What’s your favorite lens? I’m always looking to learn about my viewers’ habits to make more relevant content. Let me know!

@maxgrillmickellpetersen156

Жыл бұрын

300mm f2.8, it works for almost everything except for birds that sit in the middle of lakes,

@marys53

Жыл бұрын

For now…. 24-200 and 50 prime

@soumaSR

Жыл бұрын

Nikon 200-500 f/5.6-budget friendly, sharp, extremely versatile only backside is it's as heavy as some medieval blunt weapon

@YOUandMaine

Жыл бұрын

Canon 24x105 L on an 80D.

@eaterofjams

Жыл бұрын

Sony 24-70mm GM II. The only wildlife I'm shooting these days is my 4 y.o. daughter :) I love the versatility of clicking her from far, in action, as well as portrait-ish at 70mm. I'm so glad the Gen II is much lighter and (maybe) sharper than Gen 1. Although I'd hate to let go of my other lenses, but should I ever have to pick just one to live with for the rest of my life, the 24-70 it'd be (24 GM being a *very* close second because of much larger aperture which I use inside museums/aquariums etc.)

My dad lived the myth of "sun behind the camera", so most of the family photo's are people squinting and his shadow somewhere in the foreground.🤣

@simon_dentremont

Жыл бұрын

haha love it.

@thatoneguy7047

Жыл бұрын

The first thing I do in that situation, when people ask me to take their photo, is to turn the flash on. When they review the image, they're amazed and say something like, "Dude! You're such an amazing photographer!" 🤣

@maxmohawke

Жыл бұрын

@@thatoneguy7047 Why do you turn the flash on?

@thatoneguy7047

Жыл бұрын

​ @MaxMohawke If a person is backlit and you want to see their face in the image, use the flash to illuminate the person.

@mmadmic

Жыл бұрын

Same with mine, and the subject in the center of the frame ...

Youre not just a professional photographer youre a professional teacher and guide, your content is highly inspiring, informative and getting me into the deepest depths of photography.

@simon_dentremont

Жыл бұрын

I’m working on a video course for wildlife photography. Can I use your comment in promotional material, with attribution?

@Sphyxx

Жыл бұрын

@@simon_dentremont of course

@Pfagnan

Жыл бұрын

Je suis d’accord avec lui tu as vraiment un beau talent!! 👍🏻

@mhogue1963

Жыл бұрын

Fam this is truth.

I cannot get over how great an instructor this man is.

@simon_dentremont

Жыл бұрын

Too kind!

@kenim

8 ай бұрын

How he effortlesly pours out rivers of knowledge is amazing.

@mrhrby1650

4 ай бұрын

Simon should make us some photo shop videos

can we all agree that this man is the best? professional knowledge meets a pleasant person that doesn't want to secretly push some brand down your throat. thanks man. really.

@simon_dentremont

8 ай бұрын

Too kind!

@ChrisJHintonphotography

5 ай бұрын

Agreed!

@d53101

3 ай бұрын

Absolutely!

using auto iso in a wildlife photography genre is a no brainer. The amount of once in a life time moments i did not miss because i used auto iso is really something. Nowadays cameras have a limit of the max iso you are comfortable with.

@BensCoffeeRants

Жыл бұрын

Yep, makes it a lot easier, giving you a much higher success rate, for sports or wedding etc as well, auto ISO makes it so much simpler as long as the settings are intelligently setup.

@dayemized

10 ай бұрын

did you mean "not using auto iso....." ?

@BensCoffeeRants

10 ай бұрын

@@dayemized Nope, we mean AutoISO, use it, Just needs to be set appropriately!

@carlwinslow5905

6 ай бұрын

​@@dayemizedDef should use it. I mean, heck, everyone is already using auto everything. With my workflow, I use auto ISO with specific manual lenses from long ago so I have to use manual aperture & focus.

The Etch A Sketch comment made my day!! LOL

Simon, you're the only KZreadr who actively discourages using manual mode. I appreciate how you emphasize creativity over struggling with manual settings. Honestly, I recently spent 20 minutes trying manual mode and found it frustrating. Switching to P mode and automatic gave me shots I loved. Thanks for always promoting creativity.

@mikafoxx2717

7 ай бұрын

It really depends what you're doing. If you're doing wildlife, just use auto iso, man. Full Manual is good for wedding photography where the white and black clothing would throw the meter off. If you know the light, or have time to dial in the exposure exactly, then manual is good. You get much better at it with practice. I still use program mode for run and gun fast situations. Sure, you can pick your aperture to taste, but beyond a point you have to adjust it anyways.

@youritguy1

6 ай бұрын

@@mikafoxx2717 I’ve been getting more comfortable with using Shutter Priority Mode when it comes to taking photos. Recently I’ve been at events where things are changing so fast that being in Shutter Priority gives me the flexibility I need. :)

As a photographer for 50 years and someone who sold camera gear, often to a lot of top pro's I agree 100% with everything you said

Simon, I am pretty new to Wildlife Or Photography overall in general. Discovered your channel while searching for Good Manual Mode videos subscribed and watched every video in your channel since just want to say your content is pure gold no annoying "what's up dude!" Or brand based shilling just 100% content with super helpful tricks & tips. Much love & appreciation👌🏼❤

@sauptiksaha4875

Жыл бұрын

Ekjon bangali k eikhane dekhe besh bhalo laglo.🙂

@soumaSR

Жыл бұрын

@@sauptiksaha4875 আরে দাদা আমরা সব জায়গায় বিরাজমান😉

@Mimiclobster

Жыл бұрын

Good point. Also sick and tired of the "Hey KZread, how you doin?" Simon's videos are top notch. That's because he's a grounded east coast Canadian. Eh

@thrallingFRglory

Жыл бұрын

@@Mimiclobster Liked the little eh at the end

Photography is powerfull and is a TIME MACHINE with a STOP button ! it got me out of my wheellchair and depression back in 2013( I was very sick for 4 years) from my debut in Blk&WHT at 18 yold it came back to save me at 55 yold and I got into a Photo Club here in Boisbriand! Very good advice Simon ! your a perfect teacher ! keep it up 👍📸📸

Nothing beats listening to someone who _knows_ what they are talking about! . . . ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐👌

I'm not actually a beginner, I just feel like one when I see your amazing pictures.

@simon_dentremont

Жыл бұрын

Too kind!

I'm going to test this advice. I've ordered an EF to Etch-a-Sketch adapter. I'll post the resulting photos soon. A little more seriously, the rules for photography sound a lot like the rules for writing. They're usually good guidelines, but they don't always apply, especially when you're dealing with different genres.

@simon_dentremont

Жыл бұрын

I need to sell that adapter as merch from my website!!!!

@michaelbailey4164

Жыл бұрын

Etch-a-Sketch only shoots at 1 fph

@jbennett3578

Жыл бұрын

@@michaelbailey4164 And the two-tone grayscale color science is somewhat limiting.

@joestrahl6980

Жыл бұрын

​​@@simon_dentremont one of ypur dispelled myths has to do with not needing a uv filter on the front of the lens. Also you said that lens hoods are always good except in high winds/air speed which would grab hold of the camera and move it. Well, with regard to the uv filters, what about specific situations where the front element might be in danger? When I started out I took a photography course and the instructer explained why she switched from almost never having a uv filter on the front to almost always having one on. She was in Iceland taking pictures of geyers...from a distance. No uv filter on. Next day, front element of two lenses full of specklas. Long story short the minerals in the water spray had etched...and the expensive lenses were beyond repair. A lens hood would not have helped. A uv filter would. Her lesson learned, have uv filters on more often than not even when you think the situation is safe. So while you said that your myth busting video could always have exceptions...maybe you could have been slightly less categorial with regard to uv filters? Thanks for the video and your channel.

@phoenixrising4573

Жыл бұрын

Photography rules are kind of like English gramma rules... lol

I love Simon's videos. They really helped me a lot in improving my skills and getting my photos from mediocre to above average in a relatively short amount of time. Always high quality video's, well edited and illustrated. Great technical info. But what I like most is that Simon always emphasizes to have a critical look at yourself and this helps me realizing what i'm actually doing wrong when making choices out in the field. The best lesson i've learned in photography, or any other hobby: first admit your own failures and then act accordingly for better results. :)

You are a gift to KZread. Thank-you.

I used a Canon 70-200mm f2.8 to cover assignments for 17 years. It was a real “ workhorse “ for me & it never failed me. I never once had any type of issue with this lens & I never had to send it in to Canon for any type of repair service. The lens was definitely heavy & built like a tank. I also had the Canon 24-105L f/4, but man, that 70-200mm was so versatile.😊

No doubt about it. For birding, the Canon RF 100-500 on an R7 body provides extraordinary reach and image quality.

Love the bonus myth. I shoot Olympus EM5ii (only 16 MP) and was afraid to raise the ISO because of the myths, particularly regarding m43. I purchased an f/2.8 zoom and began photographing high school sports at night or in low-light gyms, requiring high ISO for appropriate shutter speed. As long as the shadows aren't raised in post, and you don't adjust the exposure to appear like daylight, the photos are more than acceptable, even before noise reduction. Just found your channel, love the content and delivery.

"I could put this lens on an Etch-A-Sketch and take great photos" That's a keeper. Funny. Thanks for the informative channel.

Thanks Simon. Another great video to remind us of the basics. Something easily forgotten or lost in the myriad of other things we're thinking about while shooting.

Discovered your channel yestersay, and your videos are such a blessing. I don't shoot wildlife, but I started photography few months ago and your videos are really helpful. I think that the sheer amount of comments you get under each videos tells a lot. Thank you!

Simon, Thank you! Your explanations and examples are very reasoned and exceptionally clear. Keep up the great work.

Hello Simon, beautiful video as always my best compliments for the clarity you have on every topic covered!

You videos are refreshing and offer great insight for the new and experienced photographer. Please keep us posted for your upcoming workshops!

I am so glad I found your videos. You are an amazing teacher and photography mentor and your work and examples speak for themselves. Keep up the great work please!

Fantastic information as always Simon. Keep em coming. 👍

Excellent tips again :) Thank you Simon!! Have a good day!

Love your content, glad I found your channel! Thanks!

Always and only great videos from you Simon. Only true talk and great advices 😊

I appreciate how you explain the settings. Some other photographers will put a lot of other useless info in with it and it gets more confusing. Thank you for your efforts.

Your photo tips are the best I've seen. Unbiased answers and honest. Keep it up.

Great video Simon! Really happy I found you on here!

Great explanation Simon. Thanks for sharing your lecture on benefits of using high ISO.

Hello Simon, I really appreciated your video series. When I migrated from film to digital I watched so many videos from different presenters and while some of them were at the beginning more about photography, I noticed how many started to become more and more product reviewers of cameras, lenses and related products and it made me feel like I’m missing out on upgrading to the latest and greatest. So, a big thank you to you as it brings me back to techniques and how to do things. I’m brings smiles back to my face when I explore different techniques, even when I fail at it the first times. I really appreciate your series of videos!!! Beat

Simon, enjoying your presentations each and every time. Your style of delivery and assertiveness help me to understand and retain most of your ideas. From your fellow Canadian in the Pacific coast. Cheers.

Very honest and trustworthy advice as usual. Tyvm mr d'Entremont!

I find that what can be an additional thought about the "rule of thirds', is that the placement of the overall visual "weight" in the image can be a bit more subtle than just "the subject", which seems to be the case in the owl photo?

@simon_dentremont

Жыл бұрын

Agreed!

I love your videos, Simon! Thank you so much!

There’s a reason I refer people to this channel from a few photography FB pages, you’re the best!. You nailed it again with your great advice 👍

Very nice getting your advice. Your videos are wonderful and incomparable!

Thanks for this video this morning Simon, I always feel like you are talking to me and not down to me. Because of your advice it has helped my photography a great deal so when a photo really pops for me it makes me feel good, mission accomplished. Thanks again Simon and have a great week.

@simon_dentremont

Жыл бұрын

You are so welcome

Favorite lens is my Canon 70-200 F/2.8. I truly appreciate your honest and to the point videos, please do not ever change this. It's really nice to listen to a professional, who is a professional. Thank you again for a very informative video.

@peterdenyer3002

Жыл бұрын

Listed the same lens as my favourite too, a truly brilliant lens.

I have watched nearly all your videos and my inspiration to carry on is solely based on the confirmation that I know I can be a good photographer and absorbing all the information you and others provide is good info but only to help guide the process of discovery. For instance learning about depth of field and taking multiple photos of the same image in different f numbers and exposure and focusing lengths to get the sharpest images. After browsing my photos I discovered what you mentioned in another video about compensation of exposure that doesn't change when certain conditions arise and it was a double whammy there is my sharp image at f9 50shutter speed and also the 5 images just before all have the same exposure value .. it truly is like the light switch going on in your head. Heard about it from you and discovered it myself and then heard about the other discovery watching another of your videos. My biggest problem at the moment is visualisation of the hyperfocal distance and understanding the circle of confusion.. thank you Simon for your truly great well thought out and well created videos. 👍

Great set of level-headed advice and tips for photographers! Thanks.

Thank you, Simon, another great video! I have already used several of your “tips and tricks” and can honestly say…… they have truly helped me to feel more prepared and confident in my photography journey. I’m already looking forward to next Monday’s video. Be well and happy shooting.

@simon_dentremont

Жыл бұрын

Mary, I’m working on a video course for wildlife photography. Can I use your comment in promotional material, with attribution?

@marys53

Жыл бұрын

@@simon_dentremont Of course, happy to help.

Good stuff. I’ve been an armature bird/wildlife photographer for 10 years, read tons of books and seen lots of videos. Many are helpful, but your style is a step above, been binge watching your channel. Thanks!

@simon_dentremont

Жыл бұрын

Very cool!

Such great advice , something I wished I'd heard when I first started . Thank you for sharing .

i couldnt be more than happy and glad you made this video. You Monsieur d'Etremont are definitely a blessing to the Worlds photography community

I'm so glad I found your channel. I've been doing this hobby since the early days of digital photography and this kind of no-nonsense and to the point take on photography is something that was more prevalent in the early days, but just about non-existent these days.The way that you provide tons of information in a coherent way is fantastic. Thank you.

@simon_dentremont

Жыл бұрын

Arn, I’m working on a video course for wildlife photography. Can I use your comment in promotional material, with attribution?

@arnarn4112

Жыл бұрын

@@simon_dentremont Sure yoy can - if it isn't too late. I just saw this, for some reason KZread doesn't doesn't notify me about comments.

Some absolutely fabulous advice -- for any photographer, regardless of experience. Especially about lenses and auto ISO. Great video. And great images.

Another honest and informative vid Simon. I like how you don't fluff around and get to the point. I have a canon R6 and love my 24-105 F4 L lens. i will never part with it.

This is exactly what I needed to continue this hobby! Thank you so much!

You are simply the BEST!!!

@simon_dentremont

Жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you!

Great advice! I've been shooting in aperture priority but getting too many blurred photos so I decided to try shutter priority and limit the ISO to 6400 on this particular camera. I think I'm getting more usable photos this way. Thanks again and keep up the good work.

Very much enjoying your content Simon. Thanks.

Really great advices! Thank you!

A Myth that was holding me back was always shooting at maximum aperture. When I started shooting at f2.8, f4, f5.6 a lot of things started improving. More of the subject in focus and sharper images!

@thegrayyernaut

10 ай бұрын

A lower chance to get out-of-focus shots, too!

This is so hilarious. As an old, 120 and 35mm film amateur buff who is at last making the decision to go digital (and pro), I took two years to research the new and ever-emerging camera systems. I decided on Sony due to its versatility not only in lens availability, but for its compatibility from professional set to set. So after making this decision, what do I do? I spend my first fifteen hundred on lenses. My (grown) son said: "Mom, get the camera!" I said: "A camera is only as good as its sensor and its lens. I've done the research; these are the lenses we are going to need, and the lenses aren't going to get any cheaper as time goes by. But in the interim, they will probably introduce an even better and less expensive camera." But I will never give up my Dad's old 1950's 120mm film box camera. That lens just does something special to the light that nothing can duplicate.

You videos are always packed with information. 😊

Excellent no nonsense video. Outstanding. Thank you :)

Simon, thank you for providing this very thoughtful video. Your efforts to educated photographers new to the adventure are admirable. Even to those of us more advanced in wildlife photography, reviews of the basics never hurt. I really enjoy your content and presentation.

@simon_dentremont

Жыл бұрын

Many thanks!

@simon_dentremont

Жыл бұрын

Mark, I’m working on a video course for wildlife photography. Can I use your comment in promotional material, with attribution?

@markevenson987

Жыл бұрын

Simon, of course you may use my comments

I’ve thought it right from the start of your channel, and I still believe it - simply stated, you have the best bird photography videos of anyone on KZread. Both beginner and advanced photographers can all learn (sometimes re-learn) things from you. Thanks for all the work and enthusiasm that you put into your videos. They’re all great and many people are making better photos because of the knowledge and the images that you share. Merci beaucoup!

@simon_dentremont

Жыл бұрын

You're the best!

@simon_dentremont

Жыл бұрын

Robert, I’m working on a video course for wildlife photography. Can I use your comment in promotional material, with attribution?

@DrLoneyDal

Жыл бұрын

@@simon_dentremont Absolutely and unreservedly!

What a great video. Thank you for the information!!

As a beginner these are all super helpful and reassuring. I've been watching all your videos now!

Myth 4 for the win! I started on an all manual camera forty plus years ago. At the time I just put the needle in the middle and got proper exposure. All the while without knowing I was learning about exposure. Several years ago I was wondering why I’m upgrading my cameras to the newest tech, only to turn off the tech I paid for dearly and shoot manually. Now I don’t hesitate to use the auto features in my camera. I can take over if and when necessary. Leaning on these advancements in camera technology has reduced my workload, and increased my success and most importantly my enjoyment. My ego has not suffered.

@mcloutier5

Жыл бұрын

Ah, the needle. I miss the needle in my Pentax KM.

@aerialfilm1

Жыл бұрын

@@mcloutier5 your flashback motivated me to go get out that very camera my folks gave me in 79 and put a battery in it and give it some exercise. Even though the last service was 2004, the needle lives!

@mpw621

11 ай бұрын

Yes, but is more fun then shooting in manual? I am from the film days as well.

Great stuff! I subscribed to your channel after watching this video. It really speaks to how much logic goes into photography. And all too often, I see people ignore logic in support of myths. I've definitely fallen victim to the low ISO issue. I mean, I still DO prefer to shoot low ISO for noise reduction, but within reason. Early on, I was all about low ISO and a super fast lens shot wide open. Until I learned that most fast lenses don't even look their sharpest at anything wider than f2.8. And razor-thin depth of field typically hurts more than it helps in most images I take.

I greatly appreciate the content of your channel! Thank you!

Especially like that you pointed out the ability to get a great shot not only with high ISO, but on an 8 year old crop sensor camera. Another example of it not being the equipment, but the photographer. Solid, no-nonsense content as usual. You're truly the best. Thanks. PS: Lens. All time favorite: 50mm 1.8 all the way. :)

Wow Simon- an honest- fact based video full of the really needed subjects for beginners, intermediates and even us old dogs (started with a view camera 55 years ago!). There need to be more info videos like this! And I love the bit on the etch-a-sketch! Will have to dig mine out and give it a go!!

@simon_dentremont

Жыл бұрын

You may need an adapter for the etch a sketch…

@simon_dentremont

Жыл бұрын

Robert, I’m working on a video course for wildlife photography. Can I use your comment in promotional material, with attribution?

My photography quality went up 10x after learning how to properly approach ISO from your previous video. Thank you

@simon_dentremont

Жыл бұрын

Great to hear!

Its good to see some good advice Simon. I am forever telling a friend to stop doing certain things as they are myths, he never listens and then spends hours in post trying to get a half decent image. I have sent him a link to this and hopefully will now listen to me! - Stay Safe.

Great, as always! Amazing what can be done, today, compared to Velvia and Ektachrome days !!

As I do mostly Street Photography, I struggled a lot with manual settings because I wasn't fast enough to adapt to some scenes. I lost a good deal of potentially interesting captures while trying to get the exposure right. Then I saw a video of yours suggesting to use Auto ISO... can't thank you enough, It's was a game changer for me.

@thegrayyernaut

10 ай бұрын

Yeah, the street is ever-changing, we don't have time to fiddle with ISO xD

So true about auto/manual modes. Sometimes I am in "pro mode", and I want to control everything on the camera. This is usually when I go out expressly for taking photos. One way I do this is with my fully mechanical film cameras, too (like the Minolta SR-1, and shooting B&W). Other times, I might be out on a family road trip, for example. In those times, I want to be able to take great photos, but I'm not gonna be in the zen photographer mode. There I go full auto, and will also probably use something like a 28-70 zoom for versatility. Still, I have been able to capture great photos!

You are a great teacher. Thanks for another great informational video.

I always get valuable, precious advice from this channel. Thank you so much Simon!

@simon_dentremont

Жыл бұрын

Happy to hear that!

Thanks for the warning on hackers. I’ve seen the same scam on other photography channels

Your photography channel is the best I have seen and I have seen hundreds! BTW: You were talking to me at the end. At near 70, and coming from the film era, I always try to shoot at the lowest ISO. However, I mostly shoot Aperture Priority, with Auto ISO and you are right, Cameras handle higher ISO much better today and keep getting better. So glad I found you channel. As a side, I got one of those replies pretending to be you and already reported it. Thanks for warning others though.

@simon_dentremont

Жыл бұрын

Great thanks!

@simon_dentremont

Жыл бұрын

Joe, I’m working on a video course for wildlife photography. Can I use your comment in promotional material, with attribution?

@joepublisher166

Жыл бұрын

@@simon_dentremont Sure thing!

All I can say is thank you. Many of these "myths" are what have always made me feel inadequate as a photgrapher, but thanks to this video I feel much better about how I use my camera.

Your video is spot on in regarding to myths. My only regret is that you were not doing videos then. I have bought a few pieces of equipment that I used a couple of times and realized that I didn't need it, or it was a piece of junk. Too many people rush out to buy more equipment like me and find out that it didn't work. A better camera doesn't make someone a better photographer. I have a Canon t7 and when it came to buying another camera, I bought the same thing. My favorite lens is my Sigma 150 - 600 mm C lens. Thank you once again for making a quality video and one that makes sense.

I'm always worry about high ISO, and using only around 400-800, and my photo are always too dark and blurry. but today I set it up to auto up to 6400 and yes Simon is right, no need to worry too much about image noise, its better to get noisy image but amazing clear photo than a dark and blurry one.

Good matter of fact delivery, great points, and thanks for keeping most of your videos under 15 minutes without the usual verbal overkill.

@simon_dentremont

12 күн бұрын

I appreciate that!

Nice to hear a balanced view from a professional.

Simon, thanks for the tips. Some myths have their source in the old times when film was used. I took Kodachrome 64 in bright light and some ISO 400 film for dim light. And it was grainy. The only regret that I have is that I never tried Kodachrome 25. In the digital world nowadays I find that grain in high ISO is overrated. And with a f1.2 or f1.4 lens there is usually no problem of too high ISO values.

Another great video, can I request a subject. Can you talk about watermarks, should it be transparent, can I use color, do you print pictures with or without them. Thank you.

Happens to many people on my platforms... Glad you bring it up to people 🙂...

A really good pep talk for beginners and solid reminders for those of us who have been shooting awhile.

Simon, what a great video and invaluable advice. My only question, to which I seek your opinion, is that I use a UV filter on my Leica Q2 solely for protection because I want to take a pic within 5 secs if need be. I don't have to put the lens cap ever, and just throw it in my bag after I'm done (I almost never switch off my camera either, just let it go into standby). I find the filter quite useful for that, and for absolutely no other reason. Would you recommend this way of using the UV filter (btw, it's a Leica filter, so I trust it fully).

@simon_dentremont

Жыл бұрын

Yes that’s ok. Some people advise that it affects image quality, but I don’t think thats a problem.

You mentioned Photoshop here. Photoshop is much maligned, mostly by people who either don't use it or don't know that there's no such thing as "natural" photography. And I think this is very unfortunate. Anyone who comes from a film and printing background will know just how important colour and tonal reproduction are, and cropping... even without any retouching at all. So when people say a photo has been made in Photoshop, as if they're making an accusation, it should be pointed out that all photographic images without exception are the result of very many decisions, both pre- and post-shutter release. Nothing at all about any process of photography can be regarded as "natural". Does anyone remember the days when most people took their finished rolls of film to the shop, and the film was developed and printed in the automatic machines? Or the fact that very many professional photographers never developed or printed their own work, but relied on good printers to bring the best out of their images? Well, camera produced jpegs, as good as they may be today, are analogous to the old fashioned automatic, calibrated d& p machines used in shops and commercial laboratories. The colour balance and exposure would be metered to be 20% grey, irrespective of other considerations, so at best the finished image would be a compromise that may or may not resemble what the photographer saw. Jpegs may be very much better than some of the old-fashioned, commercially printed images, but they are not comparable to old fashioned handmade prints done by a printer who knew how to do that. Photoshop is a tool for handmade, digitally produced images... analogous to old fashioned hand printing. If people abuse the capabilities of Photoshop, as the fashion industry so often does, that's another discussion.

Probably the most informative channel about photography. Straight to the point, I love it here!

I'm so sorry glad I found your channel. I was learning photography from age 10 to 17. I've just dove back into the hobby as I'm just turning 53. When I put the camera down I had an AE-1. I just bought a used Nikon Z6 with the 24-70. I've been having a ball. Anyway, love your content and its presentation. Thanks.

About the rule of thirds, I would add : When in doubt, zoom out a little and try different ways to crop the picture in photoshop later. Alternatively, move the camera around a bit, starting with the subject in the center and try to assess the aesthetic effect of different framing choices, take a plurality of pictures, and choose later...

@thatcherfreeman

9 ай бұрын

On that note of taking a plurality of pictures, a great tip I read once is that given the time, try to shoot both a landscape and a portrait version of the same subject. That'll give you flexibility when it's time to print or share the photo.

Great series of tips, especially about getting off base ISO. That's true for landscapes and general outdoor shooting, not just wildlife. Aperture and shutter speed are way more important.

I'm a really casual hobbyist photographer who hasn't been doing a lot of photography again until very recently and found your account. This is really helpful stuff. I have a DSLR I used to use and the manual comment is spot on. It's fun to actually set up the settings just right for something, like if it's a studio shot or something. On the other hand, I'm trying to take pictures, not twiddle my camera. If I want to twiddle, I could always twiddle in postprocessing...

Thank you! I love watching your videos as I’m a beginner doing bird photography.

I always use a lens hood because that was my mentor's advice. And I believe it was good advice. Photography is about controlling light and a lens hood adds a bit of control. But I see more and more people questioning the point of a lens hood. My favorite lens? I just bought the RF 800mm f/11. Yes, it's dark. But with bright Texas sunny skies, it is doing a wonderful job and 800mm lets me get even small wrens large enough in the frame to be useful.

@froreyfire

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I once tried and failed to see the difference on the photos with and without lens hood; in most situations its probably not there (also depends on the coating). However, a lens hood offers a great deal of protection! That alone makes it worthwhile to keep it on. I once dropped a camera with a (for my standards) fairly expensive lens with the front part of the lens hitting the floor directly. The hood was damaged, the lens wasn't. That's why the hood stays on.

@pedzsan

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@@froreyfire I agree that the lens hood adds protection and just that alone is enough to put one on. If you want, you can create a contrived set up by having a bight light outside of the field of view, off to the side, perhaps almost 90º off to the side shining across the lens. Turn the light on and off as you look through the view finder. I have a drone video where this actually happened. The drone was flying low through sparse trees and the sun was on its left. The drone had no lens hood and the flashing was very disturbing. When the light is washing over the lens, the contrast decreases. While this is contrived, you can see how it would affect, perhaps minimally and perhaps only in special situations but still it would have some effect sometimes.

viewed in less than 1 hour. Simon kindly also do a video on editing

@dav_artlifephotography

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This would mean alot, am a street and club photographer based in Kenya

Excellent video amd completely on point. Cheers. Subscribed.

Thank you Mr. Simon, especially about the myth no. 4 🙏