Canon T3 Basic Camera Tutorial for Video

Canon T3 Basic Camera Tutorial for Video
In this video I explain how to use the Canon T3 or Canon 100D for video. I show the different record settings, how to use exposure compensation for video, how to use manual focus and how to zoom on DSLR cameras specifically with the canon 18-55 kit lens. At the end I also show how to get stabilized video while shooting handheld.
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This video is about how to use the Canon EOS Rebel T3/1100D for video.

[@ThisGuy]

Check out my new video on the T5/T6/T7 - kzbin.info/www/bejne/bISzmIOFfZdkiZo

[@Julie_Zeferino]

Shawn Dolinski is this how you can make a KZbin video because I have that camera

[@ThisGuy]

@@Julie_Zeferino Yes, you can for sure make videos for KZbin using the Canon T-Series cameras...your only struggle is going to be audio as they do not have a mic input, (unless you have a T6i) but you can buy external audio recorders too....

[@Julie_Zeferino]

Shawn Dolinski 👌

[@aidenstv6223]

Oohh i see.. so u mean the rebel t3i is the better one coz theres a flip screen sir..🙄👈🏼

[@desdelasol]

Thank you so much! I’ve been so intimidated to use this camera, and I always thought it was shit because Whenever I zoomed it wouldn’t focus automatically. Now I know why, it’s Becuase I didn’t know how. Knowledge is power. Thank you.

[@ThisGuy]

you're welcome!

[@therealmlw]

Thank you so much for making this so easy to understand. I have had my T3 camera for years, put it away and even stopped filming because I couldn't find a video like this that I fully comprehended back in the day :)!

[@ThisGuy]

You're welcome. Glad I could Help!

[@mphathingcamu8420]

Really helpful, straight to the point and explained so well. I'm a beginner, so this was perfect

[@ThisGuy]

Glad I could help! Thanks for watching

[@UrbanFinance]

That was extremely helpful. My set-up is in natural light and I was wondering how to compensate. Exposure compensation +3. Thank you, thank you, thank you.

[@haydenthorley]

Thanks for the video really helpful, have had an 1100d for 6 years and barely used it well. Your video has helped!

[@allsportsmeowmeow4554]

Deserve a 10 million subscribe

[@ThisGuy]

Ha! Much appreciated. Thanks for watching! 👍

[@claudiomarcelino1413]

That was smooth and sweet! I needed that! Thank you so much!

[@everythingwithalexandra]

Thank you Shawn! This was really helpful for a beginner like me! Especially the last part with the tip on filming!

[@maryamazadmard]

Many many thanks for your support and content.

[@SuzyBenz]

Thanks for the video, I’m learning a lot... enjoy the (Canadian geese sounds ?) in the back 😆, we have many where I live.

[@ThisGuy]

Geese are Maniacs...

[@SuzyBenz]

Shawn Dolinski yup!!!!!!!! 😆

[@anakimaateenerraatanaeekha1116]

You did an awesome tutorial!🙌✨😇😉

[@ThisGuy]

Thank you!! 😊

[@angwiley]

Thank you for this. Your tutorial is the only one I could find that was seriously helpful. I do have another question since I just learned how to use the video option on my T3 how do I adjust volume on videos?

[@RandalfElVikingo]

You can't and there's not an external device for that (except some with USB).

[@hairless_rabbit8301]

i think you can when you are viewing your videos befor you play them or when they end there is a little bar thing i think that's how you adjust the volume

[@patricialintner8284]

So helpful and clear instructions! Thank you!!!

[@ThisGuy]

No problem. Glad it was helpful!

[@hyzyhine2455]

Great! Really helpful and explained in a clear straightforward way.

[@ThisGuy]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@gadee1757]

I had my camera for 4 years now and i thought it was just junk because it didnt auto focus. The problem was me not knowing how to use it. Thanks for the tutorial!

[@saimonet4261]

Nice. I didn't realize my T3 had video auto focus until I saw this video. It sounds like it's not fully automatic, but at least I know there is some AF

[@ThisGuy]

Yeah, not fully automatic (not continuous) but better than nothing. Check out my other video that's pinned in the comments, it explains how the AF options work...

[@cshawdie]

Neither me till I saw this video tonight. I've mainly used the camera for photography over the last few years. Videography is relatively still new to me with the camera so I'm in shock that there's this feature lol.

[@julianasullivan4971]

I just wanted to say how helpful this was for me!! thank you for taking the time to show us. quick question: my camera, while i was in my video mode watching ur clip, kept Turing off? like really quickly it was charged too do you think there is a setting where the screen can stay on longer?

[@ThisGuy]

You're welcome. As for your camera turning off, if you go into MENU, and go to the first yellow menu (wrench), at the very top you will see "auto power off" at the very top. Yours is probably set to 30 seconds, change it to a longer time period or even disable it.

[@dcell7037]

thank you.. thank you... thank you!!!!! exactly what I was looking for. no BS. just good advice and straight forward instructions. you are awesum!!!! :)

[@jerrypeay584]

Thanks for this video. my friend is giving me his T3 and this video was a great tutorial...

[@elianrojas5923]

is the camera good still? I want to get one but idk

[@Mineanator1234]

@@elianrojas5923 very much so still a good camera. It's not as advanced as the cameras out now, however it still takes high quality pictures and video.

[@quazar6329]

@@Mineanator1234 I wouldn't consider 720p 30fps "high quality video" at all

[@MassimilianoFerrante]

Hi there, first thing first, this is an hell of a tutorial video that really explain practically how to use this camera, at least for basic photography, you nailed it ! Good job 👍👍👍 Second, I notice that the camera doesn’t have the rubber viewfinder eyecup. I have the T3 also and I’m missing it too since I bought the camera used. Did you ever have it or it’s actually a part that you have to buy separate? Thx

[@ThisGuy]

Yes, came with the eyecup. This camera that I used is a school camera that many students use throughout the year...so basically all the ones that I have for students to use in class are missing something!

[@ashjudge4458]

Thank you I culdnt figure out my canon camera on how to use the video without it being blurry

[@ThisGuy]

no problem

[@Mr_NoBailouts]

Thank you for this video it helped me.

[@ThisGuy]

You're welcome!

[@tamirajohnellestyle]

This was Excellent! Thank you!

[@ThisGuy]

Glad it was helpful!

[@DianuhAerin]

Thanks for this video! Super helpful. Do you have any videos on shooting video overhead for flatlay?

[@ThisGuy]

You're welcome. But, sorry I don't have any flatlay videos. Maybe in the future, but to do them properly you need a specific tripod/mount extension arm that I don't have...or you need to make a DIY mount/rig instead. Sorry I couldn't help at this time...

[@scrapbookvinylplus2320]

Fantastic video. Thanks so much

[@ThisGuy]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@HirotosAdventure23]

thanks man. big help for a newbie like me. I just bought same camera the other day.

[@ThisGuy]

My video on the T6 for video (pinned in the comments) is much better/new. It has a lot that is applicable to the T3 as well.

[@crisbona]

Thanks for this dawg

[@ThisGuy]

No problem

[@tamirajohnelle4700]

Omgeeee thank you for this Shawn! Do you recommend a certain stand with it when you’re shouting videos?

[@ThisGuy]

Yes, I prefer a monopod for filming myself (especially if I need to be mobile, like when filming an event), but any basic tripod will do as well.

[@AngeloTullio]

Very useful, thanks!

[@missfate5144]

Thank you for tutorial

[@WizardDream]

GOLDEN!!!

[@ThisGuy]

👍

[@dannykristanto9972]

canon t3 has a microphone jack ? I dont see any option for external microphone

[@ROGANSMITH]

It doesn't. I have this camera.

[@Ambientes]

What’s the port for then?

[@odevera81]

Thnx bro that was an outstanding tutorial, easy and simple 👍. I wanted to ask if you could do a tutorial on canon vixia hfg 20, thnx

[@mikami9921]

Thank you very much for the video. Is the canon DS126291 better at videos than modern samsung? For example, samsung a52

[@ThisGuy]

No. Probably much worse.

[@prilsvlln]

Hi, what is the best lens do you recommend for T3 for making atleast high quality cinematic videos and films? Can the lens contribute to making the resolution high quality? I'm new to this kind of stuff.

[@ThisGuy]

The T3 will not create "high quality" it's only 720p. A lens can really only alter depth of field and relative light let into the camera. So any lens that can achieve a "lower aperture" (ie: the 50mm f1.8) can give a "more cinematic look" but those lenses are often more expensive (besides the one I mentioned, it's cheap).

[@twadhwaa]

Thanks for this vid!

[@LILxPEEPUS]

Hey man I just wanted to know how long does it record cause I got a camera in the past and it took aa batteries but ran out of juice quick. Just wanting to know if it records for a while

[@Capojutsu]

Bruuuuh thank youuu!

[@ThisGuy]

no problem.

[@ramiroliva]

muy bueno! gracias!

[@lorenzotackett6671]

Really helped. I just bought my first camera and its this one. My only issue is I wish you could shoot in 24fps because in 25fps Im getting really bad rolling in the video playback. Is there anyway to adjust the 30fps to look more cinematic?!

[@ThisGuy]

Sorry, there's much in terms of technical specs in this camera to achieve what you're looking for. Lighting, lenses, etc would impact how "cinematic" your footage looks though.

[@lorenzotackett6671]

@@ThisGuy thanks for the reply.

[@vicenteyepez5517]

Is the t3 good enough to record youtube vlogs in 2020? I have a good external mic but I need to figure out if I can use my near-new t3 or if I should sell it and use the money to upgrade? Any and all help would be appreciated.

[@ThisGuy]

I would sell and upgrade. To me the 4 most important features a camera should have for most "KZbin" scenarios, are: Input for external Mic, Flip Screen, Auto-Focus and minimum 1080p...the T3 has none of those... Some cameras that meet those criteria are the Canon T5i etc, the SL2,and the m50. The sony a6000 series is very good too.

[@vicenteyepez5517]

Shawn Dolinski Thank you for such a quick response. Any suggestions on where to sell beyond the usual places (ebay, craigslist, facebook market)?

[@ThisGuy]

@@vicenteyepez5517 That's tough. I think those are the best places as people do tend to buy older cameras still. Just make sure to promote it more as a starter photography DSLR camera - which it is still very capable

[@freembeem]

Whenever I go to movie mode, it says that still photo shooting isn’t allowed. How do I turn it off?

[@ThisGuy]

Are you pushing the shutter button to record (and that's when this message comes up)? If so, you need to push the red record button on the back of the camera to record instead

[@angelusione]

Is it possible for this camera to connect on a device while filiming? Like serves as monitor? And do you have a video for this camera on how to use autofocus mode?

[@IBubblesTV]

Did you ever find out?

[@huntingtheoutdoors]

great video! im using one coming up to film some hunts!

[@ThisGuy]

Good luck!

[@Hopejohns]

Nice one.

[@ThisGuy]

Thanks! Hope it was helpful.

[@jonathancastillo1677]

How do you use the auto focus?

[@mermaidtingzzz]

Make sure the switch on the lense is set to "AF" (AutoFocus) and not "MF" (ManualFocus). Then press the shutter button half way and it'll adjust for the photo. I find that the "quick focus" setting in the menu work best for me, as far as AF type. If for video, in the menu you set the camera to "AF with shutter button during 🎥". Then you'll be able to adjust during video the same way as for photos. It doesn't seem to autofocus on its on though.

[@jonathancastillo1677]

@@mermaidtingzzz thanks man

[@missfate5144]

Hi question if I open video then click to record my video after 1 mins automatically stop? I don’t know why it’s so quick like that.

[@IAM-nb4yk]

Mine stops at 12min

[@addorespambasange6300]

Hey dear, did you check if the card is not full?

[@missfate5144]

Addores Pambasange but most of the photos deleted in my card

[@addorespambasange6300]

@@missfate5144 the video requires a lot of space specially because it's recorded in a HD quality, so the card may not even enough memory to support it. How many Gigabytes can your card support?

[@missfate5144]

Addores Pambasange I think 1 GB let me view later my sd card thanks for the input. I really appreciate.

[@jpramirez3699]

wow its a great tutorial.🤙

[@ThisGuy]

Thanks. My much newer Canon T6 video has more info about many things relevant to the T3 for video as well.

[@jpramirez3699]

@@ThisGuy actually i have a canon eos 1100D i dont know if this camera is same to you camera. my camera unit is deferent color its color brown.

[@ThisGuy]

@@jpramirez3699 Yes, Canon T3 is the 1100D

[@jpramirez3699]

@@ThisGuy thank you sir i am a new vlogger and pls subscribe me hehehe

[@aidenstv6223]

Hi good day sir..just wondering if i can use the canon rebel T3 for Vloggin?? Thanks for the respond sir.. 🙏🏼

[@ThisGuy]

You can, but it will be very tough to do (no flip screen to see yourself + no autofocus) and it will look and sound pretty bad (only 720p and no input for an external mic).

[@champion9761]

Thanks I got it

[@crystal859]

Are those chickens on your shirt?! 🤣

[@johnnygeejr500]

Thank you so very great ......Cheers !

[@Diego-kd4ys]

Can we use this camera to making videos for youtube? I have this camera at home, so I'm thinking about use it for shot my youtube videos. Do you think it's a good camera for it or it's better use my own cell phone (Samsung Galaxy S20fe)?

[@ThisGuy]

This camera only records video in 720p and has no continuous autofocus and has no mic jack for external audio. It's pretty outdated now, so your phone is probably better...

[@TheCinComedy]

Is there no way to adjust iso, f stop? Like on other models?

[@ThisGuy]

Not on the T3, no. Canon started to add that to the T cameras after the T3...

[@TheCinComedy]

@@ThisGuy I was added to do that when I had the T2 but I’ve been using t5 and t6 for years and just bought a t3 as back up and was confused when I couldn’t change iso and f stop

[@faemiroba]

Do you know if i can connect the camera to the computer to make videos? can be helpfull for me!

[@ThisGuy]

I think if you hook it up to something like an elgato capture device (with HDMI) you can record the camera LCD screen, but I've never tried, sorry.

[@regandanielle]

So does the T3 not autofocus when recording video? My videos of my children are always blurry.

[@ThisGuy]

It doesn't have continuous autofocus. If put the lens on AF and hold down the shutter release, it will autofocus (slowly) on where ever the box is on the screen. When the box turns green, it's in focus. But if the object moves forward or back, you will lose focus...especially if you're zoomed in. Wider = more stays in focus at a time.

[@TheMarksaynomore]

My T3 only records arround 30 seconds. What should I do to record more. My memory stick is almost empty.

[@ThisGuy]

Look for a setting in your menu called snapshot I think...it might be set to a specific time, change it to none. Also, if your SD card is either too good or too bad, it will also cause recording issues like that.

[@koreypettie4834]

Can you record with this camera in Manuel mode?

[@justbleedproductions3645]

Hey man is there any way to change the aperture for video?

[@ThisGuy]

Not on a T3, sorry. T3i and beyond, yes. T5 and beyond, yes.

[@maiyacoonrod7489]

Why does mine say that "still auto shooting is not possible in moves mode" I'm new to this stuff n I don't know how ti fix it

[@ThisGuy]

You are pushing the "take a picture button" (on top) instead of the video record button (red button on the back)

[@aubreybauman]

Is it possible to blur the background and just focus on the subject/object with this type of camera? I know you can do that when taking photos but once again, when on filming mode, there are less options.

[@ThisGuy]

Yes. the BG blur is more tied to the lens/aperture (and other non-camera factors) whether for photo or video. Check this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/b4mlmJ57orV3brM

[@aubreybauman]

Thank you! This was really helpful and I’ll definitely follow these tips, I appreciate it!

[@djlalokc7698]

Is this camera has microphone connection external? Anybody ?

[@ThisGuy]

Sorry, it does not have any way to connect an external mic. The T3i does

[@glorygoma7182]

Is it possible to remove that rectangle/square in the middle of the screen? I'm using the HDMI output to feed the signal to a computer and record on the computer...but that rectangle (not the grid) wont go away for some reasons

[@ThisGuy]

I tried clicking through my camera to see if I could get rid of it, but had no luck. If there is a way, I couldn't figure it out, sorry.

[@Michelam_]

What lens is that? Is it possible to use a 50mm 1.5 lens to do vlogs?

[@ThisGuy]

The Lens is just the 18-55mm kit lens. A 50mm would be zoomed in to film yourself. The best vlog lens for canon rebel cameras is probably the canon 10-18mm wide lens.

[@Michelam_]

@@ThisGuy thank you also my camera fell hit it seems to be working fine should I be worried?

[@ThisGuy]

@@Michelam_ If it still records/takes pics you should be fine for now. The lens would be the thing that would probably break/bend/crack first if you dropped it...

[@elliottbronstein1214]

Is there a way to control F stop or is it all ISO?

[@ThisGuy]

For video, it's all up to the camera in terms of exposure. Whether it only adjusts ISO, or Aperture and Shutter Speed too, I don't know. I'm pretty sure there is no way to individually control the f stop manually on a T3 though

[@stormyskyrrp6988]

Is it normal for things to look fuzzy when shown on the cameras screen?

[@ThisGuy]

Yes, especially in low light situations. It's a low resolution screen with low resolution video quality.

[@stormyskyrrp6988]

@@ThisGuy Okay thanks. Just making sure the used camera I got was working correctly.

[@blvddolo7569]

Dose the part were you see through it hang off to the side?

[@ROGANSMITH]

No. It doesn't.

[@irahmariecamensi2568]

May I know how to turn off the red light?

[@ThisGuy]

What Red Light?

[@gabriella.grace.]

whenever i try to film something, the camera just stops after like 5 seconds of filming. what should i do to fix this?

[@ThisGuy]

Check the second menu, in a thing called "Video Snapshot" and make sure it's disabled. Another reason this happens sometimes, is if you're using an incompatible SD Card. Let me know if that works...?

[@martinaamatori3720]

Hi, I have one question: can I change ISO and Shutter speed with this Canon?

[@ThisGuy]

For Photography, yes. For video, no. You can only change your exposure in video by using "exposure compensation" in the 3rd menu.

[@martinaamatori3720]

@@ThisGuy Thank you.

[@BeigesBeij]

My Camera is like this but when i take a video just 8 to 10 sec it stops and it says Movie Recording is stopped automatically, you guys know how to fix this?

[@ThisGuy]

try to disable "video snapshot" (click menu, then it's under the second red menu)

[@rakshithraj2974]

Can it worth buying in 2019 on seconds for 300dollars

[@ajhabdkaiak8173]

No for 300 the lumix g7 is only around 40 more dollars with a kit lens and the g7 is in a completely different league

[@GG-zh9hd]

I Want to record for more than 30 minutes, how do I make this camera doo this

[@ThisGuy]

The T3 (and most other Canon DSLR Cameras) is limited to a maximum of 29 minutes, 59 seconds, thanks to European tax regulations! But it also has a 4GB limit on video file sizes which could also restrict you to even shorter video clips than that

[@Ambientes]

Does this camera record in 4K

[@ThisGuy]

This camera only actually records in 720p. Only the m50, m6 mkii, T8i, 90D and EOS R/RP cameras film in 4k for Canon at the moment.

[@Tubechannel1316]

Why my t3 stops video recordings automatically after 20 mints, its has 32 gb sd card in it

[@ThisGuy]

Most DSLR cameras have a record limit between 20-30 mins. Some for over-heating issues, other for Tax/Tarif reasons, others for both. Sorry.

[@user-zz4rh2tj2g]

how to know the shuttercount?

[@kittenverse8337]

When i click rc it says camera full why?

[@j.bmillennial3988]

Mine just has a black screen with all the options no picture

[@ThisGuy]

You are probably not on "video mode" on the dial on top of the camera (spin to the video camera, NONE of the other ones are for video on rebel cameras. Was that the issue? Let me know.

[@ivygetyours2804]

Oh no! I know this is 2 years old but I just found you. How do you replay a video?

[@ThisGuy]

Play button in the bottom right, and hit set to play.

[@edwardbrady7599]

he does not tell you how to play the video back of what he shot!

[@ThisGuy]

click the play button on the back of the camera

[@stevyreno7913]

Why in hell does no one on KZbin tell how to watch the video on the camera?!?

[@ThisGuy]

If you watch the newer video that I have pinned in the comments I go over how to playback your videos at the 11:50 mark - kzbin.info/www/bejne/bISzmIOFfZdkiZo

[@PowerUpMotivationalFire]

use iphone instead . make your life easier