I have the previous model D3300 . Quite satisfied , it makes sharp and bright photos . The only thing I don't like is the row of buttons on the left , not ergonomic at all . Canon and Sony cameras have fewer buttons and are more user-friendly . Otherwise it's a very good camera .
Great review mate! You helped me enough to understanding my new D3500 (i found these cameras equal in many ways - still trying to understand the differences and if some are major ones) and i can't wait to go out and shoot everything i can! Still have to find out if i can do portrait photos with the 18-55 kit lens and zoom/macro photography with the 70-300 that was also in the box! I think for it's budget these cameras are great values! Time will show... Thanks for this video buddy
Hi LordianGuard79! Thank you so much! Yes, both the D3400 and D3500 are great and they are very similar. I have compared the cameras in another video, too: th-cam.com/video/51MuV6YqanA/w-d-xo.html . Kind regards!
Hello. I think the D3400 is a wonderful photographers camera. I'd confidently recommend it for photo work. However, I find its video capabilities a little bit behind. If video is your primary interest then I'd say that the D3400 is probably not among the first choices.
Hi Bren! Thank you for asking. This depends more on the lens than the camera you're using. Nikon has lots of lenses and you can certainly pick one up for street photography. I like 35 mm lenses for street, you might also like wider angle lenses. Assuming you are going to use the kit lens - this works quite well, too, for most purposes because it's a good all around lens. You might want larger apertures than the F3.5, though (maybe F2). Other than that, it's a very nice lens. You're also asking about moving objects. Again, if your lens is right then this camera is probably not limiting. If the objects are not very fast (such as race cars) then you don't care much about the burst speed or advanced focusing topics. One thing that I find just a tiny bit limiting on this camera when capturing moving objects is the 11 focus points and no touch screen. But these problems are not major, especially considering the very high image quality. What you will like about the Nikon D3400 is it's small size and that's really good for street photography. The Nikon D3400 is a very nice all around camera that can do most things really well. I hope I could help you. Cheers!
Hi! My dad wants to get into bird photography, although he doesn't know anything about cameras and photography. Would this be a good camera to start with?
Hi Charul! Thank you for asking. For someone who is just starting out with photography this is a great camera. It's a friendly and small piece of equipment. Bird photography is a bit tricky as a starting project. The lens you use is much more important than the camera you use. Bird photography requires some pretty expensive bright telephoto lenses. For these lenses people typically get larger bodies than this camera and they may also like in-body image stabilization that this camera doesn't have. For telephoto work a good tripod is also very important. Bird photography is fun but it's kind of tricky, too. I hope I could help you and your dad is able to start with photography. Kind regards!
I’ve been using this camera for landscape mostly, which I’m happy with for the time being. I wouldn’t recommend it for bird photography if your dad can stretch too but a better model with more focus points and perhaps better tracking. It’s a great beginner camera though
Hi AirBuz! Thank you for asking. I think this is a very good camera for a beginner. If you can choose then I'd actually recommend the kit lens or a lens with a smaller focal length range. If we are not talking about the top of the line lenses then generally less zoom is a better idea. The thing is that it's really difficult to build a lens with a 18-105 zoom range at high quality for a good price. I think this lens is going to be quite soft. Kind regards!
Hi Sudipta! Thanks for asking. I have a plan to soon produce a video on D3500 as well. But the short answer is very simple: there's almost no difference. The D3400 and D3500 are essentially the same camera. Their sensor is the same and image quality is the same. The D3500 is a tiny bit smaller but this is not really important. Given a choice between these cameras I'd get the one that has a better deal and the one that's taken less photos. I hope I could help you. Happy photography!
@@tom_photo Thank you so much for your detailed information. I'm eagerly wating for your video on D3500. As per your suggestion, I think D3400 would be a good deal for me if i don't want to spend more money on the same featured camera. And another thing, is the video quality more stable and sharper in D3500 than D3400 or same?
@@Sudipta_Dey_Utsa Hi! Video is also the same out of these cameras (same sensor, same, engine, same everything). Video is HD and 60 fps max (I said 30 fps in the video but I corrected it in the text and also in the subtitles). Nether of the cameras excel at video and they don't have microphone ports. Thanks again!
Thank you for this questions. It's really your personal preference and often times it boils down to if you want a Nikon or a Canon. However, if you ask which one I'd get then it would probably be Nikon D3400. The D3400 has a bit better specs and it's smaller. Also Nikon D3400 has no anti-aliasing filter which could possibly mean that the images have better detail and less noise. I hope I could help you a bit.
Thanks for the great review! I'm a newbie and have not yet bought my first camera. I'm looking for something for street photography and action photography. I don't have much of a budget, with that said, what camera would you recommend? Thank you!
Hi Holly! Thank you for asking. If you have never used a camera before then I'd recommend something that's user friendly but at the same time will introduce all relevant topics of photography. I'd also add that a small size is a nice thing because you're more likely to carry the camera with you. If you are considering Nikon then I'd say that Nikon D3300, D3400 or D3500 are all very good options. They are the smallest dSLR cameras (digital Single Reflex Cameras). The dSLR is nice if you like using the viewfinder to compose. Also you can get lots of lenses for them easily. To start, I'd just use the kit lens and not worry about any fancy additions. My D3500 review is here: th-cam.com/video/0TTDu5hUfC0/w-d-xo.html . (I do not have enough experience with Canon or Sony as my channel is about Fuji and Nikon.) If you consider getting a much smaller but equally capable (if not more capable) hybrid camera (no mirror) I really recommend Fujifilm. As a beginner you'll enjoy Fuji X-T10 or X-E2 or X-A2. If you have more to spare maybe consider X-T20, X-T30 or X-S10. These have wonderful 4K video and the X-S10 also has in body image stabilization. I should say Fuji zoom lenses have their own image stabilization built in. When it comes to color Fuji is very hard to beat and they have one of the best optics. I hope I could help you a bit. Kind regards!
@@tom_photo thank you for your reply. I would like to stick with monochrome, so wondering if a film camera would work best. Like I said, I'm brand new and I'm sure I will be researching for months before I make the anticipated purchase. You are very helpful 👍
@@hollytrott3889 Hi Holly! I see. If you need only monochrome and want a very (most top of the line) monochrome camera that would be Leica M10 Monochrom. It's a very specialized, small, and an incredibly expensive (over 6000 USD) black and white camera. This is a very specialized camera, capable of amazingly detailed black and white photography. This camera generally only interests a small number of pros. My Fujifilm X-T30 is a very capable black and white camera, too. It has digital filters for black and white and also Acros film simulation. I certainly recommend this camera much before any Leica. Also Fujifilm X-E and X-Pro line are worth visiting and of course the X-T3/4/5 series, but these are expensive. As to black and white film photography, I used to do it a lot a long time ago for many years. With B/W film it makes sense to have your own darkroom and develop yourself because then you have the most freedom and control. However in the current time this is difficult and most people will find it very messy. I'm not sure I could recommend it. The chemistry part will be expensive but the cameras are very cheap because all kinds of retro film cameras are available for the price of a dinner. Cheers!
Hi! I am just starting photography and I have a Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-HX200V available that I am borrowing from a friend (I am considering buying it from my friend). Would it be worth it to get this Nikon camera instead? I found a used one in good condition. Is it worth an upgrade, i.e., is this Nikon camera much better? My googling hasn't been very successful so far... Thanks!
Hi! Thank you for your question. Id's say that the Nikon D3400 is quite a bit more of a photographer's camera. It will have superior controls and higher image quality. But most importantly you will have all the controls of a typical dSLR and ability to change lenses and a larger sensor. These are huge advantages. For starting out photography the Nikon D3400 will win. I'd say it's one of the best introductions to photography and it doesn't compromise much. I've compared Nikon D3400 with Nikon D3500 ( th-cam.com/video/51MuV6YqanA/w-d-xo.html ) and reviewed Nikon D3500 separately ( th-cam.com/video/0TTDu5hUfC0/w-d-xo.html ). Kind regards!
just because i saw Dpreview image comparision between d3400 and d3300 so that i choosed d3400 although it's more expensive a little bit. Idk if I trusted too much Dpreview and Dxomark. Hope you reply. Thanks.
Hi. Yes, D3400 is more expensive because it's a newer model. It's supposed to have a quieter kit lens (when focusing) which should make it better for video. However, for video most people use manual focusing and the D3300 kit lense is more convenient to switch between manual and automatic focusing. Additionally the D3400 is not as good for video than D3300 because it does not have a microphone port. Images out of D3300 and D3400 are identical because they use the same sensor. As I highlight in the video, for me D3300 is a better value than D3400. Even for the same price I would consider getting the D3300 instead. That said, D3400 probably has a higher marker value but mostly only because it has a newer model number. Both models take wonderful photos and both are great. If you are choosing between the two models decide based on the condition of the camera and how many pictures it has taken. Also make sure that the glass part has no scratches. A lens that's been behind the protective filter is a great bonus. Also if the previous owner has never swapped lenses and never exposed the sensor to dust, that's a huge bonus. I hope I could help you. Please ask additional questions if you have them. I'm always happy to help. I'm also soon producing a video on how to choose best used cameras.
@@tom_photo Thanks so much, i hope i can go back the time lol, whatever, i'm happy with d3400 because I don't care about taking videos. D3400 is newer 2 years and that's quite considerable with a low-level camera and for the newbie who has little experience of testing used cameras like me, it's lighter a bit and able to take more photos because of better battery. Thanks again bro.
@@nnamdzhb1299 Hi. I think D3400 is a wonderful choice and I'm sure you're going to be happy with this camera. I'm certainly happy with my D3400. Good luck! I'd also like to invite you to watch my video on the lens of D3400: th-cam.com/video/zfc6axw9uC4/w-d-xo.html This lens has some very exciting properties that are worth checking out I think. It really likes small aperture values (large F-stops) which in unusual.
Hi! Thank you for your feedback. Indeed it can shoot 60 fps, you are right. It was a mistake in the video. I corrected it in the comments and also in the subtitles back when I discovered it.
Yes, absolutely. I think the D3300 is a very good option. If you want to use your camera for video then D3300 is a better option than D3400 because of the microphone port. The photos that these cameras produce are identical.
Indeed, this camera is a a good option for general photography. When it comes to specific application what matters more is the lens that you intend to use. For indoor photography and sports you may want to choose a faster lens (larger max aperture) than the kit lens that it comes with.
Hi Khalil! Thanks for asking. Yes, I think Canon EOS 1300d is very good for beginners. Very many cameras are good for beginners. What I tend to value in beginner cameras is the small size. It's just less intimidating and more inviting when it comes to carrying the camera with you. More inviting cameras initiate more practice opportunities.
Thanks for the question. Given a choice for the same price I'd go with D3400 because it's newer technology. Neither of the bodies have a motor, it needs to be in the lens. The 700D has some pro features that make it attractive and the color depth is a bit better (but this comes at the expense of less pixels). Another reason to favor D3400 is that it's considerably smaller and its battery lasts longer. It also has better connectivity.
is it still a good choice in 2022 ? I was looking at a sony a5100 at around the same price, but in my local shop only d3400 is in stock. Should I wait for just go for nikon ?
Hi SnowBall! Thank you for your question. I happen to know both cameras because the Nikon I own myself and the Sony I recommended to my dad who's using it on a daily basis. The short answer is that you cannot go wrong with either of them. If you care about size then the Sony is a better option. If you care about availability of many affordable lenses then the Nikon is better. People these days are turning more in the direction of mirrorless so this again supports Sony. On the other hand dependability and legacy of Nikon are well known facts. The Sony will give you more options but the Nikon will give you a bit more professional photography experience. I don't know if I made it easier for you or not. Best of luck to you! Don't hesitate to drop me a line if you have more questions.
Hi! This camera will certainly work for product photography. What matters more than the camera is what lens you're going to use with it. For product photography you may want to have a tilting screen and maybe also a touch screen. This camera has a static screen and it's not touch sensitive. Best of luck to you!
Hello! Thank you for asking. The macro capabilities of a camera depend more on the lens than the camera body. The Nikon D3400 will certainly work as a macro camera with a proper lens. It does have some drawbacks, though. First it has no tilt screen which would be preferable when doing macro photography. Secondly it has no in camera image stabilization. This is not a problem if your lens has image stabilization. Other than that the Nikon D3400 is really nice (and small for a dSLR) and will get the job done. I hope I could help you.
@@tom_photo thanks alot .. can you recommend for me a good camera for macro and dental photography with tilt screen .. budget friendly .. thanks in advance
@@drmohamedelhawary6191 Hi! Sure, I'm happy to help you. Do you have a camera make in mind, and are you considering new or older cameras? One thing I'd recommend for dental photography is a ring flash. This is what you'd connect to the lens. I know more about Fujifilm and Nikon. Fujifilm tends to be more expensive so I'd recommend Nikon. One great budget buy is Nikon D5500 or Nikon D5600. They come with articulated touch sensitive screens. There's no in-body image stabilization, so this would have to be inside the lens if you need it. You have several options for lenses: expertphotography.com/best-macro-lens-for-nikon/. And, once again, ring flash is important. Best of luck to you.
Hi STARSHIP! Thanks for asking. For me these two cameras are very comparable and equally good. Both will work for astrophotography. The lens matters more than the camera when it comes to a particular application. For astrophotography you might like a camera that has a rotating screen and perhaps a better way to reduce mirror shake (or perhaps a hybrid camera that doesn't have a mirror). You'll want the camera to have a long maximal shutter speed in the manual mode. I hope this helps a bit. Kind regards!
Hi Muhamad! Thank you for asking. All of these cameras serve very well as introduction to photography. I think at first it doesn't matter very much which camera you get because there will be things one needs to learn that are independent of cameras. I've made a video on the Nikon D3XXX series where I compare those cameras: th-cam.com/video/51MuV6YqanA/w-d-xo.html . I know less about Canon because I use Fujifilm and Nikon in my own photography. Kind regards!
Hello! Thank you for your question. The Nikon is newer technology, a bit smaller but features a larger sensor. I'd vote for Nikon D3400. Best of luck to you!
This is a good question, thanks. I think D3400 is an excellent all around camera and will no doubt work for car photography as well. However, it gets a bit more interesting. The kit lens is very unique in that it likes small apertures (you may want to watch: th-cam.com/video/zfc6axw9uC4/w-d-xo.html), it's not a good bokeh lens. For car photography you may want to use a different lens for better bokeh. Now, D3400 does not have a motor in the body to drive the lens. Also, it has not image stabilization (this is preset in the kit lens). This means that if you get a new lens for car photography you probably want it to have both the motor and image stabilization. This limits your selection of potential lenses very much. So my summary is that if you want to start using a lot of other lenses than the kit lens then you may be better off buying an upper level body instead. I hope this helped you. Please don't hesitate to post new questions if you think I can help. Always happy to help!
The D7000 for the amount of lenses you get as the camera body has a built in motor. The D7100 is a better camera but if money is tight the D7000 is excellent. You can pick them up for about $200 or 200 euros.
Hi. Thanks for this question. I've actually used this camera to photograph paintings and it works very well. Indeed I'd recommend this camera for your purpose. It has very realistic colors (when you set the color to standard). Also, the camera has "live view" which you can use to get rid of the mirror slap when you photograph from the tripod. I hope I could help you.
@@dago00 I just posted a video on the sharpness of the lens that comes with this camera (th-cam.com/video/zfc6axw9uC4/w-d-xo.html). This lens has some very surprising features as it turns out. With this lens you can go to incredibly small apertures (large F-values) to achieve amazing depth of field.
@@tom_photo thanks for the amazing tips I have close up lens with +1 and +2 55mm and 58mm I have a few lens / filters I also use live view and lower my iso for taking 1080p 60Fps only issues for me is the built in mic but I’m not doing anything crazy it’s amazing for a simple dslr camera I’ve shot many great photos
Hi Crystal! Thanks for asking. This camera is a bit large and bulky for surf photography. And it's not moisture resistant or shock resistant. Have you considered GoPro: th-cam.com/video/CRsJEorgXb4/w-d-xo.html
Hi. This camera works very well for nature photography. With the kit lens it's a rather general camera. For nature you may want to use a telephoto or a macro zoom depending on your particular interest. Then you may think about getting specialized lenses for it. If you want to get into true nature photography then I'd advise to get a bigger body, a more professional one. For example this camera does not have in-body image stabilization or in-body motor and you might find that you'd like to have them one day. I hope that helped.
Hi and thanks for the question. The Nikon D3400 is an entry level Nikon camera. Entry level here means primarily the number of options you have to control the camera and perhaps also how easy it is to use the camera. This does not mean that the image quality is somehow "entry level" of sub-standard. The most essential parts of the camera (e.g. image sensor) are the same as in higher level versions and you will get the same image quality out of it. So, it's not a bad idea to get an entry level camera. You are going to get wonderful images out of it. This is where the Nikon D3400 stands - a nice tool for creating great images. That said, the camera is not as perfect for making videos as it is for photography. It's about average in that department. I absolutely think that it's a good idea to buy Nikon D3400 in 2021 if the price is right. It can still take the same wonderful pictures it could when it first came out.
Thank you for your question. These are two very comparable cameras. Nikon is just a tiny bit more capable, a tiny bit smaller and has a bit larger sensor (differences are very small). However, most importantly the Nikon lacks an anti-alias filter which makes its image quality better. So, I'd personally go with Nikon but the Canon is no doubt also a very fine camera. I hope I could help you.
@@bekirboga3259 Hi. Canon is, indeed, newer. However at least for me Nikon is ahead of the game far enough to cover this time difference. Please note that this is merely my opinion and other people may have different opinions. Best of luck!
The camera is very good and will also work for wildlife photography. However, you probably want another lens for wildlife, most likely a fast telephoto lens. Such large lens is better handled by a larger body that also has a motor inside. So, if you decide to go into true wildlife photography and spend thousands on a lens then it probably makes sense to get an upper level body as well.
Hi PixelCake! It's true that the D3400 is not a very capable video camera; it's all about photography. But even with much more capable video cameras I typically don't use autofocus. For me manual focusing works better. Kind regards!
@@tom_photo although in video you can hear af motors or the focus ring through the microphone. wouldn’t be ideal for a dynamic video such as a vlog. I just wish Nikon stuck to the mic input instead of removing it
Thank you for this question. For casual photography, especially if you use the kit lens, these two cameras are almost identical. Either one will work very well. If you consider buying one of them maybe D3300 is a better option because older models are cheaper and D3300 is as good as D3400 in my eyes.
Thank you for this question. Yes, these two cameras share the same sensor. These cameras are very similar, indeed. For most intents and purposes they are the same camera. Some say D3300 is a bit superior because it has microphone port, its kit lens has physical buttons and some other small things may make it more attractive. On the other hand the D3400 has a newer kit lens which is supposed to have a quieter motor.
Hi Mamunur! Thank you for asking. The camera can do HD video but has no external microphone port and touch screen capabilities. The controls are quite limited. The video quality is OK but by today's standards not spectacular. So I would perhaps not choose this camera specifically for video. I'd say it is much more intended for stills photography. Kind regards!
Indeed, its the price that determines if it makes sense to buy this camera or not. If that's what you mean? At the current time one could probably pick it up for not much more that 200 USD/EUR used.
@MiFi Hi. I'm glad you got a great deal on a great camera. Best of luck to you! If you want to see how the D3400's unique kit lens behaves at different apertures, I've made this video: th-cam.com/video/zfc6axw9uC4/w-d-xo.html
Hi Reachland2! Thank you for your feedback. I'd be interested to hear what aspects of D3400 photography you don't like very much. I find that the D3400 tends to overexpose at times and the color rendering is perhaps not as good as I've seen in the Fujis. Other than that it's seems to be a great camera. What lens are you using?
@@tom_photo i'm not swedish. very shortly after typing my question to you i thought to my self that your very subtle accent is more likely finnish, but i felt somewhat unsure about even that. thanks for replying!
@@Cesaretto Hi. Thank you very much for catching this error. Unfortunately I cannot change this in the video but I can make the correction in the subtitles.
Looks, ergonomical design and quality shots Nikon D3400 is second to none.
Hi Donchu! Yes, this is a very capable little camera. It is also very affordable these days. Kind regards!
I have the previous model D3300 . Quite satisfied , it makes sharp and bright photos . The only thing I don't like is the row of buttons on the left , not ergonomic at all . Canon and Sony cameras have fewer buttons and are more user-friendly . Otherwise it's a very good camera .
I absolutely agree, both the D3300 and D3400 and very nice cameras.
Great review mate! You helped me enough to understanding my new D3500 (i found these cameras equal in many ways - still trying to understand the differences and if some are major ones) and i can't wait to go out and shoot everything i can! Still have to find out if i can do portrait photos with the 18-55 kit lens and zoom/macro photography with the 70-300 that was also in the box! I think for it's budget these cameras are great values! Time will show... Thanks for this video buddy
Hi LordianGuard79! Thank you so much! Yes, both the D3400 and D3500 are great and they are very similar. I have compared the cameras in another video, too: th-cam.com/video/51MuV6YqanA/w-d-xo.html . Kind regards!
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Hi Hawru! Thank you so much. Kind regards!
Hello, do you recommend this camera for cinematic video, I like photography and sometimes i want to make some cinematic shots like slow-mo shots ty
Hello. I think the D3400 is a wonderful photographers camera. I'd confidently recommend it for photo work. However, I find its video capabilities a little bit behind. If video is your primary interest then I'd say that the D3400 is probably not among the first choices.
Thanks a lot for the review, you covince me to get one as I have a gopro hero 8 for video making ! Cheers
I'm glad I could help you. Good luck to you with this wonderful camera!
good day, thanks a lot for this review. I only have question about this, is it good for street photography?like capturing objects while moving?
Hi Bren! Thank you for asking. This depends more on the lens than the camera you're using. Nikon has lots of lenses and you can certainly pick one up for street photography. I like 35 mm lenses for street, you might also like wider angle lenses. Assuming you are going to use the kit lens - this works quite well, too, for most purposes because it's a good all around lens. You might want larger apertures than the F3.5, though (maybe F2). Other than that, it's a very nice lens. You're also asking about moving objects. Again, if your lens is right then this camera is probably not limiting. If the objects are not very fast (such as race cars) then you don't care much about the burst speed or advanced focusing topics. One thing that I find just a tiny bit limiting on this camera when capturing moving objects is the 11 focus points and no touch screen. But these problems are not major, especially considering the very high image quality. What you will like about the Nikon D3400 is it's small size and that's really good for street photography. The Nikon D3400 is a very nice all around camera that can do most things really well. I hope I could help you. Cheers!
Hi! My dad wants to get into bird photography, although he doesn't know anything about cameras and photography. Would this be a good camera to start with?
Hi Charul! Thank you for asking. For someone who is just starting out with photography this is a great camera. It's a friendly and small piece of equipment. Bird photography is a bit tricky as a starting project. The lens you use is much more important than the camera you use. Bird photography requires some pretty expensive bright telephoto lenses. For these lenses people typically get larger bodies than this camera and they may also like in-body image stabilization that this camera doesn't have. For telephoto work a good tripod is also very important. Bird photography is fun but it's kind of tricky, too. I hope I could help you and your dad is able to start with photography. Kind regards!
I’ve been using this camera for landscape mostly, which I’m happy with for the time being. I wouldn’t recommend it for bird photography if your dad can stretch too but a better model with more focus points and perhaps better tracking. It’s a great beginner camera though
is this camera with 18-105vr good for beginner?
Hi AirBuz! Thank you for asking. I think this is a very good camera for a beginner. If you can choose then I'd actually recommend the kit lens or a lens with a smaller focal length range. If we are not talking about the top of the line lenses then generally less zoom is a better idea. The thing is that it's really difficult to build a lens with a 18-105 zoom range at high quality for a good price. I think this lens is going to be quite soft. Kind regards!
Thanks a lot for the review. If I have two options, Nikon D3400 and D3500, which one would you recommend for casual use for photos and videos?
Hi Sudipta! Thanks for asking. I have a plan to soon produce a video on D3500 as well. But the short answer is very simple: there's almost no difference. The D3400 and D3500 are essentially the same camera. Their sensor is the same and image quality is the same. The D3500 is a tiny bit smaller but this is not really important. Given a choice between these cameras I'd get the one that has a better deal and the one that's taken less photos. I hope I could help you. Happy photography!
@@tom_photo Thank you so much for your detailed information. I'm eagerly wating for your video on D3500. As per your suggestion, I think D3400 would be a good deal for me if i don't want to spend more money on the same featured camera. And another thing, is the video quality more stable and sharper in D3500 than D3400 or same?
@@Sudipta_Dey_Utsa Hi! Video is also the same out of these cameras (same sensor, same, engine, same everything). Video is HD and 60 fps max (I said 30 fps in the video but I corrected it in the text and also in the subtitles). Nether of the cameras excel at video and they don't have microphone ports. Thanks again!
@@tom_photo Thank you so much. You are great as well as your youtube contents. You desearve more views. Subscribed and best wishes. ❤
@@Sudipta_Dey_Utsa Thanks so much!
hey i can buy either this one or the Canon EOS 4000D for the same price wich one should i get?
Thank you for this questions. It's really your personal preference and often times it boils down to if you want a Nikon or a Canon. However, if you ask which one I'd get then it would probably be Nikon D3400. The D3400 has a bit better specs and it's smaller. Also Nikon D3400 has no anti-aliasing filter which could possibly mean that the images have better detail and less noise. I hope I could help you a bit.
If you do alot of video get the 400d dual pixel af is excellent contrast detection on the nikon is horrible for video
@@natedagreat90 I agree. I also bring it out in the video that D3400 is not a good choice for video work.
Thanks for the great review! I'm a newbie and have not yet bought my first camera. I'm looking for something for street photography and action photography. I don't have much of a budget, with that said, what camera would you recommend? Thank you!
Hi Holly! Thank you for asking. If you have never used a camera before then I'd recommend something that's user friendly but at the same time will introduce all relevant topics of photography. I'd also add that a small size is a nice thing because you're more likely to carry the camera with you. If you are considering Nikon then I'd say that Nikon D3300, D3400 or D3500 are all very good options. They are the smallest dSLR cameras (digital Single Reflex Cameras). The dSLR is nice if you like using the viewfinder to compose. Also you can get lots of lenses for them easily. To start, I'd just use the kit lens and not worry about any fancy additions. My D3500 review is here: th-cam.com/video/0TTDu5hUfC0/w-d-xo.html . (I do not have enough experience with Canon or Sony as my channel is about Fuji and Nikon.) If you consider getting a much smaller but equally capable (if not more capable) hybrid camera (no mirror) I really recommend Fujifilm. As a beginner you'll enjoy Fuji X-T10 or X-E2 or X-A2. If you have more to spare maybe consider X-T20, X-T30 or X-S10. These have wonderful 4K video and the X-S10 also has in body image stabilization. I should say Fuji zoom lenses have their own image stabilization built in. When it comes to color Fuji is very hard to beat and they have one of the best optics. I hope I could help you a bit. Kind regards!
@@tom_photo thank you for your reply. I would like to stick with monochrome, so wondering if a film camera would work best. Like I said, I'm brand new and I'm sure I will be researching for months before I make the anticipated purchase. You are very helpful 👍
@@hollytrott3889 Hi Holly! I see. If you need only monochrome and want a very (most top of the line) monochrome camera that would be Leica M10 Monochrom. It's a very specialized, small, and an incredibly expensive (over 6000 USD) black and white camera. This is a very specialized camera, capable of amazingly detailed black and white photography. This camera generally only interests a small number of pros. My Fujifilm X-T30 is a very capable black and white camera, too. It has digital filters for black and white and also Acros film simulation. I certainly recommend this camera much before any Leica. Also Fujifilm X-E and X-Pro line are worth visiting and of course the X-T3/4/5 series, but these are expensive. As to black and white film photography, I used to do it a lot a long time ago for many years. With B/W film it makes sense to have your own darkroom and develop yourself because then you have the most freedom and control. However in the current time this is difficult and most people will find it very messy. I'm not sure I could recommend it. The chemistry part will be expensive but the cameras are very cheap because all kinds of retro film cameras are available for the price of a dinner. Cheers!
@@tom_photo opinion on the Nikon d60? I have an opportunity to get one for $100. Thanks for your time
@@tom_photo oh ya, the Leica M10 is my dream camera! Baby steps lol
Hi! I am just starting photography and I have a Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-HX200V available that I am borrowing from a friend (I am considering buying it from my friend). Would it be worth it to get this Nikon camera instead? I found a used one in good condition. Is it worth an upgrade, i.e., is this Nikon camera much better? My googling hasn't been very successful so far... Thanks!
Hi! Thank you for your question. Id's say that the Nikon D3400 is quite a bit more of a photographer's camera. It will have superior controls and higher image quality. But most importantly you will have all the controls of a typical dSLR and ability to change lenses and a larger sensor. These are huge advantages. For starting out photography the Nikon D3400 will win. I'd say it's one of the best introductions to photography and it doesn't compromise much. I've compared Nikon D3400 with Nikon D3500 ( th-cam.com/video/51MuV6YqanA/w-d-xo.html ) and reviewed Nikon D3500 separately ( th-cam.com/video/0TTDu5hUfC0/w-d-xo.html ). Kind regards!
I really appreciate this detailed answer, thank you so much! Your videos are very insightful as well:)
@@Camerak-p6s You are most welcome! Thank you very much for watching.
just because i saw Dpreview image comparision between d3400 and d3300 so that i choosed d3400 although it's more expensive a little bit. Idk if I trusted too much Dpreview and Dxomark. Hope you reply. Thanks.
Hi. Yes, D3400 is more expensive because it's a newer model. It's supposed to have a quieter kit lens (when focusing) which should make it better for video. However, for video most people use manual focusing and the D3300 kit lense is more convenient to switch between manual and automatic focusing. Additionally the D3400 is not as good for video than D3300 because it does not have a microphone port. Images out of D3300 and D3400 are identical because they use the same sensor. As I highlight in the video, for me D3300 is a better value than D3400. Even for the same price I would consider getting the D3300 instead. That said, D3400 probably has a higher marker value but mostly only because it has a newer model number. Both models take wonderful photos and both are great. If you are choosing between the two models decide based on the condition of the camera and how many pictures it has taken. Also make sure that the glass part has no scratches. A lens that's been behind the protective filter is a great bonus. Also if the previous owner has never swapped lenses and never exposed the sensor to dust, that's a huge bonus. I hope I could help you. Please ask additional questions if you have them. I'm always happy to help. I'm also soon producing a video on how to choose best used cameras.
@@tom_photo Thanks so much, i hope i can go back the time lol, whatever, i'm happy with d3400 because I don't care about taking videos. D3400 is newer 2 years and that's quite considerable with a low-level camera and for the newbie who has little experience of testing used cameras like me, it's lighter a bit and able to take more photos because of better battery. Thanks again bro.
@@nnamdzhb1299 Hi. I think D3400 is a wonderful choice and I'm sure you're going to be happy with this camera. I'm certainly happy with my D3400. Good luck! I'd also like to invite you to watch my video on the lens of D3400: th-cam.com/video/zfc6axw9uC4/w-d-xo.html
This lens has some very exciting properties that are worth checking out I think. It really likes small aperture values (large F-stops) which in unusual.
8:47 Nikon d3400 can shoot video up to 60fps (59.94 to be exact)
Hi! Thank you for your feedback. Indeed it can shoot 60 fps, you are right. It was a mistake in the video. I corrected it in the comments and also in the subtitles back when I discovered it.
@@tom_photo cheers! Your video actually made me decided to re-buy d3300 instead of d3400
@@AfnanStudio_ Hi. Nikon D3300 is a wonderful camera. I think you made a good decision. Best of luck to you!
do you think a d3300 is a good option too? I need the mic jack.
Yes, absolutely. I think the D3300 is a very good option. If you want to use your camera for video then D3300 is a better option than D3400 because of the microphone port. The photos that these cameras produce are identical.
its even a more good option, the same camera with more useful options.
@@emokolke Yes, one could argue that D3300 might be a better camera because it has more options.
Is it good for action pictures like concerts/sports each
Indeed, this camera is a a good option for general photography. When it comes to specific application what matters more is the lens that you intend to use. For indoor photography and sports you may want to choose a faster lens (larger max aperture) than the kit lens that it comes with.
Hlw,i have a question, that is canon EOS 1300d good for the begginers?
Hi Khalil! Thanks for asking. Yes, I think Canon EOS 1300d is very good for beginners. Very many cameras are good for beginners. What I tend to value in beginner cameras is the small size. It's just less intimidating and more inviting when it comes to carrying the camera with you. More inviting cameras initiate more practice opportunities.
which one should i buy the nikon d90 or nikon d3400 pls help
Thank you for your question. If the price is not an issue I'd get the 3400 because it's much newer technology.
How about between canon 700d and this Nikon 3400d? For event photography and cinematography?
Thanks for the question. Given a choice for the same price I'd go with D3400 because it's newer technology. Neither of the bodies have a motor, it needs to be in the lens. The 700D has some pro features that make it attractive and the color depth is a bit better (but this comes at the expense of less pixels). Another reason to favor D3400 is that it's considerably smaller and its battery lasts longer. It also has better connectivity.
@@tom_photo thank you so much☺️
is it still a good choice in 2022 ? I was looking at a sony a5100 at around the same price, but in my local shop only d3400 is in stock. Should I wait for just go for nikon ?
Hi SnowBall! Thank you for your question. I happen to know both cameras because the Nikon I own myself and the Sony I recommended to my dad who's using it on a daily basis. The short answer is that you cannot go wrong with either of them. If you care about size then the Sony is a better option. If you care about availability of many affordable lenses then the Nikon is better. People these days are turning more in the direction of mirrorless so this again supports Sony. On the other hand dependability and legacy of Nikon are well known facts. The Sony will give you more options but the Nikon will give you a bit more professional photography experience. I don't know if I made it easier for you or not. Best of luck to you! Don't hesitate to drop me a line if you have more questions.
@@tom_photo ah yes I see, I think the sony wins just because of the size then for me. Thanks so much for that comment.
@@Techsnowball You're welcome!
is this good for product photography?
Hi! This camera will certainly work for product photography. What matters more than the camera is what lens you're going to use with it. For product photography you may want to have a tilting screen and maybe also a touch screen. This camera has a static screen and it's not touch sensitive. Best of luck to you!
Hello .. is this camera good for dental And macro photography ? .. i will use sigma 105 macro lense
Hello! Thank you for asking. The macro capabilities of a camera depend more on the lens than the camera body. The Nikon D3400 will certainly work as a macro camera with a proper lens. It does have some drawbacks, though. First it has no tilt screen which would be preferable when doing macro photography. Secondly it has no in camera image stabilization. This is not a problem if your lens has image stabilization. Other than that the Nikon D3400 is really nice (and small for a dSLR) and will get the job done. I hope I could help you.
@@tom_photo thanks alot .. can you recommend for me a good camera for macro and dental photography with tilt screen .. budget friendly .. thanks in advance
@@drmohamedelhawary6191 Hi! Sure, I'm happy to help you. Do you have a camera make in mind, and are you considering new or older cameras? One thing I'd recommend for dental photography is a ring flash. This is what you'd connect to the lens. I know more about Fujifilm and Nikon. Fujifilm tends to be more expensive so I'd recommend Nikon. One great budget buy is Nikon D5500 or Nikon D5600. They come with articulated touch sensitive screens. There's no in-body image stabilization, so this would have to be inside the lens if you need it. You have several options for lenses: expertphotography.com/best-macro-lens-for-nikon/. And, once again, ring flash is important. Best of luck to you.
Is this camera good for astrophotography
Or canon 200d which is better
Hi STARSHIP! Thanks for asking. For me these two cameras are very comparable and equally good. Both will work for astrophotography. The lens matters more than the camera when it comes to a particular application. For astrophotography you might like a camera that has a rotating screen and perhaps a better way to reduce mirror shake (or perhaps a hybrid camera that doesn't have a mirror). You'll want the camera to have a long maximal shutter speed in the manual mode. I hope this helps a bit. Kind regards!
Hello, im a newbie to this field and yet to bought my camera. I wonder if I should buy canon eos 3000d or nikon d3200 or nikon d3400
Hi Muhamad! Thank you for asking. All of these cameras serve very well as introduction to photography. I think at first it doesn't matter very much which camera you get because there will be things one needs to learn that are independent of cameras. I've made a video on the Nikon D3XXX series where I compare those cameras: th-cam.com/video/51MuV6YqanA/w-d-xo.html . I know less about Canon because I use Fujifilm and Nikon in my own photography. Kind regards!
Hlw,what is better DSLR camera between canon 1300d and Nikon d3400
Hello! Thank you for your question. The Nikon is newer technology, a bit smaller but features a larger sensor. I'd vote for Nikon D3400. Best of luck to you!
@@tom_photo is canon Eos 1300d good for the begginers? For all sectors..
@@shamsshahir6219 Hello! I don't have first hand experience with this camera but based on what I read about it I think it is very suitable.
trying to get into car photography do you think i should get this?
This is a good question, thanks. I think D3400 is an excellent all around camera and will no doubt work for car photography as well. However, it gets a bit more interesting. The kit lens is very unique in that it likes small apertures (you may want to watch: th-cam.com/video/zfc6axw9uC4/w-d-xo.html), it's not a good bokeh lens. For car photography you may want to use a different lens for better bokeh. Now, D3400 does not have a motor in the body to drive the lens. Also, it has not image stabilization (this is preset in the kit lens). This means that if you get a new lens for car photography you probably want it to have both the motor and image stabilization. This limits your selection of potential lenses very much. So my summary is that if you want to start using a lot of other lenses than the kit lens then you may be better off buying an upper level body instead. I hope this helped you. Please don't hesitate to post new questions if you think I can help. Always happy to help!
The D7000 for the amount of lenses you get as the camera body has a built in motor. The D7100 is a better camera but if money is tight the D7000 is excellent. You can pick them up for about $200 or 200 euros.
Polycarbonate is very tough plastic.
It is, indeed. Thanks.
I need to take good quality shots of oil paintings, is this good enough?
Hi. Thanks for this question. I've actually used this camera to photograph paintings and it works very well. Indeed I'd recommend this camera for your purpose. It has very realistic colors (when you set the color to standard). Also, the camera has "live view" which you can use to get rid of the mirror slap when you photograph from the tripod. I hope I could help you.
@@tom_photo Thank you, I`m gathering as much opininions as I can on this, looks like it will be my next purchase :D.
@@dago00 I just posted a video on the sharpness of the lens that comes with this camera (th-cam.com/video/zfc6axw9uC4/w-d-xo.html). This lens has some very surprising features as it turns out. With this lens you can go to incredibly small apertures (large F-values) to achieve amazing depth of field.
@@tom_photo thanks for the amazing tips I have close up lens with +1 and +2 55mm and 58mm I have a few lens / filters I also use live view and lower my iso for taking 1080p 60Fps only issues for me is the built in mic but I’m not doing anything crazy it’s amazing for a simple dslr camera I’ve shot many great photos
3:00 you can turn on auto focus in settings
I’m about to get into surf photography. Is this a good camera for that job?
Hi Crystal! Thanks for asking. This camera is a bit large and bulky for surf photography. And it's not moisture resistant or shock resistant. Have you considered GoPro: th-cam.com/video/CRsJEorgXb4/w-d-xo.html
Si this good for naturalistic photography?
Hi. This camera works very well for nature photography. With the kit lens it's a rather general camera. For nature you may want to use a telephoto or a macro zoom depending on your particular interest. Then you may think about getting specialized lenses for it. If you want to get into true nature photography then I'd advise to get a bigger body, a more professional one. For example this camera does not have in-body image stabilization or in-body motor and you might find that you'd like to have them one day. I hope that helped.
Atenta solicitud a Thomphoto. Por favor, traducir éste vídeo al español. Gracias.
Gracias por este consejo y perdón por no tener subtítulos en español. Ahora esto está arreglado.
In 2021 October sould i buy?
Hi and thanks for the question. The Nikon D3400 is an entry level Nikon camera. Entry level here means primarily the number of options you have to control the camera and perhaps also how easy it is to use the camera. This does not mean that the image quality is somehow "entry level" of sub-standard. The most essential parts of the camera (e.g. image sensor) are the same as in higher level versions and you will get the same image quality out of it. So, it's not a bad idea to get an entry level camera. You are going to get wonderful images out of it. This is where the Nikon D3400 stands - a nice tool for creating great images. That said, the camera is not as perfect for making videos as it is for photography. It's about average in that department. I absolutely think that it's a good idea to buy Nikon D3400 in 2021 if the price is right. It can still take the same wonderful pictures it could when it first came out.
Hi, Canon eos 2000d vs nikon d3400?
Thank you for your question. These are two very comparable cameras. Nikon is just a tiny bit more capable, a tiny bit smaller and has a bit larger sensor (differences are very small). However, most importantly the Nikon lacks an anti-alias filter which makes its image quality better. So, I'd personally go with Nikon but the Canon is no doubt also a very fine camera. I hope I could help you.
Thank you for your help. Canon eos 2000d was released in 2018. Nikon d3400 was released in 2016. Is this important?
@@bekirboga3259 Hi. Canon is, indeed, newer. However at least for me Nikon is ahead of the game far enough to cover this time difference. Please note that this is merely my opinion and other people may have different opinions. Best of luck!
Thanx ☺️
would it be good enough to do wildlife photography
The camera is very good and will also work for wildlife photography. However, you probably want another lens for wildlife, most likely a fast telephoto lens. Such large lens is better handled by a larger body that also has a motor inside. So, if you decide to go into true wildlife photography and spend thousands on a lens then it probably makes sense to get an upper level body as well.
@@tom_photo nope brother i just want a entry level cam which can also be used for wildlife photography
@@trigohotgaming9719 Sure. In that case the D3400 is a very good choice. It beats most other entry level cameras. Good luck!
focus in video is terrible. at least with mine my d3400 hunts for focus
Hi PixelCake! It's true that the D3400 is not a very capable video camera; it's all about photography. But even with much more capable video cameras I typically don't use autofocus. For me manual focusing works better. Kind regards!
@@tom_photo although in video you can hear af motors or the focus ring through the microphone. wouldn’t be ideal for a dynamic video such as a vlog. I just wish Nikon stuck to the mic input instead of removing it
@@sigma_799 Hi! Yes, this is very true. I'm missing the mic port as well. Cheers!
@@tom_photo Yes, I prefer to use the manual focus. I noticed that sometimes the autofocus does not work great.
@@irfaan_ayoob Hi! Manual focus is indeed a good choice but provided that there's enough time to use manual focus. Kind regards!
Is the D3300 better for taking dog photograph or D3400 ?
Thank you for this question. For casual photography, especially if you use the kit lens, these two cameras are almost identical. Either one will work very well. If you consider buying one of them maybe D3300 is a better option because older models are cheaper and D3300 is as good as D3400 in my eyes.
Does d3300 and d3400 shares the the same senzor?Thanks
Thank you for this question. Yes, these two cameras share the same sensor. These cameras are very similar, indeed. For most intents and purposes they are the same camera. Some say D3300 is a bit superior because it has microphone port, its kit lens has physical buttons and some other small things may make it more attractive. On the other hand the D3400 has a newer kit lens which is supposed to have a quieter motor.
Is it a good for videography??
Hi Mamunur! Thank you for asking. The camera can do HD video but has no external microphone port and touch screen capabilities. The controls are quite limited. The video quality is OK but by today's standards not spectacular. So I would perhaps not choose this camera specifically for video. I'd say it is much more intended for stills photography. Kind regards!
Price
Indeed, its the price that determines if it makes sense to buy this camera or not. If that's what you mean? At the current time one could probably pick it up for not much more that 200 USD/EUR used.
@MiFi Hi. I'm glad you got a great deal on a great camera. Best of luck to you! If you want to see how the D3400's unique kit lens behaves at different apertures, I've made this video: th-cam.com/video/zfc6axw9uC4/w-d-xo.html
I still have this till this day since 2017. Not that good tbh. I feel like my phone galaxy s22 camera is better when taking pics.
Hi Reachland2! Thank you for your feedback. I'd be interested to hear what aspects of D3400 photography you don't like very much. I find that the D3400 tends to overexpose at times and the color rendering is perhaps not as good as I've seen in the Fujis. Other than that it's seems to be a great camera. What lens are you using?
Good for dogs?
Hi. Absolutely, it's great for dogs! :)
are you swedish?
Hi! Thanks for a fun question. I'm an Estonian. Are you Swedish? Kind regards!
@@tom_photo i'm not swedish. very shortly after typing my question to you i thought to my self that your very subtle accent is more likely finnish, but i felt somewhat unsure about even that. thanks for replying!
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Thank you!
video 30/60 fps
Hi. The camera is able to record video at 60 fps as well, if I understood your question correctly. It can do 24, 25, 30, 50, 60 fps.
@@tom_photo yes, but you said in the video that the camera can only record movies at 30 fps, error
at minute 8:45
@@Cesaretto Thank you for pointing this out.
@@Cesaretto Hi. Thank you very much for catching this error. Unfortunately I cannot change this in the video but I can make the correction in the subtitles.