MANUAL PHOTOGRAPHY BASICS and camera settings CANON & NIKON beginners tutorial.

MANUAL PHOTOGRAPHY BASICS and camera settings CANON & NIKON beginners tutorial.

This week I show you how to get started with taking photos in the manual mode with demonstrations featuring both Canon and Nikon DSLR cameras.

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About this video
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If you are a beginner and new to photography then this video is the ideal first step and introduction to manual photography, featuring demos on both the Nikon d3500 and Canon T7 / EOS 1500D cameras.

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50 Comments

  1. @MacMillanJacqueline on October 29, 2024 at 9:03 pm

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  2. @hangerbird on October 29, 2024 at 9:04 pm

    Your suggestions didn’t seem to work with my D7100. I guess that you’re suggestions for setting the Aperture and F number is only applicable to certain Nikon’s.

  3. @helendavies2742 on October 29, 2024 at 9:06 pm

    Hi Paul – very interesting video -made a lot of sense and easy to understand . May I ask what tripod head you use please? I have arthritic hands and struggle with undoing knobs to slide in the camera to tripod head , you seem to just click it in with a lever

  4. @MrTmiket0007 on October 29, 2024 at 9:06 pm

    Thanks so much for sharing another wonderful video like always Paul, keep up with the awesome content 👌👏🤗

  5. @ironwolfusa on October 29, 2024 at 9:07 pm

    Hey Paul, your videos are always good stuff for old hands and newbies. You are always putting something out there that helps me out. If you have an open mind, you will always be learning something new or some way to do it better. Thanks my friend!

  6. @tanqueray1707 on October 29, 2024 at 9:07 pm

    I still don’t understand 😢

  7. @davekilo8297 on October 29, 2024 at 9:08 pm

    Very nice job si

  8. @tracytillett on October 29, 2024 at 9:08 pm

    You got me! I learned about the light meter on cameras today

  9. @dccd673 on October 29, 2024 at 9:09 pm

    The shutter was set at 1/8000 😮 I’ve never gone that high but yet my photos still look dark a lot of times. I usually set mine at 1/250, so that could be my problem? I set the aperture to f8 and ISO to like 800. It’s mostly shots that are twice the distance as the photo you took. I was able to master my previous camera in manual mode. my current camera is canon 5D mark iv, and I’m having trouble trying to master the manual mode. Sometimes I’ll do auto just to copy the settings in manual mode, which sounds like I’m cheating 😂

  10. @AnnaHuseby on October 29, 2024 at 9:09 pm

    Love this!!! Helped me and my friend sooo much! Thank you Paul❤❤

  11. @eszeezee6967 on October 29, 2024 at 9:10 pm

    thank you! you always make things easy to understand.

  12. @PankajSharma-ht6yc on October 29, 2024 at 9:12 pm

    Very Helpful Video

  13. @Emily-o2l7x on October 29, 2024 at 9:14 pm

    Do you have classes available to those in the US

  14. @sallydunn4558 on October 29, 2024 at 9:15 pm

    Hi there. Is this in Manly Brisbane at all? I’m following the things you are doing but the line where it says about the exposure being off is not telling me if my picture will be overexposed or underexposed. I have a canon 1500d

  15. @safaearchich6492 on October 29, 2024 at 9:17 pm

    You’re such a great teacher!!

  16. @crumhornplayer8381 on October 29, 2024 at 9:18 pm

    Always enjoy your videos; I never fail to learn. I recently received the Canon 85mm f1.8 lens as a gift and am excited to try it out in different situations. I was wondering if you would consider making a video on this lens and giving your thoughts and tips.

  17. @celiadouberly8350 on October 29, 2024 at 9:19 pm

    Thank you Paul for sharing your vast knowledge in such an understandable manner. I have a “brand new” 9 year old Canon Rebel T6! I’ve never used anything but auto modes and have accidentally gotten a few good shots. After binge watching your beginner videos I am excited with the results. All the difference in a snapshot and a photograph. All I needed was someone to explain/demonstrate in a common sense approach. Many heartfelt thanks again!! Keep up the good work!!

  18. @jaloemimoe2319 on October 29, 2024 at 9:20 pm

    Thank you so much, your explaination is amazing. It makes it for me as a beginner so much easy er understanding my camera on manual.

  19. @Twobarpsi on October 29, 2024 at 9:22 pm

    Good simple lesson!

  20. @lindawinslow1423 on October 29, 2024 at 9:22 pm

    When I take a picture of manual mode? Nothing comes out

  21. @StellaJamesLawrence on October 29, 2024 at 9:23 pm

    Thanks for your help Paul ❤

  22. @vz12938 on October 29, 2024 at 9:23 pm

    If the Aperture is very high (low number), how is everything focused in the picture?

  23. @mias2431 on October 29, 2024 at 9:24 pm

    thanks!

  24. @judgesteve6798 on October 29, 2024 at 9:27 pm

    Very nice summary Paul – Thank You!!

  25. @jaloemimoe2319 on October 29, 2024 at 9:28 pm

    When i make pictures of my cats, the pictures get blurry. What do i need to change ?

  26. @gabicata19 on October 29, 2024 at 9:28 pm

    🔟👌

  27. @TomHarris1964 on October 29, 2024 at 9:31 pm

    Great video. I just wish I knew how to get the main menu (the one with the "P" or "M" in the top left hand corner) without having to switch my camera off and on again.

  28. @ab97305 on October 29, 2024 at 9:31 pm

    Thank you Paul, you are the man, and the Photo Genus for sure! I always watch your videos and give them a thumbs up. Be safe, take care, and keep up the good work!!!

  29. @musabyimanaberthilde5722 on October 29, 2024 at 9:32 pm

    thank you ,i like your video , you can explain more different comera mode

  30. @michellewilliamson4274 on October 29, 2024 at 9:32 pm

    Hello, wondering if you can help. I have a Canon Rebel T6i and just bought a Vivitar Telephoto Lens. I can adjust Shutter speed and ISO, but the aperture will not allow for adjustment as it is not recognizing that I have lens attached. I have searched all over to find the feature "Release Shutter without lens", but cannot find that anywhere on my camera. Do you know how to do this by chance? I want to adjsut aperture as well while in Manual mode.

  31. @wallacetuguru6692 on October 29, 2024 at 9:33 pm

    Paul your one of the best on YouTube. I like how you get straight to the point without all the playacting many YouTubers do. Gone through most of your videos and learned a lot. Thanks.

  32. @phillipmccallum-o1m on October 29, 2024 at 9:33 pm

    Paul, you videos are great and a lot of info is useful for all brands,I wish I could find an om tutor like your self
    Thanks for your time

  33. @cornishdiaspora918 on October 29, 2024 at 9:34 pm

    Excellent revision for me! Superb explanations.

  34. @RayleignJustin on October 29, 2024 at 9:35 pm

    038 Cleve Mission

  35. @parthasengupta1 on October 29, 2024 at 9:35 pm

    Please make video on manual potrait indoor and outdoor photography. I have canon 600D camera.

  36. @baldvale5418 on October 29, 2024 at 9:35 pm

    Hiya Paul your vlogs are the best around and so clear & easy to understand so thank you for your help.
    I noticed that before you took the photo that you dialed in 200 ISO but it had changed to 100 afterwards, why was this please?
    All the best.

  37. @ImmaculateBlake on October 29, 2024 at 9:36 pm

    Hello Paul, can i use these settings on a Canon 1200D?

  38. @mostirreverent on October 29, 2024 at 9:38 pm

    I’ve been using manual mode (Nikon D3S) without problems. Recently, however I wasn’t able to shoot above 250. It’s just shows bulb if I try and go above 250. In the info window above there is a X after the manual M symbol. I’m assuming this is some sort of a max setting. I got this whether I use auto iso or not.

  39. @lynsmith1096 on October 29, 2024 at 9:40 pm

    Some more good tips Paul.

  40. @meganwood418 on October 29, 2024 at 9:41 pm

    Awesome video very clear, thank you!

  41. @katieberberich826 on October 29, 2024 at 9:41 pm

    What a fabulous explanation. Thank you!

  42. @Ern2026est on October 29, 2024 at 9:42 pm

    Hello I’m. New to the digital camera I purchase the eos 4000d from a pawnshop. when I look in the viewfinder I see some small squares, one in the middle and the rest on the side and top of it does it suppose to be like that

  43. @Hihi-ef9fl on October 29, 2024 at 9:44 pm

    Wow im impressed, this is by far the best video. Thanks for your effort, I’ve finally managed to find all the functions on my cam. Ready to explore. Big thanks again

  44. @MiddletonMontague on October 29, 2024 at 9:44 pm

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  45. @StephenliStifler on October 29, 2024 at 9:47 pm

    Love the t-shirt bro 👌

  46. @broinsocali on October 29, 2024 at 9:47 pm

    What’s the point of editing the photo? Why isn’t the regular photo enough?

  47. @victorhmariscal5917 on October 29, 2024 at 9:52 pm

    Hello, I shot manual all the time, I have a mirror less camera, If I shot in doors with light from the room my picture has black lines , I found out is because the light and the camera, but I try to get a howl on top of my porch light and I have the same problem, I chose auto and the picture was okay. Wy I didn’t have thise lines ?

  48. @teddoherty5379 on October 29, 2024 at 9:53 pm

    Paul thank you for your help,with moon and night time photography it a pleasure i have not long ago bought a canon D5 mk iv and i love it also i have a few lens but my fav is the 50mm/500mm and all the other lens very really come out the bag ,i am 78 and love it again thank you Paul

  49. @goobi941 on October 29, 2024 at 9:54 pm

    this video was SUPER helpful! i’ve never been quite able to comprehend the settings and what they do but now i can understand!!! thank you!

  50. @rebeccagonzalez2098 on October 29, 2024 at 9:54 pm

    Thank you for your video! Liked commented and subscribed! I’m learning a lot from this

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