5:10 💯 and if one is patient enough, you can pick up a very good tripod for a good deal. A couple years ago, I picked up a brand new Manfrotto MT055XPRO3 + Manfrotto MH804 for only $100 when Ritz Camera was going out of business.... again. Even if you think you might not need a tripod, always a good idea to have a solid, well built tripod on hand.
10:10 If I may add to that, you can pick up a Nikon N55, N75, N6006 with a standard zoom lens for only $50-$80. The N75 is my top recommendation as it has practically every feature as the "flagship" Nikon F6. Since Nikon gets trashed on this platform left and right, people often overlook entry level Nikon film cameras which Nikon always did their best to cram every possible feature from the flagships of their era. Good news for you because you can pick these cameras up for peanuts.
8:39 💯 more so if one is getting into film photography. There is A LOT OF shit work showcased on this platform from people relying on the built-in meter of their film cameras, with said videos garnering thousands of views, and as film wedding photographer, I roll my eyes because it perpetuates the idea that film is supposed to look severely underexposed and grainy AF.
I began doing photography with film cameras. My first camera was a Nikon FM. When light meters were first put in camera bodies, that was high tech at the time. When affordable digital cameras came along, I switched and never looked back. I shot film for 20 years. And if anyone is shooting film these days I would encourage them to set up a darkroom too. I've used a tripod since the beginning. So it is second nature for me. Buy the best that you can afford. The Gitzo that I use now, I've had for over 20 years. It will probably outlive me. The only quibbles I have is that I wouldn't recommend old zoom lenses. They were terrible. And I don't like buying cameras and lenses from eBay. I've bought lots of used gear and prefer using B&H, Adorama, KEH, MPB, or FredMiranda. This is the first video of yours that I've found. But, I'll be sure to check out others.
Biggest and best point in my opinion of everything you said in this video was the tripod point. Nothing sucks more than being in sub-freezing temperatures and having to twist lock a tripods legs. Got the PD tripod about 4 years ago and I won't say it's perfect but I've never considered buying a replacement tripod for it. I realise it's not relevant to everyone but I would not go back to my old tripod ever.
Thanks for this. As always spot on advice!!!! After shooting for the last 20 years your advice would have been helpful in the beginning. I will be looking at those cheaper but good sticks. Thnx
Going to get my first roll developed today! Used your exposure cheat sheets! Your point in this video applies in every hobby. As a musician, I'm always wanting to purchase more and more gear, but my best and most creative stuff usually stems from me limiting myself to a set number of tools.
At 78, looking back to starting photography in 1959, all I can say is "been there, done that". The only thing I'd add IF you are shooting landscapes in B&W is a basic set of color filters, large enough so that one set can be adapted to all regularly used lenses.
5:10 💯 and if one is patient enough, you can pick up a very good tripod for a good deal. A couple years ago, I picked up a brand new Manfrotto MT055XPRO3 + Manfrotto MH804 for only $100 when Ritz Camera was going out of business.... again.
Even if you think you might not need a tripod, always a good idea to have a solid, well built tripod on hand.
Finally you are back!
10:10 If I may add to that, you can pick up a Nikon N55, N75, N6006 with a standard zoom lens for only $50-$80. The N75 is my top recommendation as it has practically every feature as the "flagship" Nikon F6. Since Nikon gets trashed on this platform left and right, people often overlook entry level Nikon film cameras which Nikon always did their best to cram every possible feature from the flagships of their era. Good news for you because you can pick these cameras up for peanuts.
Is the R50 better than a6300?
Imo the best camera is the one you have all the time, and how easy it is to access. So it comes to size and weight and how you carry it
8:39 💯 more so if one is getting into film photography. There is A LOT OF shit work showcased on this platform from people relying on the built-in meter of their film cameras, with said videos garnering thousands of views, and as film wedding photographer, I roll my eyes because it perpetuates the idea that film is supposed to look severely underexposed and grainy AF.
I began doing photography with film cameras. My first camera was a Nikon FM. When light meters were first put in camera bodies, that was high tech at the time. When affordable digital cameras came along, I switched and never looked back. I shot film for 20 years. And if anyone is shooting film these days I would encourage them to set up a darkroom too. I've used a tripod since the beginning. So it is second nature for me. Buy the best that you can afford. The Gitzo that I use now, I've had for over 20 years. It will probably outlive me. The only quibbles I have is that I wouldn't recommend old zoom lenses. They were terrible. And I don't like buying cameras and lenses from eBay. I've bought lots of used gear and prefer using B&H, Adorama, KEH, MPB, or FredMiranda. This is the first video of yours that I've found. But, I'll be sure to check out others.
Awesome vid ! Good to see you back bro :)
Biggest and best point in my opinion of everything you said in this video was the tripod point. Nothing sucks more than being in sub-freezing temperatures and having to twist lock a tripods legs. Got the PD tripod about 4 years ago and I won't say it's perfect but I've never considered buying a replacement tripod for it. I realise it's not relevant to everyone but I would not go back to my old tripod ever.
Recently watched your previous video. Thanks.
Thanks for this. As always spot on advice!!!! After shooting for the last 20 years your advice would have been helpful in the beginning. I will be looking at those cheaper but good sticks. Thnx
Just watched your video on exposure and went to your profile to subscribe. Just so happens you uploaded this video as well. Perfect timing!
Going to get my first roll developed today! Used your exposure cheat sheets!
Your point in this video applies in every hobby. As a musician, I'm always wanting to purchase more and more gear, but my best and most creative stuff usually stems from me limiting myself to a set number of tools.
My first camera is on the way & its a film camera. Your post is in the right time
At 78, looking back to starting photography in 1959, all I can say is "been there, done that". The only thing I'd add IF you are shooting landscapes in B&W is a basic set of color filters, large enough so that one set can be adapted to all regularly used lenses.
date the camera and marry the lens best quote i heard all year