I have been trying to get better at my astrophotography. I discovered that increasing exposure during post actually helps to show the stars that are too dim to see on the stock RAW image. I have been using the kit 70-300mm kit lens. I do have two other lenses that I am going to try now. This video was extremely helpful. Thank you for all the work you do to help everyone become more comfortable with our cameras. I have become a better photographer thanks to you. Keep up the good work, Huah!
I never, ever comment on TH-cam videos, but I just had to add to the chorus of praise here. I'm spending 3 nights camping in Joshua Tree next month, and I really want to improve my photography skills so I can take full advantage of that gorgeous night sky. Thank you so much for this primer, and ALL of your videos! I've taken classes, and watched dozens of other videos, and none of them are as easy to understand, or as packed so full of useful information as yours. Keep up the great work!
Thanks for taking time to post and provide feedback!:) Sounds like you have an interesting adventure ahead!:) I suggest practice, practice, practice ... this will make the photographic experience all the better. Enjoy the trip and be safe!:)
I really enjoy watching your videos. They remind me that you don't need expensive equipment to take great pictures. Just a little skill, practice and experience from trying out new ideas and learning from your mistakes. I was in Alaska a few winters ago and wanted to take pictures of the northern lights. I was staying with a friend out near Denali where the nights were jet black. A neighbor who lived there full time was using only a little Canon point and shoot but his northern light pictures were good enough for any magazine. Just proves the point that photography is more about the technique than about the equipment.
Thanks for the post/feedback!:) Agreed!:) I have shot with many cameras over the years. Hand a low end camera to an experienced photography and hand a high end camera to an inexperienced photography and see what happens:). An experienced photography can do wonders with entry level gear for the most part.
I received the D3400 for my birthday 2 days ago and I have watched a lot of your videos already that have helped me so much! Thank you for doing these! Much appreciated!
You made need to make a few slight adjustments, but I would start with the following: ISO 1600 (the lower the better but in astro photography, you will need more light), 20 second shutter (you may get trailing lights on the stars if you go slower than 25 or 30), zoom as wide as possible (70mm), and open the aperture all the way (4.5 i believe is the widest you can go on the 70-300 when zoomed all the way out). Take a shot and see what it looks like. You will most like need to make a few adjustments:). If the image is too dark, raise the ISO to 3200. If too bright, drop the ISO to 400. Etc. Hope this helps!:)
What makes this video special from others, is that u added much needed info in all ur sample pics. M following ur page since last 4 months n found helpful... forgive my poor English
Thanks for the post/question:). This is doable by entering into manual mode (M on the dial). Once in manual mode, rotate the shutter speed to one stop past 30 seconds and you will be in bulb mode:). This will allow you to open and close the shutter whenever you like (press the shutter button to open and press again to close).
* bows * HATS-OFF Sir! 🧢 💨 1. For your Enthusiasm and Determination to actually stay out there on a cold night and your Level of Patience when you did the Star Trails! 2. Having the energy and the same level of enthusiasm to share your classics, teach us and make an outstanding video! 3. Motivating noobies like me and making the point clear that it’s the level of understanding, patience and practice that makes the Photography an Art with any handy equipment you have! Thank you so much 😊!! I’m a great fan of you!! And I’m so proud to be so!!
Very easy to listen to, have ordered a usb otg cable to do remote astrophotography with my d3400, because I was mega annoyed with nikon for removing the dc2-port and the ml3 trigger is useless. Thank you, for your video, your teaching is clear and concise. I have suscribed
That was an amazing video.. Unlike other photographers, You really shared the basic info that a beginner needs to know.. Thanks a lot and keep adding more videos... (y)
You have the best videos, just a reminder to all those "professionals" who tote around the best, most expensive gear. You make it look easy and fun with the standard. Thank you so much! I love your vision.
Thanks for your post/feedback and glad to be of help!:) Great pictures are not necessarily the result of expensive equipment. I feel they are about a photographers ability to use any given camera and applying their own creative eye:).
Thank you for sharing your wealth of information. I have the entry level D3500. It's nice to know that, I can still get great shots like these without a more expensive camera.
Appreciate all the time and effort you put into making these videos. It really helps a beginner like me who's just starting to learn and understand the world of photography.
This is to be expected in manual mode ... you camera attempts to meter the scene but is unaware of the situation. The answer is to simply take the shot, evaluate the resulting image, and make any needed adjustments:). The metering system does a great job in aperture and shutter modes but manual is a slight different story.
Hi. You mentioned focus lock button which locks the focus so that your camera doesn't do autofocus again (which will ruin the focus).Why didn't you use manual focus in that case? I started with moon pictures this summer and found out that I can experiment a lot with manual focus.The best part is that I managed to connect D3400 to my laptop with USB where I can review the photo in more significant detail (due to a bigger screen) which is definitely a nice thing for this kind of photography.
Thanks for the post/question:). You could definitely use manual focus but might be challenged to find infinity on the 18-55 kit lens as there is no infinity indicator:). I created a video which talks about depth of field and touches on the concept of hyper focal distance ( th-cam.com/video/EGesxJeY8_s/w-d-xo.html ). Hyper focal distance is an important concept to understand as this will achieve focus from a given point to infinity:).
Hi Can you please do a video tutorial on how to get sharp close up images of the moon. I have a Nikon d5600 with the18-55 kit lense. I would obviously need a bigger lense to get closer but would like some advice. Cheers
This can be relatively tough:). Nice to have a looooong zoom if possible (like a fixed 500mm). A long zoom with a converter will magnify the moon and render a decent shot.
Thank you so much for that video. I wander if you could help me though. I just got a Nikon D3500 and I bought it to capture the Northern Lights. I have been trying all your settings trying to learn how to photograph the night sky but my camera keeps saying that the subject is too dark, even with the flash up. I am a complete novice so if you could help I would be very grateful. I just saw someone ask the same question but my camera wont even take the shot.
Hello Sir ! Can you please tell me how time it take to see the photo you shot when the shutter is open for thirty minutes ? I have got the same camera Nikon d3400 and it takes long time to see what i shoot when i have the shutter open for some minutes. Is this normal ? Thanks in advance.
Thanks for the post/question and glad to be of help!:) You have two questions which I will address ... 1) how to leave the shutter open for longer than 30 seconds (i.e. 30 mins)? This is accomplished by entering bulb mode. How do you get to bulb mode? Go into Manual mode (M on the dial) and rotate the shutter speed one stop past 30 seconds:). Pressing the shutter button will open the shutter and pressing again will close the shutter. This allows you to keep the shutter open as long as you like:). 2) why does it take so long to see a preview when the shutter is open to a good amount of time and is this normal? Yes, this is normal:). Can you shorten the time? Yes:). By default, noise reduction is enable and you must disable it. How? I did not mention how-to in this video but I did mentioned how-to in my video on steel wool which can be found here - th-cam.com/video/awXp9wvZo6w/w-d-xo.html ... hope all this helps!:)
Thank you for the answer ! After my question and before your answer, i saw your video for the steel wool which it helped me a lot and yes it was the noise reduction . Thanks again sir ! Greetings from Athens, Greece !
I love that you talk about this entry level camera (which I actually own), instead of some professional grade models that (of course) does a wonderful job in low light but I can never recreate.
Thanks for the post/feedback and glad to be of help!:) If I can do it, you can do it ... cameras like the D3400 are powerful/capable. A bit of knowledge and experience will produce awesome results ... stay with it and you will get there:).
Thanks for the videos. Question: Is there a way to take Flat Files with a NIKON DSLR attached to the telescope? Using either the D3400 or the D5600, both seem to require a lens in order to shoot in A mode (so camera sets shutter speed). I could have this all wrong, and Flats can simply be done with a lens (even thought the Lights will be with the telescope). Thanks again.
LOL - not certain on this one John:). I suspect by Flat, you are referring to RAW which is doable. The trick is to find a proper mount for the telescope.
RealWorld - Thank you for your response. By Flat files or frames I mean the ones you take pointing at a diffused light source (light box, t-shirt method, etc.) with the same focus and ISO, but are supposed to be done in A mode. Flats remove noise, dust spots and help with vignetting (I think on the vice vignetting). Learned this so far: 1. Can’t be done since the camera will not work in A mode without a lens (t-adapter is not ‘smart’ enough to talk to the camera body). 2. APT (Astro Photography Tool) software (free or $22US) will control the camera with scope mounted and assist in creating the Flat flies. Thanks again. I enjoy your work.
Hello, I got a camera 3 days ago for my birthday, and using it without any tutorials was impossible. Thanks to your video, hopefully I'll be able to improve my skills. I really appreciate your upload :)
place the camera on a tripod and enter manual mode > set the ISO to 800 (adjust as needed but this is a good starting point in my opinion) > open the aperture as wide as you can > set the shutter to 20 second or so or use bulb mode and a remote > focus to infinitely and have fun! :)
Another inspirstional video as always.... Specially now a days when everyone is in lockdown and pollution levels are reduced so we can try this definately.... I have a question, i have D7100 and the max shutter speed is 30s, is it possible i can go more greater than that to have longer star trails
Thanks for the post/feedback mughees and glad to be of help!:) Yes, you can use extend the shutter past 30 seconds on the D7100 using bulb mode ... this allows you to close the shutter whenever you like:).
Another great video. I had assumed I’d need a narrow aperture for max depth of field but of course this would mean a much longer exposure time or higher ISO. Something else I’ve learnt from your good self! Just a need a clear night now here in Colchester UK, but no mountains here lol!
Hello sir I have Nikon d3400 with kit lens 18-55 af-p DX lens. I tried to night photography, but my photos are blurry. Can you please help me how to I take a clear photos? What is the best settings for night photography with this camera or lens?
Thanks for the post/question:). Typically, blurry shots are the result of hand holding the camera will using a long shutter. How long is too long to hold the camera and get a steady shot? A general rule of thumb is 1/60th of second. When shooting at night with an ISO of 100, your camera will want to hold the shutter open for a good amount of time (something slower than 1/60th of second). When this happens, steady the camera with a tripod or steady surface and take the shot using the built-in timer. I created a video on capturing trailing lights using the d3400 which should be of help - th-cam.com/video/TbSgl5e6h7I/w-d-xo.html
Ahhhhhh yes, I create another video on this technique:). This is called bulb mode which allows you to leave the shutter open for any given length of time. How do you get into bulb mode? Go into manual mode and adjust the shutter speed all the way down - one stop past 30 seconds is bulb mode:). Use a remote shutter to open and then again to close:). If you do not have a remote shutter, you can hold the shutter button down as long as you like but this will create shake/blur.
Hello! Great video! Im trying to decide between a d5500 and d3400. Im leaning toward the d5500 because of the time-lapse. There is about a $100 difference between them. Any advice? Thanks!
Thanks for the post/feedback/question!:) Both are solid and share the same sensor, however the D5500 has additional features like timelapse, articulating touch screen, more focal, etc. You can get timelapse with the D3400 but it is cumbersome ... given the $100 difference, I might lean towards the D5500:).
Hi Realworld I’m looking at wireless and wired Remotes for my D5600 do you have any feedback on which one is better than the other? I’ve read the reviews of several of them to make sure it works with D5600 but before I order one I thought I’d your opinion you know heck of a lot more than I do that’s for sure thanks night photography is really cool this is a great video
Thanks for the post Michael. I have used a few different wireless remotes. Here is a quick link to a generic wireless shutter remote: amzn.to/2tnfbJP ... stay safe!:)
Thanks for the post/feedback!:) Fellow Hoosier?!:) Great place to live in my opinion:). I try to stay with the kit for the same reason - it is what most people have. Feel free to follow me on Instragram if you like - instagram.com/realworldpicts I just started the account and plan to post more picts soon:).
RealWorld Yeah! Went to IUB for Masters. Loved Bloomington while I was there. Yeah! I am working my way up from Kit lens. Got a rokinon 14mm for astrography.
IU and the city of Bloomington is a great place. The little 500 is always interesting - bikers, bikers, and more bikers:). The wide angle 14mm rokinon is a great lens for astro as well.
I need some advice. I have just spent a few days in the lake district. For a couple of nights, there was a clear view, with no light pollution at all. So I tried a first attempt at some milky way shots with settings at aperture wide open, shutter speed 25 secs, iso 1600 and 3200. on a tripod with remote control. I kept getting the message that read 'Subject too dark'. Any advice would be welcome, thank you. Equipment is Nikon D3300.
Not a problem:). The message is normal and you can simply ignore it depending on what you are trying to accomplish. The camera is not always able to determine the scene. If too dark, the camera will struggle to set the shutter for proper exposure. You may see the same in manual mode during a relatively dark scene. When taking shots of the stars, you might want to use manual mode which lets you control the both the aperture and shutter - this is a good idea especially if the resulting image is too dark, etc. Again, the camera will attempt to set the shutter based on the scene but it may not read it correctly:).
Got a 10 inch inteliscope from Orion. Bought a t_ring adapter along with a Barlow lens, am looking forward to many years of astrology in picture and video form. Oh and as a subscriber was greatly influenced by the way you break things down in great detail for beginners yet preserve the core information. I'll be using my Nikon d3400 with both kit lenses for many years. And your video's are behind the purchase. Much appreciated, keep up the good work . Best regards.
Thanks for the post/feedback Timothy and glad to be of help/inspiration!:) Sounds like you are set for lot of fun in the world of astro photography - enjoy the ride!:)
I purchased a 50mm wide angle lens with the infinity. I set the camera to bulb and to f1.8 the lowest it will go. I'm using the Nikon D40, yep older one. I used the remote and waited about 30 seconds. The image came out alright, lots of stars but still blurry. Any suggestions? I guess the term is called coma? Is 30 seconds to long? There is no streaking. Thank you in advance
Thanks for the post:). I might suggest two things: 1) ensure you have proper focus ( th-cam.com/video/EGesxJeY8_s/w-d-xo.html (pay special attention to the hyper focal distance ) 2) increase the shutter speed slightly. 30 seconds is a tad too long in my opinion and can cause a slight blur (try 20-25):).
Hi I'm really enjoying your night time videos, is there any chance you could do one for lunar shots, every time I take the pictures I just get a very little or large white blob I can't get the details of the moons surface which I find very frustrating, but any how keep up the great work I always look forward to your videos Barry
So glad I came across your channel! Literally my go to with any questions I have with my d3400. Thanks for all the help and time you put into your vids 👏🏻
Thanks for the post/feedback Nikki and glad to be of help!:) The D3400 and others like it are fully capable of doing more than basic shots ... take time to understand the camera and enjoy the ride!:)
I watched your videos since 'get first dslr, now what?'. Your channel concept's really helpful because not everyone can afford extra lens or flash. Maybe you can teach us the beauty of natural light or composition with a different situation or theme. Sorry for my poor language, and thank you for your effort 👍
Turning off Long Exposure NR (Noise Reduction) will make the image write to the card right after the image is done being shot. I got very annoyed of this extra time after a shot and did research and figured out how to disable this extra time after taking a photo. Give it a try!
I really like how you make is so simple on an entry level camera. You said that you made a few adjustments in lighroom. Can you please show us some simple tricks that we can do in lightroom? Keep the posts coming. Awesome work.
Thanks for the post/feedback!:) Here are a handful of Lightroom related vids that should be of some help ... > lightroom for beginners: th-cam.com/video/ZRJ8aifcin4/w-d-xo.html > dealing with high ISO in lightroom: th-cam.com/video/pKnpLb32j1w/w-d-xo.html > post processing portraits in lightroom: th-cam.com/video/nkh78JifdVc/w-d-xo.html > isolate colors in lightroom: th-cam.com/video/He-hfOgoMQM/w-d-xo.html
I'm currently on a D5200 and I'm looking to go full frame. I would like a camera that is good at both astro and non-astrophotograghy. I don't have the budget to get a camera for both duties. Do you have any recommendations? I'm looking to stay Nikon as I have already built up a collection of lenses. I see the 810a is recommended but i'm not sure how good it is when i'm not shooting the stars.
Thanks for the post:). I might suggest the Nikon D750 ( amzn.to/2QEXgGS ) - a great full frame camera that has been around for a couple of years and should be softer on your wallet:).
I have a D3400 and was considering purchasing the Rokinon 14mm f/2.8 IF ED UMC Ultra Wide Angle Fixed Lens w/ Built-in AE Chip for Nikon to use for astrophotography. However, I've read comments that using it with the D3400 C-Sensor, it will change it to 21mm. I'm an amateur and not versed on these things so can you explain 1. If this is a good purchase for the D3400 for astrophotography and 2. does it really change to 21mm and if so, how will this affect the photos? Thanks
Thanks for the post and not a problem:). The Rokinon 14mm ( amzn.to/2QFvSwt ) is a solid wide angle lens and good option in my opinion. Do not be over concerned about the 'true' factor ... good to know/understand but nothing to lose sleep over:). In short, ALL crop sensors are impacted by a multiplier to determine the true range. If you wonder which cameras have a crop sensor, know this - just about all affordable cameras are crop (this includes the Nikon 3000 series, 5000 series, 7000 series, Canon T6i, T7i, 80D, Sony 6000, 6300, 6500, etc.). Nikon has a multiplier of 1.5 and Canon's are 1.6 (this accounts for a slightly smaller sensor). Lens manufactures typically market their lenses based on full sensors which can be slightly deceiving but is universal nonetheless:). Soooooo if you see any lenses connected to a camera and want to know the true length, you can multiply by given factor to get the full sensor equivalent:). Nonetheless, a 14mm on a crop is still wide compared to any other lens on a crop. Hope this helps shed a bit of light on the situation ... might make for a good video as well:).
I have the exact same camera and I do astrophotogarphy a lot with it best way to focus on something far away is to go to the live view finder and point at the stars and use the manual zoom and then focus ring and once image is sharp zoom back out because now you know the camera has focused on a subject that’s really far away also iso always has to be over 1600 and sometimes I use bulb mode which is a setting that allows every bit of light into the camera and you are the timer I usually count to 10 or 15 seconds
Not gonna tell with 100% certainty, but I think when you change optical zoom, the focal point isn't the same anymore. Try the opposite, focus on an object when wide and then zoom in. Try different distances too. (of course, if you were talking about digital zoom, then you are fine:)
Hello everyone, I'm interested in astrophotography and I would like to make a startrail. However i had problem to buy a micro USB shutter for my Nikon D3400. Do you have any tips? Thank you guys.
I just love the way you bring the best result from kit lens. Not everyone can effort costly lens. Would love to follow you if you have any Instagram page.
Shooting in Live View is always a challenge in my opinion simply because the focus mechanism is not the same as when shooting through the view finder. I rarely using Live View for taking photos and stick with the view finder.
@@CONANEDOGAWA I had similar issues (tough to lock focus and keep focus sharp in live view). I do not have the same issues when using the view finder though:).
I really like your channel. To many people on You tube are clones. "Smash that like button" etc etc. Yours is straight talking and to the point. Keep it up! Please
Sounds like you have a good/nice setup:). I created a video on tripod which might be of help - th-cam.com/video/UGf070YTkuw/w-d-xo.html (look in the description of the video for links).
Very interesting! For sure, your channel has helped me to get into the photography secrets. I have a Nikon D3400 and the best way to use it is watching your videos. Keep pushing!! :-) Best regards from Spain
Not a problem ... you can leverage bulb mode:). In order to get into bulb mode move the dial to manual mode (M on the dial) and rotate the shutter to one stop past 30 seconds and you will see bulb:).
I created a video on flash and triggers which should be of help - th-cam.com/video/DvpsqFGAG00/w-d-xo.html ... regarding the umbrella - I thought I had a video on one but I am not able to find it:). I created a video on taking portraits which features an umbrella that might also be of some help - th-cam.com/video/mB2J4QB40Ik/w-d-xo.html ... the umbrella and stand featured in the video can be found here: Umbrella: amzn.to/2eFQN0U Umbrella holder: amzn.to/2trp5rn Umbrella/Light stand: amzn.to/2vyeEUl
for the light trails you got for 30 sends plus how did you keep the shutter open that long ? is there i wired shuuter release cable for the d3400 with shutter lock ?
Thanks for the post/question Brendan!:) I entered Bulb mode and used a wireless remote ( amzn.to/2tnfbJP ) I plan to release a new video tomorrow regarding steel wool photography in which I discuss and use the remote ... stay tuned:).
Thanks for the post/question:). Yes, it is possible under certain conditions. I created a couple of related videos which might be of help - th-cam.com/video/vee7RCAVL9g/w-d-xo.html ... th-cam.com/video/QF3gugula7M/w-d-xo.html
Soooooooooo goooood!!!!!Oh my god i think do that with my digital camera kodak easy share z5010, it is a shame!!!!i learn a lot with your videos its a very confortable experiencie watch this work, amazings photos!!!
Thanks for the informative video! I just learned a focusing technique that worked well for me. Live view mode, use the + to digitally zoom in on a single bright star, manually dial in, then use painter's tape to lock the focus ring. That's just one method. It doesn't allow for sharp foreground but stars are pin point. I used it on the 35mm 1.8 with good results. Thanks again for all the great content for us d3400 users!!
Thanks for the post/feedback Jan!:) I use the Zoom H1 and cheap lapel mic to capture sound. I created a video on the Zoom H1 which can be found here - th-cam.com/video/4StJ6QmYvpQ/w-d-xo.html ... links to purchase or view more details can be found in the description of the Zoom H1 video.
Thanks for the post/question:). Yes, a wireless remote ( a generic remote: amzn.to/2tnfbJP ) and a tripod of some sort. I created a vid on tripods which might be of help as well - th-cam.com/video/UGf070YTkuw/w-d-xo.html
Just want to say this is a really nice video, learned a lot from it.Thank you. One suggestion: If you could please move the camera settings text that go with each shot either downframe or somewhere else that would be awesome. I stopped the video several times to take in a few images, but it would be nice to read the settings when paused. TH-cam throws the title and progress bar over the video when paused, causing the settings to disappear.
Thanks for the post/feedback!:) I had not thought about that situation (watching the vid on a phone and hitting pause):). I may try to move it down and test.
@@RealWorld thanks yeah that would be awesome I'm subscribing to your Channel saving up for a d 3400 and I'm trying to learn all these settings but sometimes I like to pause and look at the photo for more than 5 seconds and appreciate the composition while looking at the settings
Hi, Fantastic video, very informative, many thanks. I have a Nikon Coolpix L820 and I live a 5 minute walk from one of the best dark spots on earth ( so I am told) It is 'Dark Skies Wales' and just standing in my back garden i can watch the milkyway with the naked eye and almost every night (especially just before dawn) you can just stand there and in a few minutes you will see a shooting star. Anyway, I digress. Do you think I could achieve the same kind of shots with my camera as you do with the D3400 ? I am pretty new to this photography so am on a early learning curve right now. Retirement has it's benefits and this is one of them for me... Thanks again for the great video, very helpful....Cheers from South Wales, UK
Thanks for the post Kevin!:) Sounds like you are in a GREAT place for night photos. I live in an area with a good amount of light pollution:). Nonetheless, the L820 is a good/solid camera but is unfortunately full auto which does not offer the ability to implement manual controls. I am curious to know what settings the camera would use for a night/star shot ... you may want to test and see:).
That's excellent, Mark. So much info in such a sort video, and entertaining, and great photos. Well done!
Where are you at, man!
I have been trying to get better at my astrophotography. I discovered that increasing exposure during post actually helps to show the stars that are too dim to see on the stock RAW image. I have been using the kit 70-300mm kit lens. I do have two other lenses that I am going to try now. This video was extremely helpful. Thank you for all the work you do to help everyone become more comfortable with our cameras. I have become a better photographer thanks to you. Keep up the good work, Huah!
I never, ever comment on TH-cam videos, but I just had to add to the chorus of praise here. I'm spending 3 nights camping in Joshua Tree next month, and I really want to improve my photography skills so I can take full advantage of that gorgeous night sky. Thank you so much for this primer, and ALL of your videos! I've taken classes, and watched dozens of other videos, and none of them are as easy to understand, or as packed so full of useful information as yours. Keep up the great work!
Thanks for taking time to post and provide feedback!:) Sounds like you have an interesting adventure ahead!:) I suggest practice, practice, practice ... this will make the photographic experience all the better. Enjoy the trip and be safe!:)
Hey it's been 5 years. How are you doing?
Sir... I also have a D3400... You are my boss... I started learning photography from u... Love u... Keep it up
Thanks for the post/feedback Rishad and glad to be of help!:)
Is this camera really worthy? I'm seriously thinking about buying it and I'm confused about its video quality.
@@affectionatesea8995 in my opinion its great just the audio is not the best so i would reccomend buying a microphone for videos
I love my D3400! You just made me love it even more!
awesome and glad to inspire!:)
I really enjoy watching your videos. They remind me that you don't need expensive equipment to take great pictures. Just a little skill, practice and experience from trying out new ideas and learning from your mistakes. I was in Alaska a few winters ago and wanted to take pictures of the northern lights. I was staying with a friend out near Denali where the nights were jet black. A neighbor who lived there full time was using only a little Canon point and shoot but his northern light pictures were good enough for any magazine. Just proves the point that photography is more about the technique than about the equipment.
Thanks for the post/feedback!:) Agreed!:) I have shot with many cameras over the years. Hand a low end camera to an experienced photography and hand a high end camera to an inexperienced photography and see what happens:). An experienced photography can do wonders with entry level gear for the most part.
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I just started dabbling in light photography, globes, domes myself. I cant wait to see what your going to show us!
I received the D3400 for my birthday 2 days ago and I have watched a lot of your videos already that have helped me so much! Thank you for doing these! Much appreciated!
Thanks for the post/feedback and glad to be of help!:) The D3400 is a great/capable camera - stay with it and have fun!:)
What should be the manual set up for astro photography in Nikon D3400 with a 70 to 300 mm vr lence
You made need to make a few slight adjustments, but I would start with the following: ISO 1600 (the lower the better but in astro photography, you will need more light), 20 second shutter (you may get trailing lights on the stars if you go slower than 25 or 30), zoom as wide as possible (70mm), and open the aperture all the way (4.5 i believe is the widest you can go on the 70-300 when zoomed all the way out). Take a shot and see what it looks like. You will most like need to make a few adjustments:). If the image is too dark, raise the ISO to 3200. If too bright, drop the ISO to 400. Etc. Hope this helps!:)
Thank you sir
What makes this video special from others, is that u added much needed info in all ur sample pics. M following ur page since last 4 months n found helpful... forgive my poor English
Thanks for the post/feedback and glad to be of help ... welcome from the United States!:)
Is it harmful to the lens if it was pointed directly to/at the sun?
No, the lens will be fine but you should be careful of your eyes ... looking through the viewfinder directly at the sun is not good:).
@@RealWorld thank u so much sir.
Most underrated photography channel
Thanks for the post/feedback and agreed:). I plan to create more videos so please stay tuned:).
How do you set sutterspeed to more than 30 seconds? In manual mode it goes till 30 seconds, right?
Thanks for the post/question:). This is doable by entering into manual mode (M on the dial). Once in manual mode, rotate the shutter speed to one stop past 30 seconds and you will be in bulb mode:). This will allow you to open and close the shutter whenever you like (press the shutter button to open and press again to close).
@@RealWorld Thanks!!
You are too under rated and I love you I have been with you since you where in 100 subs keep it up
awesome and thank you for the post/feedback! :)
Finally...a video tutorial using an everyday camera!!! Thank you!!!
Glad to be of help!:)
* bows * HATS-OFF Sir! 🧢 💨
1. For your Enthusiasm and Determination to actually stay out there on a cold night and your Level of Patience when you did the Star Trails!
2. Having the energy and the same level of enthusiasm to share your classics, teach us and make an outstanding video!
3. Motivating noobies like me and making the point clear that it’s the level of understanding, patience and practice that makes the Photography an Art with any handy equipment you have!
Thank you so much 😊!! I’m a great fan of you!! And I’m so proud to be so!!
Thanks for the post/feedback Aravind and glad to be of help/inspiration!:) Stay tuned as I have more vids on the way!:)
Very easy to listen to, have ordered a usb otg cable to do remote astrophotography with my d3400, because I was mega annoyed with nikon for removing the dc2-port and the ml3 trigger is useless. Thank you, for your video, your teaching is clear and concise. I have suscribed
Thanks for the post/feedback Andy and glad to be of help ... welcome to the channel!:)
That was an amazing video.. Unlike other photographers, You really shared the basic info that a beginner needs to know.. Thanks a lot and keep adding more videos... (y)
Thanks for the post/feedback and glad to be of help!:)
You have the best videos, just a reminder to all those "professionals" who tote around the best, most expensive gear. You make it look easy and fun with the standard. Thank you so much! I love your vision.
Thanks for your post/feedback and glad to be of help!:) Great pictures are not necessarily the result of expensive equipment. I feel they are about a photographers ability to use any given camera and applying their own creative eye:).
Hi there. Your videos are very clear to follow. However my D3400 says "subject is too dark" and it won't click. What do I do?
Check the mode ... switch to manual and you should be good:).
The photo with the Ursa Major at 7:20 just blew my mind!
Thanks for the post/feedback!:) We had clear skies that night which offered a great opportunity to capture the Ursa Major:).
I'll try the settings you've suggested using my Nikon D3400 to see what results I'll have. Thanks.
Should put you close ... have fun!:)
Thank you for sharing your wealth of information. I have the entry level D3500. It's nice to know that, I can still get great shots like these without a more expensive camera.
it's a great camera :)
Another great learning experience, with appropriate caution about the peril potential of working in the darkness astrophotography requires.
Thanks for the post/feedback!:) It was an interesting experience:).
Best channel for photography on the internet. Keep up the great work.
Thanks for the post/feedback Larry and glad to be of help!:)
Appreciate all the time and effort you put into making these videos. It really helps a beginner like me who's just starting to learn and understand the world of photography.
what do i do if my camera keeps telling me is too dark? :(
This is to be expected in manual mode ... you camera attempts to meter the scene but is unaware of the situation. The answer is to simply take the shot, evaluate the resulting image, and make any needed adjustments:). The metering system does a great job in aperture and shutter modes but manual is a slight different story.
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@@RealWorld vala baš
Hi. You mentioned focus lock button which locks the focus so that your camera doesn't do autofocus again (which will ruin the focus).Why didn't you use manual focus in that case? I started with moon pictures this summer and found out that I can experiment a lot with manual focus.The best part is that I managed to connect D3400 to my laptop with USB where I can review the photo in more significant detail (due to a bigger screen) which is definitely a nice thing for this kind of photography.
Thanks for the post/question:). You could definitely use manual focus but might be challenged to find infinity on the 18-55 kit lens as there is no infinity indicator:). I created a video which talks about depth of field and touches on the concept of hyper focal distance ( th-cam.com/video/EGesxJeY8_s/w-d-xo.html ). Hyper focal distance is an important concept to understand as this will achieve focus from a given point to infinity:).
Hi
Can you please do a video tutorial on how to get sharp close up images of the moon. I have a Nikon d5600 with the18-55 kit lense. I would obviously need a bigger lense to get closer but would like some advice.
Cheers
This can be relatively tough:). Nice to have a looooong zoom if possible (like a fixed 500mm). A long zoom with a converter will magnify the moon and render a decent shot.
Cheers 👍🏻
Thank you so much for that video. I wander if you could help me though. I just got a Nikon D3500 and I bought it to capture the Northern Lights. I have been trying all your settings trying to learn how to photograph the night sky but my camera keeps saying that the subject is too dark, even with the flash up. I am a complete novice so if you could help I would be very grateful. I just saw someone ask the same question but my camera wont even take the shot.
Not a problem and glad to be of help:). Check your mode (are you in Auto mode?).
Hello Sir ! Can you please tell me how time it take to see the photo you shot when the shutter is open for thirty minutes ? I have got the same camera Nikon d3400 and it takes long time to see what i shoot when i have the shutter open for some minutes. Is this normal ? Thanks in advance.
Thanks for the post/question and glad to be of help!:) You have two questions which I will address ... 1) how to leave the shutter open for longer than 30 seconds (i.e. 30 mins)? This is accomplished by entering bulb mode. How do you get to bulb mode? Go into Manual mode (M on the dial) and rotate the shutter speed one stop past 30 seconds:). Pressing the shutter button will open the shutter and pressing again will close the shutter. This allows you to keep the shutter open as long as you like:). 2) why does it take so long to see a preview when the shutter is open to a good amount of time and is this normal? Yes, this is normal:). Can you shorten the time? Yes:). By default, noise reduction is enable and you must disable it. How? I did not mention how-to in this video but I did mentioned how-to in my video on steel wool which can be found here - th-cam.com/video/awXp9wvZo6w/w-d-xo.html ... hope all this helps!:)
Thank you for the answer ! After my question and before your answer, i saw your video for the steel wool which it helped me a lot and yes it was the noise reduction . Thanks again sir ! Greetings from Athens, Greece !
Welcome from the United States!:)
My D3400 wont take photos in the dark. It says "subject is too dark" on the screen. How do you override or change this setting?
you should use manual
I love that you talk about this entry level camera (which I actually own), instead of some professional grade models that (of course) does a wonderful job in low light but I can never recreate.
Thanks for the post/feedback and glad to be of help!:) If I can do it, you can do it ... cameras like the D3400 are powerful/capable. A bit of knowledge and experience will produce awesome results ... stay with it and you will get there:).
Can you use the D3400 with a 14-24mm f/2.8 G ED IF AF-S aspherical autofocus lens?
Yes, this will work but it is pricey ( amzn.to/33gPDjP ) although very solid!:)
Thanks for the videos. Question: Is there a way to take Flat Files with a NIKON DSLR attached to the telescope? Using either the D3400 or the D5600, both seem to require a lens in order to shoot in A mode (so camera sets shutter speed). I could have this all wrong, and Flats can simply be done with a lens (even thought the Lights will be with the telescope). Thanks again.
LOL - not certain on this one John:). I suspect by Flat, you are referring to RAW which is doable. The trick is to find a proper mount for the telescope.
RealWorld - Thank you for your response. By Flat files or frames I mean the ones you take pointing at a diffused light source (light box, t-shirt method, etc.) with the same focus and ISO, but are supposed to be done in A mode. Flats remove noise, dust spots and help with vignetting (I think on the vice vignetting).
Learned this so far:
1. Can’t be done since the camera will not work in A mode without a lens (t-adapter is not ‘smart’ enough to talk to the camera body).
2. APT (Astro Photography Tool) software (free or $22US) will control the camera with scope mounted and assist in creating the Flat flies.
Thanks again. I enjoy your work.
Hello, I got a camera 3 days ago for my birthday, and using it without any tutorials was impossible. Thanks to your video, hopefully I'll be able to improve my skills. I really appreciate your upload :)
Thanks for the post and glad to be of help!:) Welcome to the wonderful world of photography! It's a great creative outlet ... enjoy the ride:).
Set your light balance to incandescent or fluorescent to get dark blue skys. It eliminates car and street halogen bulbs pollution.
Hmmmm ... interesting tip and one I will need to test/try:)
I thought u needed an expensive zoom or prime lens to do this
But u did it with a kit lend so now I know I can try it! Thanks, very helpful video.
how did you set the shutter speed to 78 seconds in 6:18 ?
Thanks for the post/question:). I was in bulb mode with a wireless remote timer:).
hello i have d3200 what setting i must use to shoot nigth sky stars and all that stuff ??
place the camera on a tripod and enter manual mode > set the ISO to 800 (adjust as needed but this is a good starting point in my opinion) > open the aperture as wide as you can > set the shutter to 20 second or so or use bulb mode and a remote > focus to infinitely and have fun! :)
Another inspirstional video as always.... Specially now a days when everyone is in lockdown and pollution levels are reduced so we can try this definately.... I have a question, i have D7100 and the max shutter speed is 30s, is it possible i can go more greater than that to have longer star trails
Thanks for the post/feedback mughees and glad to be of help!:) Yes, you can use extend the shutter past 30 seconds on the D7100 using bulb mode ... this allows you to close the shutter whenever you like:).
Landscape? I would’ve never thought of that but lo and behold, I got a few simple shots. Great tutorial, thank you!
Glad to be of help Toby!:)
Liked it even before watching it.. u r back after a long time Sir..
Thanks for the post/feedback!:) I have another in the works and more on the way!:)
Can I use my fujifilm finepix cam to take night sky shots
providing you can go into manual mode, yes :)
Very informative channel. I am just starting to get the hang of my D3400, and this channel is helping me a lot! Thank you kind sir for your efforts!
Thanks for the post/feedback and glad to be of help!:)
Another great video. I had assumed I’d need a narrow aperture for max depth of field but of course this would mean a much longer exposure time or higher ISO. Something else I’ve learnt from your good self! Just a need a clear night now here in Colchester UK, but no mountains here lol!
I just wanted to see if you can shoot the milky way with stock d3400. So can you?
Yes, this is doable but you will need the right timing and location (shoot in RAW as well:)).
Hello sir I have Nikon d3400 with kit lens 18-55 af-p DX lens. I tried to night photography, but my photos are blurry. Can you please help me how to I take a clear photos? What is the best settings for night photography with this camera or lens?
Thanks for the post/question:). Typically, blurry shots are the result of hand holding the camera will using a long shutter. How long is too long to hold the camera and get a steady shot? A general rule of thumb is 1/60th of second. When shooting at night with an ISO of 100, your camera will want to hold the shutter open for a good amount of time (something slower than 1/60th of second). When this happens, steady the camera with a tripod or steady surface and take the shot using the built-in timer. I created a video on capturing trailing lights using the d3400 which should be of help - th-cam.com/video/TbSgl5e6h7I/w-d-xo.html
RealWorld thanks
You are the best man in youtube.i love your work.a friend from Greece.
thanks for the feedback and welcome from the United States!:)
Top drawer vlog as always. As a beginner you’re my favourite vlogger when it comes to understanding and learning the technical side. Thanks as always.
Thanks for the post/feedback and glad to be of help Kenny!:) I have more on the way so stay tuned:).
At 6:15 how’d you get the camera to go to 78 seconds? The most I’ve been able to get it to o is 30. And at 7:50 for 1795 seconds? Almost 30 min?
Ahhhhhh yes, I create another video on this technique:). This is called bulb mode which allows you to leave the shutter open for any given length of time. How do you get into bulb mode? Go into manual mode and adjust the shutter speed all the way down - one stop past 30 seconds is bulb mode:). Use a remote shutter to open and then again to close:). If you do not have a remote shutter, you can hold the shutter button down as long as you like but this will create shake/blur.
How to capture milky way in detail using d3400 or d3500?
This is doable but you need to be in the right location with very little to no light pollution:).
Hello! Great video! Im trying to decide between a d5500 and d3400. Im leaning toward the d5500 because of the time-lapse. There is about a $100 difference between them. Any advice? Thanks!
Thanks for the post/feedback/question!:) Both are solid and share the same sensor, however the D5500 has additional features like timelapse, articulating touch screen, more focal, etc. You can get timelapse with the D3400 but it is cumbersome ... given the $100 difference, I might lean towards the D5500:).
Was that last image taken at 1,795 seconds? Surely, I read that wrong.
you are correct! :) this was taken in bulb mode and i left the shutter open for a looooong time :)
Hi Realworld I’m looking at wireless and wired Remotes for my D5600 do you have any feedback on which one is better than the other? I’ve read the reviews of several of them to make sure it works with D5600 but before I order one I thought I’d your opinion you know heck of a lot more than I do that’s for sure thanks night photography is really cool this is a great video
Thanks for the post Michael. I have used a few different wireless remotes. Here is a quick link to a generic wireless shutter remote: amzn.to/2tnfbJP ... stay safe!:)
Very informative videos! I liked the way you went for the kit lens because thats where everyone starts. Go Hoosiers!
Thanks for the post/feedback!:) Fellow Hoosier?!:) Great place to live in my opinion:). I try to stay with the kit for the same reason - it is what most people have. Feel free to follow me on Instragram if you like - instagram.com/realworldpicts I just started the account and plan to post more picts soon:).
RealWorld Yeah! Went to IUB for Masters. Loved Bloomington while I was there. Yeah! I am working my way up from Kit lens. Got a rokinon 14mm for astrography.
IU and the city of Bloomington is a great place. The little 500 is always interesting - bikers, bikers, and more bikers:). The wide angle 14mm rokinon is a great lens for astro as well.
RealWorld looking forward to learn more from your channel.
I need some advice. I have just spent a few days in the lake district. For a couple of nights, there was a clear view, with no light pollution at all. So I tried a first attempt at some milky way shots with settings at aperture wide open, shutter speed 25 secs, iso 1600 and 3200. on a tripod with remote control. I kept getting the message that read 'Subject too dark'. Any advice would be welcome, thank you. Equipment is Nikon D3300.
Not a problem:). The message is normal and you can simply ignore it depending on what you are trying to accomplish. The camera is not always able to determine the scene. If too dark, the camera will struggle to set the shutter for proper exposure. You may see the same in manual mode during a relatively dark scene. When taking shots of the stars, you might want to use manual mode which lets you control the both the aperture and shutter - this is a good idea especially if the resulting image is too dark, etc. Again, the camera will attempt to set the shutter based on the scene but it may not read it correctly:).
Got a 10 inch inteliscope from Orion. Bought a t_ring adapter along with a Barlow lens, am looking forward to many years of astrology in picture and video form.
Oh and as a subscriber was greatly influenced by the way you break things down in great detail for beginners yet preserve the core information. I'll be using my Nikon d3400 with both kit lenses for many years. And your video's are behind the purchase. Much appreciated, keep up the good work .
Best regards.
Thanks for the post/feedback Timothy and glad to be of help/inspiration!:) Sounds like you are set for lot of fun in the world of astro photography - enjoy the ride!:)
very helpful video sir !! I use D5300 and I love your tutorials...
I purchased a 50mm wide angle lens with the infinity. I set the camera to bulb and to f1.8 the lowest it will go. I'm using the Nikon D40, yep older one. I used the remote and waited about 30 seconds. The image came out alright, lots of stars but still blurry. Any suggestions? I guess the term is called coma? Is 30 seconds to long? There is no streaking. Thank you in advance
Thanks for the post:). I might suggest two things: 1) ensure you have proper focus ( th-cam.com/video/EGesxJeY8_s/w-d-xo.html (pay special attention to the hyper focal distance ) 2) increase the shutter speed slightly. 30 seconds is a tad too long in my opinion and can cause a slight blur (try 20-25):).
@@RealWorld Thank you sir will try it tonight
Sir, please make one video on using nikon 40mm with d3400. It request 🙏
You are a true teacher!!
Hi I'm really enjoying your night time videos, is there any chance you could do one for lunar shots, every time I take the pictures I just get a very little or large white blob I can't get the details of the moons surface which I find very frustrating, but any how keep up the great work I always look forward to your videos
Barry
Thanks for the post/feedback Barry:). In order to capture the moon you will most likely want a teleconverter of some sort ... amzn.to/2UNz1ZG
So glad I came across your channel! Literally my go to with any questions I have with my d3400. Thanks for all the help and time you put into your vids 👏🏻
Thanks for the post/feedback Nikki and glad to be of help!:) The D3400 and others like it are fully capable of doing more than basic shots ... take time to understand the camera and enjoy the ride!:)
I watched your videos since 'get first dslr, now what?'. Your channel concept's really helpful because not everyone can afford extra lens or flash.
Maybe you can teach us the beauty of natural light or composition with a different situation or theme.
Sorry for my poor language, and thank you for your effort 👍
Thanks for the post/feedback and glad to be of help!:) Welcome to the channel - where are you from?
RealWorld I'm from Indonesia. Astrophotography really challenging in here when rainy season stayed at least for 5 months 😂
Ahhhh yes, rainy season!:) When the skies clear, be ready to shoot some stars:). Welcome from the United States!:)
RealWorld thanks a lot for your encouragement 👍
Sir, How to keep the shutter open for 30 mins in the D3400 to get the star trails?
Turning off Long Exposure NR (Noise Reduction) will make the image write to the card right after the image is done being shot. I got very annoyed of this extra time after a shot and did research and figured out how to disable this extra time after taking a photo. Give it a try!
Great point!:) I mentioned this on my steel wool video ( th-cam.com/video/awXp9wvZo6w/w-d-xo.html ) but not on the astro:).
will the same settings applicable to D56oo with kit lens 18-140 mm ?
Yes, the same settings will apply:).
I really like how you make is so simple on an entry level camera. You said that you made a few adjustments in lighroom. Can you please show us some simple tricks that we can do in lightroom?
Keep the posts coming. Awesome work.
Thanks for the post/feedback!:) Here are a handful of Lightroom related vids that should be of some help ...
> lightroom for beginners: th-cam.com/video/ZRJ8aifcin4/w-d-xo.html
> dealing with high ISO in lightroom: th-cam.com/video/pKnpLb32j1w/w-d-xo.html
> post processing portraits in lightroom: th-cam.com/video/nkh78JifdVc/w-d-xo.html
> isolate colors in lightroom: th-cam.com/video/He-hfOgoMQM/w-d-xo.html
I'm currently on a D5200 and I'm looking to go full frame. I would like a camera that is good at both astro and non-astrophotograghy. I don't have the budget to get a camera for both duties. Do you have any recommendations? I'm looking to stay Nikon as I have already built up a collection of lenses. I see the 810a is recommended but i'm not sure how good it is when i'm not shooting the stars.
Thanks for the post:). I might suggest the Nikon D750 ( amzn.to/2QEXgGS ) - a great full frame camera that has been around for a couple of years and should be softer on your wallet:).
I have a D3400 and was considering purchasing the Rokinon 14mm f/2.8 IF ED UMC Ultra Wide Angle Fixed Lens w/ Built-in AE Chip for Nikon to use for astrophotography. However, I've read comments that using it with the D3400 C-Sensor, it will change it to 21mm. I'm an amateur and not versed on these things so can you explain 1. If this is a good purchase for the D3400 for astrophotography and 2. does it really change to 21mm and if so, how will this affect the photos? Thanks
Thanks for the post and not a problem:). The Rokinon 14mm ( amzn.to/2QFvSwt ) is a solid wide angle lens and good option in my opinion. Do not be over concerned about the 'true' factor ... good to know/understand but nothing to lose sleep over:). In short, ALL crop sensors are impacted by a multiplier to determine the true range. If you wonder which cameras have a crop sensor, know this - just about all affordable cameras are crop (this includes the Nikon 3000 series, 5000 series, 7000 series, Canon T6i, T7i, 80D, Sony 6000, 6300, 6500, etc.). Nikon has a multiplier of 1.5 and Canon's are 1.6 (this accounts for a slightly smaller sensor). Lens manufactures typically market their lenses based on full sensors which can be slightly deceiving but is universal nonetheless:). Soooooo if you see any lenses connected to a camera and want to know the true length, you can multiply by given factor to get the full sensor equivalent:). Nonetheless, a 14mm on a crop is still wide compared to any other lens on a crop. Hope this helps shed a bit of light on the situation ... might make for a good video as well:).
I have the exact same camera and I do astrophotogarphy a lot with it best way to focus on something far away is to go to the live view finder and point at the stars and use the manual zoom and then focus ring and once image is sharp zoom back out because now you know the camera has focused on a subject that’s really far away also iso always has to be over 1600 and sometimes I use bulb mode which is a setting that allows every bit of light into the camera and you are the timer I usually count to 10 or 15 seconds
Thanks for the post/tips!:)
Not gonna tell with 100% certainty, but I think when you change optical zoom, the focal point isn't the same anymore. Try the opposite, focus on an object when wide and then zoom in. Try different distances too. (of course, if you were talking about digital zoom, then you are fine:)
Hello everyone, I'm interested in astrophotography and I would like to make a startrail. However i had problem to buy a micro USB shutter for my Nikon D3400. Do you have any tips? Thank you guys.
Nice video... in which mode you clicked these photos? "S" shutter mode ? thanks
I just love the way you bring the best result from kit lens. Not everyone can effort costly lens. Would love to follow you if you have any Instagram page.
Thanks for the post/feedback!:) I plan to setup an instagram account soon - stay tuned!:)
working on it now:) - instagram.com/realworldpicts
RealWorld
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Hello sir. I also have a D3400. When I take a shot with live view, my photos were soft. I font know how to fix that. May U tell me what should I do?
Shooting in Live View is always a challenge in my opinion simply because the focus mechanism is not the same as when shooting through the view finder. I rarely using Live View for taking photos and stick with the view finder.
@@RealWorld thanks for your comment. Have your D3400 been like that?
@@CONANEDOGAWA I had similar issues (tough to lock focus and keep focus sharp in live view). I do not have the same issues when using the view finder though:).
Thank you very much sir!
I really like your channel. To many people on You tube are clones. "Smash that like button" etc etc. Yours is straight talking and to the point. Keep it up! Please
Thanks for the post/feedback and glad to be of help!:)
I have a Nikon 5600 camera and a 85 lens and I want to buy tripod ☺What type I buy
Sounds like you have a good/nice setup:). I created a video on tripod which might be of help - th-cam.com/video/UGf070YTkuw/w-d-xo.html (look in the description of the video for links).
hi i have the D3500 DSLR & want do astrophotography im confused on what lanses to use :( btw ty for video
any wide angle lens will work ... 18-55 (kit lens), 18-200, 18-300, etc.
Very interesting! For sure, your channel has helped me to get into the photography secrets. I have a Nikon D3400 and the best way to use it is watching your videos. Keep pushing!! :-)
Best regards from Spain
Thanks for the post/feedback and welcome to the channel!:) Glad to be of help and welcome from the United States!:)
Man you are a mind reader with these topics! Please continue to put out great content.
Hi can i ask u one question what I'm supposed to choose between Nikon d5200 and Nikon d3400
I might lean towards the D3400 unless you want a rotating screen:).
I really enjoy your videos man, you're awesome!
Thanks for the post/feedback!:)
How do you push the shutter speed past the maximum 30 seconds?
Not a problem ... you can leverage bulb mode:). In order to get into bulb mode move the dial to manual mode (M on the dial) and rotate the shutter to one stop past 30 seconds and you will see bulb:).
@@RealWorld Thanks :)
Hello..whats the best umbrella light and the wirless controler for nikon d3400??
I created a video on flash and triggers which should be of help - th-cam.com/video/DvpsqFGAG00/w-d-xo.html ... regarding the umbrella - I thought I had a video on one but I am not able to find it:). I created a video on taking portraits which features an umbrella that might also be of some help - th-cam.com/video/mB2J4QB40Ik/w-d-xo.html ... the umbrella and stand featured in the video can be found here:
Umbrella: amzn.to/2eFQN0U
Umbrella holder: amzn.to/2trp5rn
Umbrella/Light stand: amzn.to/2vyeEUl
for the light trails you got for 30 sends plus how did you keep the shutter open that long ? is there i wired shuuter release cable for the d3400 with shutter lock ?
Thanks for the post/question Brendan!:) I entered Bulb mode and used a wireless remote ( amzn.to/2tnfbJP ) I plan to release a new video tomorrow regarding steel wool photography in which I discuss and use the remote ... stay tuned:).
How did you manage to capture those 20 sec images without star trail?
20 seconds is okay and you should be good up too around 25 seconds. If you go 25 seconds or more, you will see trails:).
Is it possible to capture time lapse with d3400?
Thanks for the post/question:). Yes, it is possible under certain conditions. I created a couple of related videos which might be of help - th-cam.com/video/vee7RCAVL9g/w-d-xo.html ... th-cam.com/video/QF3gugula7M/w-d-xo.html
Soooooooooo goooood!!!!!Oh my god i think do that with my digital camera kodak easy share z5010, it is a shame!!!!i learn a lot with your videos its a very confortable experiencie watch this work, amazings photos!!!
Thanks for the feedback Richard!:) Amazing what cameras can accomplish today in my opinion:).
Great video, absolutely love the pictures looking up through the trees at the stars.
I have to say, I learn so much from your videos. Thank you for your work.
Thanks for the post/feedback Mike and glad to be of help!:)
Thanks for the informative video! I just learned a focusing technique that worked well for me. Live view mode, use the + to digitally zoom in on a single bright star, manually dial in, then use painter's tape to lock the focus ring. That's just one method. It doesn't allow for sharp foreground but stars are pin point. I used it on the 35mm 1.8 with good results. Thanks again for all the great content for us d3400 users!!
Thanks for the post/feedback/tips!:) Interesting idea/technique:).
Great sound quality! Where can I get this microphone?
Thanks for the post/feedback Jan!:) I use the Zoom H1 and cheap lapel mic to capture sound. I created a video on the Zoom H1 which can be found here - th-cam.com/video/4StJ6QmYvpQ/w-d-xo.html ... links to purchase or view more details can be found in the description of the Zoom H1 video.
RealWorld Thanks a lot!
one issue with D3400 is lack of availability for interval shooting. No inbuilt or external available.
agree on both fronts:)
Nice shot of Orions belt!
Sir I have a D3400? What items should I buy to shoot star trails?
ML-L3 remore or what?
Thanks for the post/question:). Yes, a wireless remote ( a generic remote: amzn.to/2tnfbJP ) and a tripod of some sort. I created a vid on tripods which might be of help as well - th-cam.com/video/UGf070YTkuw/w-d-xo.html
Thanks for the video! This was an awesome beginner tutorial.
Thanks for the post/feedback Bryson and glad to be of help!:)
Just want to say this is a really nice video, learned a lot from it.Thank you.
One suggestion: If you could please move the camera settings text that go with each shot either downframe or somewhere else that would be awesome. I stopped the video several times to take in a few images, but it would be nice to read the settings when paused. TH-cam throws the title and progress bar over the video when paused, causing the settings to disappear.
Thanks for the post/feedback!:) I had not thought about that situation (watching the vid on a phone and hitting pause):). I may try to move it down and test.
@@RealWorld thanks yeah that would be awesome I'm subscribing to your Channel saving up for a d 3400 and I'm trying to learn all these settings but sometimes I like to pause and look at the photo for more than 5 seconds and appreciate the composition while looking at the settings
@realworld .....is it possible to customise the 'i' button ? I need to add the flash power adjustment option to the 'i' button for quick access
Unfortunately, no ... not that I am aware of:).
how do we set up the setting for 25.00 sec at f stop 3.5??
You will need to enter Manual mode:). In manual mode you can set both.
Light painting sounds interesting! Great video, thank you.
Lots of fun and looking forward to starting that series!:)
Hi, Fantastic video, very informative, many thanks. I have a Nikon Coolpix L820 and I live a 5 minute walk from one of the best dark spots on earth ( so I am told) It is 'Dark Skies Wales' and just standing in my back garden i can watch the milkyway with the naked eye and almost every night (especially just before dawn) you can just stand there and in a few minutes you will see a shooting star. Anyway, I digress. Do you think I could achieve the same kind of shots with my camera as you do with the D3400 ? I am pretty new to this photography so am on a early learning curve right now. Retirement has it's benefits and this is one of them for me... Thanks again for the great video, very helpful....Cheers from South Wales, UK
Thanks for the post Kevin!:) Sounds like you are in a GREAT place for night photos. I live in an area with a good amount of light pollution:). Nonetheless, the L820 is a good/solid camera but is unfortunately full auto which does not offer the ability to implement manual controls. I am curious to know what settings the camera would use for a night/star shot ... you may want to test and see:).