How to Reset a Nikon D3400 Back to Factory Settings
Whether you’re troubleshooting an issue, selling or trading-in your D3400, or just want to start again with a clean slate of settings, here’s how to reset a Nikon D3400 back to factory settings.
How to Turn on Self-Timer on Nikon D3400
Here’s how to turn on and use the Nikon D3400’s self-timer and the options you can set with it.
How to Shoot Continuous or Burst Photos on the Nikon D3400
Here’s a rundown of how to use the Nikon’s D3400 continuous mode for shooting rapid bursts of photos.
Nikon D3400 Firmware Update Guide
Here’s a step-by-step guide to checking and updating the firmware version on a Nikon D3400.
Nikon D3400 Wide-Angle Lens Recommendations
Here are some recommendations for wide-angle lenses for your Nikon D3400.
How to Put an SD Card Into a Nikon D3400
Here’s a guide on how to put an SD card in a Nikon D3400, how to format the card to make it ready for use, and how to remove an SD card from a D3400.
How to Format an SD Card in a Nikon D3400
Formatting the SD card in your Nikon D3400 is an important step that you should do regularly to reduce the risk of file corruption and issues in saving your photos and videos. Here’s how to do it.
Nikon D3400 Video Modes Explained
Here’s a rundown of the various features and modes of the Nikon D3400 for shooting video.
How to Download Nikon D3400 Photos & Videos to a Computer
Here’s a rundown of how to download photos and videos from a Nikon D3400 to a desktop or laptop.
How to Find the Shutter Count of a Nikon D3400
Here are some quick, easy, and free ways to find the shutter count of a Nikon D3400 without installing new software or learning new command-line code.
How to Change the Live View Auto-Off Timer on a Nikon D3400
By default, the Nikon D3400’s Live View will turn itself off after 10 minutes. You can bump that up to a maximum of 30 minutes.
How to Use a Nikon D3400 as a Webcam or for Live Video Streaming
Whether you’re looking to upgrade your home office for Zoom meetings or building a basic home vlogging studio, you can use a Nikon D3400 as a webcam or for real-time video capture to a computer. But it’s not quite as simple as just plugging your camera in with a USB cable. Here’s a guide on how to do it and what you’ll need to make it work.
How to Charge Nikon D3400 Batteries
You can’t charge the Nikon D3400’s battery by leaving the battery in the camera and connecting the camera to a USB power source. So here’s how you do it instead.
How to Change Aperture on a Nikon D3400
The method for changing the aperture, or size of the opening to let the light in, varies according to the lens you’re using. Here’s how to do it with the lenses most commonly used on the Nikon D3400.
How to Turn on Bluetooth on Nikon a D3400
A guide on how to turn on Bluetooth on the Nikon D3400 DSLR.
Nikon D3400 Questions and Answers
Here are the answers to various questions readers have asked me about the Nikon D3400 DSLR.
How to Turn Off the Date Stamp on the Nikon D3400
Just like old-school film cameras, the Nikon D3400 has options for imprinting date and time information in the bottom corner of the photo. Here’s how it works.
Nikon D3400 Low-Light Performance – High ISO Image Samples
A collection of images taken across the Nikon D3400’s ISO range (ISO 100 through ISO 25600) to provide examples of the D3400’s high-ISO performance.
Nikon 18-55mm VR Lens Sample Photos
Here are some samples of photos I’ve taken with Nikon’s AF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR to give a sense of how it performs in real-world shooting.
How to Change the Aspect Ratio of Photos with the Nikon D3400
The Nikon D3400 doesn’t offer the option to choose a different aspect ratio when taking photos, but here’s a partial workaround that works for small numbers of images at a time.
Nikon 18-55mm Lens Zoom Range
Here are some practical examples that show the zoom range of the Nikon 18-55mm lens in case you’re trying to decide which lens bundle to go with.
Nikon D3400 Battery & Charger Options
A rundown of some of the good options for batteries and chargers that are compatible with the Nikon D3400, including Nikon’s own as well as some good ones from aftermarket manufacturers.
How to Change ISO on a Nikon D3400
A practical guide on how to change ISO on a Nikon D3400, including manual and Auto ISO options.
Best Books on the Nikon D3400
If you’ve just bought yourself a Nikon D3400, or even if you’ve had one for a while and are looking to make use of more of its features, here’s a quick rundown of what I think are the best books on using this camera.
Nikon D3400 Sample Photos
A collection of high-resolution photos I’ve taken with a Nikon D3400 under real-world shooting conditions.
How to Shoot a Panorama with the Nikon D3400
The Easy Panorama mode that was in its predecessor has gone. Here’s a guide to shooting panoramas with the Nikon D3400.
Which Color Space to Use on the Nikon D3400? sRGB or Adobe RGB?
The Nikon D3400 DSLR has two color space options in its settings. Here’s an explanation of which to use when.
Nikon D3400 Picture Quality, File Formats & Image Size Settings
The Nikon D3400 has a number of options you can choose relating to image quality, image file formats, and size. Here’s a rundown of what they mean and which is best for what.
Nikon D3400 Memory Card Recommendations
Wondering which memory cards will work best in the Nikon D3400? Here are some practical recommendations.
