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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 29 ก.ค. 2017
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I recently released a video regarding portrait photography using a Nikon D7000 and fixed 50mm f/1.8. The wide open aperture allows for a nice blurred background which is great for portraits.
After the release, I received a handful of questions regarding entry level DSLRs and kit lenses. Since most people do not have a fixed 35 or fixed 50, they wanted to know if the kit lens would perform the same.
I ventured out to take portraits using an entry level DSLR and standard 18-55 kit lens with a Nikon D3400. Regardless of your camera and lens (be it Canon T6i, T5i, Nikon D3300, D3200, or perhaps the Sony a6000), you can take some great portraits using various techniques in my opinion.
Nikon:
Fixed 50mm w/ auto focus: amzn.to/2eG2eWb
Fixed 50mm w/o auto focus: amzn.to/2uNMoz7
Fixed 35mm w/ auto focus: amzn.to/2gULtar
Nikon D3400 w/ 18-55 kit lens: amzn.to/2gjCOdW
You will save a bit with the fixed 35mm (auto focus) over the fixed 50mm if you choose to go that route.
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This channel feels like a father teaching you his life skills over the weekend.
LOL - glad to be of help!:)
So true
This dude really needs to be more popular, thank you for everything that you do, and please keep doing it, we all appreciate it!
Thanks for the post/feedback!:) Stay tuned as more vids are on the way:).
I bought a D3400 thanks to this channel. It's been awesome (the camera and channel both) I hope he gets to review the Sigma 17-50mm F2.8 for Nikon in the future. I learned a lot using the "kit" 18-55mm but feel like I could finally move up to a faster lens that isn't expensive. PS The Sigma is much MUCH heavier than the 18-55 kit lens and is a little more intimidating out of the box. But you can get one for under $250 with a 77m UV filter now, which is nice.
This guy is the reason I bought a D3400
Thanks for the post and glad to be of help!:) Welcome to the world of DSLRs:)
The same reason we also bought one to.......
Really I got one too in last week after seeing his video on D3400. So already have 3 people here :)
Me too :D
Same hare :D was not convinced about buying it, but after spending some time watching his D3400 videos I it without a second thought :D
You are most humble camera reviewer
Thanks for the post/feedback:).
Real world. Another excellent video. All your videos boosts confidence and keeps our photography thoughts alive. The biggest take away form this is we can click awesome portrait with the kit lens. Eagerly waiting for ur next video.
Thanks for the post/feedback!:) You are correct - feel confident with your camera and the ability to take some great portraits!:)
Picked up a D3400 about a week ago and your videos have made it easy to understand the capabilities of the camera! Thank you!
So glad I found your videos A few months back. Huge plus, the fact that you use the d3400 often! Helps out the novices like me a lot! You are so well spoken and clear. Has helped out a lot!! Thank you!!!!!!!!!! Keep it up :)
I'm getting a D3400 and this was very informative. Thank you, this was clear and precise.
Thanks for the post and glad to be of help!:)
Thank you for great video! I can't stress enough how much I like your approach to support people shooting great stuff with entry level gear. I watched many of your videos, where you used D3400 and I learnt a lot from you. Thanks again!
Thanks for the post/feedback and glad to be of help!:) Stay tuned as I will have more videos on the way:).
Again, another great video that provides just enough information to get anyone interested in going out with their equipment and taking some great photos. I believe that much of what makes great photography is in the artist's technique, and framing of his/her subject.
Glad to be of help and fully agree!:) The resulting image is not so much about the camera as it is about the photographers ability to work the camera and set composition:).
I can't wait for the post processing series. Thank you for your work, keep it up!
Thanks for the post/feedback!:)
Great video and nice photos! The vignette you added in post processing really helps the image, taking the emphasis off the background and placing it on the subject. Nice effect.
Thanks for the post/feedback!:) Good catch - I always like a certain amount of vignette on portraits as it tends to direct the viewers focus towards the subject:).
I have been using this camera and lens for my side business of photography portraits. I also have a 50mm f1.8 non automatic which was the best purchase I made in the sense it really made me learn more about ISO, shutter speed and aperture. your videos have been so helpful in helping me chase a passion and dream I've had for a long time
Thanks for the post/feedback and glad to be of help/motivation!:) Keep up the good work ... I really like the fixed 50 as well. You can get some great picts from a wide open aperture:).
Woah! Wasn't expecting to see my hometown lol. Great video, thanks for the tips and inspiring confidence!
I think I’ve watch this episode multitude of times. Great model great lighting, love using the kit lens 18-55. The music is just right. Can’t wait until restrictions are lifted with this virus here in the UK and get out there and shoot some photos.
Your videos are inspiring and I’m eager to get on my photography journey.
thanks for the post and glad to inspire!:) photography can be a nice escape from the everyday grinned IMO. capture some awesome shots and have some fun! :)
Another great video. Thank you. The mirror picture at the end was fantastic too! Great idea
And a shout out to your 'subject', she looks great in the shots 🖒
It did inspire me. I have a fixed 50 but just knowing that I have more options gives me more variety. Thank you so much
Awesome and thanks for the post/feedback!:) The fixed 50 is a solid lens and really enjoy it whenever I have the chance to shoot!:)
I always wanted an expensive camera. Thought an expensive camera can take better pictures, until I watched the videos of this genius and then I realised that it's not really the lens but who's behind it that takes awesome photos. And I bought my Nikon D3400. It's an amazing entry level dslr. Thanks for all your videos!!!
Thanks for the post/feedback Murali!:) Fully agree!:) A dynamic/unique/awesome image is not about the gear, rather it is about the person behind the camera. Camera gear can only do so much. The D3400 is a solid/capable camera in my opinion ... a good amount of knowledge and skill go a long way in this world of photography:).
picking up a d3400 with the 18-55 and 70-300 next week, will be my first, your videos have helped a lot! :)
GREAT KIT LENS PHOTOGRAPHY WITH THE D3400, and the music helped set the tone...THANKS!
thanks for the post/feedback!:)
Very good sir! Thanks for the inspiration! It's all about the artist, not the gear!
Great video, when I saw the canal in the background I realized I'm in your area. Thanks for sharing, great channel you're running
Thanks for the post Dale and nice to see another local on the thread!:) I really enjoy the area - a great place to visit and/or stay in my opinion. I featured downtown Carmel in other videos along with downtown Indy which great for photos:).
another great video, thanks for your time and effort. the D3400 is my first journey into DSLR's and I love it. keep making great videos.
Thanks for the post/feedback Daniel and glad to be of help!:)
Simple and short, advice which is not heavy on wallet...it takes great effort to present an information in simple form..which you do perfectly.
Hoping for more videos.
Thanks for the post/feedback and glad to be of help!:) More on the way:).
Thank you for doing tutorials for entry level cameras.
Thanks for the post and glad to be of help!:)
First :) I really love your videos for beginners with entry level DSLRs !
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28 people are just HATERS. thumbs up for wholesome content
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I just subscribed! I'm so thrilled learning from this awesome dude.
Thanks for the post and welcome to the channel!:)
i love watching your video reviews very informative. keep up the good work.
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Your videos have helped me out tremendously. I bought my first DSLR a couple of weeks ago (D3400). Thank you very much! Greetings from Norway!
Thanks for the post and glad to be of help!:) Welcome from the United States!:)
Love you videos Sir! Right to the point for us folks with pockets not so deep.
Thanks for the feedback Charlie and glad to be of help!:)
I just picked myself up a Nikon D3400 and have absolutely been loving your videos. Very informative and easy to follow. I'd hit that like button again if it would let me. Keep up the killer work! On to the next video!!
Thanks for the post/feedback and glad to be of help!:) Welcome to the channel and stay tuned for more videos!:)
Thanks for the video, very helpful !!! I use that same AF-P lens, pretty good lens overall !!! Like you said, I do prefer the 35 mm 1.8 too. Thanks again !!!
You killed that photoshoot man, the kit lens is good
Thanks for the post/feedback Craig!:)
Awesome video!!!. I just got blown away as soon as I saw the first photo you took. Woow! I might get this camera. You helped me make up my mind on which camera I should aim at buying. Thanks alot. 🙂
Thanks for the post/feedback and glad to be of help!:)
Another great video good sir. 👏
Awww. I used to live right by the Indy canal. Brings back memories. But more importantly, thank you for this video!!
Ahhhhh welcome back (via video/photos) and glad to be of help!:)
Thank you so much have a dslr I got for a birthday 1 year ago never opened it, glad I came across your video
Glad to be of help - open the camera and enjoy the ride! :)
I love your videos ! They are very simple but made with the heart. I take a lot of your tips and tricks with me when I am shooting.
Thank you for your help! ;P
Really liked the mirror. Great idea.
Thanks for the feedback - made for a nice shot:)
You're very knowledgeable. I'm getting a lot of useful tips from your channel. Thanks. Keep it up!
Pank
Thanks for the post/feedback Pank and glad to be of help!:)
Very nice video Sir.
I too have Nikon D3400.
Apparture mode produces some excellent pics.
Thank you.
Keep teaching us.
Thank you for the post/feedback and glad to be of help!:) The D3400 is a capable camera once out of full auto mode:).
you can never go wrong with aperture priority :)
Your videos are so helpful. Thank you!
Thanks for the feedback David and glad to be of help!:)
Absolutely stunning pictures, views must to be much more
Thanks for the post/feedback!:)
I own a d3400 and get great results from it ..thanks for tips
My goodness, you are talking to me in this video. I have been learning post for over four years but just started this year in really shooting. I got me a Nikon D5200, brand new, but yet an old camera. They are so inexpensive, what the heck for my first go round! I have just the one lens and a couple of adapters (macro and micro, which I will be surprised if they do much...LOL). I liked your tips on shooting portraits and will be testing this out this week. Will shoot aperture priority and see how things look. Thanks for the head start! One thing I like about photography is that even when your shot is not really good, you learn from it, so good or bad we learn something new!
Thank you for your channel, enjoy it!
Rich
Thanks for the post and good to hear from you again:). The D5200 is a nice camera and sounds like you are on the right path ... keep shooting, experimenting, and having fun!:)
One more thing, your model really does a great job. She looks like she is having fun and really puts forth a lot of effort into making a really great shot! If you are coaching her, you are doing it right!
Rich
people worry too much about what they don't have.. me included sadly... thanks for the effort... very inspiring.
Subbed. Great content for a beginner. Just purchased my D3500 after this!
Thanks for the feedback and welcome to the channel!:)
Sir, I love the way you teach . I have the nikon d3400 and sometimes I feel ashamed as a pro photographer but your video has helped me. Planning to upgrade to a d750 , that's all I think I can afford for now
glad to be of help!:) the D750 is a great full frame camera and will do a great job!:)
Thank you for everything sir!
Amazing photography . great
I'm following u always & teaching day by day!!!
Glad to be of help!:)
You really make good informative videos.. u put lot of efforts.. thanks for that
Glad to be of help and thanks for the feedback!:)
I am a beginner. I am watching all your videos every day. Thank you very much!!!
Thanks for the post and glad to be of help!:)
this is so helpful sir. thank you
Thanks a lot for this video mr. you made my day! time to grab my D3400 with 18-55 :D
Nice and informative ideas
thank you for this. more power
Just bought d3400. Although it is relatively old it is above my expectations. Greetings from Bulgaria!
Thanks for the post Dan - it is an awesome capable camera ... a bit of knowledge and experience go a long way:). Welcome from the United States!:)
Loved this video very much. BIG THANK YOU
Thanks for the post/feedback!:)
Thank you so much
Loved it! Excellent!
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Excellent tutorial and super cute model
Glad to be of help!:)
AWESOME....Thanks for the info.
Thanks for the post/feedback and glad to be help!:)
Always informative
thanks for the post/feedback craig!:)
Thank you for this amazing tips ^^ 10/10
Thanks for the post/feedback and glad to be of help!:)
Thank you so much for making this video. I have the same camera with the same kit lens.
Thanks for the post/feedback!:) The camera/kit is fully capable of taking good/solid portraits in my opinion ... might need to work a bit harder to get the super soft backgrounds but still doable:).
RealWorld you are totally right. I just came back from a trip and took good photos with it.
Wonderful video. Images are nice and pleasing. Hard to believe that taken from D3400 with kit lens. I will also try to take good portrait shots.
Lots of videos you have done sir. Watching one by one and learning. It takes some time to get ideas and practicing. All videos are wonderful. Hats off for your Great job.
And in this video, the model with the mirror are interesting one. Nice creativity.
Thank you.
Thanks for the post/feedback Ravi!:) The mirror was a fun shot!:)
I am happy that you are coming up with such ideas. I have recently bought the Nikon d 3400 only on the basis if your review and i am finding it great for learning photography.thank you . please come up with entry level tips for beginner and intermediate photographers.
Thanks for the post/feedback and glad to be of help!:) I will create more videos of various topics so stay tuned:).
i have D3100 and this video help me alot thank you so much :)
thanks for the feedback and glad to be of help!:)
How awesome I have a Nikon d3400 I’m actually keeping mine longer after seeing your videos! Thank you
Thanks for the post/feedback and glad to be of help!:) Awesome to hear!:) Stay with it - a great capable camera. Stay tuned as I plan to release 'cool shots' with the D3400 type video soon!:)
RealWorld do you have an Instagram page I can follow you
I plan to resurrect it soon - stay tuned:).
Awesome yaa!
I got my new teacher😍❤️
glad to be of help!:)
Another subsciber added.. Good informative video. Almost thrown my canon 18-55 kit lens.
Thanks for the post/feedback and welcome to the channel!:) Time to resurrect the 18-55 and have some fun!:)
Nice one...
nice photography .
I got myself the D3400 with the 18-55 and 70-300. All I can say is that it gives amazing pictures!
Calle Johansson how is the image quality at night
I will add my two cents ... the camera will preform good at night providing the correct techniques are implemented. I may focus on night photos using the D3400 in an upcoming video as I think this may help others as well:).
Continue with the great videos! I've learned so much on how to control my camera, D3400!
Really Thanks for this video ❤
Thanks for the post/feedback!:)
Awesome! Great work :)
Thanks for the feedback!:)
Great!
Awesome Sir 😍😍
Thanks for the feedback!:)
ki own d3400 ot is best for this class or much more. every photo I take it improves my skill and confidence. previously I used nikon 5200 but it broked .now I am happy with the performence of 3400 it really worth buying.have lot of settings And battery 1200 frames worth for 2 days with out charging ...I love it.
Thanks a lot.
Can you please share few RAW files?
I'll like to check if it is really shut on d3400 with kit lens and see how it looks like without post-processing.
Thank you very much.
Thankyou so much for motivating us that if we don't have costly camera or lens we can do it with what we have like entry level dslr n kit lens. Your videos boost our confidence that we can create beautiful portraits even with kit lens. In which mode you take portrait manual or AV mode.
Thanks for the post/feedback and glad to be of help!:) Many entry level cameras are very capable in my opinion ... a bit of technique and knowledge can go a long way:). I like aperture priority for portraits (Av on Canon, A on Nikon):). Aperture allows you to better control depth of field which is good for portraits.
I see so much stuff about the Nikon D3500 that this camera 🎥 is much better than ALL.
Thanks for the post/feedback Alberto and glad to be of help!:)
Hi, sorry one more thing, can u plz make a video on canon eos 77D?
Hey, good video RealWorld. You have lot of videos which is very informative. I am beginner, I have ordered D5300, I hope this is a good gear to start with. Thank you.
Glad to be of help!:) The D5300 should work well.
@@RealWorld Thank you 👍
I get my confident back for this video...now I don't care of not having a 50mm prime..😊😊
Glad to be of help!:)
As always a very great tutorial on the Nikon D3400. Much appreciated it. Did you use a manual focus or use the focusing points. If you can inform us?
Thanks for the post/feedback!:) I used auto focus with a single point of focus - works very well in my opinion:).
@@RealWorld Thanks
Thumbs up!!! From Indiana!
Thought about get our first dslr in August. It's going to be a Nikon d3300 or d5300. I want to able put external mic in one of them I wish d3400 has a mic jack :(. And also I want to get a prime lens like 50mm 1.8f what do you think of Yongnuo 50mm for Nikon?
Great video.. thank you very much.. These photos were shot with flash?
Thanks for the post/feedback/question!:) All photos were taken hand-held without flash:).
man you just make me feel that life is still worthwhile after all :)
Thanks for the post/feedback and glad to be of help/inspiration!:) Grab your camera and enjoy the ride:).
You have such a beautiful soul. Tried to express this yesterday but somehow I couldn't find the words :)
Appreciate the comment as I have a genuine desire to help people and adhere to a higher source :)
Another great video! I noticed that in an earlier post you said for portrait photo's you'd lean towards the 35mm as opposed to 50mm. Can you elaborate on why? Many photographers recommend the 50mm for portraits, yet I have heard that if you have a Nikon D3x00 you should get the 35mm instead and I can't figure out why that would be the case.
M P it's because 35mm on a crop lens is around 50mm.
Is it worth getting a VR lens for a 18-55mm or is there not much difference for amateur portrait and landscape photography at that length
Great sir... Thanks a lot
Thanks for the feedback and glad to be of help!:)
4:11 is an awesome picture , i would like to add something , instead of standing she was stepping forward as if walking the flow and the movement may have added , just a suggestion , all your pics are awesome , im learning lots from you , thank you for the videos .
Thanks for the post/suggestion Peter!:) Too funny as I thought the same when post processing!:)
The images u displayed.. are they edited or unedited? They look so beautiful ❤️
thanks for the post/question:). since I shoot in RAW, i use Lightroom to post process. post processing can just as fun as taking the photo in my opinion:).
Awesome video!
What AF-area and Focus mode do you use when taking portraits?
Also, are there better options for portraits, in terms of lenses?
Thanks for the post/feedback!:) I like using single focus mode/point as this allows me to control the specific focal point to lock on subject as needed. I also really like both the fixed 50mm f/1.8 ( th-cam.com/video/e2TZVu7yZig/w-d-xo.html ) and fixed 35 f/1.8 ( th-cam.com/video/BG0eZZaMmYE/w-d-xo.html ). If I had to pick one, I might lean towards the fixed 50:).
As usual, great response!
Also, you got another subscriber :)
Cheers from Sweden
Glad to be of help and welcome from the United States!:) On a side note - I had an opportunity to join a US biathlon team competing in Oslo, Norway (I did not go but had the opportunity):)