Photography Tutorial Nikon D3100

[@froknowsphoto]

@KrazyFuckinCrackers1 there really is no comparison, its about the quality of the glass and amount of light you let in.

[@froknowsphoto]

@alfonsocuiti it is on the web site, but this is both 5 min portrait and a shooting tutorial.

[@froknowsphoto]

@mechaneal1 the plan was for us to do the time lapse which you can see at the end of this video. It will link you to that video.

[@kalle-p]

Thank you for doing this video. Now I don't feel crapy with my camera. You proved that you can take good pictures with a camera like that.

[@froknowsphoto]

@julianh100 no one said its not, it gets the job done but not as well as better glass.

[@froknowsphoto]

@openenso well be sure to check out the web page because theres 15 months of info for you to catch up on.

[@froknowsphoto]

@handsomelok because I want to make sure that im locked in where I want it and that its tack sharp. If he moves or I move I want to get the focus right.

[@jasminebrown6177]

I just ordered this camera, I've been itching to do so for a couple of months now, because I'm tired of the typical point and shoot, and cell phone pictures. As you've said, you can get really good shots with almost any device but I'm ready to flex a bit on my own without the "auto" guidance of said devices. Your videos have been super helpful!! Thank you! P.S. It's a nice butt lol

[@TheForestBum]

this is the exact camera gear i have, great to see such awesome pictures coming out of it.

[@samanthawds]

Great photos! I have a Nikon D3100 and would love to do photo shoots like this one day!

[@piperpilot26]

Although there is an option to Shoot B&W in the camera, it is much better to shoot in raw and convert to B&W in Lightroom, or whatever editing software you choose to use.

[@luzcille]

thank you so much for this... I've got my D3100 and I am getting the hang of it, and thank you so much for making this kind of vid, coz I thought you have to have higher ends and more expensive ones to get great pictures, but as what you said this is a great start for basic photography.. thnk u so

[@froknowsphoto]

You are welcome.

[@froknowsphoto]

@tklmkan the focus of the shoot was not him smoking, it was to capture Adam in his work space.

[@froknowsphoto]

@TheMichaelMedia yes,

[@froknowsphoto]

@carries90 manual. It should all be in the video.

[@snipersdritazpoison7942]

Me in 2020 searching for this video and watching it and then hearing this guy say ''It Izzz What it izzzz''in 2011 makes me freaking happy.Thank you

[@LydiaKrow]

These photo sessions are so helpful for the budding photographer. Thanks so much for putting these together!

[@matt_waddy]

@JaredPolin Loved seeing you shoot with a basic DSLR. I recently bought a Canon T3 with the 18-55 f/3.5-5.6 kit lens and I'm going to tag along with a pro friend on my first shoot this weekend. So stoked!

[@SpazztasticGamers]

Even though this wasn't really a tutorial, it was an enjoyable video. I also have the D3100. I decided to go to the guys website that is a painter. I saw the photo of you that this guy did. Wow nice work he does. Thanks Jared for all your videos.

[@MarcusfotosDe]

@TheHipsterguy: You Can see that under the Pictures he was mostly at 3,5 i guess there was much less light than you might tell from the Video. I recently learned that pushing the ISO is not a such bad idea as it might seem. Glad to see that the Fro does that too ;-)

[@AyyyCeee]

those forearm dagger tattoos are amazing! nice shots with the d3100 Jared!

[@openenso]

@JaredPolin Ive already watched so much, you're like one of those profs at Uni that joke around and make even the boring stuff interesting, and in the end teach so much that i dont want the class to end!

[@froknowsphoto]

@julianh100 sorry i deleted the bob ross comment by accident you can put that back up.

[@OvenBak3d360]

It's nice seeing what a kit lens can do with someone that knows what they are doing. I will be ordering a d5100 soon but I don't know what pics look like from a kit lens. I would love to see more from you maybe showing a comparison between a kit lens and a 2.8 of the same zoom.

[@gashosimon2678]

This is the biggest problem I have encountered. Everybody is either putting down the D3100, D3200, EOS 1100D... entry level cameras or they are comparing them to the high end D3s or 5Ds... I was shooting with a cell phone before I got a entry level DSLR.. why don't you welcome "us" the people that just came in to the DSLR world instead trashing our equipment... I'm sick of it hearing that my first camera (D3200) ever is the worst shit ever.

[@bobross5778]

gasho simon Right on man, good art does not = money. I made lots from a cannon powershot sx520 hs online and now have a d3100 that serves me well.

[@jesamani75]

Ismael Gustav Jordan Welcome.

[@xyanide1986]

Take a big guess what doesn't matter. Other people's opinions.

[@AllenFreemanMediaGuru]

Good point. The 3000 series is still way more advanced than the ones before it. It gets more to the skill of the photographer than the gear. Sometimes someone hands me their cellphone to shoot them and they see my shot and act like I just performed some magic on their cellphone. No, it’s experience and a will to experiment.

[@MisterBlue03]

Start shooting in Aperture mode. You just need to control ISO and Aperture. Shutter speed will be automatically adjusted. A lot of portraits are taken in Aperture mode.

[@Destroyerr22]

I totally agree with you, i think to get the real feeling of the photo, is when the person acts naturally, that's why you have to be very confidence with the person you are taking pictures of !

[@thomasjbrablec]

@Synnergy08 I also have a Canon S5 IS that I use when I don't have to use the Olympus and pictures come out much better, even though it only has 8MP compared to the Olympus' 12MP. There's less grain, camera doesn't freeze, no under/overexposed pictures, manual focus, there's a lot of manual control and I can add stuff to the camera (flash, filters, lenses, etc.).

[@claudiasamples3569]

I was under a min when i hit the subscribe button! I just got the NIKON D3100 today! Love the painters tattoo's btw :D Thanks for the video!

[@emmanuelmunano9054]

I love the direction in this video... Very smooth...

[@DYE9]

Editing always makes a difference. I really like how the photos came out especially in black and white. I can't wait to buy lightroom 3!

[@Jakerski]

Thanks Jared, now i am pretty sure that i want the d3100 for the beggining. Outstanding photos!

[@openenso]

thank you jared! I just bought a Nikon D3100 yesterday, found you by accident, best accident ever!!!!!!!!!

[@rastafaris123]

Great shots Jared!! Awesome

[@mp4podcastDOTcom]

There is a setting in the camera to do black and white. Or you can take your photos in RAW mode then use software to change it to black and white. Nikon has free software for their camera and so do all the other camera makers.

[@KampfQ87]

great video great pictures. nicely done jared !!! I like your b/w and contrast style ;)

[@vuilbaard101]

@Synnergy08 I've got a D90 with the 50mm F18.D and it's a brilliant combo, if you're on a low budget then I'd go for the 50mm D instead of the G as the difference in quality for me was not enough to justify the price difference and I am extremely happy with it. I've also got the 18-135mm but this is not the best lens I've ever used. A lot of the time I find it's not sharp enough for me and also the variable aperture gets old. But it does have it's moments and I still do use it quite often,

[@froknowsphoto]

@1550592535 I will be doing an announcement about a special FRO PRICE from allens for people in the US prob wed.

[@rock962000]

Hi. Question, would it be possible to do self portraits with the D3100? Or would this be too complicated?

[@Taysilly09]

Wow! I love the quality of the photographs :) awesome shots! By the way, I love the tattoos!!!

[@thomasjbrablec]

@vuilbaard101 Oh, OK. It does focus on the D90 and if you say there isn't much of a difference, then I guess it would be a waste of money. Which zoom lens would you recommend for me, if not the 18-135mm? Thank you for the advice! :)

[@dakotabaker98]

@blisselicious Nikon d3100 NO DOUT! My friend had the same dilemma that your having now and he picked the cannon power shot and he was so disappointed when he compared it to my Nikon d3100! If you have another questions feel free to ask

[@DashSVK]

some of those b&w shots are great...really good job considering what camera and lens were used :)

[@LeftOfToday]

I think the shots around the window gave the most to the pictures. Looking at the raw for this week, I was kind of disappointed to see that every bit of the sketch on it had been blown out. I think seeing that against the image to the left would have been a cool contrast for the shot.

[@Chris4Ibra]

Did you do it with manual here or aperture priority? Really amazing video, thanks for all the help you provide with your channel!

[@craiggg7328]

he was using aperture priority and manually adjusting the shutter speed to expose properly

[@torricosf]

Thanks for uploading this video. I think it has helped me make up my mind, I'm gonna get the D3100.

[@Aldrichjgv]

My mom has a d3100 that's been collecting dust but no lens. Im thinking of getting into photography, should I buy a new camera or should I just buy a lens for the camera?

[@InertiaEffect]

old post, but get a 35mm lens. :D

[@williamvanleer6559]

I would say just buy a couple of lenses. get a standard kit lens and a 55 to 200 telephoto. I use one with some amazing results. For an entry level its worth the money.

[@matt_waddy]

@Venumelion Great question and I've wondered this myself. Anyone have an opinion?

[@Maxsdiscos]

This is why you should start with a consumer camera (eg D3100) over professional style models, amongst other reasons, of course. I use the Canon EOS 500D (Rebel T1i), and it beats point and shoots overall. All DSLRs have full manual control and all the rest of it anyway.

[@gtochad]

jared are you going to have any more d3100 with 18-55? videos? i like to see you challenged with such a basic kit.

[@BerkeleyBuilt]

been using D5000, with the kit 18-55, for a year now. make my photos work to the point i get props from the pros.

[@Koenigsegg9412]

3:24 63mm zoom with lens 18-55mm ?

[@Firstmajortomlikestoticker]

it is not in full manual mode

[@MartinBlass]

I believe it is after the crop factor correction (x1.6)

[@SilentEcho8]

@redsbleeding2003 Not sure how Jared does it, but I know it's not a function of the camera. It's probably done in lightroom or whatever program Jared uses to paste the metadata on the photo (in post production).

[@ConaMooreDesigns]

I can never find the images of your videos on the website. you should provide a link straight to the photo's in the description. thanks for the video, great as always

[@MrYawn1]

Nice one Jared. thanks for the vid again John

[@Gundrs]

Great video , i love seeing pro's using some more beginner style equipment and get great looking results . At the end of the day YOU take the picture , not the camera

[@grcadrian]

VR is vibration resistance I think, and it minimizes the blur due to shaky hands. I do not know if it is detrimental to picture quality.

[@taffy607625]

How can I Decoded MY Battery for Nikon EN-EL14 ? thanks

[@ArshadHaroon]

Hi there, what do you say about this camera please, "Nikon D3100 14.2 MP DSLR". It will be my first time to switch from digital camera, my main question is this camera has 14.2 Megapixels where are there is a digital camera which is not SLR but is 20.1 Mega pixel, so my basic question is if I have this DSLR camera with 14.2 Mega pixels and a digital camera of 20.1 megapixel, does it make a difference, please make me understand as I am not sure what difference will it make. I thank you in advance

[@Mas7erChief117]

@JaredPolin how r u guys doing with all the rain and stuff? hope all is well!

[@newton6664272]

Hi. I have a technical question. In minute 3:27 the picture says it was taken at 63mm. I have a 3100 and I was wondering, how do you get a picture with a 18-55 objetive at 63mm? Thanks for the videos.

[@GreenSaffy]

may i know why do u use such a high ISO in a brightly lit indoor? Bcause i think the natural night gives it enough light to use a lower ISO. Any reasons for it?

[@GreenSaffy]

i love your model because he seems very comfortable posing around with his surroundings. Some models are really very stiff and expressionless and that's alittle tough.

[@StuudyUp]

I want to get a nikon d3100, To make a documentary for a new channel im making. Can't wait, I have some really great ideas.

[@ballerpro03]

This is really insightful.. The black and white are the raw images ? I'm thinking about getting a nikon 3100 as well a starter camera

[@redsbleeding2003]

hey i got a D3100 - how an u take a shot so it shows what the settings where ont he snap itself...F stop etc?

[@mimituico]

i just bought this camera.. can you pls help me choose what is the best portrait lens for this camera? i love taking pictures with my kid and i want that blurry background effect.. your help mean a lot to me. thanks

[@thomasjbrablec]

@Synnergy08 Now this is where I need you to help me. If I was to get the Nikon D90, would it be good for me to get a 50mm f/1.8G or D (which one is actually better? - I love bokeh and portrait photography) and an 18-135 mm f/3,5-5,6G later on (I'm on a very low budget, I wouldn't be able to buy all this at once, but over time) or is there any better lens combo to get if you're a beginner DSLR user? Thank you.

[@jasjyotsingh]

I need a tip please. I am thinking of getting a Canon 7d or a Sony a77. What should I get.

[@PlasmoX]

i like the nikon 18-55mm kit lens, it's surprisingly sharp plastic fantastic...

[@789mufc]

Does the gold like transcend memory card work on the nikon D3100

[@manuelisai]

I love this, excellent. Hope to see more videos in this vein.

[@julianafigueroa3045]

Hey Jared! I reaaaaaally love all of your videos! I specially liked the one in the Pizzeria! I would really like you to do a long video with 18-55mm lens. I think most of the people that watch your videos are just getting started in the photography world. I mean, if we were all professionals we won't be watching this, we will be making money outside! I think your videos are so cool and you are such a good teacher! Yes, you are, you are funny and you teach really well, but may be in this video you tried to do some portraits with 18-55mm lens and you kind of gave up, I fell like the message in this video is "Sorry, I can't, this is such a crappy lens, I will use another one". I know it's not about the camera, you can use that D3100 and an amazing lens, but most people watching this (including me) want to learn and all we have is the kit lens 18-55mm. For example I have a Nikon D3200 with the kit lens and i would like to see how a professional like you uses it to take portraits, to shoot in a concert (may be near the stage), to shoot in a football game. Just with a basic camara like this, Nikon D3000, D3200.. And the kit lens. I think if you gave up, the message is "Oh, if Fro couldn't take a good portrait in this video, if Fro doesn't upload any other video with the kit lens in concerts, in some football match, basketball match, hockey match indoors, outdoors.. if Fro couldn't do it I definitely can't", but may be if you show YOU CAN do it, so we will be like "Oh, Fro can do it, I will practice, he is showing me it's possible". We may not take the greatest pictures in the world with an 18-55mm lens, we definitely won't have the greatest depth of field, but we may want to see what's the best we can do! Sorry for my not-so-perfect english but i think I made my point. I will keep on watching your videos, i learnt a lot in all of them, and I hope you read this and do something for the beginners that want to do the best we can with our crappy camara and crappy lens! Greating from Argentina.

[@cpflogsubdivision450]

+Juliana Figueroa As dpcriss said the 35mm 1.8 and 50mm 1.8 are both great lens for under $200. I have the D5300 with 18-55mm VRII, 55-200 VRII and the 35mm 1.8 and i use the 35mm all the time. I have a 7 month old baby and the photos that i can get with the 35mm (which is close to 50mm on the DX body) are as good as any pro. I have watched most of Jared's videos and have learned a lot and it is true the better the lens the better the photos. pick up the 35 or 50 1.8 you will love it.

[@julianafigueroa3045]

+Jeff Lunn I think neither of you understood what i said. I mean that, he took some pictures and give up, and used a much better camera and lens. It would be a challenge if he demostrate that he can take good pictures and not giving up with a basic camera and a kit lens. I mean, i saw the video and I kind of felt that he was unconfortable with the camera, and he ends giving up and using a much better one. We already know great cameras and great lens give great pictures. I would like to see more of Jared using a kit lens and see what he can do just with that

[@cpflogsubdivision450]

+Juliana Figueroa I get what you are saying now. Then again this is a 5 year old video. I would like to see more entry level camera and lens as well.

[@achshankar]

HI Jared...I just got my hands on a D3100...I am a newb when it comes to photography...any start up tips?

[@gammatnt]

@maniacfuzz247 u have any other lens? i want to replace my canon kit lens with canon 15-85mm. more range and better Image quality. It also have faster focus.

[@SuperEee1992]

Great Video and pictures!! what photo editing program do you use?

[@1550592535]

FRO, nikon 70-300 F4.5/5.6 or sigma F70-200 /2.8 ? because the matter is that i am 14 years old and i have the money but if i choose the 70-300 f4/5.6 i would also pick a tripod and a fast 50mm 1.8g. what would be your recommendation? THANK YOU i would love if you reply. sorry for my english, i live in Argentina

[@sarahrasuch]

Hello Jared, I am shooting in RAW and I use lightroom 4.2 I shoot with the d3100. When I open the photos in lightroom I am not getting the fill light or the recovery slider. HELP!!!

[@Venumelion]

Which gives you better bokeh? 18mm at f/3.5 or 55mm at f/5.6 or somewhere in between?

[@JoyJakubowski]

@TheAbsurdity101 What you have seen on video was I a very small room with the only source of light... window. Adam was being photographed from the angle 90° as opposed to light coming from the window... so not frontally lit. ISO400 or 200 wouldn't be sufficient to even use 1/30 aperture time. Not to mention ISO100.

[@MrBarrett13]

You never fail with your vids,could you do something with the d5100,thanks

[@kevwasere]

Jared, I personally would find that those shots would annoy me it seems like the whites are over exposed in my opinion, now what would I know Im brand new to this game. How would I counter act it? Lower ISO ?

[@kingalias]

At ISO 1600, and with so much natural light, how did you keep the photo from being overexposed?

[@froknowsphoto]

Yup I am for real.

[@NotSoTemporaryName]

The black and white photographs are beautiful... What program do you use to edit them?

[@MattisProbably]

You get steady shots? That's pretty much all it does afterall. I just leave it on, it doesn't get in the way at all in my opinion. Just switch it off when you are taking long exposure shots, otherwise the VR could start correcting vibrations that are not there which would actually cause camera shake instead of reducing it^^

[@sejgrrawr]

i was wondering if you change your shots into black and white after you took the photo or before you take it?

[@kristinhernandez850]

I had a question i have the same camera and im trying to figure out how to take a picture and the background is blury if u can help me out

[@fkylw]

Are you shooting in black and white or shooting in color and changing it later?

[@dcphotographyza]

Definitely a helpful video. Thank you!

[@mikeyEDITS]

probably my favorite 5min portrait by far :)

[@bspabelonia]

Which is better D3100 or D5100? I am planning to buy this christams...

[@mikemarin106]

Great vid, man! Tell me why I find myself rocking out to your intro jam! haha

[@Buzzgrower]

Makes me happy to se the fro use the same camera i have here at home.

[@narutowa]

it's because those sliders are gone in lightroom 4.2, the processing is different but you can still get the same results... anyway if you want to have that lightroom 2-3 look, go to settings menu -> process and change the process year ;)

[@erasser1996]

i am using the nikon d7000 with 18-105 it has the same aperture like the 18-55,and my pictures don't get that good, i mean do you do a lot of editing or,what focusing mod are you using ??? AF-A ;AF-S;AF-C ..

[@jose93aguilar]

Whats Better A 18-55 mm Lence Or 55-200 MM??? Plz Reply Bak Fast I Need To Knoe To See If I Buy It To Record At A Club Party Plz Tell Me Whats Better For Nikon A 18-55mm or 55-200 mm plz Help!!!

[@keys4players]

your a great photography but wish i was but when can i start ?

[@BookingBradley]

What setting was that camera on on the dial