Nikon D3100 Best Photo Settings for Beginners // How To Set Up Your Nikon DSLR For Photography

[@geoffb3472]

Although I have higher grade Nikons, I have just purchased a Nikon D3100 because it was not expensive. Having used it, I am amazed how good it is. Its easy to use, takes great photos and considering its age, (mine was originally purchased new in 2012), the technology is still really good. I would fully recommend this camera to anyone who wants a good quality camera which is available at bargain prices. Great video by the way !

[@DHAMPIR.STUDIOS]

The options he is showing in the video are greyed out and it's saying I can't access them under the current settings. Is there a way to fix this?

[@populatedcity]

@@DHAMPIR.STUDIOSI had this problem too, it’s gotta be in manual mode

[@kfossi1986]

I have had this camera since it came out and your video is awesome. I can finally leave the book of directions in my bag. I usually carry it around with my camera.

[@charlesbrewer6552]

I bought my D3100 20 years ago. Around 5 years ago I bought a D7100 as I thought I had outgrown my 3100. The D7100 is a great camera but recently I pulled out my old 3100, bought new batteries for it and fired it up. I am amazed at how good this camera still is. It does not have all the buttons and the tricks of the D7100 but it does the basics just fine! It is a great camera to do "normal" photography and will allow you to learn how to control the camera for more artistic shots! I have put mine back into service alongside my regular use of the D7100!

[@suhaimiirfan9715]

Thanks for the tips man , i hv this camera for about 10 yrs , now im thinking on using it again since its been sitting on shelf for a long time , hye from malaysia your new sub✌🏻

[@rinchenangchok9751]

Same here brother, Just picked it up today after years .

[@suhaimiirfan9715]

@@rinchenangchok9751 nice bro 🤜🏻🤛🏻

[@jaggisingh1084]

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[@amaliaarango3068]

Me too , i wan to use my camera , i have had this for a while just sitting there

[@AlohaSteve808]

Changed several setting on my D3100! Thanks for the tutorial!

[@FoxTailWhipz]

Glad it helped!

[@Mrsallisonlebaron]

you told me exactly what I needed to get a high quality photo to send for a professional conversion of my original oil painting for print! thanks

[@zero535]

i'm brazilian and i bought a Nikon D3100 to start working. Your channel is one of the best I've seen and the fact that it has a PTBR subtitle has already helped a lot, congratulations on the content, +1 subscribed

[@tyleesab523]

Thank you this is really helping me! Photography is my passion 🙏🏾

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

I just watched a video on the D3100 in 2020🤔 Bravo to you for keeping my attention with no clickbait 👏😉

[@chw5044]

A great presentation. Very clear and straightforward. Will definitely look at your videos. Thank you.

[@kristinedewitt6275]

Thank you for this video. It was easy to follow and made me not want to cry.

[@robertbenjaminbako9412]

Hey Adam! Which lens do you recommend for landscape photos? Thank you!

[@rolandgustavsson6015]

Very good video but where on Amazon did u buy this anticorrosin disks?

[@shariatiabdullah3088]

Thank you for this video. Do me a lot of favour. I am having a very bad time trying to shoot indoor. Can't stop thinking what kind of setting should I use. And this helps me understand a lot. Thank you very much

[@lemontangs]

Still got my D3100. It's a great workhorse camera and awesome lens selection since release. Just upgraded to the Canon M200 though as needed clean HDMI with indefinite video. Really wanted the D3100 to do this, but I guess I'm asking a lot in 2020 for a 10 year old camera. Even custom firmware doesn't offer it...searched long and hard too as still love this camera.

[@podimangaming5967]

thank you so much im new to photography .

[@riffedwood5597]

Was passed down this camera recently. Thanks for the info

[@pulengqueenmashigoane2934]

You are such a wonderful teacher, shout out to you and God bless your hustle all the way from South Africa

[@Chris78pl]

Thanks for help I only just got this camera today for 40£ with Nikon xx vr 18-55 and shutter count 8300 great video thanks

[@MrSilverwind33]

Thanks for this info

[@christerjusto3970]

Thank you for this helpful video, had the D3100 for a while now 📸

[@euthanasia785]

Jut got this carmera from my siblings im just a beginner and eager to learn. Thanks for the guide will continue to watch your tutorials 😁

[@carlycaputo2318]

Thank you for explaining this so well and speaking at the perfect speed 😂😂

[@scottmoreland2748]

Just picked one of these up, thanks for the video! I'm a beginner so it's fortuitous timing!

[@barmetler]

Just got this cam for my birthday, it's really cool! This video was really useful, I mean most of the settings are already fine with their default value, but not all of them, so it's a good video to get started.

[@ThatsWoody1]

super starter!!! thank you for posting the video and tutorial. thank you

[@tims104]

Thank you for the guide!! helped me out alot. I'm having issues where my camera won't auto focus. Focusing in general and i dont know how to Focus manual. What am i doing wrong?

[@YoBoiRx]

hi can u help me i cant access some settings it says that this option is not available with your current settings!

[@ceciliacorson1804]

Exactly the video on the D3100 I was looking for. Thorough, yet concise. I’m off to shoot some photos!🌸✨

[@nellybarragan7112]

Can you do more videos on the Nikon D3100

[@shmadsta]

So helpful, thank you! If I don’t have Adobe and just want to shoot casually, do I even need to use RAW?

[@RolllingCheap]

You use micro as card on it?

[@samitchaudhary3392]

can you please suggest me some idea's to Transfer photos in Mobile Phone

[@Joe.Collects]

My camera picture options are in gray and I can’t adjust much. Any ideas why? I just bought this model and I’m kinda lost. Also great video.

[@blammers6739]

go to manual mode, not auto

[@panneerd1961]

Tk you very much Sir. for your best setting tips.

[@leahsuyu]

Really helpfull information thank you

[@luckeeshatennakoon5031]

Graeat video. Thanks!

[@mhark9293]

I guest i knew more than i thought thanks 😊😊😊

[@ruthcedonio8727]

I am a beginner .. can I ask about my camera Nikon d 3100 having a blinking on the photo , how to pix it.? thank you.

[@genesis1177]

I have a D3100 series Nikon 2012 model. I like it but I want to get a stronger lens later on. I like the way it operates so far. I have not had a chance to really use it much but I plant to this week. I'm doing a photo shoot inside and I'm anxious to see how well the pictures come out using natural daylight. These settings you just went over really helps a lot. I love photography, I really do. But its one of those things where I love it but its difficult for me to master. I always feel like I am guessing my way around shooting and other things. One thing I don't like is that I can't seem to find how to turn off this 2 second or 10 second timer delay in order to use the remote hand held flicker I have hooked up the camera. Do you know how to find it because I don't see it in any of the menus.

[@PropagandaBuster]

Thank you, very helpful.

[@sharlt3492]

Thank youu its very helpful! My camera has been sleeping for 6 years!!!! Thank you for your tips!

[@Domytheeog]

How about editing using phone having light room app on raw pictures

[@ioanagrumezescu103]

Amazing video!!!! But I have a question: can you connect your phone with d3100?

[@FoxTailWhipz]

Nope the D3100 cant connect to a phone.

[@stellaanger3479]

There's an adapter Nikon WU-1a Wireless Mobile Adapter

[@isaiah6131]

So. If you are shooting jpeg what do you choose for D-Lighting, I didn't get that from the video? Thanks

[@anyi8455]

It was indeed helpful thank you... please just like what you spoke about the Nikon d3100 can you do the same with the Nikon d90 ?!

[@artificialuniverse5828]

Thanks for the video, you're just in time.

[@juniorbeltran751]

Hi I have a question when use my camera in live view is supposed to look on screen dark or bright trying to get the exposure and my camera doesn't change the screen Nikon d3100

[@franciscojr.fuentebella287]

Thank you very much of your video

[@Kingdera]

THANK YOU but i have a problem can you help i'm looking to purchase a camera with good video quality and mic input for youtube under $250 either used or not

[@wesleybryant7334]

Mpb.com they’re legit got my practically brand new red Nikon D3100 from them.

[@michdexplorer8562]

Can i ask sir Why i cannot set my iso settings and set picture control?

[@xograysenxo7996]

Make sure you’re on manual and not auto

[@michdexplorer8562]

@@xograysenxo7996 ok sir i try it.. thank you

[@amaliaarango3068]

Did u release the other video ? Thanks 👍😊

[@dayanannisa01]

i want to press the set picture control option but i says option is not available for current setting , can you please help me ??

[@dayanannisa01]

it says*

[@elizabethawadallah8489]

Can the same be applied to Nikon D3200??

[@DHAMPIR.STUDIOS]

Most of these options are greyed out and it's saying I can't access them under the current settings. How do I fix this problem?

[@irehq2010]

Try to put the dial to A

[@DHAMPIR.STUDIOS]

@@irehq2010 Thank You! I will try tonight!

[@hondaxl250k0]

Just got a 3100 for my first dlsr. Paid 125 with extras.. plan to use it for astrophotography and. General landscape / quality family photos.

[@FoxTailWhipz]

Good choice!

[@hondaxl250k0]

@@FoxTailWhipz I actually caught a bit of flack from people saying it’s a dinosaur and too old to be any good for astrophotography .. lol. I think I’ll be fine. Although if I can find another 3100 cheep I want to have the ir cut filter removed. 👍🏻

[@alifahd6593]

Thanks for the info

[@hiteshtechnicaldost6264]

Nice information sir thankyou

[@miljanakulic4463]

Great explanation!

[@isaiah6131]

Are all these settings or controls under AUTO mode setting??

[@FoxTailWhipz]

They are under the Manual setting. I believe some won’t be changeable under the Auto setting.

[@jadeblack7979]

outstanding thank you very :

[@ailrycharleseduveje5068]

how do i fix this it keeps saying this option is not available with current settings

[@francoiswinn6411]

Nice video thanks

[@dakaCar2009]

Tysm ❤

[@ihateyounotme3475]

In my opinion the camera gets really dark I did this and it really dark and when I focus it blurs someone help how to focus very clearly on the camer a

[@midnightoracleminis3585]

10/10 thanks for simple explanation, just got one of these for free for my eBay store & am having a blast setting it up. thank you for the basic help. will you be uploading any videos about ISO anytime soon?

[@shujtr]

Hello there. I use the same camera and lens. But in low aperture shots, focus shifts backwards or forwards. What is the reason of this ?

[@whytebearconcepts]

I like shooting jpeg basic with shooting old historic things (unrestored cars, old buildings, etc. that I'll be converting to B&W just to add a little noise.

[@victoria4748]

You are very helpful ☺️

[@kingismail26]

Which camera are you using to record?

[@FoxTailWhipz]

I believe I used my Canon EOS RP.

[@ellise__wedge]

When I go to change the AF - area mode to viewfinder I can't. It said I can't with my current settings dose anyone know why/how to fix it?

[@happydaze4213]

Did you fix it

[@ellise__wedge]

@@happydaze4213 not yet

[@juliaangeliadis1625]

This was so helpful. Thank you!

[@firuseyhanim3109]

THANK YOU SO MUCHHHHHH!!!

[@ahmadsufian123]

can anyone help me out? when i click set picture control, it says that "This option is not available with current settings." :(

[@MB-mrlovelife]

Ditto 😢

[@MB-mrlovelife]

I had to take out of Auto 😊

[@ihateyounotme3475]

Can you help me cause when I take a picture my camera gets a bit blurry 🥲😭thank you if your gonna help I really need it

[@odessygaming4967]

This might be a bit late but the auto focus on the d3100 isn't very good, using manual focus is usually better

[@ihateyounotme3475]

@@odessygaming4967 ok thank you 🐸💚

[@SharDaGoldsby]

Hi, I hope you can give me insight...I have a D3100. I have had it about 15 years. Its the only DSLR camera I have ever owned. I am looking to upgrade for Vlogging and Merchandise pictures. I only have the standard lens 18-55mm. Do you recommend I work with the lens I have or purchase a specific lens, or go ahead and upgrade my entire body? Thank you.

[@mokadammesamir633]

think-you

[@rosiefoster713]

i have this camera, when i try to click on the picture control option i get a message saying its not available, do you know why this is?

[@davidbuchanan3374]

I've used this camera since it was released 10 years ago for landscape photography . But after using the Google Pixel 3xl and seen the quality of photos it took I put the D3100 back in it's bag. I've now got the Huawei p40 pro and the D3100 is going up for sale.. Still a wonderful camera but flagship camera phone's have it beaten in photo quality, weight, bulk etc.. Great video thank you for sharing.

[@rohanpatel815]

I bought to practice and learn and perfect my skills with what I have. Thanks for this video btw you are a legend

[@myerwerl]

Does it have exposure preview function?

[@basshumbler5886]

Ive got a Nikon 55mm lens in my Nikon d3100 but have of the settings say they are not available

[@knifenoob5411]

How do you get to settings menu?

[@iisszzyyy]

Mine said "this option is not available with current settings." What should i do

[@FoxTailWhipz]

Make sure the camera is on manual mode.

[@ABWORLDTAMIL]

Good explanations thank you sir

[@ruthcedonio8727]

can I ask, i have my Nikon d3100 but my manual setting get troubled, I don't know how to fix it in every captured having delay and the photos get troubled. how can I fix the setting? pls help me. thanks

[@sharekolangyoutubechannel5386]

Thanks for this video...

[@abaarabs4967]

by the way the settings for video and photos are not much different, right sir?

[@rid-rat-ross]

I have not yet taken any pics with my Nikon D3100 and am using your instructions to get it set up. When I try to adjust 'image size' the camera tells me I ' can't do it on the current settings.' I have it on RAW, and normal, so what am I doing that makes it impossible to set image size onto LARGE as you suggest?

[@vladvideography]

Hi My Nikon display s going Off all the time after few seconds and if i press Any Button it s ok But how i can do settings to remain active the display? Thank you

[@stellaanger3479]

Omgoodness thank you 😊

My image quality settings are not active. how can I active them?

[@JoelPerez-yf9um]

I have a Nikon D3300 and it's not giving me the option "connect to smart device" I do have a wireless adapter also

[@ilovehalie1996]

I don’t have the options in my shooting menu it says this option isn’t available for this setting

[@nguyenucduy7783]

u need to change it to M not Auto

[@bloodysparrow2961]

My iso sensitivity settings, active d-light, AF-area mode all are locked and when I tried to open it using "ok" button it says" This option is not available with current settings. And another thing I have sandisk ultra 30Mb/s ,32 Gb sandisk whenever i tries to insert it it says "this memory card cannot be used. Card may be damage insert another one". and I tried putting another one this time "samsung transflash adspter "( the one where normal memory card is to inser). and it says the same thing although both are new please help.. any one.

[@marinaloretatiomico4647]

Very helpful

[@JimmyLeeHook]

Thank you for a great video. Thank you for taking the time to instruct us. Please kindly consider turning off the annoying background music.

[@annakareninaronquillo6596]

Why is it that your auto distortion control is not available in the video? Because me, while following all your instructions, my ADC is available and the one that is not available is my AF-area mode "viewerfinder". Please somebody i need to fix this, help. Thank you 😢😊

[@fabiansalgado8418]

Thanks i got the missing link

[@Stac2204]

I am taking action pictures in a hockey rink, usually through glass and am having a hard time finding what the best settings for shooting would be with the D3100 to get sharp phots that aren't blurry or grainy. I'm usually using my 55-200mm lens for these shots. Any help is appreciated.

[@drowsynectar6173]

The more light you have the better. I'm assuming the hockey rink is nicely lit, but if you can raise your shutter speed and open the aperture up wider (lower f number), you'll get clearer images. Like he said in this video, shooting a lower ISO will also help reduce noise. I found 400 is a pretty decent compromise

[@SteveP0412]

Don't worry about shooting with high ISO. You can remove the noise and sharpen the images with TopazLabs AI products.

[@HaydenFernando-gk9dw]

Hi ! My friend give me a Nikon D3100, my problem is the setting is in German words which I can't understand. How can I change it in English?

[@yourfriend0424]

I have this camera myself. So firstly (Im going to say the words in german) press the button MENU, then go to SYSTEM, scroll down and you’ll see Sprache (Language)