Nikon D3300 / D3200 Focus Square Tutorial | How to Focus Training Video

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  • Опубліковано 17 лип 2024
  • This lesson explains the focusing systems for the Nikon D3300 and Nikon D3200. It covers the 3 focusing modes, when you should use them, as well as how to change your focus squares in those focusing modes. This lesson also introduces recomposition, critical to becoming a successful portrait photographer.
    Its just one of many lessons from his new Nikon D3300 Crash Course Training Tutorial Video, nearly 3.5 hours in length. Both the Nikon D3300 Crash Course Training Tutorial download and the Nikon D3200 Crash Course Training Tutorial download are now available. Thanks for all your support UA-camrs!
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 342

  • @emleecee
    @emleecee 9 років тому +74

    Incredible informational video. You used simple to understand language for beginners, paused at the right moments, spoke slow so we could follow but no too slow to where we were waiting for you to continue onto the next point, and didn't have a monotonous/robotic way of describing which would easily bore people. I am a beginner and I appreciated this so much. I literally was able to watch this ONCE and leave using these features of my camera naturally with not one problem or any confusion. Thanks again!

    • @MMaven
      @MMaven  9 років тому +1

      Thank you!

    • @zinziswa
      @zinziswa 7 років тому

      Emily Cooke yeah really helpful

  • @MMaven
    @MMaven  10 років тому +48

    D3300 & D3200 Focusing Video is up. Sorry this has taken so long, but at least I hope it helps you guys learn your cameras! Enjoy!

    • @Jay-mj6xe
      @Jay-mj6xe 10 років тому +2

      You are literally a Professor in explaining DSLR functions. I learned so much man, in less than 2 months. It's all because of you.

    • @MMaven
      @MMaven  10 років тому +1

      The Camera Guy You too speak words of wisdom! This is all I do now :) Thank you for your appreciation.

    • @mehul3028
      @mehul3028 10 років тому +3

      MichaelTheMentor Could you please make a comparision video of nikon d3300 and canon 700d ? Please

    • @pauilsandy6293
      @pauilsandy6293 9 років тому

      123PameGR D5200 ... if out of budget d3200

    • @visker81
      @visker81 9 років тому

      MichaelTheMentor Amazon has best price atm www.amazon.com/Nikon-Digital-NIKKOR-18-55mm-3-5-5-6G/dp/B00HQ4W1QE/?tag=techvor-20

  • @13olemissrebel
    @13olemissrebel 7 років тому +1

    Absolutely the best beginner tutorial for Nikon focusing system I have seen to date. Thank you for making this video.

  • @manel7480
    @manel7480 6 років тому

    Simple, concise, and clear ! Best focusing tutorial I've seen out there, thanks a lot for this.

  • @RyanHasvold
    @RyanHasvold 8 років тому

    Incredibly informative, helpful, and refreshingly straightforward. I wish I had found this video first, instead of the 5th video, because this is exactly what I was looking for. Thanks Michael!

  • @nflink
    @nflink 8 років тому +30

    Your video was short and to the point, I had no trouble focusing.

  • @clairescribner4102
    @clairescribner4102 9 років тому +7

    Thank you so much! My camera was stuck on the multi-focus points mode and I was getting super frustrated trying to focus on eyes and having it change on me! Your tutorial answered my question and walked me through how to change it back to the single point mode. Ah, so much better! Thank you!

  • @OliverGomes
    @OliverGomes 8 років тому

    I have been looking to understand Focus and after seeing tons of tutorials, this is the most clear explanation.Thanks MichaelTheMentor Awesome work !!!

  • @johndonnison8920
    @johndonnison8920 10 років тому

    Many thanks for this. I bought the camera yesterday and must have changed a setting without knowing I'd done so and couldn't get it to auto-focus.
    After watching this video it's now fine.
    Saved me a lot of stress!!
    Keep up the good work.
    I have a feeling I'll be re-visiting.

  • @leadloki
    @leadloki 7 років тому

    Thank you thank you thank you. This one video literally cleared up several questions i have had. Ive looked through many videos that try to answer them but none have done so in this fashion. So again thank you for the clear and concise explanation of these concepts. Subbed.

  • @ashishsainik
    @ashishsainik 4 роки тому +2

    This video deserves way more views and likes than it currently has. Even if you have a different camera model it should be helpful. Michael explains the Focusing in the simplest way possible.

  • @atharvasathe5530
    @atharvasathe5530 2 роки тому +1

    Watching this for the first time, and even if it was shot 7 years ago, It is highly informative and useful than many other videos.

  • @1948treetop
    @1948treetop 7 років тому

    One of the best articulate tutorials on youtube I have seen.

  • @Ladywrip
    @Ladywrip 8 років тому +1

    My gawd you are THE BEST at explaining the things ppl (beginners) need to know about photography and cameras. I can't tell you how much I appreciate you for taking the time to do these tutorials... THANK YOU!! I just subscribed:-)

  • @199711251
    @199711251 9 років тому +1

    This helped a lot! Especially with where the camera focuses! Never could figure out how to change the focal point! So thank you very much!

  • @eviltwin2322
    @eviltwin2322 9 років тому +1

    I got a d3200 2 days ago and this video has been a huge help, thank you so much. I will definitely be checking out your crash course.

  • @CherryValleyDr
    @CherryValleyDr 6 років тому

    Very thorough and easy to understand. I've watched plenty of other videos on this subject and either they were too technical or explained too quickly to grasp anything. You made it easy and simple to understand, thanks.

  • @swethakishore1669
    @swethakishore1669 10 років тому

    That's awesome Michael .The way you modulated your voice and paused when required shows good a trainer you are ! I learned a lot from this video Thanks a lot

  • @apurvaagarwal
    @apurvaagarwal 5 років тому

    Thank you Michael! Really helpful. Was about to ask for a video for focussing with video and then saw your comment below. Hope that one is also as useful. Thanks again.

  • @adityasundar324
    @adityasundar324 7 років тому

    I started off with the auto mode and slowly graduated to the Manual mode. The manual mode indeed gives absolute control over the camera. There are certain situations where computers are just not able to make the best possible decision, so I suggest people to start experimenting with manual mode. Experiment with the ISO levels, Shutter speed and aperture. And Manual focusing is a must when it comes to Macro Photography. Great video as always

  • @lindascarpato2564
    @lindascarpato2564 8 років тому

    I found this very helpful as I utilize videos and photos extensively on my fitness website. I'm finding it more and more important to produce better quality images so learning through your videos is helping immensely ! Thank you.

  • @theflipflopwife4752
    @theflipflopwife4752 6 років тому

    Thank you! I was watching another video and they were talking about changing the focus point but didn't show how they got there. Now I get it!

  • @fernandobernis8443
    @fernandobernis8443 10 років тому +1

    Great hint. As I am a very new begginer, it helped me a lot with the focusing set up in my camera D3300. Thank you all the way from Brazil.

  • @krstldwn
    @krstldwn 8 років тому

    Since switching from Canon to Nikon, I couldn't figure out how to change my focus point (and it was driving me absolutely batty since my focus points kept changing to nothing I wanted). Thanks for the clear description. Seems so easy now! :D

  • @COJordan
    @COJordan 7 років тому

    You made the focus options on my D3300 very easy to understand. Much appreciated!

  • @cannedmusic
    @cannedmusic 4 роки тому

    Thank you! Practical demonstration is a lot easier to understand than manuals. One more reason I make most of my photo gear purchases from your organization.

  • @martinsotherstuff3354
    @martinsotherstuff3354 7 років тому

    Perfectly explained. And no annoying background music (it's an 'age' thing)! Thanks...

  • @yubidubi
    @yubidubi 9 років тому

    You are the most amazing teacher!!! Thank you so very much for posting this video.

  • @tectorama
    @tectorama 10 років тому

    Excellent video. It's taught me more than the manual could ever have done.
    Thanks

  • @robackerman2140
    @robackerman2140 Рік тому +1

    Beautifully explained. Thank you!

  • @arielfalero3639
    @arielfalero3639 8 років тому +1

    Thanks Mike! This helped out a lot. I can't believe that I did not look this up before. I am quite the amateur and shot my first concert a couple of weeks ago. I tried out your suggestions on my son running around and I was totally shocked at the quality of the subject and my pictures. I sure missed out on some great shots at the concert that came out blurred prior to watching this.

  • @osceolahansen2644
    @osceolahansen2644 9 років тому +1

    Michael Thanks a lot for this video. Believe it or not I was under the impression that my 3200 did not auto focus. I was more convinced of this after calling Nikon to find out why it wasn't auto focusing & being told " not all 3200 auto focus" I've since found out that the customer service reps Nikon has answering there phones know as much or much less than I do. After watching your video realized that I had it in MF the entire time. I'm ashamed to say that I've had the camera almost six months & have used it many times not realizing that fact. Again this video had been the most useful & informative that I have come across on the 3200. Thanks for taking the time to make it.

  • @iamnilanjan
    @iamnilanjan 7 років тому

    This is an excellent tutorial,for an absolute beginner like me,this has been a boon.Thank you so much !!

  • @newlich
    @newlich 6 років тому

    Very very good teaching. Well explained. Thanks Michael. This is super useful for a D3300 beginner like me.

  • @joser.valenzuela5092
    @joser.valenzuela5092 7 років тому

    Great tutorial, really simple and well explained. Keep it up!

  • @simmer484
    @simmer484 9 років тому

    Excellent guide you put in a lot of effort to make this so clear. Thank you very much.

  • @kiflichka
    @kiflichka 8 років тому

    You have no idea how much this helped me! Thank you !!!!!

  • @grafixcitytv3793
    @grafixcitytv3793 3 місяці тому

    Thank you for the very informative and useful video tutorial of the Nikon D3200/D3300 focusing points and other relevant information with regards to "focusing" of the camera. Your video tutorial is very clear and it really helps a lot! To be honest, I learned something very useful and helpful watching your video and I really amazed with your presentation! Thank you again and more power.

  • @tiffannywilliams5150
    @tiffannywilliams5150 4 роки тому

    I have Nikon d3400 with 11 autofocus
    I never knew abt this. That why i am having hard times with focus. Now finally i see the answers. U are great teacher. I am going to try that. Thank u so much

  • @AllinTMC
    @AllinTMC 7 років тому

    Your videos are awesome.. after years of debating I finally purchased a DSLR. I get it in the mail soon. can't wait to start shooting

  • @TheSundayGamer
    @TheSundayGamer 8 років тому +1

    Love a well done and thorough tutorial video. You have gained another subscriber. Well done!

    • @MMaven
      @MMaven  8 років тому

      Thank you my friend!

  • @G1V3M3URTAGS
    @G1V3M3URTAGS 5 місяців тому +1

    Amazing. Thank you for this tutorial. It is a great reference for a beginner like me.

  • @crazykenz4203
    @crazykenz4203 10 років тому +3

    OH MY GOSH THIS WAS SOOO HELPFUL! I just won the D3300 and have no idea how to use it - I have never had a DSLR before, so was so excited to win it...but I have absolutely no idea how to use it. THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!

    • @lexikoelle6264
      @lexikoelle6264 10 років тому +2

      OMG how did you win one?

    • @crazykenz4203
      @crazykenz4203 10 років тому +1

      Lexi Koelle
      A UA-cam special fx makeup channel was having a giveaway - you had to submit a crazy makeup look - so I did, and they chose mine! Too cool!

  • @billlawhorn3285
    @billlawhorn3285 2 роки тому

    Thanks, Michael, for this excellent tutorial.

  • @suryasuren8035
    @suryasuren8035 7 років тому

    Thanks Michael your tips helps me a lot. I appreciate you.

  • @zepps46
    @zepps46 10 років тому

    Thank you Michael this video has helped me so much.

  • @marinagrubic
    @marinagrubic 10 років тому

    U explain in such a great way. Thank you so much!

  • @MariaDanielDeepak
    @MariaDanielDeepak 8 років тому

    Really a very helpful guide on camera focus. Appreciate your efforts. Thank you.

  • @BlueCollarConsultingGroup
    @BlueCollarConsultingGroup 3 роки тому

    This was absolutely amazing. Thank you so much!

  • @ellep9939
    @ellep9939 7 років тому

    Thanks so much for this! Helped me get started with my D3300.

  • @BeyondVoices1103Films
    @BeyondVoices1103Films 4 роки тому +1

    Great crash course!! This was a very great lesson!! Thank you.

  • @OldSchoolissoKool
    @OldSchoolissoKool 7 років тому

    You're awesome.Thank you so much I was struggling with focus.

  • @alexgavril6875
    @alexgavril6875 2 роки тому

    Thanks. Just got mine D3300. Can't wait to try it out

  • @sandeepdraja
    @sandeepdraja 9 років тому

    Thank you Michael. This was very helpful.

  • @rencerioosoriolpt6248
    @rencerioosoriolpt6248 3 роки тому

    Wow!!!! I was amazed! You are the best speaker!

  • @MyDustyman
    @MyDustyman 9 років тому

    Superb video. Very well explained and thorough! Cheers.

  • @epicwanderlust0331
    @epicwanderlust0331 9 років тому

    Very informational for beginners. Can't wait til I get on my cruise vacation to use this Nikon D3300!

  • @__andrew_romano__8140
    @__andrew_romano__8140 8 років тому

    Great video man! Explained a lot for me. Thanks!

  • @jayarajums
    @jayarajums 7 років тому

    Wow! your explaination is wonderful, Thank you, hoping more videos from you.

  • @johnwood5461
    @johnwood5461 3 роки тому

    Clear and precise information...thank you.

  • @PoppaMarts18
    @PoppaMarts18 9 років тому

    Thank you, i'll be attending a baptism in an hour and I just bought my camera last week and im still unfamiliar with its focus capabilities, thank you again *bows down*

  • @Dennisaj
    @Dennisaj 10 років тому

    Good Job. I'm a newbie and I love your videos. You rock!

  • @tutts999
    @tutts999 8 років тому

    Very interesting video. I just got a d3300 and look forward to putting some of your tips into practice. 😊

  • @billneal8995
    @billneal8995 Рік тому

    Excellent video! Thank you very helpful

  • @AUsmanAcoustics
    @AUsmanAcoustics Рік тому

    Thanks a lot Michael. That was really helpful. ❤

  • @SaurabRao
    @SaurabRao 10 років тому

    Thanks for showing how to change the focussing points in AF-S mode..i am a pure beginner and was aghast seeing that my cam was having only one of corner points as the focus!

  • @RichardCannon
    @RichardCannon 9 років тому

    Hi - Really helpful video. I've just up-graded from a Bridge to the D3200 and had problems focusing....until I saw this video. Thank you.

  • @paulfrench1467
    @paulfrench1467 4 роки тому

    Excellent Tutorial - Good Job !

  • @didimitten
    @didimitten 8 років тому +1

    You are awesome. This video has helped me so so much. Now I am able to control my focus points thanks to this and I am just so happy!! :) Subbed!

    • @MMaven
      @MMaven  8 років тому

      +didimitten glad to help!

  • @scottalyely
    @scottalyely 6 років тому

    Awesome and very informative video! I learned a lot!

  • @1489jrivera
    @1489jrivera 9 років тому

    Wow, exelent video to help me. This camera is awezome. I like to take pictures like a hobby and I have this camera and now can do a best pictures! Thanks so much

  • @hurleygreen927
    @hurleygreen927 2 роки тому

    GREAT INFORMATION! THANKS FOR THIS...

  • @Dycembur1
    @Dycembur1 9 років тому

    I agree with the other comments here. I have watched a ton of other videos and yours by FAR was the easiest to understand and follow. Thank you I will check out the rest for sure :)

  • @reubendavison1
    @reubendavison1 7 років тому

    Superb video. Explained some of my queries perfectly. Thanks.

  • @SouthernSweetness2
    @SouthernSweetness2 3 роки тому

    WOW! I finally understand! Thank you so much!!!

  • @QuakeXZ
    @QuakeXZ 9 років тому

    this was awesome thanks for linking me here!

  • @erfut
    @erfut 9 років тому

    Thank you, very clear explanations

  • @mykenelson517
    @mykenelson517 10 років тому

    awesome tutorial! Thank you so much

  • @dfmitchell330
    @dfmitchell330 8 років тому

    This was very helpful, thank you.

  • @Siftedheart
    @Siftedheart 6 років тому

    Thank you! this was very helpful 👏

  • @gronald86
    @gronald86 8 років тому

    Very nice video, thanks a lot! I'll start practicing.

  • @lorenzos5
    @lorenzos5 3 роки тому

    You are the best, looking forward for more videos.- Thank you

  • @BobThomason-rht
    @BobThomason-rht 8 років тому

    Great video. I've just purchased a D3200 which I had a chance to try out a couple of weeks ago. I love the flexibility. I haven't used this grade of camera since the mid 70's when I shot with a Cannon F-1. They've come a long way.
    One suggestion (as a web designer). You might consider placing your website link at the beginning of this description as well. That way your viewers do not have to use the "show more" to find your link.

  • @JoeMathew
    @JoeMathew 7 років тому

    Very nice tips! Thanks for sharing

  • @petervillanueva7335
    @petervillanueva7335 10 років тому

    This was a very helpful video! Thanks!

  • @moazqadri5324
    @moazqadri5324 5 років тому +2

    Highly informative. I won't be upgrading my camera to a full frame anytime soon now that I can learn much more with the d3200

    • @L.Cartier
      @L.Cartier 5 років тому

      Moaz Qadri Me as well.

  • @zameerpashajunaidi6662
    @zameerpashajunaidi6662 9 років тому

    Thanks a lot Sir, I really Love your Explanation,

  • @LeBronnyHamJames
    @LeBronnyHamJames 10 років тому

    Such a great video...im a super newbie with dslr but this video helps alot ..thanks

  • @timmarshall7411
    @timmarshall7411 8 років тому

    Thank you very much. You have a customer more . Although I do not understand English too , I understood finally the adjustments of the focus.

  • @renaldoaggrey7060
    @renaldoaggrey7060 Рік тому

    This video was excellent thank you

  • @katoldecountryshoppe493
    @katoldecountryshoppe493 7 років тому

    thanks for the great tutorial.... I needed the step by step info! Hopefully you'll share more great tips for us soon!!!!

    • @katoldecountryshoppe493
      @katoldecountryshoppe493 7 років тому

      oh and I forgot to ask... what is the lens that you have on this video? doesn't look like the standard 18-55 that came with camera. Looking for a good portrait lens that is affordable since I'm just starting out (as a side note I'd love to take more landscape photos as well instead of always using smartphone) Any suggestions on either/both? THANKS AGAIN!

  • @myyoutube5422
    @myyoutube5422 8 років тому

    great crash course, learned a lot!

  • @geraver
    @geraver 7 років тому

    This was very helpful! Thank you so much! :)

  • @mikemccartneyable
    @mikemccartneyable 9 років тому

    Thanks, good info and well explained

  • @sunnyw4040
    @sunnyw4040 9 років тому

    Helpful video. Thank you!

  • @artemorbid
    @artemorbid 10 років тому

    very helpful info- thanks for posting

  • @emadsanuri203
    @emadsanuri203 6 років тому

    Thank you, you are really a professor

  • @milsenaguilapineda7604
    @milsenaguilapineda7604 6 років тому

    Excellent video.

  • @aruna.yerramsetty
    @aruna.yerramsetty 7 років тому +1

    this is very helpful thankyou so much

  • @pulasthinarandeniya8211
    @pulasthinarandeniya8211 7 років тому

    thank you for the simple explanation