What's your favorite long lens and what do you photograph with it? I'd love to know to help me make more relevant videos!

@Warrior_Resisting_Colonialism

Жыл бұрын

I'm shooting with an old school, vintage manual focus film lens. Nikon 300mm f/4.5 ED AI-s.

@abrahamtomahawk

Жыл бұрын

I shoot wilflife with my old Canon 100-400mm L lens. When I got it I was also able to fine-tune the focus by calibrating the lens to my 7d when I bought them (about 10 years ago). Great video.

@TheWildlifeGallery388

Жыл бұрын

I recently purchased the EF 600mm F4 - V2 Lens and adapted it to my R5 - I do mainly Wildlife - But occasionally I'll throw a landscape in when I see something that draws my attention - I'm amazed at the sharpness of this lens over my 100-400 V3 - EF as well

@ejorbe

Жыл бұрын

I shoot with a Nikon 70-200 and 200-500 on a D7200. I also use at times the 2x teleconverter. The subject range from landscape/cityscape to wildlife, automotive/motorcycle races and my worst section of photography the moon or Venus or anything astrophotography where I want, say the moon, filling the frame.

@davaireport2479

Жыл бұрын

My favorite and only one is xf100-400 paired with my Fuji x-t2. Thanks for the video and tips!

Brilliant as always! Your videos are my favorite due to your clear, helpful content plus your fast no-nonsense pace of presentation along with high production quality. I am a hobbyist shooting for a long time and I always pick up some great tips from you even when I do not expect to. Well done, Simon - thank you!

@simon_dentremont

Жыл бұрын

Thanks very much!

@cathco9

Жыл бұрын

100% I totally agree with your comment.

Hi Simon, Great video! A tip I learned from my late Dad who was an amateur photographer and shot only low ASA slide film. When stationed as an Army doctor in France in the mid-50´s, he liked to shoot stained glass shots, but was considerate enough to not bring a tripod into churches and chapels. I saw him take pictures upside down, with the camera braced on his forehead and asked about it. He said that instead of risking a camera pivoting on his nose, he held it tightly against his forehead, upside down. The forehead, besides being flat, has less softness than the nose and one can concentrate on holding your head steady, like with a dentist's x-ray. Also, using the riflery trick of keeping tension on a strap, is good advice for free-handing. Another tip from Army vet is to relax and breathe easy. He got sharp waterfall pictures at 1/15 sec. Being stunned, I asked what he did in the Army and he said he was a 'marksman'. So there's that, too.

I’ll add one more tip that I learned this morning, shooting surfers on Kauai. Unless you have a $$$$$$$$ premium filter take it off the front of the lens. I was shooting my R6 with a 2X tele on the awesome RF 100-500 and just couldn’t get sharp shots. So….I took off my CPL, and beheld the amazing shots with water dripping just as I expected! Not saying that filters are bad as it was a Luzid filter which did give me awesome landscape shots of the Waimea canyon and waterfalls. Just seems that long lens likely exacerbate cheap glass!

@stevenrubin820

Жыл бұрын

I hear you on removing filters. This has been a controversy for some time but I’ve just decided to bite the bullet and get better UV filters to protect that front element and I’m glad I did. I was just getting into a hotel in Switzerland with my wife and pulled out my Canon 70-200L F2.8 and took off the lens cap and saw a huge crack. My wife saw that I was concerned, and then saw me unscrew the filter (luckily I just happen to have another one with me) and toss it in the trash and mutter “there goes $80”…. She said you just threw away $80??? I told her that was better than throwing away $2k+ for a new lens. 😂

@ralphguppy

Жыл бұрын

I do still have filters on for travel but when I want ultimate fidelity, especially with a long lens it comes off!

You’ve got YT figured Simon. Short intro explains the plan, tease a “bonus,” invite us to subscribe in a way that’s not pushy but reminds us to do it upfront, samples of your work that show you know what you’re talking about, even music that sets the tone. Of course, your content beyond that continues in its refined quality. I’ve got ideas about what you might do differently, but honestly, what the hell do I know? You seem to have YT on lock.

@simon_dentremont

Жыл бұрын

Haha thanks. None of us are as smart as all of us…suggest away!

@CreativeIsolation

Жыл бұрын

@@simon_dentremont I’m curious what your retention is once you cut away to photos and music. If it stays constant, don’t change anything. If you see a drop, I might recommend showing photos during the intro (which you already do sometimes), then maybe include music underscoring your intro. You could still cut away at the musical climax, but then it would be a lot shorter. Of course, if you’re not losing viewers at that moment, don’t change anything. I feel like the “title screen” is a hold over from legacy KZread, but it seems to have lost favor over the last few years. Just a thought. Seriously though, really excellent stuff. I’m not even a nature photographer, just learning how to shoot photos properly for the first time. Some for my job (do some social media marketing etc) and some for family photos. I’d also like to learn how to do astrophotography. I have a telescope and will probably eventually get a mount for my Sony. Anyway, learned more from you than all the “hotshots” out there. They’re more focused on shooting a “cool” video than informing their audience. It’s a fine strategy, but not for me. I want to learn stuff! Plus, your photos are a cut above. Thank you!

@debrapeasley2606

Жыл бұрын

I love your intro, Simon. Seeing not only your excellent shots but bits of video is terrific- I don't get to see many different species of birds and I love seeing the eagle flying in. You follow this wonderful intro with great advice. I tried your bonus tip about the forehead- it works! I was surprised at how sharp the photos were. Thanks.

@simon_dentremont

Жыл бұрын

@@CreativeIsolation my viewership does dip a bit during the music, but picks up after. 75pct of my views are still non-subscribers, so I’m ok if a few people skip it. When I’m more established, I’ll cut it down.

@CreativeIsolation

Жыл бұрын

@@simon_dentremont sounds like you’re on it. Not surprised one bit. You’re a pro!

I'm staying for the bonus tip! ☺️👍

@simon_dentremont

Жыл бұрын

Perfect!

I consider taking my kid's photos as wildlife photography. I've learned more from Simon in this regard than any portrait photographer.

WOW!!! one million!!! 💪 thought I heard billion... (but I know you can do it!) 😀 btw my fav lens is the Canon 70-200 L IS for shooting field hockey.

Simply can't get enough of your videos!

I liked the monopod technique. I haven't bought one yet, for shooting sports photography.

Wonderfully clear and complete. Thank you for helping us all.

Great work Simon

Your content is straight and simple to understand. Thank you.

Sharp as always!

Fantastic basic and practical tips very well presented with zero bs. Thanks a lot.

Jeez! That was great. Thanks for those tips. The eyebrow tip is gold! 😊❤

You always know exactly what to say to new and experienced photographers, providing techniques that other YTs don't while also keeping it short and simple at the same time!!

Thank you Dr. d’Entremont for this instrumental video and ALL of you videos. You are truly a master of your craft and a very good communicator. Dr. d’ is appropriate, you have earned it

Excellent explanation! Thank you!

Thanks Simon

Good pointers Simon.

Great video Simon. Well explained and sharpness I think is very important.

Fantastic advice and video

Top shelf information.

Fantastic, as expected!

@simon_dentremont

Жыл бұрын

Many thanks!

Thank you very much. Incredible channel!

Thanks a lot for all the explanation. Have a great weekend.

These are fantastic videos!

Loving it! 😊

Merci Simon pour cette vidéo.

Great advice…thanks!

grate explanation again, many thanks

Perfect for me to see this before I get my new Nikon Z180-600.❤❤❤😊

Just Wonderful.

Another great educational photo tips video that's engaging! Keep up the great work!

Thank you for your guidance I have learned so much from your videos!!! :)

Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge with us Simon. I love your videos! ❤️

@simon_dentremont

Жыл бұрын

Thanks very much!

He is the best!

Hello Simon , great tips and techniques, thank you.

Great video as always Simon! Thank you for the informative lesson!

@simon_dentremont

Жыл бұрын

My pleasure!

Fantastic videos always, a pleasure to watch and especially to learn about photography techniques Great explanation again, so well explained that you want to get back on the track soon to start shooting and testing :) Greetings from Belgium

YOUR VIDÉOS ARE ON MY FAVORITES LIST , thank you so much ,you are a great photographer and teacher ,

@simon_dentremont

Жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you!

Fantastic Thank You !

Thank you. Brilliant as always.

@simon_dentremont

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

Another great stuff for Simon. Thank You!

@simon_dentremont

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for listening

Fantastic content again Simon. Thank you.

@simon_dentremont

Жыл бұрын

Many thanks!

There really is some great tips in this video. I particularly liked the monopod techniques and the cereal packet taped to the door to actually test your lens' best aperture. Great work Simon

Good stuff, thanks

Game changing tutorials! Thank you for helping so many of us with our content

@simon_dentremont

Жыл бұрын

Glad you like them!

Another great video. Thanks, Simon.

@simon_dentremont

Жыл бұрын

Many thanks!

Thanks... helpful.

Excellent tips again Simon. Thank you so much.

@simon_dentremont

Жыл бұрын

My pleasure!

Mirror Lockup features help with stilling mirror movements.

Thanks again Simon. This is one of the best of your many excellent videos! Thanks for your efforts.

@simon_dentremont

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

Another hit 😊 thanks for all that you do.

@simon_dentremont

Жыл бұрын

My pleasure!

Wow. Tons of good tips here.

You’re just brilliant Simon! I always look forward to your latest videos. You never fail to inspire with your enthusiasm and wonderful images. Plus you always give me an extra little nugget of advice to take out into the field. So THANKYOU! ☺️

@simon_dentremont

Жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you!

Didn't know the eyebrow tip! Will definitely start doing that. Thanks for another killer video!

Great information Simon. Thank you.

@simon_dentremont

Жыл бұрын

My pleasure!

Thank you Simon. Your videos are always so well presented and information dense. As a teacher, I know that takes work, and I appreciate how thorough and concise you make these lessons.

@simon_dentremont

Жыл бұрын

You are very welcome

watching these videos is really helping my photography, thanks again.

@simon_dentremont

Жыл бұрын

Glad you like them!

This was a great video! Thanks, Simon.

@simon_dentremont

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

Hi Simon. I really enjoy your channel! Great job. I liked the info you had in this one and used it when getting out and bird shooting this weekend. Press it hard and make it hurt. Thanks for the tip to reduce one element of blur!

Simon, just had the best session of birding to date, watched the bird tips and this and hey presto, the birds must have known i was on a mission, they turned up in droves to be shot sharply, i am sure i have lots to learn and build in to my outings with my camera but the improvements evident today are inspiring, many thanks from Yorkshire.

Another awesome and helpful video Simon. You are a gifted teacher. I always use mode 2 as I very seldom find myself shooting only birds in flight or perching birds. When doing walk-up or walk-around photography, I find Mode 2 is a good compromise. Encounter photography perhaps sounds more impressive lol You never know what your going to encounter when your walking around or stalking birds so it's best to have all your bases covered best as possible.

Great content as always, Simon. Enjoyed watching it.

@simon_dentremont

Жыл бұрын

Glad to hear it

I live in Denmark and always have low-light issues, so learning about proper image stabilization helped me lower my shutter speed for those properly exposed images. Thanks again for the masterpiece of a tutorial, they really help out a ton:D

@simon_dentremont

Жыл бұрын

Great to hear!

Thank you so much from Middle Tennessee! Your videos are really helpful.

@simon_dentremont

Жыл бұрын

Glad you like them!

Saving this video for when I can afford a long lens. And a camera

I started shooting my daughter’s soccer games with my Fuji 100-400mm lens last fall. Lots of great tips here that’ll help me improve those shots. Thanks, as always, for your great tips.

Simon I watch a lot of photography videos - yours are some of the best I watch! Thanks

@simon_dentremont

Жыл бұрын

Wow, thanks!

Great info, Thank you for sharing

@simon_dentremont

Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Really enjoyed this video. Thanks for taking the time to make it.

@simon_dentremont

Жыл бұрын

You bet!

Excellent video, as always! I try to like/comment as much as I can to help your channel grow. Keep up the great tutorials!

@simon_dentremont

Жыл бұрын

You rock!

Excellent video

Wonderful information. Thank you!

@simon_dentremont

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Awesome video as always! One thing I wish I'd known about relying on the electronic shutter to avoid vibration is that it comes at a cost in terms of rolling shutter -- especially in contexts like this, where we're trying to capture fast moving subjects.

I've been learning so much in the last 6 months watching all your videos. If you provided private lessons online or whatever, I'd join in a 4000th of a second.

Wow. Packed with great info. Must watch more than once.

@simon_dentremont

Жыл бұрын

Awesome, thank you!

Another gem of a tutorial, Simon. You have a concise way teaching your wealth of knowledge to others! I shoot with a monopod a lot of times, your stabilization against the knee was a great tip that I will be trying out.

@simon_dentremont

Жыл бұрын

Thanks very much!

Love the vid love your photo of the owl in the beginning

@simon_dentremont

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

Thank u Simon for all the videos. They have helped in so many ways in my photography. God Bless u Sir

@simon_dentremont

Жыл бұрын

Glad you like them!

Now I understand why they say x stops of image stabilisation! Thanks for the explanation!

Thanks for your comprehensive analysis and solutions.

@simon_dentremont

Жыл бұрын

So nice of you

Wonderful tips. Many thanks! 😊

@simon_dentremont

Жыл бұрын

You're so welcome!

These tutorials are well packed with top end info. Didn't feel like a 14 minute video. Super stuff.

@simon_dentremont

Жыл бұрын

Glad you think so!

Thanks, excellent tutorial Simon.

@simon_dentremont

3 ай бұрын

Very welcome

Simon, everyone like you. You know that, right? Just a good guy. Great videos too

Holy cow!! Where have you been all my photographic life??!! Thank you, so much!

@simon_dentremont

Жыл бұрын

Happy to help!

Thanks for the tips.

@simon_dentremont

Жыл бұрын

Glad I could help!

Super helpful tips which I shall try and remember to follow. Thank you!

@simon_dentremont

Жыл бұрын

Wonderful!

Excellent presentation and practical tips Simon, much appreciated! You earned yourself a subscriber and many more ahead for sure. Keep up the great work! 🥳🙌🏻

@simon_dentremont

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the sub!

Thank you I picked up a couple of good tips!!

@simon_dentremont

Жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

Thanks for the tips! Just picked up a 100-400 for those longer shots!

Great tips. Thanks!

@simon_dentremont

Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

I so needed this! Getting my 600mm F/4 tomorrow! I watch and rewatch your videos in my woodshop while I work. Okay, it's more like listening to but the videos are jam packed with solid info! Thank you Simon!

@simon_dentremont

Жыл бұрын

Great lens!

Lovely video sir. Thanks for sharing🙂

I looked, but didn't see one. Maybe a video all about the pros and cons of lens hoods. The when and when not to use stuff. Thanks for all your videos Simon!

You have such a wealth of information and you explain it so easy. thank you so much

@simon_dentremont

Жыл бұрын

So nice of you

Fantastic advise and video

@simon_dentremont

Жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it!