Best Video Settings For the Nikon D3400
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- Опубліковано 23 гру 2017
- In this video I explain the best video settings for the Nikon 3400
This video will help you get Get acquainted with the Nikon D3400’s video settings and which settings to set for the best possible video with your Nikon D3400.
Use the table of contents below to navigate through the video:
D3400 Video Settings Table of Contents:
00:05 How To Record Video
00:34 Setting Up The D3400 For Video
00:55 Video Size and Frame Rate Settings
02:03 Video Quality Setting
02:42 Microphone Settings
03:33 Microphone Sensitivity Setting
04:49 Wind Noise Reduction Setting
05:04 Manual Movie Settings Option
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Thank you! I spent the last few days trying to figure out why my footage looks like garbage. That high-quality setting makes quite the difference!
Glad I could help!
Thank you for the tips and info.
I got my d3400 for a week and im not familiar yet. It helped me lot.
Thank you A La Carlene Dishes! Glad I could Help! :)
Great info thanks.
Thank you! These videos are better than any of the others I’ve viewed. So helpful
Thank you for your vid--very helpful and well done.
Very helpful and I gave you 1000th like ❤️
GREAT video!! thank you!!
Super helpful video, thank you!
Thanks, man...very helpful.
Thank you so much for this video, you helped me so much with my new camera :)
YAY!!! I’m so happy I was able to help!
Unbelievably helpful thank you sir !!!
Thank you for the video! it's super helpful
I just got my first DSLR Nikon D3400 yesterday and since then I have been watching your videos. For a beginner like me ... your videos helped me a lot.
Thank you! I'm very glad my videos are helpful!
Helped me out tremendously!
Bro thank you, I've been struggling with taking videos. I would adjust settings and nothing would change, totally forgot about the menu. You solved my issue in the first 1:30 of the video. Now I'm able to adjust the shit manually and its sooo much better
Superb video! Very helpful
Really Helped, never had such a good explanation of the Nikon D3400 Especially when your new to it, Thanks a lot!
Awesome!!! Very happy I was able to help!
Hey Merry Christmas from the Philippines 🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭 Great content you have here. I've learn something about the movie settings . Thanks 😊
very good information I like it sir Thank you
Great video. Thanks a lot.
Thank you!
Excellent, thanks
This is awesome!!! Super helpful :)
Thank you! Glad you found it helpful!
Very nice video really help full
Hey, what setting or modifications would you recommend using in this camera for filming soccer matches?
Thank you sir
Thanks for sharing your insight! For a beginner like me it helped a lot
Glad to help!
Dude awesome video. Very knowledgeable and easy to learn. Do you have a video on what aftermarket lenses we can get to shot in different filters and stuff.
Thank you Sir.
Really learnt the basics , wannna see more videos to do the youtube video marketing.
Zahir
very good
A little late here, but thank you for this video! What size memory card do you suggest for recording 5 - 10 minute UA-cam videos?
This helps a lot. I wanted to shoot slo mo videos. I have noticed that with 30fps the video tends to lag when i slow it down.
hi there, how do we get around no mic port? is there an external mic we could use?
Hi how do you transfer the videos from the camera onto a computer or phone?? Thank you
Hello Spyros
Can you please do a short video on manual movie settings only like how to set aperture shutterspeed and iso while doing video?
I don't know why but i am not been able to change the aperture while video recording in manual mode,i can only change shutterspeed and iso.pls help,thank you
How do you put the video on live view on your computer using the d3400?
Hey in my camera wind noise reduction is off I’m not getting option to ON it... is there any other option so tat i can turn this on....
When i on the wind noise reduction, the mic still can catch the wind noise, how can i solve it???
Thanks for the info! Question, if the video is still in auto, can you still adjust the focus by the manual focus ring on the lens? Like if I'm trying to video one single person walking through the woods and want to keep the individual in focus. Thanks!
Yes! You can absolutely use the auto video settings, but still manually focus the lens. The auto video function will control the video exposure settings, but you can still change and control focus yourself.
Thanks
Thank you! :)
How do you get the live video? I got a camera monitor and it didn't work! Please if you can help!!! d3400
Great explanation about how to take the video, thank you. But how do I play it back?
Hello, how do you set camera(Nikon D3400) for blurry background & sharp subject(Race car) Can't figure it out on this camera. any help would be great, Thanks Frank P
I'm using all the settings you mentioned but my videos still look very bad... Is there a prefered way of exporting on the computer rather than for example copy pasting from the camera folder to another folder on the computer (That is what I do). I'm getting desperate .. .
I need to ask you can I make my cooking video with this camera
How are you capturing the nikon display?
Trying to transfer my video to my phone. Any pointers? I use snap bridge and it only transfers photos via Bluetooth
Hey any tips or tricks for autofocus while recording yourself.? I want to start a channel where I film videos of myself doing makeup and other beauty related things. Where does my focus setting need to be for that ?
It can be tough, but fortunately the D3400 has WiFi/Bluetooth and Nikon offers the Snapbridge app for iOS and Android. With the app you can get a live view of what you're recording, and use the app to focus on yourself.
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When I go to file my photos and vids (Nikon D3400) in a folder on my PC the photo times in 'date taken' are the correct time but the videos are always 5 hours behind so when I go to try and organize the folder according to date taken so I can look at the pics and vids in order taken on that day the video times are all off. Could anyone please let me know how to fix this problem?
So I'm a mobile dj and am looking to buy this camera. What are your thoughts on this application? Thanks in advance!!!
How can i connect mic on this camera??
very nice ...the best setting for stop motion animation like lego bro?
Is the d3400 any good for recording videos with a tripod... For example well lit cooking videos or I need something more expensive. Thanks
The D3400 will be fine for this, but there are better options. If however this fits your budget, it'll do the job. If you'd like something better, let me know and I can help. Shoot me an email at spyros@selfhelpphotographer.com and I'll do what I can to help.
No I don’t think so. The tripod might be the wrong material. Why would the tripod matter that makes no sense. It’s good for video and trash at audio.
The first video I took with the D3400 was awful with this camera shooting at 24 frames a second. The subjects were going in and out of focus and the subject was skipping in the frame and looking choppy . BUT I quickly discovered a few things.
I had large crowds. This was at a Scottish Highland Games in Maxville where there were in excess of 30,000 people. So I had people walking in front of the camera and the auto focus went haywire chasing everything. I had the camera in auto mode and it was the first time I tried a video.
I found out a few things later on..
When shooting at 24 frames a second, you should have your shutter speed twice the frame rate. So 24 FPS @ 1/60 second. And while in manual mode with these two settings, you get the rest of your exposure by setting the aperture and ISO. The other thing is metering. Go to spot so it stays with the subject you are following or camera will go in and out of focus with multiple subjects moving around that are closer than your subject as they pass.
When shooting at 60fps, then the shutter speed should be set at 1/125 of a second.
So before shooting video remember to set your frame rate then use the shutter speed which should be double the frame rate.
The second time I tried a video the subject was Powerlifting. So the power lifter didn’t leave a certain fixed area. I put the camera in manual mode. Set the iso at 3200, the aperture was about f/8,. The frame rate was 24fps and shutter speed was 1/60sec. It looked cinematic. The mic built in was set to auto. That one turned out great. I used Windows Movie Maker to edit and splice the video & add graphics.
This camera has no mic jack.
Excellent tips and advice! Thank you for sharing!!
Thank you so very much you have saved the quality of my UA-cam channel :D
Hello, what I’m looking for is for example it’s focused on my face from a distance and if I walk up to the camera I want it to automatically focus on my face when it’s up close
Itz Carlos&Belen id say get someone to do it for you
Only super expensive cameras like d5 mark 3 can do this ( search in UA-cam " Linus tech tips canon d5 mark3 "
Canon SL2. It's a little more expensive than d3400 but has the dual Pixel AF which does what you are wanting.
Hi, What camera are you using to record this video?
I recorded this video on a Panasonic GX85.
i did not know using my flash on movie in nikon D3400? so how should i use my camera flash on night
You can’t use the flash while in movie mode on any camera(including the D3409).
The flash isn’t designed to be turned on continually for a video recording.
If you need more light while recording a video I’d suggest using an LED light panel. There are many available and they are not too expensive.
One I would recommend is the Godox LED 64
Hello! How do I transfer my videos onto my phone?
Just learned that fast how to get crispy video using lower amperture and mid range Iso.
Sweet!
I'm unable to transfer videos
When I hit that record button in my camera, it automatically zooming the frame ? How to turn off this ? What about the focus on objects while shooting, because this camera is not having an auto focus feature ?
That zooming of the frame can’t be turned off. That happens because the camera does not use the entire image sensor for recording the video. Due to that, you get a crop, or a zoom on your video as compared to when taking a photo. The only thing you can do is shoot with a wider angle lens to regain the width in your video image.
Regarding the focus, this would be a case for manually focusing. Since you can’t do it with the camera’s auto focus, the only option is to manually focus.
@@spyrosheniadis Thank you Sir for replying and clearing my doubt.
How can I use mic i D3400
Hello Dear Sir, I want to know about name of microphone name which was used for your d3400 camera. I have also this camera but i can't find out better microphone solution for this camera. If you send me the real link of this microphone i'll be so helpful.
Suman Hossain its an external mic
The d3400 has no input for audio
You can record externally and match it in post by clapping and making fast burst sounds
Hi,
this might be a stupid question but, can you add an external microphone to this camera?
Not a stupid question at all! Unfortunately, the D3400 doesn't support the use of an external microphone.
My box says it have Bluetooth what do it mean
I am having trouble with the camera staying in focus on my subject during video is there any fix for that?
There are some things you can do, but there are also going to be limits as to how effective what you do will be.
The limits are inherent to the camera and its ability to track focus on a moving subject.
What you can do to help it focus is:
1. Make sure the subject is well lit. The better the lighting, the easier it is for the camera to focus.
2. Put the camera into continuous focus mode (if it isn’t already)
3. Set a single focus point (or a small grouping) and keep that on your subject so the camera is only trying to focus on the subject you want in focus.
Spyros Heniadis Thanks Spyros
No problem!
Do you know if you can attach an external mic?!!!
Dill n' Dyl you can’t in this one.
Pretty good video m8
You should have covered pal and ntsc tho
Ah! Yes. I did forget to mention PAL/NTSC
pal and ntsc is important because if u have it on pal you cant shoot 60 (obviously)
How to enable live view
Hii!! Sir, plzz help me. Sir I'm beginner.. Sir how can i use flash light for vedio recording.
You can’t use the on camera flash for recording video. It does not work that way. In order to add light while recording video you need to get an LED panel or some other sort of continuous light source to use.
This is an example of the kind of light you can use:
YONGNUO YN300 Air LED Camera Video Light with Adjustable Color Temperature 3200K-5500K for Canon Nikon Pentax Olympas Samsung www.amazon.com/dp/B0157PE1ZC?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf
If you have additional questions please let me know.
Using auto atm but will give this video a look soon. Got so many critters to feed not got the time to fiddle.
One have noticed is the battery life when filming max quality is bad? Am struggling to get 20-30 mins done! Yes could buy 2nd batt but not sure will be getting this camera eventually..am thinking about something with better batt n perhaps a Panasonic (look the best for filming nature...my opinion..but more £)
Lucky am testing this camera atm! (I stand to be corrected ofc)
If you're looking for a camera to shoot video, this isn't the best option. It can do it but it's not ideal. Depending on your budget a Panasonic (like the g7) or a canon rebel (like the t4i (or 5 or 6 or 7 i) would be better.
Dslrs are made for photos
You can record video but camcorders are made for videos as they can record for hours
But in dslrs u can blur background
AND IT ONLY STAYS FOR 30 MINS CAUSE THE LIVE VIEW MODE
Does anyone have issues working the mic ?
Would this camera be great for UA-cam videos? Is 350$ a good price?
Life with Lola Love Yes and Yes
BRODI BARRINGER ok, so I ended up getting it. I have to figure out an auto focus? I have to keep doing it.
how can I record video more than 30 mins?
Didn't know Kratos gave video shooting advice
How will pass tha vidio
Can we stop the video in middle and can we start from there
I cant find how to play back my video anywhere on UA-cam! Frustrated..
Some points to take into consideration.
1-After you press the LV buttom you cannot change settings the aperture, setup the camera completely before using the LV buttom.
2-Never use continuous autofocus in movies, its really bad.
3-use a tripod or be prepared to use software stabilizer after the video is done(wich crops part of the video).
4-camera has no microphone imput and autofocus makes bad sounds.
5-screen is very bad and small for manual focus. You can focus before starting the video but after that forget about the autofocus.
6-shuttle speed per second should always be twice the frame rate. Thats 1/60 for 30p and 1/50 for 24p.
7-Never use this camera for bloggin yourself You will end up with horrible videos.
-Other than that you can get professional results with this or any DSLR. But its not easy.
You just saved me money man thanks for this comment
People don't use camera mics any more.Id suggest a RodeMic
bro the mic is near the lens
thank you sir