVER!!!!!! I enjoyed this video. It was so easy having it spoken to you as opposed to reading it, just like you said. This was very informational and no the video wasn't to long at all. To me when you're watching the video and following the setup directions you're giving while working on your camera at the same time, the time seems to fly right by. I'm very appreciative of this video being that I'm a professional camera VIRGIN!!! LOL. Thanks for the info and I will be subscribing
THESE VIDEOS REALLY HELPING ME BEFORE I GET MY CAMERA.
THANKS
Just brought my D3400 and was so confused with it as I had a canon. But this video has made me understand my camera and I can’t wait to use it now. Best photography vid on you tube
Hi, I have this camera with the latest firmware but there is no option to switch vr on and off. Is it just because I haven't attached a vr lens to it yet? Will the option appear once I do?
Many thanks 😊👍🏾
Getting into photography as a hobby and just bought this camera today.
Already read up quite some stuff online, but this video is just amazing.
Definitely gonna watch a LOT more of your videos.
Love it!
This video is literally the most perfect/informative video i have seen specifically for this camera. Wicked cool man, thank you.
Thanks so much! I was about to take my camera into the store and rendered it useless until I saw this video and realized the "Diopter" was not focused!
Just got my D3400 today! Such a great and helpful video! Thank you!
Thank you so much for posting this video. I bought D3400 yesterday and this video will help me a lot. Can’t wait to go home and change all the recommended settings. Ty.
Wow. Thanks so much. I just got this camera for an early Christmas gift and I was FREAKING OUT. Thanks for your help!!
Kailee so did I. I luv it but was scared to use it....lol
I'm so NOT tech savvy.
Just ordered my D3400 , great guide , will be using this too set my camera up , cheers for the very clear guide
I absolutely loved this. Thank you. I'm just starting out and I had no idea what somethings were on my D3400. One thing I will say, I've been practicing taking a few very low light photos, and while you're trying to focus, the INFO screen was just too bright to see through the camera. So, I changed the INFO screen to only turn on when I select the INFO button on the top of the screen!
thank you so much for posting this video! it will now become my quick reference guide before I go out to shoot!
glad to hear!!!
you have no idea how helpful and satisfying that video was! Thank you !!
I appreciate you for making this video for us. Last year I watched this video and thought "I'll never be able to purchase a Nikon DSLR.". Well here I am, just have one as birthday gift in February. I learned alot in 32 minutes about my device. 😊
Thank you for this!
I got the paper manual.. but this was by far easier. I never studied with books.
With this tutorial and the 11 vids to better photography I was able to take photos in full manual. And I never even saw a camera like this before. And I did it on the first day I tried it. I so appreciated your instruction. Thanks Fro!
I been searching for days for a video about my NikonD3400. After 1 min I wanna fall asleep watching most of them....Your a funny guy, I enjoyed this tutorial. I love the Contra reference....Thank you!
Thank you just got the d3400 and you saved me from reading the manual ! Btw I just love your voice 👍🏻 thanks for the tips will have to rewatch this again once my camera charges
Wow, finally someone who knows how to teach the functions of & how to operate cameras in a way that even someone like me (camera illiterate) can understand. Thank you so much!!!😁👍
is it just me watching his videos because it's so relaxing? i don't even have a nikon.
super relaxing. I agree.
I have a Canon and yes I find his videos so informative and relaxing!
He has a very relaxing voice, lol. :)
Just got my Nikon D3400 a few weeks ago. Great video ... I was able to change some things that were annoying me. Thank you for the advice.
AMAZING AND BRILLIANT YOUR EXPLANATION!!! wow with my cam on hand you guided me in a beautifull / clear steps to know everything. THANK YOU VERY MUCH.
Thank you, this is so much better than reading the manual! Just what I needed to help understand my new & first real camera.
I just love the way you say "jared polin fro knows photos' ..ONCE MORE please..Love & support from India
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wow wow wow , I just bought my first D3400 with a 1000mm lens and a 70 -300mm lens , this video was very helpful in my First setup , I have a lot of Mil Air Helos that fly circuits looking forward to some awesome shots
Just bought my first DSLR today. This is a great video, very thorough and easy to understand. Definitely going to check out more of your videos
You are true specialist who loves sharing knowledge - thanks for this.
Got this camera today, this is the first video that i'm watching. Good stuff man, helped me a lot
Jared is the fucking man, best tutorial ever, no pauses , 100% helpful and entertaining
Best info video I found.....very detailed for someone like me with 0 knowledge. Thx so much
Excellent presentation, keeping it very simple !
I just bought Nikon D3400. This tutorial is very useful. Love it!!
The way you talk and the sound of your voice is exactly like a teacher lol
Thank you, Jarod, I had a couple of settings wrong it was very frustrating. Now my video quality will improve as of Dec 2017.
Excellent, I have a d3100 for a few years and learned things today I didn't know.
Thanks
no problem at all.
thank you for this i learn so many things as a beginner using Nikon
This is really useful. Thank you very much.. keep going.. all the best
Thanks Jared. Good instruction to get started with manual. First time since the seventies with my Minolta SRT 101. Big huge difference.
You say that having good glass is the most important thing. What lenses would you recommend for 1. Low light and 2. Long range pictures for the D3400? Love your videos
very articulate, a clear guide for beginners
Just got mine today! Thank you so much for taking me step by step! I really really appreciate it specially it’s my first time using a DSLR (that I actually own)
Thank you for this guide. You explained everything well and w some comedy. New to DSLR, the D3400 is my first camera and you answered all my newbie questions.
I really appreciate this in depth video. I think I’m ready to move on to a more buttony beginners camera now so I’m hoping I can get one of these for Christmas
thank you so much!! this is my first camera and this was super helpful
U saved my eyesight with the diopter. I thought i was crazy. Thanks so much.
OMG SAME!! I JUST DISCOVERED THIS I THOUGHT I WAS GOING BLIND.
Thank you for your video, I could follow your instructions/information a lot easier that others I have watched, thanks.
Thank you for your straight to the point tutorial! It has been such a great help without ANY confusion. :)
Hi Jarad, being a keen Nikon user I just wanted the headsup on a Nikon D3400 I purchased for my daughter and you came up with the goods! Clear and concise, glad I found you I have subscribed and will be searching out what else you have to offer, thanks.
The way you explain everything is great. I am understanding so much especially if I watch more than once...because its packed with helpful information. Thank you!
Great job. I am a beginner with digital photography and you have made getting familiar with my d3400 a pleasure. Thanks!
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Unbelievable video. You have a great personality and voice for presentation. You really anticipate what someone would want to ask if they were speaking to you.I hope your other videos are the sam, I am sure that they are. I just started a digital photography class and not knowledgeable about the Nikon D3400 camera.
Thanks to The Bro from FroKnowsPhotos for this video
Vincent
Very helpful. Thanks.Still have a long way to go. Glad I started here.
Excellent video for D3400 beginners
Switching from iPhone Only to SLR. Appreciate the video. Cheers.
Got this camera today and I just want to thankyou so much for this and I hope one day you can critique what I come up with. Thankyou sir
Much appreciated quick run through the bits that confuse. Coming from roll film using my Rolex and Hasselblad this transition is made easier by your video. Started off using wet plate cameras full and quarter plate back in the 1950's.
My English is really basic and most part of time I don't understand when I listen someone speaking English but I swear I understand everything what he says, I will buy this camera in a few days.
Way way better than reading the thick manual! Thank you so much!
Excellent speaker! You are the man! Thank you for sharing your expertise in simple easy to understand language.
Love your style of tutorial, to the point and no messing around Thanks for sharing. Vinnie
This is the most fantastic video ever. Thank you so much!
Awesome, thank you so much. I learn better by seeing demonstration. This has been incredibly helpful. I have had mine for almost a year and new to photography and still learned so many things I did not know.
Wonderful and informative video. My trouble is, I just bought the Feelworld F6 Plus Monitor hoping to use it to monitor shooting video with my D3400, when I hook it up, it will only play whatever is on my SD card & it won't show anything when I push the Live button and or it only shows the play back options for the SD card? Is the camera not able to be used with an external monitor? Is there a specific setting or update on software? Thank you for any help you can give.
Great video, lots of very useful info for a someone that is new to DSLR photography and the camera. Thanks for taking the time to do it.
VERY well done! Thank You so much. Saved me a lot of time trying to figure out what was what.
I tried reading the manual but your video is much better indeed!
Also, I love the traffic lights in the background xD
I just got this camera and this helped me sooo much. Keep up the great work man
Thank you very much for this video - was havng real trouble with the focus points (I'm used to a Fujifilm camera and also very much a beginner). Giving your personal choices for the set up was so helpful and corrected a few errors I had made while fiddling with it myself!!!
Thanks so much! I just bought this camera and you explained everything so well vs having to read through the guide. :)