Perfect tutorial. 25 minutes video is unbelievable. For me, I looks it is 5 minutes video. Wonderful demo. Superb. You are the motivator for us, having Nikon D3400. Now only I realized there are many flash methods available with my D3400.
I have a D3400 ordered. I am enjoying your videos (and learning a lot) as I wait for the new toy to arrive. Your videos also serve to reinforce my confidence in my camera selection.
Thanks for the post Dennis and welcome to the world of photography!:) The D3400 is a solid/capable camera. Take time to understand the features, practice/experiment, and have fun!:)
In regard to flash photography and the various modes, this is one of the best instructional videos I've seen on utube. Many thanks for being so clear succinct.
Perfect. I was completely confused and almost avoiding using my camera in low light or dark situation, daft really. Now I want to go out and have some practise. Thanks for the clear explanation with the demos.
thank you so much for explaining the flash modes! I'm actually playing around with a 35mm point and shoot and the modes confused me. Really loved how you gave picture examples for each mode!
I am a beginner in photography and I have been looking several videos and reading a lot. And so far, this is my favorite video. I think I learned a lot, let see with my practice. Thanks for this video. Nice content, nice explained, great voice and accent, examples were very clear. Thank you very much for this video.
I watched your video and immediately decided to tinker with the flash modes on my D3400, and I discovered a tip that should have been in your video! Did you know that holding down the flash button and scrolling the "click-wheel" will switch between flash modes without having to enter the "i" menu? Just like changing Shutter Speed, Aperture, and ISO. That click-wheel is pretty handy!
I don't know what's better about this channel. The clear simple presentation for us amatuers or the realization that yes, you can make a photography video tutorial without behaving on-camera like you just took a large hit of cocaine five minutes before production. PS My speedlight takes 4xAA batteries. I cannot get my NiMH batteries to work in it, only alkaline for some reason. Which makes me wonder, is there an inexpensive speedlight out there that can be recharged without swapping out batteries every 150 flashes? I haven't found one.
LOL - thanks for the post/feedback!:) I have always tried to keep things simple and to the point although I tend to sway a bit here and there:). I am in the same boat regarding batteries. I typically remove my batteries from flashes and triggers to prevent any inadvertent drain which seems to happen to some extent.
RealWorld, have watched a few of your videos now and liked every one of them . You use a practical and methodical manner in which you captivate and educate your audience with simple explanation and progression in the field of photography. You have a new subscriber :) keep up the good work...
Great video, very well explained again. I only have one digital camera with a built in flash, my 7DII, but I'm going to have a look tomorrow to see what functions it has. This could be the first time I’ve ever used it. I have a couple of Canon EOS analogue cameras that have a built in flash but I’m not sure if they will have any functions at all. For one of the cameras they used the built in flash as a major selling point. It’s great that this functionality exists as I’m sure it will take away a lot of the fear about using a speedlights for the first time. Very well done once more, you really are the best teacher I’ve seen in many years. I keep meaning to ask, what is your name please?
Thanks for the post/feedback Mark and glad to be of help!:) Understanding the different flash modes can be a big help on any given shot in need of more light. My name is Mark as well:).
Superb video....... Actually it is very useful to my photography..... But sir, additional lesson required on low key photography, Would you make video on low key photography with and without flash? Black background in daylight....... Looking for positive response
I appreciate your instructional videos. I am a aspiring photographer, your tutorials have and are having a monumental impact on my ability to capture awesome pictures. Not to mention the priceless help when in difficult lighting situations. Thank you! Can you do a video on the when to use the exposure compensation feature on the Nikon D3400?
Thanks for the post/feedback and glad to be of help!:) Exposure compensation is an interesting feature. In short, it tricks the camera into thinking the overall exposure should be slightly lighter or darker depending on your setting. If you do not set exposure compensation, the camera will meter/exposure to the current scene. If you would like the camera to meter/expose a bit brighter, simply adjust the exposure compensation up one or two stops. If you would like the camera to meter/expose a bit darker, simply adjust the exposure compensation down one or two stops:).
How great you are and the way you simplifies the context is amazing! I love your work and thank you a lot for what you do here. I am a fan of your channel, please keep up the good job.
Another perfect tutorial! Wish you could spend a little more time (with examples) on various flash options (Full, 1/2, 1/4, 1/8 etc.) in the Manual mode. Nevertheless a fantastic tutorial. Million thanks! Best from Bloomington. Go IU! ;)
Very useful video and helped me understand flash modes better. Carefully planned and put together video just like all other videos from this channel. Looking forward to learning more from this channel :)
Yet another very clear and easy to understand video. I've watched all your videos and bought the D3400 based on yours (or other videos) and am loving it. keep up the great work and thank you!
Hi. Really learned alot from your videos so far! Thank you :) I was wondering if you could make a video about metering and reading histogram. I've seen other videos on it but I think I'll deff learn better from you 😁
I just got the Nikon d3400 for birthday yesterday and I am new to it and your videos are really helpful! But I can't figure out if you can disable flash all together on manual, do you know if there is anyway? Thanks.
Congrats on the camera and welcome to the world of photography!:) Take time to understand the camera/features and practice, practice, practice:). If you are in Manual mode, the flash will not automatically pop-up (you will need to press the small flash button located on the side of the flash). The same holds true when you are in Shutter priority or Aperture priority. The flash will automatically pop-up when you are in the Auto mode and the camera senses you are in a relatively dark situation and need flash.
Great video. I ve enrolled some courses for short terms because they all derived me crazy. They tell you somehow what you should do but there is no explanation for why you should do this. I learnt sth during years but i cant fully manage the machine. Then for some conditions when you see your phone photos seem better than your dslrs', it becomes a paradox of your life :) . So i decided that i cant spent all these money just for unsuccessful hobby. But after watching your videos and trying them i made a peace with photography 👍👍 Then 15 days ago my husband told me that he is willing to buy some accessories for me if i took photo of his products and clients' shops for social media. I am so excited about this. i would like to ask sth. His clients are winery shops and restaurants. I need to take photo of a machine in these ambient. Which lenses should i have? I ve nikon 3100. Thanks for the videos
Thanks for the post/feedback/question!:) If I can do it, you can to!:) The key is understanding the camera - take your time and practice, practice, practice:). Since all images are digital, there is no harm is taking a bunch of shots. I typically recommend the fixed 50 f/1.8 (amzn.to/2eG2eWb) or the fixed 35 f/1.8 (amzn.to/2eG2eWb). Since you plan to take product shots, I would lean towards the fixed 35. This will give you a slightly wider angle which might be good given the subject matter.
Thank you for the detailed explanation. I have a question, my Nikon D3300 camera flash is popping but the light is not working. I have searched in online but didn't find solution. Any suggestions please?
Great job as usual. Very easy to understand and very thorough in explanation. Thanks for taking the time to put up your videos. All the best ! Gil, Largo, FL USA aka SemperFiGuy
Thanks for the post/feedback Gil!:) When I saw Largo, FL, I thought you would be in warmer weather, however I see it is relatively cold down there as well!:) We are unseasonably cold in Indy as well:). Thank you for your service (assuming you are prior service based on SemperFiGuy:)).
Thank you so much sharing knowledge with us. I own a Nikon D3300 and 18-55 kit lens. I always try to do street photography at night but there a lot of crowd on the street which makes it impossible to use a tripod. Can you please tell the right ways to do a handheld photography at night without shaking the camera or suggest a budget lens for low light photography. I did some research on 35mm and 50mm prime lens but I am not sure which one is the right lens for me. I also read that 35mm lens won't work with full frame camera just in case if I upgrade and that makes me think I should buy 50mm but due to lack of information and understanding I am unable to choose between any one. Can you please throw some light on this subject.
Thanks for the post/feedback!:) Taking night shots without blur is difficult at best simply due to the nature of the shot (low light requires a longer time for the camera's sensor to gather light, etc.). Nonetheless, I do have various thoughts to share ... using the fixed 35 f/1.8 or fixed 50 f/1.8 is a great start. Since both lenses can open to 1.8, the camera has a better chance to gather more light in a shorter amount of time. You may find that 1.8 is not enough, so I would also recommend bumping your ISO (go high if you need (like 6400 or higher:)). I plan to create a video at some point on night portraits which should be of some help (stay tuned:)). Regarding 35 vs 50 ... I have been down this path before and will offer my two cents:). Nikon does make a fixed 35 f/1.8 for full frame cameras but it is more than double the cost (amzn.to/2lMWfjc). The fixed 35 f/1.8 for crop sensor is reasonable (amzn.to/2gULtar) and so is the fixed 50 f/1.8 for full frame (amzn.to/2eG2eWb). I have used both but only run with one now ... which one? The fixed 50 f/1.8:). Why? I like the extra reach offered by the 50 compared to the 35. Both are great but I use the 50 for indoor sporting events, portraits, low lit situations, etc. You can do the same with the 35 but I found it more difficult to capture/reach action for indoor sports:).
Hi there I'm an absolute fan of your tutorials, on this behalf i would like to ask you a question, i got into photography from about a month or so, and obviously bought a D3400, im still learning a lot from your channel and others, but how do i shoot a foto in pitch dark in a forest lets just say?!? thanks.
Thanks for the post/feedback and welcome to the channel!:) Given the situation, I might suggest to items - 1) a sturdy tripod /and/ 2) a flashlight. You will need a tripod so the camera does not shake while the shutter is open (the shutter will need to remain open for many seconds assume the scene is very dark). You will need a flashlight to illuminate something in the scene to lock focus:). I created a video on night photography and trailing lights which might be of help - ruclips.net/video/TbSgl5e6h7I/видео.html
It's really a great video. Helped me explore more things in my camera. But addressing a Nikon d3400 user with the kit lens (like me) can you please tell me about this speed boosters?
Thank you for giving very useful information. I really enjoy your videos since I use a Nikon D3300. Until now I haven't really use flash when taking photographs. But I am considering to use it from now on. I have a question if you don't mind. I use 35 mm 1.8G but for portraits I am not satisfied with it (too wide and distortion issues). I can buy a 50 mm 1.8G or a 85 mm 1.8G. I really like the results of 85 mm (use my girl friends 55-200 at 85) and I am not so sure about 50 mm. Is it still too wide? Would it give the same results since it is 75 mm equivalent on full frame when the 85 is 127,5). So basically I am asking whether I would buy the 50 mm (because it is cheaper of course) or the 85 for portraits. Thanks :)
Thanks for the post/feedback/question:). I really like the Nikon fixed 50 f/1.8 (amzn.to/2eG2eWb) and have used it on many portrait shoots. I would lean in that direction first:). I created a video using the D7000 and the fixed 50 f/1.8 found here: ruclips.net/video/Dun-ANF5evQ/видео.html
Hmmmm - very interesting question!:) I believe this might be doable, however I might suggest firing the flash manually before you close the shutter ... this is giving me some creative ideas:).
Hey boss. It's me agai and I have a question about the rear-curtain sync mode. So based on my research, when I use the rear-curtain sync mode is that it should flash at the end of the exposure. But on my D3400 while using a 10 sec. exposure (while taking a self-portrait with the Milky Way as my background), it flashes at the start of the exposure, and flashes again at the end of the exposure. Is that what it should do or should it only flash at the end of the exposure? If it's the latter, and I'm using a speedlite with a rear-curtain sync mode (Godox TT685N), will the speedlite just flash at the end of the exposure, or will it be like the built-in flash wherein it'll flash at both the start and the end of the exposure. Thank you so much!
Oh hey boss, it's me again. I just tried the rear-curtain sync mode again with a 10 sec. exposure and it's weird because now, it's now only flashing at the end of the exposure. Cheers!
Okay, I found the problem boss. It flashed at the start and the end of the exposure during the 10 sec. exposure because it was on TTL mode. When I switched to Manual mode, it only flashed at the end of the exposure.
when i try to shoot indoors in Manual Mode, having aperture moving (18-55 kit lens) and Flash on ETTL mode (Canon 586 EX), and the shutter speed around 1/16, and ISO on 800-3200, my exposure meter is 3 stops less (or around that), I am having 2,3 stops of less light and using the flash to fill that is a normal thing? I am bouncing the flash of the ceiling, the pictures are coming out to be blurry, and I did try the second curtain sync as well on the flash, but seems like I didn't get it right, how can I have sharp pictures and freeze that action/people dancing on the floor? what setting would you recommend in terms of shutter speed and the flash setting, please help, I would be grateful :) also, I am thinking to buy a sigma 17-50 2.8 lens MM lens but confused between Sigma 18-35 1.8 (which one would you recommend if someone wants to go in nightclub photography as well as portraits)
when shooting indoors with a flash and moving subjects, i typically shoot in full manual ... play with the camera and take a few test shots to capture the best settings. i shoot in raw (jpeg is fine as well) and start with the following settings: ISO 800, set the aperture as wide as the lens will allow, set the shutter to at least 1/80 or faster, set the flash to full power, and have some fun!:) after taking the first test shot, adjust as needed. if you are seeing blurred images, you will need to increase the shutter. if you increase the shutter, you may need to increase the ISO or open the aperture more if possible or increase the power of the flash ... you will find the right combination as you play with the settings. re sigma lenses, i like both:). the f/1.8 will allow more light to the sensor so i miiiiiight lean in the that direction given you plan to shooting nightclubs:).
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you're one of the most underrated people here .. you deserve much more .. thank you so so much you've helped me a lot
Thanks for the post/feedback and glad to be of help!:)
This video is seriously worth its weight in gold and is exactly what I needed. My Nikon D3300 and I thank you.
thanks for the post/feedback and glad to be of help! :)
Perfect tutorial. 25 minutes video is unbelievable. For me, I looks it is 5 minutes video. Wonderful demo. Superb. You are the motivator for us, having Nikon D3400. Now only I realized there are many flash methods available with my D3400.
Thanks for the post/feedback Ravi and glad to be of help!:)
@@RealWorld Do Many videos. I am very new to photography. Born child for photography. Your videos give energy for me.
I have a D3400 ordered. I am enjoying your videos (and learning a lot) as I wait for the new toy to arrive. Your videos also serve to reinforce my confidence in my camera selection.
Thanks for the post Dennis and welcome to the world of photography!:) The D3400 is a solid/capable camera. Take time to understand the features, practice/experiment, and have fun!:)
Nikon should be paying you for your invaluable videos.
LOL - agreed!:) Ahhhhh, I simply enjoy photography and helping others to better understand the hobby/profession as well.
In regard to flash photography and the various modes, this is one of the best instructional videos I've seen on utube. Many thanks for being so clear succinct.
Thanks for the post/feedback Daniel and glad to be of help!:)
Perfect. I was completely confused and almost avoiding using my camera in low light or dark situation, daft really. Now I want to go out and have some practise. Thanks for the clear explanation with the demos.
glad to be of help and enjoy night shots ... they are great once you get the hang of them!:)
thank you so much for explaining the flash modes! I'm actually playing around with a 35mm point and shoot and the modes confused me. Really loved how you gave picture examples for each mode!
Wao, this guy is the best teacher. Very useful video. Thank you so much
I so agree
Thanks for the feedback and glad to be of help!:)
This video was GREAT very detailed for someone who is a novice at built in camera flash!
The most detailed and complete explanation of flash modes. Thank you. Helped me a lot.
Thanks for the feedback and glad to be of help!:)
I am a beginner in photography and I have been looking several videos and reading a lot. And so far, this is my favorite video. I think I learned a lot, let see with my practice. Thanks for this video. Nice content, nice explained, great voice and accent, examples were very clear. Thank you very much for this video.
Thanks for the post/feedback David and glad to be of help!:)
I watched your video and immediately decided to tinker with the flash modes on my D3400, and I discovered a tip that should have been in your video! Did you know that holding down the flash button and scrolling the "click-wheel" will switch between flash modes without having to enter the "i" menu? Just like changing Shutter Speed, Aperture, and ISO. That click-wheel is pretty handy!
Thanks for the post/tip!:) I have been accustom to using for demo purposes and did not mention the other method:). ty.
wow just tried it and works just fine
Your a great teacher! It makes me wonder if you are a teacher. I have learned a lot watching your camera videos. Thanks
sorry for the late reply:). i am not a teacher professionally but have managed countless projects and given many presentations along the way. :)
Perfect instructions. Thank you for covering these basic operations. I finally understand the different flash modes.
Im new for the D3400, thank your for the demo
glad to be of help!:) i still use the camera today and recently took it to an air show to capture some great shots:).
Amazing explanation and superb content. Its astonishing how you’re able to explain things so simply without going a whole lot fancy!
Thanks for the post and appreciate the feedback!:)
I don't know what's better about this channel. The clear simple presentation for us amatuers or the realization that yes, you can make a photography video tutorial without behaving on-camera like you just took a large hit of cocaine five minutes before production.
PS My speedlight takes 4xAA batteries. I cannot get my NiMH batteries to work in it, only alkaline for some reason. Which makes me wonder, is there an inexpensive speedlight out there that can be recharged without swapping out batteries every 150 flashes? I haven't found one.
LOL - thanks for the post/feedback!:) I have always tried to keep things simple and to the point although I tend to sway a bit here and there:). I am in the same boat regarding batteries. I typically remove my batteries from flashes and triggers to prevent any inadvertent drain which seems to happen to some extent.
RealWorld, have watched a few of your videos now and liked every one of them . You use a practical and methodical manner in which you captivate and educate your audience with simple explanation and progression in the field of photography. You have a new subscriber :) keep up the good work...
Thanks for the post/feedback and glad to be of help!:)
You are really good in explaining what is difficult in other way.. thank you really..
Thank you for the post/feedback and glad to be of help!:)
Great video explained well with a good speed not to fast very happy with information given in a practical manner
Thanks for the feedback Kay and glad to be of help!:)
Great video, very well explained again. I only have one digital camera with a built in flash, my 7DII, but I'm going to have a look tomorrow to see what functions it has. This could be the first time I’ve ever used it. I have a couple of Canon EOS analogue cameras that have a built in flash but I’m not sure if they will have any functions at all. For one of the cameras they used the built in flash as a major selling point. It’s great that this functionality exists as I’m sure it will take away a lot of the fear about using a speedlights for the first time. Very well done once more, you really are the best teacher I’ve seen in many years.
I keep meaning to ask, what is your name please?
Thanks for the post/feedback Mark and glad to be of help!:) Understanding the different flash modes can be a big help on any given shot in need of more light. My name is Mark as well:).
Superb video, thanks for your generosity and teaching skills.
Thanks for the post and glad to be of help! :)
Boom. I am quite thick headed. and i managed to get all your advice. Thank you.
lol - glad to be of help!:)
Superb video.......
Actually it is very useful to my photography.....
But sir, additional lesson required on low key photography,
Would you make video on low key photography with and without flash? Black background in daylight.......
Looking for positive response
Thanks for the post/feedback/suggestion!:) I may add this to my short list:).
I appreciate your instructional videos. I am a aspiring photographer, your tutorials have and are having a monumental impact on my ability to capture awesome pictures. Not to mention the priceless help when in difficult lighting situations. Thank you! Can you do a video on the when to use the exposure compensation feature on the Nikon D3400?
Thanks for the post/feedback and glad to be of help!:) Exposure compensation is an interesting feature. In short, it tricks the camera into thinking the overall exposure should be slightly lighter or darker depending on your setting. If you do not set exposure compensation, the camera will meter/exposure to the current scene. If you would like the camera to meter/expose a bit brighter, simply adjust the exposure compensation up one or two stops. If you would like the camera to meter/expose a bit darker, simply adjust the exposure compensation down one or two stops:).
Really great video. Embarrassingly I had no idea about all of these flash options and was just using fill flash. This will make a real difference.
Thanks for the feedback and glad to be of help!:)
Pure and solid gold! Thank you!!
Thanks awesome video, can't wait to get home and play with my camera's flash modes
Really well explained as usual, really like your teaching. Do you have anything on outdoor flash use, for example by a camp fire
Thanks for the post/feedback Andy!:) I do not have any outdoor flash related videos ... yet:).
How great you are and the way you simplifies the context is amazing! I love your work and thank you a lot for what you do here.
I am a fan of your channel, please keep up the good job.
Thanks for the post/feedback and glad to be of help!:) Stay tuned as I have more vids on the way:).
Man! You are the best!! Thank for all the information... This help me a lot!
Another perfect tutorial! Wish you could spend a little more time (with examples) on various flash options (Full, 1/2, 1/4, 1/8 etc.) in the Manual mode. Nevertheless a fantastic tutorial. Million thanks! Best from Bloomington. Go IU! ;)
Thanks for the post/feedback and great to see a fellow Hoosier on the thread!:) I have more videos on the way so stay tuned:).
Very useful video and helped me understand flash modes better. Carefully planned and put together video just like all other videos from this channel. Looking forward to learning more from this channel :)
Thanks for the post/feedback and glad to be of help!:)
your are the best teacher...................thank you so much for your simple /easy but most effective tutorials ...a must subscribed for me :)
Thanks for the post/feedback and welcome to the channel Khaled!:)
This guy simply ROCKS!! Great information explained super clearly.
Thanks for the feedback and glad to be of help!:)
Brilliant video..never understood flash better till today. Great job done!
Thanks for the post/feedback Monty and glad to be of help!:)
Really enjoy your videos..you a very good teacher. thank you
Yet another very clear and easy to understand video. I've watched all your videos and bought the D3400 based on yours (or other videos) and am loving it.
keep up the great work and thank you!
Thanks for the post/feedback and glad to be of help!:) Enjoy the camera ... it is capable/powerful in it's own right:).
You explained it the best, thank you!
Hello sir
You are a very good teacher.
U explain things so nicely.
Thank u !
thanks for the post/feedback and glad to be of help!:)
perfect presentation
Wow. Its a really Important explanation. Thanks a lot. I use Nikon D3200. ( A fan from Sri Lanka)
thanks for the feedback and welcome from the United States!:)
Phenomenal explanation..... Wonderful ...... Cheers... I understood the flash now very well
Thanks for the post/feedback and glad to be of help!:)
very helpfull as i have never used any other flash modes now i will thanks
Glad to be of help David!:)
Bravos! You are a champ. Thanks for this fruitful video. Have watched many videos but this real content was missing everywhere else. :)
Thanks for the post/feedback and glad to be of help!:)
Love the demos!
Great and self-explained tutorial!
Thanks for the feedback Marco and glad to be of help!:)
Thank you very much, great explanation, simple and to the point
Keep up the amazing videos! Been watching your videos since i got my camera and learned a lot from you! Thanks
Thanks for the post and glad to be of help!:) Stay with it and the doors of creativity will open (or stay open)!:)
this is really great video .. thanks
Crystal clear explanation. Learning a lot from you. Thanks.
Many Thanks clear and concise examples especially rear curtain
Thanks for the post and glad to be of help!:) Gaining a better understanding of rear curtain is helpful in various situations:).
Thanks so much for a great video. You are always so clear with what you are showing and have helped an amateur like myself a great deal.
Thanks for the post/feedback David and always glad to be of help!:)
Great video. Have been taking photos for a long time; but, this video finally cleared up some of my questions. Great job.
Thanks for the post/feedback Samuel and glad to be of help!:)
Well explained...to the point
Thank you so much for making these videos! You are one of the best on RUclips. Subscribed!
appreciate the feedback and welcome to the channel!:)
Another great video 😎 Off outside to try it 👍
Glad to be of inspiration!:)
Great video, I’m learning to use my 3400 with your great vids!!
Thanks for the feedback and glad to be of help!:) Understanding flash is important when capturing low lit photos:).
RealWorld Yes!!! It drives me crazy but I have discover a world amazing of photography
Hi. Really learned alot from your videos so far! Thank you :) I was wondering if you could make a video about metering and reading histogram. I've seen other videos on it but I think I'll deff learn better from you 😁
Thanks for the post/feedback and glad to be help Shani!:) I like the idea and will add it to my list:).
I just got the Nikon d3400 for birthday yesterday and I am new to it and your videos are really helpful! But I can't figure out if you can disable flash all together on manual, do you know if there is anyway? Thanks.
Congrats on the camera and welcome to the world of photography!:) Take time to understand the camera/features and practice, practice, practice:). If you are in Manual mode, the flash will not automatically pop-up (you will need to press the small flash button located on the side of the flash). The same holds true when you are in Shutter priority or Aperture priority. The flash will automatically pop-up when you are in the Auto mode and the camera senses you are in a relatively dark situation and need flash.
This video has done so much for me!
Glad to be of help!:)
Very informative video. Thanks.
thanks for the post/feedback and glad to be of help! :)
Great video. I ve enrolled some courses for short terms because they all derived me crazy. They tell you somehow what you should do but there is no explanation for why you should do this. I learnt sth during years but i cant fully manage the machine. Then for some conditions when you see your phone photos seem better than your dslrs', it becomes a paradox of your life :) .
So i decided that i cant spent all these money just for unsuccessful hobby. But after watching your videos and trying them i made a peace with photography 👍👍
Then 15 days ago my husband told me that he is willing to buy some accessories for me if i took photo of his products and clients' shops for social media. I am so excited about this. i would like to ask sth. His clients are winery shops and restaurants. I need to take photo of a machine in these ambient. Which lenses should i have? I ve nikon 3100. Thanks for the videos
Thanks for the post/feedback/question!:) If I can do it, you can to!:) The key is understanding the camera - take your time and practice, practice, practice:). Since all images are digital, there is no harm is taking a bunch of shots. I typically recommend the fixed 50 f/1.8 (amzn.to/2eG2eWb) or the fixed 35 f/1.8 (amzn.to/2eG2eWb). Since you plan to take product shots, I would lean towards the fixed 35. This will give you a slightly wider angle which might be good given the subject matter.
RealWorld thank you 👍
Thank you for the detailed explanation. I have a question, my Nikon D3300 camera flash is popping but the light is not working. I have searched in online but didn't find solution. Any suggestions please?
Sounds a bit strange. I found the following post that might be of help - www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/82997/Flash+pops+up+but+does+not+flash
Great video. You’re an excellent teacher.
Thanks for the feedback and glad to be of help!:)
Great job as usual. Very easy to understand and very thorough in explanation. Thanks for taking the time to put up your videos.
All the best !
Gil, Largo, FL USA
aka SemperFiGuy
Thanks for the post/feedback Gil!:) When I saw Largo, FL, I thought you would be in warmer weather, however I see it is relatively cold down there as well!:) We are unseasonably cold in Indy as well:). Thank you for your service (assuming you are prior service based on SemperFiGuy:)).
Nicely explained that's why you are my favourite!
Thank you for the post and glad to be of help! :)
as usual, easy to understand videos
Thanks for the feedback Sutejo!:)
Hope you had a great holiday and new year. Another great video.
Thanks Gavin!:) May you and your family be blessed in 2018!:)
Awesome class! thank you so much!
Thanks for the post and glad to be of help!:)
very informative. thanks
Thank you so much sharing knowledge with us. I own a Nikon D3300 and 18-55 kit lens. I always try to do street photography at night but there a lot of crowd on the street which makes it impossible to use a tripod. Can you please tell the right ways to do a handheld photography at night without shaking the camera or suggest a budget lens for low light photography. I did some research on 35mm and 50mm prime lens but I am not sure which one is the right lens for me. I also read that 35mm lens won't work with full frame camera just in case if I upgrade and that makes me think I should buy 50mm but due to lack of information and understanding I am unable to choose between any one. Can you please throw some light on this subject.
Thanks for the post/feedback!:) Taking night shots without blur is difficult at best simply due to the nature of the shot (low light requires a longer time for the camera's sensor to gather light, etc.). Nonetheless, I do have various thoughts to share ... using the fixed 35 f/1.8 or fixed 50 f/1.8 is a great start. Since both lenses can open to 1.8, the camera has a better chance to gather more light in a shorter amount of time. You may find that 1.8 is not enough, so I would also recommend bumping your ISO (go high if you need (like 6400 or higher:)). I plan to create a video at some point on night portraits which should be of some help (stay tuned:)).
Regarding 35 vs 50 ... I have been down this path before and will offer my two cents:). Nikon does make a fixed 35 f/1.8 for full frame cameras but it is more than double the cost (amzn.to/2lMWfjc). The fixed 35 f/1.8 for crop sensor is reasonable (amzn.to/2gULtar) and so is the fixed 50 f/1.8 for full frame (amzn.to/2eG2eWb). I have used both but only run with one now ... which one? The fixed 50 f/1.8:). Why? I like the extra reach offered by the 50 compared to the 35. Both are great but I use the 50 for indoor sporting events, portraits, low lit situations, etc. You can do the same with the 35 but I found it more difficult to capture/reach action for indoor sports:).
Very helpful and easy to understand video. Just subscribed.
Really helpfull Many thanks!! Your videos are Amazing
thanks for the post and glad to be of help!:)
Hi there I'm an absolute fan of your tutorials, on this behalf i would like to ask you a question, i got into photography from about a month or so, and obviously bought a D3400, im still learning a lot from your channel and others, but how do i shoot a foto in pitch dark in a forest lets just say?!? thanks.
Thanks for the post/feedback and welcome to the channel!:) Given the situation, I might suggest to items - 1) a sturdy tripod /and/ 2) a flashlight. You will need a tripod so the camera does not shake while the shutter is open (the shutter will need to remain open for many seconds assume the scene is very dark). You will need a flashlight to illuminate something in the scene to lock focus:). I created a video on night photography and trailing lights which might be of help - ruclips.net/video/TbSgl5e6h7I/видео.html
Great video. Helped me a lot
Thanks for the post!:)
Great video - that made so much sense and was really helpful!
Thanks for the post/feedback Rob and glad to be of help!:)
Damn. Subscribed. Understood everything
Thanks for the post/feedback and welcome to the channel!:)
Thank you so much!
Great explanation, thanks a lot !!
Glad to be of help!:)
It's really a great video. Helped me explore more things in my camera. But addressing a Nikon d3400 user with the kit lens (like me) can you please tell me about this speed boosters?
Thanks for the post/feedback and glad to be of help!:) I am not certain what you mean by speed boosters:). Please provide more information.
Hey i have canon 1300d how i can do these settings in my camera...??? It's great video actually nice work👍👍👍
Thanks for the post/feedback/question:). I will see if I can get my hands on the 1300d or something similar.
Mind blowing.... Sir
Just keep it up and help us to learn
Great video. Thanks a lot for your effort and time you put to make this video.
Thanks for the post/feedback!:)
Realest among. Thanks for the video
As usual an excellent video. Thank you very much.
Great video again real-world thanks for all your help
Thanks for the feedback and glad to be of help!:)
Thanks sir. Can you please tell for portrait photography which flash mode is best ?
I like off-camera flash when taking portraits if needed ... this might make for a good video!:)
@@RealWorld thanks. If possible please make a for the same.
very very well explained - thank you
Thank you 😊
I've had "slow synch" in my 1938 Leica IIIa since it was added in the late 1960's. (It's 1/20 sec.!;)
LOL - ahhhhh yes, sounds like you have an appreciation for slow sync!:)
Oh man....you are great....
Thanks for the feedback!:)
Thank you for giving very useful information. I really enjoy your videos since I use a Nikon D3300. Until now I haven't really use flash when taking photographs. But I am considering to use it from now on. I have a question if you don't mind. I use 35 mm 1.8G but for portraits I am not satisfied with it (too wide and distortion issues). I can buy a 50 mm 1.8G or a 85 mm 1.8G. I really like the results of 85 mm (use my girl friends 55-200 at 85) and I am not so sure about 50 mm. Is it still too wide? Would it give the same results since it is 75 mm equivalent on full frame when the 85 is 127,5). So basically I am asking whether I would buy the 50 mm (because it is cheaper of course) or the 85 for portraits. Thanks :)
Thanks for the post/feedback/question:). I really like the Nikon fixed 50 f/1.8 (amzn.to/2eG2eWb) and have used it on many portrait shoots. I would lean in that direction first:). I created a video using the D7000 and the fixed 50 f/1.8 found here: ruclips.net/video/Dun-ANF5evQ/видео.html
Thanks for the answer. I will go for the 50 then.
Can we use rear curtain sync in bulb mode. I mean the time I want to close the shutter the flash should fire
Hmmmm - very interesting question!:) I believe this might be doable, however I might suggest firing the flash manually before you close the shutter ... this is giving me some creative ideas:).
Thank u for this valuable information! ❤❤
Glad to be of help Subhashis!:)
Hey boss. It's me agai and I have a question about the rear-curtain sync mode.
So based on my research, when I use the rear-curtain sync mode is that it should flash at the end of the exposure. But on my D3400 while using a 10 sec. exposure (while taking a self-portrait with the Milky Way as my background), it flashes at the start of the exposure, and flashes again at the end of the exposure. Is that what it should do or should it only flash at the end of the exposure? If it's the latter, and I'm using a speedlite with a rear-curtain sync mode (Godox TT685N), will the speedlite just flash at the end of the exposure, or will it be like the built-in flash wherein it'll flash at both the start and the end of the exposure. Thank you so much!
Oh hey boss, it's me again. I just tried the rear-curtain sync mode again with a 10 sec. exposure and it's weird because now, it's now only flashing at the end of the exposure. Cheers!
Okay, I found the problem boss. It flashed at the start and the end of the exposure during the 10 sec. exposure because it was on TTL mode. When I switched to Manual mode, it only flashed at the end of the exposure.
lol - just replied to your post on anther vid/thread:). glad you found the solution!:)
@@RealWorld Thank you boss! Your videos about D3400 really helped me discover more about my almost 4 year old camera :)
Great videos i am learning so much , well at least i am trying lol , keep up the good work i look forward to more of the same
Thanks for the post Ian and glad to be of help!:)
when i try to shoot indoors in Manual Mode, having aperture moving (18-55 kit lens) and Flash on ETTL mode (Canon 586 EX), and the shutter speed around 1/16, and ISO on 800-3200, my exposure meter is 3 stops less (or around that), I am having 2,3 stops of less light and using the flash to fill that is a normal thing? I am bouncing the flash of the ceiling, the pictures are coming out to be blurry, and I did try the second curtain sync as well on the flash, but seems like I didn't get it right, how can I have sharp pictures and freeze that action/people dancing on the floor? what setting would you recommend in terms of shutter speed and the flash setting, please help, I would be grateful :) also, I am thinking to buy a sigma 17-50 2.8 lens MM lens but confused between Sigma 18-35 1.8 (which one would you recommend if someone wants to go in nightclub photography as well as portraits)
when shooting indoors with a flash and moving subjects, i typically shoot in full manual ... play with the camera and take a few test shots to capture the best settings. i shoot in raw (jpeg is fine as well) and start with the following settings: ISO 800, set the aperture as wide as the lens will allow, set the shutter to at least 1/80 or faster, set the flash to full power, and have some fun!:) after taking the first test shot, adjust as needed. if you are seeing blurred images, you will need to increase the shutter. if you increase the shutter, you may need to increase the ISO or open the aperture more if possible or increase the power of the flash ... you will find the right combination as you play with the settings. re sigma lenses, i like both:). the f/1.8 will allow more light to the sensor so i miiiiiight lean in the that direction given you plan to shooting nightclubs:).
You're sensational
Really great video. Thanks
Thanks for the post/feedback and glad to be of help!:)