Eleven years later and this information still holds, I’m new to photography and got a bit discouraged by this model camera and my low level capabilities. But this video helps me learn, function and navigate a little better! Thank you!
@ingejustavanderhelm5208 Жыл бұрын
Hi Chayla, same with me. How is it going now? Have you made photo's? alsoI felt so intimidated and confused by the camera and all the settings. But luckily I found Tom's video :) Thanks to you Tom I feel enthusiastic again. Thank you so much. I will watch part 2 too. Tom, may I please ask a little thing? The screen very quickly goes to black. Is there a possibility to change that? Thank you. I wish you both a beautiful week ahead, with lots of creativity and beautiful photos. Kind regards from Amsterdam :)
@purlice8 ай бұрын
I just bought this camera today i hope i will do justice to this camera and take good pics😊
@joycecanlas16444 жыл бұрын
Just trying to learn something this quarantine with my camera I haven’t used for a long time. I’m only halfway of your video but I’ve already learned so much.
@TomPhotoix4 жыл бұрын
Glad it's helping you!
@juliefarrugia46693 жыл бұрын
Hey there Joyce! I’m the same! I’ve had my camera for quite some time. It’s about time I used it properly! Thank you Tom for such an informative session. Hubby and I plan to do a photo shoot in the near future. 🤗🤗🤗
@jesuslucatero553 жыл бұрын
How do u get the flash to pop up
@nelubelei93303 жыл бұрын
Same :)
@coolxuan4 ай бұрын
Same, My dad's old camera back to life!
@kittykat7324 жыл бұрын
I'm just starting out in photography, and I found this extremely helpful. Thank you!
@ryanjohnson64853 жыл бұрын
Me too
@alirt53932 жыл бұрын
Same
@HienNGUYEN-qu8sn2 жыл бұрын
J
@nickpalmer74919 ай бұрын
Same .. I'm a complete novice. A friend upgraded and gave me some of her old gear to learn with.
@remrebonquin89064 жыл бұрын
I bought my camera D3100 yesterday for practicing and this 9 years old video helps me a lot!! Thank you so much for uploading this 9 years ago ❤️
@JJ-mr3jx3 жыл бұрын
Just got this camera from my parents who were not using it. Excellent tutorial! Huge thanks for making this simple and covering all the basic operational features. You rock!
@TomPhotoix2 жыл бұрын
It’s ok, but not amazing. Use it until you find its weakness, don’t upgrade just for the sake of it though.
@memathew2436510 жыл бұрын
U SPEAK SO WELL THAT ANYBODY CAN UNDERSTAND ... THANKS...
@sanaayasureka82562 жыл бұрын
TOTALLY
@SopranoMusings5 жыл бұрын
A good friend recommended this camera for me and after seeing your video I completely understand why he did! I love that the camera clearly states what pictures you may take in the easy mode. It allows you time to become comfortable with actually using it and to work your way up to an advance level. Thank you so much for this detailed video!
@oliviadornan57209 жыл бұрын
Finally someone who makes sense ! Thank you so so much. I've watched so many tutorials for beginners but no one explained it like you did. This is exactly what I needed ! Thank you !
@cloeelovee7 жыл бұрын
My mom has had this camera for 6 years when this video was posted and I want to get into photography because I'll also be doing art soon so this helps a lot thanks ☺️💞
@karmatheoverlord76594 жыл бұрын
Same!
@t.steezyy6 ай бұрын
got my dads old camera for my birthday and had no clue how to use it. 12 years later and these videos have helped me dramatically
@TomPhotoix6 ай бұрын
Glad much younger me could help!
@TheLEA196110 күн бұрын
Thank you so so much. I have had this camera for 3 years and never new what the buttons were for until I watched your tutorial and have learnt a lot today ❤️
@91misslula10 жыл бұрын
Just purchased it online. This is the most helpful video among any other d3100 tutorial videos. You just tell us straight basic thing on how to take a good photo.
@WinsLeez2 жыл бұрын
I always wanted to get into photography but always made the excuse not to. My friend passed away and she left me with a red version of one of these cameras to start what I wanted to do years ago but I had no idea what I was doing with it haha. I know it's an old video but still helping people! Thank you sir.
@TomPhotoix2 жыл бұрын
I'm sorry for your loss. Hopefully you can make great use out of it, such a lovely and thoughtful gift from your friend. If you have any questions, just let me know.
@monicawright15445 жыл бұрын
OMG I just inherited this camera from my son and I didn't even know how to turn it on. Thank you for this and I look forward to the next tutorial.
@thedylanrogers3 ай бұрын
Great value in this video. Thanks for creating it. I have this camera now in 2024 and am just getting around to DSLR competency.
@wandapeacock929610 жыл бұрын
I've had my D3100 for a few months and the longer I have the camera and practice with it, I learn a little more. I've watched this video before and today have watched it twice and everything makes so much sense now! Tom does an excellent job of teaching and I will refer to this tutorial when I need it. Good job Tom!
@JerseySteve19 жыл бұрын
Just want to thank you for the time you spent, and great detail you put into these D3100 videos, i just got my first dslr , after using a point and shoot for many years,i was really nervous about learning all that it has to offer, and not being able to pick it up and get my moneys worth, but your videos are really helping me understand not just this camera, but more importantly how to use it and get a really nice photo.
@Bik9984 жыл бұрын
You explain so well with good speed and clear audible voice. Thanks. Plz put more videos Sir. Xx
@coolidgeshowman3 жыл бұрын
This video is 10 years old, I just bought a Nikon 3100, a complex machine. But I have learned something from this, thank you.
@gahansigdel71572 жыл бұрын
Just got this yesterday from my brother after he bought his new cam, it's my turn now to start. Thanks for this video!
@TomPhotoix2 жыл бұрын
Good luck! Still a highly capable camera even after all these years. You'll love it.
@neerguptaa7 жыл бұрын
thanx so much...it was very informative for a beginner like me.
@manavjacob11873 жыл бұрын
I didn’t have much idea on how to use my camera, but after this video I think I’ve figured it out-thanks so much for this video
@TomPhotoix3 жыл бұрын
My pleasure!
@216_._photography22 ай бұрын
This video was really helpful, I just picked up mine today (used) and already used it for a shoot, thanks for the advice
@katmarker33596 жыл бұрын
Thank you show me about learning how to use a digital camera, love it. I am a beginner and I am looking forward to doing photography
@andrewcody51004 ай бұрын
Just received one as a gift, it’s my first camera. Thanks for the video.
@pep41612 күн бұрын
Bought like new used 3100 and I am New to digital SLR’s thank you for this video. Breaks it down and makes it easily understandable.
@shauntbarry10 жыл бұрын
Thanks Tom. Got one from my wife for Christmas and never used a DSLR before and your guides are brilliant.. Love the camera too!
@dmethil2 жыл бұрын
You are a great teacher and explained everything so lucidly that I feel that I can go straightway to take good pics. Thank you so much. After this, I will go thru the other guides also thanks to you.
@markstratford84509 жыл бұрын
I've just watched your tutorials on The Nikon D3100 DSLR, I've found them so easy and informative, I watched, Nikon D3100 DSLR basic beginner tutorials parts 1-4, thank you.
@TomPhotoix9 жыл бұрын
No problem, glad they helped!
@ricardovallejo77968 жыл бұрын
I was feeling bad about my purchase until I watched the video. it was a big help! thanks!
@jasonscott82655 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much. I bought this camera off a coworker and wasn't quite sure how to maneuver through the settings. This video was extremely helpful.
@JimmyLeeHook3 жыл бұрын
Great video. Thank you for not having any distracting background music as you instruct us. Very nicely done.
@davecolton312910 жыл бұрын
Nikon should give you commission mate. Looking for my first DSLR and this vid has sold me on this camera. Wonderful tutorial. Thank you.
@TomPhotoix10 жыл бұрын
I wish they would!
@CocoandKirby12 жыл бұрын
This is the first video I found that tells you how to actually work with the camera, other video's are for experienced people. Thank you!
@TomPhotoix11 жыл бұрын
You use it when you want to control motion, or you have the need or desire for a specific shutter speed. I shoot 90% in aperture priority as its usually depth of field I want to control. Just use whatever mode suits what you are trying to achieve.
@Assesspatients6 жыл бұрын
Thanks Tom - as a beginner, this was a great intro going through the initial features etc. Will start on part 2 now. Cheers Richie
@TheCreativeZombie10 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this! I just bought it today and its brilliant! I'm taking a photography A-level course so this will come in handy :D
@TheoPhilpot4 ай бұрын
Such a brilliant video. Just scored one of these off Facebook with an additional zoom lens and all accoutrements; cannot wait to go photograph traffic tomorrow
@doyleaudio504410 жыл бұрын
I just want to say it's very kind of you to share your knowledge and time with us all. I'm sure so many of us are having that , "Ahhhh that's how it works. lol" moment. Thanks so Much :)
@girlnpointer27416 жыл бұрын
Thank you for making this video! I am borrowing a D3200 and trying to learn as much as I can about it before my trip. Ultimately, I would want to take a proper beginner photography class, but for now your video is the best I've seen so far! Thank you!
@brianfletcher14743 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much. I was used to a film camera, but this has been so helpful in understanding all those functions I did not. I found that I could not seem to get what I wanted when I wanted it. I am very grateful now I can start all over.
@moonchild84810 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Tom, your video was SO helpful to me. I just received one about a month ago and I have been taking pix but wasn't sure about all the dials and settings. So just watching this has helped me a lot!! :-)
@gamerman8612 жыл бұрын
Recently i got this Camera, And by this video, i could learn almost the camera settings. I'm up with it now, and thanks for this very, very basic basic operations.
@cathymcdowell242612 жыл бұрын
I'm getting this camera and am one step ahead with the videos. So glad they are here! Thank you!!
@alwayssomethingwelizabethr3063 жыл бұрын
love that u just get right to it and it’s super clear and easy to understand! Thanks! Gonna send my mom the video too. we’re both trying to learn. this will hopefully bring us closer so thank you!
@TomPhotoix10 жыл бұрын
Yes there is. Go to the spanner icon and select reset setup options. You can also go to the shooting menu which is the camera icon and select reset shooting options for a soft reset.
@hildajaynissagodwin687 жыл бұрын
Ignore my first comment. My question have been answered by your video. Thank you so much. Thats really help
@adventuresinnorthernontari971610 жыл бұрын
Just bought a D3100 today, awesome camera and the video was a great help
@Lovelifeandtheliving8 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this. You have explained the functions very well. As a bit of a techno-phobe, I feel comfortable using my camera now.
@sarahstanyer96043 жыл бұрын
Thank you Tom. You are clear and concise. I’m now moving onto part 2!
@TomPhotoix3 жыл бұрын
Glad it helped!
@eugenefrost59510 жыл бұрын
Enjoyed the tutorial. Very helpful . Thank you for taking the time to post.
@TheRiswinAshraf13 жыл бұрын
thank you thank you thank you!!!! i just bot this camera and im in germany now and the guide is in german, which i dont know or speak! your video turned out to be a blessing!!!!
@rachelmarsh687410 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much, this is exactly what I needed to get started. I was about to purchase an entire new camera for recording video. THANK YOU!
@reddovedow12 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for this tutorial. I just decided my next camera will be the Nikon 3100 and it will be my first DSLR. So thanks again for explaining some of the basic functions.
@nygelle.bernales2 жыл бұрын
I've had this camera for years and only learning now how to use it, i hope it still works quite nicely
@edward385798 жыл бұрын
top class video i just started to use a DSLR camera for the first time its really helped me alot
@lorijovi1812 жыл бұрын
New to a "real" camera. I want to take a photography lesson, but your video really helped my learn how to start to use this camera. Great lesson thanks..onto your next one
@tom32114tom10 жыл бұрын
nice refresher for someone who doesn't used the camera often, thanks
@AbbasBaigaabdesigninc5 жыл бұрын
Thank you that was an excellent beginner lesson, looking forward to part 2
@jayc31106 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much... And a Video so well done! - A wonderful step by step demonstration for someone who is unfamiliar with the complexities of the NIKON D3100.
@ViXXiE1110 жыл бұрын
I am a total beginner, my experience being limited to my iPhone and cheap digital cameras. This was very helpful. Thank you! Looking forward to your other videos. :)
@Bensyahman13 жыл бұрын
I get mine Tomorrow woohoo, It will be my first DSLR and these vidz will be a great help to me as I have know clue as to how to use one. I am going on holiday in 2/3 weeks so this should help me get the basics down before I go. Many Thank Good Job!!
@josephel42922 жыл бұрын
My sister in law gifted me with a NikonD3100. I am here to learn how to use it properly.
@manuelsantellan88089 жыл бұрын
Thanks, i'm getting this Nikon as my very first DSLR and this is a great video, thanks alot!
@boltonwanderersremembrance9039 жыл бұрын
New to cameras and just purchased this one thanks very much for the brilliant guide really helped me....
@joedirt96002 жыл бұрын
I just purchased a Nikon D3100 this was very helpful
@RT3891611 жыл бұрын
Really considering the Nikon D3100 as my first DSLR. Nice tutorial, and you explain things well. THanks
@SushiSymphony9 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for doing these videos. Cameras and optics are totally alien to me, but I'm trying hard to learn. Text sources only go so far. These videos are the perfect pace and I really appreciate your choice of content too. :) Thanks again man.
@TomPhotoix9 жыл бұрын
SushiSymphony Thanks!
@hanaw7912 жыл бұрын
Very clear and helpful, thank you, I wish all people was as good as you in talking about products, because there is really time wasters out there on KZbin
@kaegic711 жыл бұрын
Thank you you are so kind to post this video , I I have been looking for help with learning my d3100 for a long time as I have had it almost 2 yrs and have not been abke to figure all its features n settinfs, I was considering taking a expensive college class for nikon cameras but it seemed so ridiculous to soend that kind of money n felt like I was a dork for beibg so camera illiterate lol!!! So kudos to you for helping ppl like me hun you r a champ!!!!! Thx, sincerely, ms. Chasi k.
@akaeldin11 жыл бұрын
thanks i enjoyed your video to help me with this camera. i did not understand what all the buttons and knobs were but you made this so much easer thanks.
@markg897210 жыл бұрын
just bought my first dslr,Great vid and gained a grateful sub^^
@stixxboy711 жыл бұрын
Just got the camera and have no clue regarding usage. Thanks for the tips. Very helpful!
@snowmers12 жыл бұрын
Thank you. Its better to watch this video than to read the manual.
@MrTestcurve3 жыл бұрын
Just bought one of these in mint condition boxed with Tripod, bag etc etc for £30.00 so thanks for making this video.
@TomPhotoix3 жыл бұрын
Bargain!
@excalibur16811 жыл бұрын
thanks for your great generosity of sharing your expertise to the entire planet...
@SuperBluegypsy11 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much. I love my camera. Looking forward to watching advancing videos. Much easier to follow than an instruction video I have.
@zuhairsheriff146611 жыл бұрын
thanx, this video was so helpful, and since this camera has a guide mode, i decided to buy it again against my other option which was the canon eos 1100d
@AnthonyGarcia-xm7yr3 жыл бұрын
This was soooo good. This was more than I’ve gotten from anywhere else. I hope there is a lot more or maybe be able to reach out to you. I have this camera that was given to me because I’ve shown interest in photography. THANKS AGAIN!!!!
@TomPhotoix3 жыл бұрын
There are a few more d3100 videos and general photography technique and theory videos. I always try to answer questions, but I haven’t owned a d3100 for many years so I’m a bit rusty on specific details
@AnthonyGarcia-xm7yr3 жыл бұрын
@@TomPhotoix It all helps so I’ll be in touch and if u can help, I would be most appreciative. If not, no worries!!!
@steveclark198312 жыл бұрын
Thanks for a great tutorial. Easy to understand and got me started nicely!!
@arielkao52011 жыл бұрын
wow thank you so much, I just bought this camera and this tutorial has helped me so much already. Because the camera didn't come with a guidebook or anything like i expected! im going to watch your next video too! :)
@spiffytiffy1511 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this excellent video! I wish i would have watched this when i first purchased my D3100. I've read through the manual several times, but your video was much more helpful. I am very excited to better understand the "A" setting on the dial. I understand apperature but was having a hard time figuring out how to control it! You should be having Nikon pay you for your helpful video! Thanks!
@jasonlawrence977510 жыл бұрын
Very good videos Tom, seen the first two and the back focus video. I'm very glad that you pointed out that,the first few pictures you take won't be very good. Because I thought there was something wrong with the camera! Thanks for these very informative videos, I was going to go on a photography course. But don't think I need to after viewing your videos, look forward to viewing the rest.
@doublemanson12 жыл бұрын
i love this review, much more informative than over videos of this camera model
@bobjones87311 жыл бұрын
Thanks a bunch:-). Had a bit of bad luck with the camera. Autofocus wouldn't work at all on either lens and I took the camera back to Best Buy and they gave me another Kit. This kit had the 55-200 VR lens whereas the other kit did not. Glad I got the VR!! Again, thanks for your fast reply mate!! I'll do as you recommended as fa as Infinity goes. Very excited about that!!
@sanduchanduproductions-cha8279 Жыл бұрын
Very good video you explain very clearly thank you
@martinavandyke12 жыл бұрын
Thanks for tips, I was a big depressed with my shots so far & wondering if I shouldn't have got this camera - but now I going 2 take some photos!!!
@TomPhotoix11 жыл бұрын
In manual mode the shutter speed will be whatever you set it to fast or slow, thats the point of manual mode. You need to know what shutter speed you need to capture the image you want, so you will know if its handholdable or not. If you dont yet know this, dont use manual mode, use either aperture priority or shutter priority mode.There is nothing wrong with not using manual mode, its not some godlike mode that makes you a better photographer. Use whatever mode gets the photo you want.
@TanyaAza10 жыл бұрын
Thank you sooo much this video was extremely helpful to me! Very generous of you to post.
@pedrowilsonsilva3472 жыл бұрын
Just got one to start off with. Thanks for the guide!
@gregoryfreeman226910 жыл бұрын
Thanks. I just bought a d3100, and have 3 guide books and the quick start instruction foldout! l.o.l. Like this video, too, because you can never look at things from too many angles (as any good photog knows). B.t.w., thanks for the tip on the "no flash" icon (on the mode dial)...I happen to be a museum security guard, and know about tellin' people "no flash photography allowed" :-)
@TomPhotoix11 жыл бұрын
You need to put the camera continuous drive by moving the small lever beside the mode dial to the 3 squares icon. That's it. The actual Fps will depend on the shutter speed,memory buffer and how you the focus settings set up.
@shookfacture87246 жыл бұрын
nothing has never been helpful than this
@labakkulord11 жыл бұрын
Many thanks for your calm and clear way of explaining things..keep up your good work..Cheers..
@buakaw60257 ай бұрын
Well, thanks Tom, from Cambodia, i still used the same camera D3100... It was work 👍
@tdurden32411 жыл бұрын
Thank you for a clear presentation of the camera and its functions. Really enjoyed this review, please keep the awesome work up. Regards TD
@mishima33394 жыл бұрын
super helpful, easy 2 learn and linear with you!
@mishima33394 жыл бұрын
hope youre doing well 9 years later!
@TomPhotoix4 жыл бұрын
Yes thanks! Still here answering questions, just not posting many videos at the moment. Crappy internet upload speed makes it impossible.
@shellwash34992 жыл бұрын
OMYGOSH! Things finally make sense. Thank you so much.
@JoeMartin3706611 жыл бұрын
Thank you. This was a nice tutorial. I'm new to photography. I'm interested in landscape, birds, butterflies, and most anything of interest that I can capture with my new D3100 kit. If any of your followers can point me to sites and other videos...I thank you.
@hofyxgi73064 жыл бұрын
my mama had this about 5 years or so but she never used it, I found it and took some pics they were great until my brother messed up the settings and I cant do what i did in the beginning cause i randomly pushed all the buttons, so this is great for me thank u