Thanks so much Steven! It's great to hear you are appreciating the work I put into my videos. Although with this one, I got up at 3am, drove 2 hours to one location, and it was pouring with rain, then ran out of fuel in my car ... had to wait at the petrol station for it to open, then drove another 2 hours to get out from under the rainclouds!! 😆 In saying that, it was quite rewarding when it all started to come together!! ... and if you look closely, in the last scene, the rain had caught me up and it had started again ... But I do love a challenge!! 😆😆 Thanks for watching 😁👍
Thanks so much for your kind words Jonny!! This was a challenging one to make ... from running out of fuel to getting rained on so many times!! 😆😆 But it was fun when it all started coming together!! As always thanks for watching 😁👍
Good tips, a few more I can think of are: - I've found long tripod spikes can help especially on soft ground. - If you're on very soft ground like wet sand you can use CD's to stop your tripod sinking and causing motion blur. - Longer focal lengths will amplify heat ripples. - Check if your vibration reduction/image stabilisation (VR/IS) is on or off. Sometimes this can cause motion blur if left on when on a tripod, but it depends on the camera - some automatically turn off when it detects it's on a tripod, some don't.
Thanks for the extra tips! Heat ripples are an issue in hotter countries and on those hot summer days, but if you get up early enough, they should pose too much of a problem. As for turning the IS off, that was one of the first things I spoke about but referred more to DSLRs as in modern lenses and cameras, they seem to have remedied this problem. I did a video on this very thing a few years ago where I tested image stabilisation out when using a tripod. Check it out when you have a few moments: th-cam.com/video/ftlkLT5iG2w/w-d-xo.html Spikes and old CDs are great for those rough or sandy terrains and well worth having in your bag. Thanks for watching 😁👍
I really like how personalized your videos have become. Obviously, you hacked into my external drive, took a look at my photos and then decided, I need to make a "How to not take blurry photos" video. Thanks! All of these are great tips and something that I know, but always seem to forget at some point while shooting. I hope the weather starts to warm up for you soon, brother. Have a great week.
Haha!! I actually work in a call centre and use anydesk to take control of your computer ... and after going through your photos, I had to make this one!! 😆😆😆 In all seriousness, I've been meaning to make this one for a long time and wanted to make it as quick and cleanly as possible! As always thanks for watching dude 😁👍
I love how you casually throw out knowledge bombs in your videos without drawing any attention to them. In particular the revelation that when you know the rules you know when you can break them. For me, this has always been the motivation for learning the rules. I don't adhere to them much, but knowing the basic rules I can then easily establish the WHY of when my experiments don't work. And so I can do better next time.
Haha! I was thinking when I said it, that I probably should have drawn a bit more attention to that one. 😆 It's always good to go over the basics from time to time to brush up on them. In making this video, I did remember a few things that I have gotten lazy with recently!! 😆😆 As always thanks for watching James 😁👍
That's great to hear Ian! I did spend quite a bit of time on this script to make it feel right ... the original edit was about 12 minutes long, but I really cut into it to make it as efficient as possible. I'm loving trying to come up with novel ways to switch camera angles and keep the pacing flowing nicely. As always thanks for watching dude 😁👍
I never post on TH-cam videos, but I feel compelled to do so now. I've seen several of your videos and I absolutely love them! I'm just getting started with photography and I've learned so much from your material. Thank you so very much for your hard work in producing these and your willingness to share your passion with us. Thank you!!!
Hey Alex, Thanks so much for your kind words! It's great to hear you're getting into photography and it is also great to hear my videos are helping. I have a lot of fun writing, filming and editing these and to know they are helping motivates me to make more!! If you ever have any questions, just comment on my video and I'll try to help whenever I can. Thanks for watching 😁👍
Mike, another excellent tutorial and tips on sharpening! Another suggestion you may want to consider when using a tripod on windy days is to remove your lens hood. The hood will act as a sail and cause movement in the lens/camera thus potentially adding blur to the image. Thanks for these videos!
I love this kind of information, you explained the purpose and how it affects the photo, and applying it actually unlike other people that mostly discuss it theoretically
@@mikesphotography question, is it necessary to follow the Shutter speed law (as i use crop sensor camera, meaning i have to roughly estimate what my Shutter speed is). And I was mainly using Tv (aperture priority) when I am in trip. Also is it safer to put the ISO on auto or i need to shot an image to see what ISO should I use in case like me trips?
Thanks so much Miguel! This is the Elan Valley in Mid Wales! It's a fascinating place to visit with 5 victorian dams through the valley system. Here's the link to it: elan-valley.co.uk/ As always thanks for watching 😁👍
Thanks - not sure but if you mentioned that in DSLR s live view locks the mirror up. Long shutter speeds may need to close of the view finder to eliminate light on exposure.
No worries George, thanks very much for watching! I've just released this weeks video as well, so make sure to check it out when you get a chance. th-cam.com/video/uyK5TTC95T4/w-d-xo.html 😁👍
Your channel is absolutely incredible, so full of information told in such a fantastic educational manner with impeccable editing . A new sub from me for sure!
Thanks so much Coco! I have a lot of fun writing, filming and editing my videos so it's great to hear they are helping. Thanks for watching and welcome to the channel 😁👍
Thanks so much for your kind words Mohamed! I have a lot of fun making these videos and to know they are helping motivates me to make more! Thanks for watching 😁👍
Frequent topic, but thorough and clear techniques and solutions, Mike. Mirror inset bit, a plus; same for talking head redirection. Did Mike just tell us to avoid gale force winds?😊 Picnic table again.😊 Sometimes cameras just miss focus despite all of our efforts. Would be helpful to have a vid about how to recognize and remedy those situations. I vaguely recall the topic of back and front focusing (not BBF) lenses and how some cameras enable DIY adjustments. Sony A6600 has AF micro Adjustment menu item but couldn’t find same in Sony A74 menu. Hope that makes sense. Cheers!
Cheers Paul! Haha! I mentioned sheltering from the wind, but not to not go out in them! 😆 I did think of you when I sat down to film at the picnic table!! 😆😆 Makes complete sense. 👍 You're right there with the focussing systems. I suppose it is a case of just checking the shot after you have taken it, until you are confident about using your specific camera/lens combo. From what I understand about the AF micro adjustment option, it is for adapted A mount lenses with the LA-EA5 adapter. I remember owning a sigma 70-200mm and that front focussed a little on my old Canon 7D. That was very annoying ... It doesn't seem to be as much of a problem any more, although I was photographing kitesurfers then and now with landscapes and headshots, the process is a lot more calculated. 😁👍
So well and clearly explained. At night it's so much harder, especially as my live view isn't great quality. And when I zoom in on the lv, I lose what I was zooming in on. My alternative is doing the focus during the day, then marking my lens with tippex, then when I'm in the field I just match the two lines on the lens 😉 thank you Mike for such quality content
Thanks very much!! You are completely right, at night focussing and getting sharp images is a totally different animal! It's all about the planning and pre prep, like you said. I make sure I know where the infinity point is for the lenses I have. Out of interest, which brand do you shoot with?
@@mikesphotography I have a nikon d7100 and a canon 6d, my nikon is better behaved, I don't get vignetting on images, I don't get hot and cold pixels like I do from the canon
Thanks for the heads up Villiam! I have a family gathering this weekend, but if there are clear skies, maybe I can sneak out when everyone else has gone to bed. 😆 I'll definitely be keeping my eyes open for it though!! Thanks 😁👍
It is appreciated all the knowledge that you put at our disposal, in this way so easy to understand and always with your personal touch, I have to concentrate more than normal to understand the language as I go, but 99.9% of Sometimes I almost don't need to read, with your way of doing it it's perfectly understandable. Thank you very much for your time Mike.
That's great to hear! I can completely understand how hard it would be to learn in another language!! If my channel gets big enough, I will start doing different audio tracks in different languages. As always thanks for watching Juan Carlos 😁👍
Thank you Mike. Nice job, as always. I mostly do landscapes and recently I switched from Aperture Priority to Manual. I helps me understand the settings better and the results are encouraging. Next thing will be practicing manual focus.
Hey Reno, Manual mode is definitely one mode where it gets you thinking about the settings and what they do to the photo. Great to hear you are getting on with it and getting encouraging results. As always thanks for watching 😁👍
Another great video, Mike. The extra work and effort you are putting in is really showing. When you get huge don't forget your early fans. :) Stay safe and warm.
Haha!! I'll never forget you guys!!! 😍 It's great to hear you're liking the recent videos, I'm really working on the scripts, filming and editing to make them as efficient as possible but at the same time really watchable. As always thanks for watching Lance 😁👍
Thanks so much Ashwin! Well spotted and yes it is. I recently got the 50-400mm from tamron. It's big, but such a useful range to have in one lens. Hopefully I'll be doing a review on it soon ... and I might even hire the 60-600mm from sigma to see how they compare. Thanks for watching 😁👍
Hi Mike, Good tips, thank you. For years, I've been a believer in good uv or clear filters to protect the lens surface. Then I tried testing some photos of with and without using the same settings. Without the filter got sharper results every time. So now the filter only comes out if there's sand or water around. Having said all of this, there is always a little lack of peace of mind by not protecting those precious front lens elements. Cheers
Hi Adam, I haven't done one, but from what I have found, they are an in-camera process for jpegs. Actually, I've just remembered, Nick Page did do a video on them, showing how they have had an influence on how he captures an exposure over how he sees the exposure on his computer. Check it out when you get the chance: th-cam.com/video/21Z7l1-h71E/w-d-xo.html I hope that helps and thanks for watching 😁👍
Elan Valley looks stunning. Not been up there since 1997 in my mil days. Must get back there soon. Snowdonia this weekend and the weather Gods don't appear to be smiling at us! Good work on the sharpness tips, especially using the tripod. The exposure/light triangle is all about knowing your priorities for the desired outcome and then understanding that it's give and take - you can't always have it all. Well, that's how I see it anyway 😉. Nice video mate. Thursday's are now my official start to the weekend!! 😂
Haha!! It is well worth a visit ... maybe pop in on the way up/down from North Wales ... When I filmed this, I originally planned to go north, but after getting to Dolgellau, where it was pissing it down, I promptly turned around and went south after seeing the rain radar ... I'm trying to set the new standard for 4 day working weeks!! 😆 How long are you up North for?
@mikesphotography only up there for the weekend, leaving Sunday afternoon. Won't have time for Elan this trip but will definitely head there in the coming weeks to do some recces. I think rain is going to figure heavily (pun intended) this weekend. Oh well! Thankfully, it's not a photography trip!
Another fab video and I will be trying some of this out as I am again in Kenya!!! Quick question I am using a full frame Sony A7iii - so to get a more zoomed in photo should I use APSC mode or just crop in post?
Thanks very much James! I'd just crop when editing as you might want to reframe slightly differently to what you thought when shooting. I hope you have a great time shooting out there. As always thanks for watching 😁👍
Good question Paul. I think nowadays most cameras have an ISO range limit, and also an "ISO auto min shutter speed" setting as well. When there is room to spare with your shutter speed (in aperture priority) it will keep the ISO to its lowest. Then when you get to the minimum shutter speed set, it will start to raise ISO. Then once it has reached the maximum ISO set, it will start to drop the shutter speed again. That's how I understand that it works in the Sony cameras at least ... I hope that makes sense Thanks for watching 😁👍
No worries. It is the half cage from smallrig. This one with the red logo on the front doesn't seem to be available any more, but this is the equivalent to what I have: amzn.to/41seTPn I hope that helps. 😁👍
Excellent video, except for one point. The old "1/focal length = minimum shutter speed" rule was made in the days of Tr-iX film (about 3 megapixels). I doubt that rule would apply to a picture made with a 30-60 megapixels sensor. Hope to see more of your tutorials!
Hey Greg, That is a good point, however, with image stabilisation it does still seem to be the case ... although it does vary from person to person ... for the shaky handed amongst us, it would be faster, but for the steady handed, it would be slower. Thanks so much for watching and commenting, much appreciated 😁👍
Thanks very much! That's what annoys me about some videos here on youtube. If it is a vlog, I expect a bit of fluff, but if it is an educational video, I don't want my time wasted. Thanks for watching 😁👍
@@mikesphotography Exactly! By the way, are you still into drones? I'd like to hear your thoughts on making hyperlapses with it, I think the DJI mini 3 can do this, might be a nice idea for a video :)
Yes, definitely! I love using my drone, Ive crashed it a few times recently but it just keeps going. I only have the mini 2 at the moment, but when I can afford to upgrade it, I might look into doing that as a video. Thanks for the suggestion, much appreciated. 😁👍
Hi Mike In Lightroom when I just want to select section of pic I do brush it over to select aera but once selected I cannot see " RANGE MASK" option anyware. Looking forward to Your answer. Regards
@@mikesphotography Sorry for the late response. I have found range amask within LR. I use LR Classic with Adobe Sub. One moore. Just discwered that when using radial filter, once appleyed outer boundry lines disapered so I 'm not able to rotate. Regerds
Nice video 😄 i hate when i get some blurry or non-sharp photo's, specially when shooting some photo's in a hurry from the car 😅 and if it's windy. It's also easy to get a non-sharp photo for me when i use binoculars when i want to get a photo of a ship on a far distance with my phone hehe 😅 but i do my best to get less shaking photo's when i shoot with the phone in the binoculars 🙂 yeah, that's my "noob photography gear" with a binocular😆
Haha! I like it, that is being very creative with what you have!! 👍👍 Blurry shots are really annoying aren't they ... I sometimes go out and take a few shots and then realise my settings are all wrong ... normally when I haven't had a coffee and am still half asleep!! 😆😆😆 As always thanks for watching 😁👍
With IBIS (Sony a7iv) I can handhold at 1/10 of a second at 50 mm. I take more than one picture to be sure at least one is sharp. I have used it with waterfalls and the tripod left at home or in the car.
Sorry, your advice is only partially correct regarding DSLR to use mirror lockup - it only applies to Nikon. For Canon DSLR it is much better to use live view instead of mirror lockup.
That is a good point Karl. I haven't shot with DSLRs for a while, but when I did shoot with Canon, I found the mirror lockup to be better, once I composed and focussed with the viewfinder ... but it is great to hear the live view on more modern DSLRs is better now. Thanks for watching 😁👍
@@mikesphotography Canon DSLR unlike most of their Nikon counterparts use electronic first shutter curtain when taking photos in live view. Most Nikon DSLR terminate live view first by closing the shutter to then going through a fully shutter cycle while taking the shot.
It was only last year that the penny dropped about the correlation of perceived sharpness and taking images on bright sunny days. Yesterday, and for the first time in weeks, the sun came out and I got one of my most pin-sharp images this year, of a Moorhen at full pelt defending his bit of water. Had I taken the shot on a dull day, which is normal for Blackpool, it would have looked ok, but nothing to write home about. Adding Mr Sunshine into the mix made all the difference yesterday. maybe you could do "Sharp photos" with fast moving subjects?
That's great to hear Frank ... and you're right, Mr Sunshine changing everything!! 😆 It is amazing how different photos can look just minutes apart when the sun does come out. That sounds like an interesting idea for a video. I'll definitely make a note of that one. As always thanks for watching 😁👍
No worries, great to hear you like them. I've been working hard on the scripts recently so it's great to see they're helping. Thanks for subscribing and welcome to the community. 😁👍
Another vlog about sharp images. I reckon you uk vloggers past the same script around once a month. Lol. .... or watch each others videos for insightful content ideas ... Come on guys, how about breaking away from the norm and doing something a little bit different once in awhile...??... or is it simply just about the clicks and mastering the algorithm?
I agree to a certain extent that there are a lot of similar videos out there covering similar topics. But that isn't the whole story, is it? Mike's work is definitely Sony orientated - we can forgive him for this 😂- which appeals to the Sony owners (I'm not one, I have Fuji). Also, there is delivery of the content - some of the others maybe boring, not as articulate in the detail or have missed the point completely. The thing is, I believe it is good to have variety and we will all gravitate to what it is we feel comfortable with or entertained by. Henry Ford made a car a few years back... thank god we didn't just stick to that model and that other people had the good sense to redevelop and redesign what it is a car should be 😉. Or we could be more modern in our observations and use the news as our comparison subject. There are many many news outlets pretty much covering the same headline stories. Yet we don't complain about the channels we don't watch, or maybe you do, we just watch the one that is familiar to us for whatever reason that may be. Anyhow, hope you now know how to take a sharp photo! Lots of love from the 'UK'.
@@findermanimagesAND lots of love from New Zealand. Quite the response you outputted there but in summary I disagree and will gravitate towards unique and interesting content vs. regurgitated content that any technology in this day and age can achieve if you have half a brain behind it. Have a great day 👌
@@findermanimages trust me my friend i didn't watch it however I am CURRENTLY a subscriber. Are you implying i may want to unsubscribe? You may be onto something sir.
@@timshields8720 You see, this is where I sometimes have an issue with comments, and those that make them. While I agree whole-heartedly that constructive criticism is both necessary and rewarding for all concerned - I'm sure Mike would agree, too - it has to at least come from having watched/listened to or somehow interacted with the content on offer. As a subscriber, I'm sure you already know Mike's style and the content he tries to cover, surely that's why you subscribed in the first place. What you do from here on in is your choice...
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I just want compliment you on the production value of this piece. A lot of hard work went into its making and it shows.
Thanks so much Steven! It's great to hear you are appreciating the work I put into my videos.
Although with this one, I got up at 3am, drove 2 hours to one location, and it was pouring with rain, then ran out of fuel in my car ... had to wait at the petrol station for it to open, then drove another 2 hours to get out from under the rainclouds!! 😆 In saying that, it was quite rewarding when it all started to come together!! ... and if you look closely, in the last scene, the rain had caught me up and it had started again ... But I do love a challenge!! 😆😆
Thanks for watching 😁👍
Totally agree!
I’ve been watching your videos for years and think this is right up there with the best of them. Cheers Mike!
Thanks so much for your kind words Jonny!! This was a challenging one to make ... from running out of fuel to getting rained on so many times!! 😆😆 But it was fun when it all started coming together!!
As always thanks for watching 😁👍
@@mikesphotography No problem and thanks for making it. Great, practical tips in an easy to consume video. Thanks from one Sony Alpha user to another!
Good tips, a few more I can think of are:
- I've found long tripod spikes can help especially on soft ground.
- If you're on very soft ground like wet sand you can use CD's to stop your tripod sinking and causing motion blur.
- Longer focal lengths will amplify heat ripples.
- Check if your vibration reduction/image stabilisation (VR/IS) is on or off. Sometimes this can cause motion blur if left on when on a tripod, but it depends on the camera - some automatically turn off when it detects it's on a tripod, some don't.
Thanks for the extra tips!
Heat ripples are an issue in hotter countries and on those hot summer days, but if you get up early enough, they should pose too much of a problem.
As for turning the IS off, that was one of the first things I spoke about but referred more to DSLRs as in modern lenses and cameras, they seem to have remedied this problem. I did a video on this very thing a few years ago where I tested image stabilisation out when using a tripod. Check it out when you have a few moments: th-cam.com/video/ftlkLT5iG2w/w-d-xo.html
Spikes and old CDs are great for those rough or sandy terrains and well worth having in your bag.
Thanks for watching 😁👍
I really like how personalized your videos have become. Obviously, you hacked into my external drive, took a look at my photos and then decided, I need to make a "How to not take blurry photos" video. Thanks! All of these are great tips and something that I know, but always seem to forget at some point while shooting. I hope the weather starts to warm up for you soon, brother. Have a great week.
Haha!! I actually work in a call centre and use anydesk to take control of your computer ... and after going through your photos, I had to make this one!! 😆😆😆
In all seriousness, I've been meaning to make this one for a long time and wanted to make it as quick and cleanly as possible!
As always thanks for watching dude 😁👍
Brilliant tutorial. No unnecessary words spoken, straight to the point. Full of substance. Thank you.
Thanks so much for your kind words Ganesan!
I love how you casually throw out knowledge bombs in your videos without drawing any attention to them. In particular the revelation that when you know the rules you know when you can break them. For me, this has always been the motivation for learning the rules. I don't adhere to them much, but knowing the basic rules I can then easily establish the WHY of when my experiments don't work. And so I can do better next time.
Haha! I was thinking when I said it, that I probably should have drawn a bit more attention to that one. 😆
It's always good to go over the basics from time to time to brush up on them. In making this video, I did remember a few things that I have gotten lazy with recently!! 😆😆
As always thanks for watching James 😁👍
Great scripting, great staging, great video!! Lots of secret work went into making this flow well and feel right. Great stuff Mike!
That's great to hear Ian! I did spend quite a bit of time on this script to make it feel right ... the original edit was about 12 minutes long, but I really cut into it to make it as efficient as possible.
I'm loving trying to come up with novel ways to switch camera angles and keep the pacing flowing nicely.
As always thanks for watching dude 😁👍
I never post on TH-cam videos, but I feel compelled to do so now. I've seen several of your videos and I absolutely love them! I'm just getting started with photography and I've learned so much from your material. Thank you so very much for your hard work in producing these and your willingness to share your passion with us. Thank you!!!
Hey Alex,
Thanks so much for your kind words! It's great to hear you're getting into photography and it is also great to hear my videos are helping.
I have a lot of fun writing, filming and editing these and to know they are helping motivates me to make more!!
If you ever have any questions, just comment on my video and I'll try to help whenever I can.
Thanks for watching 😁👍
Mike, another excellent tutorial and tips on sharpening! Another suggestion you may want to consider when using a tripod on windy days is to remove your lens hood. The hood will act as a sail and cause movement in the lens/camera thus potentially adding blur to the image. Thanks for these videos!
That is a great point Jim ... there are so many little tips like this that make all the difference in certain circumstances!
Thanks for watching 😁👍
Great video Mike. You absolutely nailed it with the right info us noobs are needing. More like this please Mike👍
Thanks so much!! Getting straight to the point in this one!!
Thanks for watching 😁👍
Hi Mike: Thanks for creating and sharing this video. Very informative and the concepts were explained very well. Cheers, Keith
I love this kind of information, you explained the purpose and how it affects the photo, and applying it actually unlike other people that mostly discuss it theoretically
Great to hear you liked it. I love making videos like this, and they are a lot of fun to write film and edit!
Thanks for watching 😁👍
Jam packed with good,, straightforward info, Mike, and clearly presented!
Thanks so much! I was trying to be as efficient as possible this week!
As always thanks for watching 😁👍
Wow this is just gold to discover, thanks for the tutorial. Will going to try the method tomorrow on my trip!
No worries.i hope it helps. 😁👍
@@mikesphotography question, is it necessary to follow the Shutter speed law (as i use crop sensor camera, meaning i have to roughly estimate what my Shutter speed is). And I was mainly using Tv (aperture priority) when I am in trip. Also is it safer to put the ISO on auto or i need to shot an image to see what ISO should I use in case like me trips?
Great video and tutorial Mike, thank you.
No worries James, thanks for watching 😁👍
Thanks for sharing another wonderful video like always, such a beautiful place that you were taking pictures 👍👌
Thanks so much Miguel! This is the Elan Valley in Mid Wales!
It's a fascinating place to visit with 5 victorian dams through the valley system.
Here's the link to it:
elan-valley.co.uk/
As always thanks for watching 😁👍
Thanks - not sure but if you mentioned that in DSLR s live view locks the mirror up. Long shutter speeds may need to close of the view finder to eliminate light on exposure.
Your tutorials are brilliant! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Thanks so much!!
Thank you Mike for another amazing video.
No worries George, thanks very much for watching!
I've just released this weeks video as well, so make sure to check it out when you get a chance. th-cam.com/video/uyK5TTC95T4/w-d-xo.html
😁👍
Your channel is absolutely incredible, so full of information told in such a fantastic educational manner with impeccable editing . A new sub from me for sure!
Thanks so much Coco! I have a lot of fun writing, filming and editing my videos so it's great to hear they are helping.
Thanks for watching and welcome to the channel 😁👍
Another useful video Mike, and good content to help get the best shots available. 👍🏻
Thanks so much Trevor!
As always, an amazing work behind every video and a great content.
Thanks a lot teacher :)
Thanks so much for your kind words Mohamed! I have a lot of fun making these videos and to know they are helping motivates me to make more!
Thanks for watching 😁👍
Frequent topic, but thorough and clear techniques and solutions, Mike. Mirror inset bit, a plus; same for talking head redirection. Did Mike just tell us to avoid gale force winds?😊
Picnic table again.😊
Sometimes cameras just miss focus despite all of our efforts. Would be helpful to have a vid about how to recognize and remedy those situations. I vaguely recall the topic of back and front focusing (not BBF) lenses and how some cameras enable DIY adjustments. Sony A6600 has AF micro Adjustment menu item but couldn’t find same in Sony A74 menu. Hope that makes sense. Cheers!
Cheers Paul!
Haha! I mentioned sheltering from the wind, but not to not go out in them! 😆
I did think of you when I sat down to film at the picnic table!! 😆😆
Makes complete sense. 👍
You're right there with the focussing systems. I suppose it is a case of just checking the shot after you have taken it, until you are confident about using your specific camera/lens combo.
From what I understand about the AF micro adjustment option, it is for adapted A mount lenses with the LA-EA5 adapter.
I remember owning a sigma 70-200mm and that front focussed a little on my old Canon 7D. That was very annoying ...
It doesn't seem to be as much of a problem any more, although I was photographing kitesurfers then and now with landscapes and headshots, the process is a lot more calculated.
😁👍
Sir Very Constructive.
Thank You.
No worries, thanks for watching! 😁👍
So well and clearly explained. At night it's so much harder, especially as my live view isn't great quality. And when I zoom in on the lv, I lose what I was zooming in on. My alternative is doing the focus during the day, then marking my lens with tippex, then when I'm in the field I just match the two lines on the lens 😉 thank you Mike for such quality content
Thanks very much!! You are completely right, at night focussing and getting sharp images is a totally different animal! It's all about the planning and pre prep, like you said.
I make sure I know where the infinity point is for the lenses I have.
Out of interest, which brand do you shoot with?
@@mikesphotography I have a nikon d7100 and a canon 6d, my nikon is better behaved, I don't get vignetting on images, I don't get hot and cold pixels like I do from the canon
Interesting. It is amazing when you use two cameras side by side how different they can be. 👍
This weekend is great northern light weekend, if the weather is cooperating 💪 keep that in mind and hopefully you get some of the natures paint 😉
Thanks for the heads up Villiam! I have a family gathering this weekend, but if there are clear skies, maybe I can sneak out when everyone else has gone to bed. 😆
I'll definitely be keeping my eyes open for it though!!
Thanks 😁👍
@@mikesphotography bring them out, so they can see it too 😊
It is appreciated all the knowledge that you put at our disposal, in this way so easy to understand and always with your personal touch, I have to concentrate more than normal to understand the language as I go, but 99.9% of Sometimes I almost don't need to read, with your way of doing it it's perfectly understandable. Thank you very much for your time Mike.
That's great to hear! I can completely understand how hard it would be to learn in another language!!
If my channel gets big enough, I will start doing different audio tracks in different languages.
As always thanks for watching Juan Carlos 😁👍
Thank you Mike. Nice job, as always. I mostly do landscapes and recently I switched from Aperture Priority to Manual. I helps me understand the settings better and the results are encouraging. Next thing will be practicing manual focus.
Hey Reno,
Manual mode is definitely one mode where it gets you thinking about the settings and what they do to the photo.
Great to hear you are getting on with it and getting encouraging results.
As always thanks for watching 😁👍
Another great video, Mike. The extra work and effort you are putting in is really showing. When you get huge don't forget your early fans. :) Stay safe and warm.
Haha!! I'll never forget you guys!!! 😍
It's great to hear you're liking the recent videos, I'm really working on the scripts, filming and editing to make them as efficient as possible but at the same time really watchable.
As always thanks for watching Lance 😁👍
Great Video! Great Tips on getting those CRISPY photos!
Thanks very much Nathan! It's all about the crispiness!! 😆
Awesome tutorial!
Thanks very much!
Great video Mike and a good refresher. Thank you very much! Is that a new zoom lens you purchased recently?
Thanks so much Ashwin!
Well spotted and yes it is. I recently got the 50-400mm from tamron. It's big, but such a useful range to have in one lens.
Hopefully I'll be doing a review on it soon ... and I might even hire the 60-600mm from sigma to see how they compare.
Thanks for watching 😁👍
@@mikesphotography Can't wait! 🙏🏼
Hi Mike, Good tips, thank you. For years, I've been a believer in good uv or clear filters to protect the lens surface. Then I tried testing some photos of with and without using the same settings. Without the filter got sharper results every time. So now the filter only comes out if there's sand or water around. Having said all of this, there is always a little lack of peace of mind by not protecting those precious front lens elements. Cheers
Thanks for sharing your experiences Braden.
You will get used to it after a while, even if it does feel a bit weird right now.
Thanks for watching 😁👍
Good tips nicely done .
Thanks very much!
Hi Mike, do you have any videos explaining Dro/hdr settings? Great video by the way!
Hi Adam,
I haven't done one, but from what I have found, they are an in-camera process for jpegs.
Actually, I've just remembered, Nick Page did do a video on them, showing how they have had an influence on how he captures an exposure over how he sees the exposure on his computer. Check it out when you get the chance: th-cam.com/video/21Z7l1-h71E/w-d-xo.html
I hope that helps and thanks for watching 😁👍
@@mikesphotography thank you so much! Been watching you for years, and you never fail to deliver great informative videos!
Its something every photographer should know about....but they don't, thanks for the reminder!
No worries Des, thanks for watching 😁👍
Good tips as per usual, nice one Mike 👍😊
Thanks so much Barry! 😁👍
Elan Valley looks stunning. Not been up there since 1997 in my mil days. Must get back there soon. Snowdonia this weekend and the weather Gods don't appear to be smiling at us! Good work on the sharpness tips, especially using the tripod. The exposure/light triangle is all about knowing your priorities for the desired outcome and then understanding that it's give and take - you can't always have it all. Well, that's how I see it anyway 😉. Nice video mate. Thursday's are now my official start to the weekend!! 😂
Haha!! It is well worth a visit ... maybe pop in on the way up/down from North Wales ...
When I filmed this, I originally planned to go north, but after getting to Dolgellau, where it was pissing it down, I promptly turned around and went south after seeing the rain radar ...
I'm trying to set the new standard for 4 day working weeks!! 😆
How long are you up North for?
@mikesphotography only up there for the weekend, leaving Sunday afternoon. Won't have time for Elan this trip but will definitely head there in the coming weeks to do some recces. I think rain is going to figure heavily (pun intended) this weekend. Oh well! Thankfully, it's not a photography trip!
Haha! If you hide your camera and pretend to be a hiker in trainers or flip-flops and shorts, apparently the sun comes out ...
Another fab video and I will be trying some of this out as I am again in Kenya!!! Quick question I am using a full frame Sony A7iii - so to get a more zoomed in photo should I use APSC mode or just crop in post?
Thanks very much James!
I'd just crop when editing as you might want to reframe slightly differently to what you thought when shooting.
I hope you have a great time shooting out there.
As always thanks for watching 😁👍
@@mikesphotography As always I appreciate your advice, thanks!!
I actually started shooting b/w when it's gray/dull light. Also a little cheat to get better contrast in boring light.
Most definitely!! 😁👍
Great style! Subbed for more.
Thanks very much Ryan and welcome to my channel! 😁👍
Gold
Thanks very much Ron!
If you are in A mode and have the ISO on auto how does the camera decide on the setting of the speed of the shutter and the ISO?
Good question Paul. I think nowadays most cameras have an ISO range limit, and also an "ISO auto min shutter speed" setting as well. When there is room to spare with your shutter speed (in aperture priority) it will keep the ISO to its lowest. Then when you get to the minimum shutter speed set, it will start to raise ISO. Then once it has reached the maximum ISO set, it will start to drop the shutter speed again.
That's how I understand that it works in the Sony cameras at least ...
I hope that makes sense
Thanks for watching 😁👍
Maybe one day, you can do a video about native iso?
Hi,Mike. Got another question about Your camera. It's Smallrig frame . What model of that You've got? Thanks.
No worries. It is the half cage from smallrig. This one with the red logo on the front doesn't seem to be available any more, but this is the equivalent to what I have: amzn.to/41seTPn
I hope that helps. 😁👍
@@mikesphotography Thanks, Mike)) Appreciate that!
Excellent video, except for one point. The old "1/focal length = minimum shutter speed" rule was made in the days of Tr-iX film (about 3 megapixels). I doubt that rule would apply to a picture made with a 30-60 megapixels sensor. Hope to see more of your tutorials!
Hey Greg,
That is a good point, however, with image stabilisation it does still seem to be the case ... although it does vary from person to person ... for the shaky handed amongst us, it would be faster, but for the steady handed, it would be slower.
Thanks so much for watching and commenting, much appreciated 😁👍
Straight to the point, no bullshit and unneccessary 5min long intro.
Thanks very much!
That's what annoys me about some videos here on youtube. If it is a vlog, I expect a bit of fluff, but if it is an educational video, I don't want my time wasted.
Thanks for watching 😁👍
@@mikesphotography Exactly! By the way, are you still into drones? I'd like to hear your thoughts on making hyperlapses with it, I think the DJI mini 3 can do this, might be a nice idea for a video :)
Yes, definitely! I love using my drone, Ive crashed it a few times recently but it just keeps going.
I only have the mini 2 at the moment, but when I can afford to upgrade it, I might look into doing that as a video.
Thanks for the suggestion, much appreciated. 😁👍
Hi Mike
In Lightroom when I just want to select section of pic I do brush it over to select aera but once selected I cannot see " RANGE MASK" option anyware.
Looking forward to Your answer. Regards
Which version of lightroom are you using?
@@mikesphotography Sorry for the late response. I have found range amask within LR.
I use LR Classic with Adobe Sub. One moore. Just discwered that when using radial filter, once appleyed outer boundry lines disapered so I 'm not able to rotate.
Regerds
Nice video 😄 i hate when i get some blurry or non-sharp photo's, specially when shooting some photo's in a hurry from the car 😅 and if it's windy. It's also easy to get a non-sharp photo for me when i use binoculars when i want to get a photo of a ship on a far distance with my phone hehe 😅 but i do my best to get less shaking photo's when i shoot with the phone in the binoculars 🙂 yeah, that's my "noob photography gear" with a binocular😆
Haha! I like it, that is being very creative with what you have!! 👍👍
Blurry shots are really annoying aren't they ... I sometimes go out and take a few shots and then realise my settings are all wrong ... normally when I haven't had a coffee and am still half asleep!! 😆😆😆
As always thanks for watching 😁👍
@@mikesphotography Heheh yeah😅 i try to minimize the blurriness when i edit blurry photo’s, but not always easy🥴 Happy Weekend😁
So if i shoot a 25mm on my m43 i need to have a shutter speed at 1/100 sec?
easier to remedy underexposed photos in focus rather than motion blur.
Exactly Daryl!
Thanks for watching 😁👍
For handheld you forgot to mention turning on the OIS and IBIS as applicable. Otherwise good instructions.
Doh 🙈
I thought something was missing ... I'll pin your comment so others can see it!
Thanks for the reminder and thanks for watching 😁👍
@@mikesphotography no worries, thanks for putting the video together. Cheers from Seattle!
Thank God you left Dubai mate.
Haha!
With IBIS (Sony a7iv) I can handhold at 1/10 of a second at 50 mm. I take more than one picture to be sure at least one is sharp.
I have used it with waterfalls and the tripod left at home or in the car.
IBIS really does help doesn't it.
Thanks for watching 😁👍
Sorry, your advice is only partially correct regarding DSLR to use mirror lockup - it only applies to Nikon. For Canon DSLR it is much better to use live view instead of mirror lockup.
That is a good point Karl. I haven't shot with DSLRs for a while, but when I did shoot with Canon, I found the mirror lockup to be better, once I composed and focussed with the viewfinder ... but it is great to hear the live view on more modern DSLRs is better now.
Thanks for watching 😁👍
@@mikesphotography Canon DSLR unlike most of their Nikon counterparts use electronic first shutter curtain when taking photos in live view. Most Nikon DSLR terminate live view first by closing the shutter to then going through a fully shutter cycle while taking the shot.
It was only last year that the penny dropped about the correlation of perceived sharpness and taking images on bright sunny days.
Yesterday, and for the first time in weeks, the sun came out and I got one of my most pin-sharp images this year, of a Moorhen at full pelt defending his bit of water. Had I taken the shot on a dull day, which is normal for Blackpool, it would have looked ok, but nothing to write home about. Adding Mr Sunshine into the mix made all the difference yesterday.
maybe you could do "Sharp photos" with fast moving subjects?
That's great to hear Frank ... and you're right, Mr Sunshine changing everything!! 😆
It is amazing how different photos can look just minutes apart when the sun does come out.
That sounds like an interesting idea for a video. I'll definitely make a note of that one.
As always thanks for watching 😁👍
You talk too fast
You can slow youtube down to 50% with that thing that looks like a gear wheel.
@@mikesphotography Cheers Mike. Just found you and am mightly impressed with these vids and the scripts on your website. Subscribed🙂
No worries, great to hear you like them. I've been working hard on the scripts recently so it's great to see they're helping.
Thanks for subscribing and welcome to the community. 😁👍
Another vlog about sharp images. I reckon you uk vloggers past the same script around once a month. Lol.
.... or watch each others videos for insightful content ideas ...
Come on guys, how about breaking away from the norm and doing something a little bit different once in awhile...??... or is it simply just about the clicks and mastering the algorithm?
I agree to a certain extent that there are a lot of similar videos out there covering similar topics. But that isn't the whole story, is it? Mike's work is definitely Sony orientated - we can forgive him for this 😂- which appeals to the Sony owners (I'm not one, I have Fuji). Also, there is delivery of the content - some of the others maybe boring, not as articulate in the detail or have missed the point completely. The thing is, I believe it is good to have variety and we will all gravitate to what it is we feel comfortable with or entertained by. Henry Ford made a car a few years back... thank god we didn't just stick to that model and that other people had the good sense to redevelop and redesign what it is a car should be 😉. Or we could be more modern in our observations and use the news as our comparison subject. There are many many news outlets pretty much covering the same headline stories. Yet we don't complain about the channels we don't watch, or maybe you do, we just watch the one that is familiar to us for whatever reason that may be. Anyhow, hope you now know how to take a sharp photo! Lots of love from the 'UK'.
@@findermanimagesAND lots of love from New Zealand. Quite the response you outputted there but in summary I disagree and will gravitate towards unique and interesting content vs. regurgitated content that any technology in this day and age can achieve if you have half a brain behind it. Have a great day 👌
@@timshields8720 which begs the question... why did you watch it, or at least gravitate towards it? 🤷🏻♂
@@findermanimages trust me my friend i didn't watch it however I am CURRENTLY a subscriber. Are you implying i may want to unsubscribe? You may be onto something sir.
@@timshields8720 You see, this is where I sometimes have an issue with comments, and those that make them. While I agree whole-heartedly that constructive criticism is both necessary and rewarding for all concerned - I'm sure Mike would agree, too - it has to at least come from having watched/listened to or somehow interacted with the content on offer. As a subscriber, I'm sure you already know Mike's style and the content he tries to cover, surely that's why you subscribed in the first place. What you do from here on in is your choice...