10 ways to save money on photography, landscape sunrise shoot, Astro photography and Aurora tips.

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  • @tezburkey8901
    @tezburkey8901 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    You guys have saved me money after watching this video. So after watching your tips and advice, i looked at your recommendation for FFORDES photgraphic who i never heard of. I was looking for a used A6400 and flipping heck found one totaly awesome price and first time using them i loved the experience. Wise words fro myour channel buying used can benefit your photography, this did.
    Love the channel and massive thankyou for the advice and saving money.

    • @PhotographyOnline
      @PhotographyOnline  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Glad you got some benefit from it Tez. All the best.

  • @aeroptical
    @aeroptical 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The content on this channel is second to none; brilliantly presented and professionally polished. Well done.

    • @PhotographyOnline
      @PhotographyOnline  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks very much Ruairi - glad you enjoy it.

  • @DigitalLand
    @DigitalLand 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I never fail to learn something watching your show. Marcus' hints on the histogram were brilliant!

  • @tooplanx
    @tooplanx 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Another fantastic episode! That histogram stuff was really useful.

  • @honorab6220
    @honorab6220 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That sunrise shoot was wonderful!

  • @ivanstewart4511
    @ivanstewart4511 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Best Utube channel for photographers i've seen... Ever. Many congratulations. 18 minutes in... Filters. I've heard it said that the polarising filter is the only one that can't be simulated in post processing. Despite this. I would like to up the value of graduated filters. I use them very much to reduce the dynamic range of an image and enable a scene to be captured in one shot, rather than having to go the multi image/HDR route. ...Keep up the good work.

    • @PhotographyOnline
      @PhotographyOnline  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Well said Ivan. ND filters also cannot be simulated in post processing. Thanks for watching

  • @evslone
    @evslone 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great advice from Marcus about framing your shot for publication. As a longtime magazine editor I deeply appreciated shooters who composed with the final publication platform in mind. One tip I would suggest is renting gear -- great way to try before buying or when you have a special need such as shooting the Aurora.

  • @declanmalone2487
    @declanmalone2487 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I only recently discovered your channel and have been catching up over the last couple of weeks, by far one of the best and informative channels on youtube! I always learn something new and I'm sure my photography will improve! Thanks so much!

    • @PhotographyOnline
      @PhotographyOnline  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      That’s great to hear. Thanks for watching.

  • @inthewoodswithbigfoot3941
    @inthewoodswithbigfoot3941 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Another wonderful show. It was a bit disappointing to not see my photo up there, but I am just a novice and can't expect to hang with those great shots. Thanks for the opportunity just the same. Looking forward to the next episode! Keep up the great work!

    • @PhotographyOnline
      @PhotographyOnline  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi. Please don’t be disappointed not to have seen your photo. We had far too many to show all, and there were plenty of good shots we didn’t have time to show. We appreciate you taking part. Better luck next time.

    • @inthewoodswithbigfoot3941
      @inthewoodswithbigfoot3941 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@PhotographyOnline It's not a problem. I know that I am growing as a photographer.

  • @tremaincheerful4189
    @tremaincheerful4189 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Your team members always "cut to the chase" with practical and brilliant information.
    Marcus' information on the color histogram was very helpful, presented with straightforward simplicity.
    I totally agree about the imperceptible light changes at dusk and dawn, and the practice of taking numerous digital exposures as minutes pass.
    I have often been surprised at what I find recorded later, that I did not clearly perceive at the time.

  • @tysonator5433
    @tysonator5433 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Well over half my kit is used which I have purchased from camera shops or photography forums.
    TH-cam influencers like this channel will also help push used prices like tge eos 5Div SR. As people will now know it is a great bit of kit just for landscapes.
    I would love a R5 as I do sports, wildlife and portraits. As tge eye AF is just bloody amazing !

  • @davidcolman3649
    @davidcolman3649 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I can personally recommend Ffordes, I have bought from them for many years and will continue to do so. I get next day delivery in the UK and when I was in China less than 2 weeks and all safely packaged.

  • @rogermullins7877
    @rogermullins7877 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Another very good show. The only tip I would add to the "Shooting the Aurora" As mentioned, carry plenty of spare batteries but I would carry them in my jacket or trouser pockets not in the camera bag, thus keeping them warm.

  • @Z_EOS
    @Z_EOS 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Marcus I find it very handy to tune the JPEG settings on your camera to see what you can get away with when it comes to clipping of the red channel. It is preaty much the same like shooting with mavic pro in gamma profiles. Contrast and saturation tuned down and you will see clearly what you can recover. Especially when on the landscape profile for JPEG there is a lot more vibrance and contrast in the tone curve and it will affect the judgement of untrained or someone new to photography. We already know out of our head but the others are just about to find out. And aperture priority is FINE once you not set in auto ISO ... Don't be such a scientist 😉😂
    Another great Video guys! Thanks for your time... I wish there was more of channels like yours on TH-cam ❤️

    • @PhotographyOnline
      @PhotographyOnline  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Zdenek. Thanks for watching again and for taking the time to comment. We will be doing a feature in the coming months about the pitfalls of using Aperture Priority or other auto or semi auto modes. In the situation which Marcus had at Storr, where there was a large deep shadow area adjecent to a bright highlight area, the last thing you want to be doing is using the camera's meter, as the slightest adjustment to composition will influcnece the exposure - obviously not what you would want. So bypassing the camera's meter by using Manual mode and the histogram as a guide, this gives a consistent exposure where the blacks remain black and the brightest point is calibrated to the upper limit of the sensor's latitude. Of course, you can use AP in any situation, but by doing so you are putting faith in technology which is a very hit and miss affair. Anyway, as we said, we'll be explaining this in an upcoming Essential Camera Skills feature.
      Thanks for your continued support - we appreciate it.

    • @Z_EOS
      @Z_EOS 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@PhotographyOnline thanks for reply. Can't wait for the next one.
      For the manual vs AP because you exposing for the highlights as these are the ones you want to meet your optimal exposure levels you are not metering the whole scene, but highlights only. It is the metering mode then you are using more then using manual 😉 anyway it's great you all are canon users... and Kase filters

  • @johnearl53
    @johnearl53 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Another great episode, I really enjoy the new format and that I don’t have to wait a month for the next one.

  • @StefanOffermann
    @StefanOffermann 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great show - always fun to watch especially in times like these

    • @PhotographyOnline
      @PhotographyOnline  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks Stefan. Always good to hear you enjoy the show.

  • @jimperrin1288
    @jimperrin1288 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I've used a Nikon 35mm shift lens on a Nikon DSLR with crop sensor bringing it to approx 50 mm. On manual at horizontal I simply took the shot at extreme LHS, middle and extreme RHS. Stitched together into a perfect 3:1 using Microsoft ICE or in ON1. It's my new (and much cheaper) Hasselblad X Pan!

    • @PhotographyOnline
      @PhotographyOnline  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi James. Thanks for sharing your method. Do you find that the edges are a bit soft when shifting all the way to the extremes? I have never used the Nikon lens, but the Canon 24mm was quite soft at the edges when shifted to the max.

  • @garyheaton3302
    @garyheaton3302 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Just the action and sound of winding the film brings back memories. I think my right thumb automatically reached up when I first heard it. And I too thought, “well that doesn’t sound right.” Glad it still worked out. Gorgeous shots there.

    • @PhotographyOnline
      @PhotographyOnline  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment Gary. All the best.

  • @SteveP_2426
    @SteveP_2426 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great show again. I've used m.p.b a few times to sell/buy 2nd hand gear and been happy with the price vs hassle free experience. You do have to be careful but there are a couple of grey import camera companies with actual physical offices in the UK (HDEW & Panamoz) that you can buy new gear from for a big reduction on normal prices and that supply you with their own warranties which typical exceed the standard manufacturers warranty. I admit I haven't had to claim on those warranties but I did a lot of online research on both companies and customer reviews over several years were good and I liked that they had physical offices in the UK within driving distance of me. My dealings with both companies were positive. Oh and the cameras I bought from both came with UK plugs and all documentation was in English or the multi-language format. No, I don't work for them nor get a commission from either....alas lol. There are other grey import companies that ship the kit from Hong Kong/Singapore and returns have to go back there - that I didn't want but it's a personal thing.
    I have certainly wasted money on tripods and filters. I've binned my graduated filters just too much of a faff for me and unnecessary weight when I can just bracket and not worry that the edge of the graduated part is cutting through my scene. As Nick said it's a personal thing no right/wrong just I've never missed not having ND grads. I'd agree though that a Polariser and 6 stop ND filter would be what I now consider to be my 'go to' filters with the 10 stop the next one I use most. I have a lesser one but use it so rarely I can't even remember what it is!
    I liked Marcus' tips for the Storr shoot. I admit I hadn't realised the histogram was based on JPEG.

  • @gazzap62
    @gazzap62 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I’m slowly catching up with your shows, since I’ve only found out about them 2 weeks ago. I’m loving the tripod that Marcus uses, and considering getting one, and just want to know what type of joystick ball head he uses. Cheers from Oz.

    • @PhotographyOnline
      @PhotographyOnline  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Gary. Welcome on board. The tripod I use is a KingJoy A86 but I very much doubt you will find one in Australia. However, if you do want one, I have a brand new one already in the country, so this will be easy to get to you if required. The head I used is a Manfrotto 322RC2 which they don't make new anymore but there are plenty of used ones around. Hope this helps, and if you do want the A86 then email me - marcus@skyephotoacademy.com as I might not see the message here. Thanks

    • @gazzap62
      @gazzap62 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@PhotographyOnline Cheers for that, I did find the Kingjoy's, on line direct from China, but I might keep on looking for a bit longer. My brother who still lives in Keith, Scotland, put me onto your shows which I'm loving, so keep them coming Lads and lassie.

  • @sway76k
    @sway76k 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent episode...the Aurora shoot is awesome!

  • @Valentascream
    @Valentascream 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Another great show thanx everyone!!

  • @neilcole3406
    @neilcole3406 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Loved the lone tree footage!

  • @timrosenburgh9485
    @timrosenburgh9485 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Another brilliant video guy's

  • @briangarner8484
    @briangarner8484 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    As always brilliant show, very informative. Wouldn't miss it for the world.

  • @jeje7822
    @jeje7822 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Marcus is just brilliant 💗

  • @RJPhotographics
    @RJPhotographics 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Superb. Inspired me to go try the Starry AF on my camera. Cue light pollution.

  • @ipedder68
    @ipedder68 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Fantastic as always. Never fails to impress, great work guys. Fantastic lone tree shots 👍

    • @PhotographyOnline
      @PhotographyOnline  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for watching and for your continued support

  • @ssshawn0007
    @ssshawn0007 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love your work.

  • @yvonpiret6436
    @yvonpiret6436 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hurry up will ya, i cant wait any longer!!

    • @PhotographyOnline
      @PhotographyOnline  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Calm down Yvon will ya! Hope it was worth the wait.

    • @yvonpiret6436
      @yvonpiret6436 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@PhotographyOnline great videos as usual!

  • @peterknight9873
    @peterknight9873 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    In my earlier days with photography I was unsure and could not decide which lenses to buy for both new and used. So I rented them for a weekend and used them to the max. This prevented me from wasting money on the wrong lens. The camera shop I used also took the cost of the rental of the purchase of the lens from the buying price. Please note not all the lenses only from the one that was the same as I purchased.

  • @AndyCurriePhotography
    @AndyCurriePhotography 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    That piece about saving a few pennies was really excellent. I think too that, too often, we see the person with "all the gear and no idea" - the internet and Facebook groups especially seem to be full of them. You missed out the opportunity to point people to buy 3rd party accessories from the likes of Amazon - many excellent deals to be had there and copious reviews from others to help you make the decision. I recently purchased a carbon fibre tripod for my grand-daughter from Amazon and was amazed at the quality - £44!! Keep up the great work team!

    • @PhotographyOnline
      @PhotographyOnline  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Andy. Thanks for the suggestion but we wouldn’t endorse Amazon as they ruin the photography retail market for the real photo shops.

    • @AndyCurriePhotography
      @AndyCurriePhotography 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@PhotographyOnline I understand your position but am personally far happier buying from Amazon than from Ebay, which was mentioned in your piece. I also don't agree that Amazon ruin the photo retail market for the "real" photo shops. All of my major and used equipment is through "real" shops, accessories through Amazon.

    • @PhotographyOnline
      @PhotographyOnline  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      We only mentioned EBay in a negative way - cautioning that anything bought on it has no guarantee it is working. So we certainly didn’t endorse it. We just try to encourage people buy equipment from independent retailers who employ sales staff who know what they are talking about, otherwise they’ll become a thing of the past which will be a shame.

  • @Bimmly
    @Bimmly 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very much liking the split programs ... I don't like waiting too long for such amazing content ... stay safe everyone!!

  • @alasdairmackenzie905
    @alasdairmackenzie905 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yet another top class presentation. The best photography show that there is. Thanks guys and hoping that you are all safe and well up there on the enchanted island.

  • @douglasmulcahy1778
    @douglasmulcahy1778 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great show ! What is the tripod head that Marcus is using on the Kingjoy while shooting the sunrise at The Old Man ? It seems to have a pistol grip and, it appears to have a feature for quickly switching between landscape and portrait mode ? Thanks for your consistently great content. I look forward to your releases every month...

    • @PhotographyOnline
      @PhotographyOnline  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi Douglas. Thanks for your question. The grip head is a Manfrotto 322RC2. They no longer makes these but you can often get good used ones from EBay. We have many here if you struggle to find one. Just email us.

    • @douglasmulcahy1778
      @douglasmulcahy1778 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@PhotographyOnline Wow ! A reply before I even finished watching the video ! Thank you again

  • @edwardwalker3229
    @edwardwalker3229 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    A very good video and well worth watching as quite a few tips to be picked up. One small request I wonder if it is possible to change the noise you use to introduce sections. I unfortunately have to wear hearing aids and that noise does grate even though it is quite short. Apart from that please keep up the good work. Enjoying the videos. Cheers Edward

    • @PhotographyOnline
      @PhotographyOnline  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Edward. Thanks for watching. Unfortunately we can’t change production elements just to cater for 1 or 2 people. Sorry those bits are a bit uncomfortable for you. We assume you use the subtitles?

    • @edwardwalker3229
      @edwardwalker3229 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@PhotographyOnline I do sometimes but I don't most of the time. Not quite as bad as that yet thankfully. Sorry to hear it can't be changed as well as the noise it just seems to not hell well with the whole time of the programme. But thank you for the reply and get back to working on the next video please. Edward

  • @erniepowell3603
    @erniepowell3603 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great show as all ways. Learn so much

  • @beatfarmerfan
    @beatfarmerfan 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very very good pictures in the trees viewer gallery! You guys are great for adding
    these viewer segments for us!

    • @PhotographyOnline
      @PhotographyOnline  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks. We try our best. Glad you enjoyed it.

    • @johnhunter5939
      @johnhunter5939 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes there were some great lone trees. Looking forward to your critique of some others.

  • @davesemmens9496
    @davesemmens9496 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Money saving tip - buy and fit a good glass screen protector to your camera. I only started doing this around a year ago and it saved me a small fortune when I dropped my Sony A7R4 onto rocks. The screen protector took the full force of the impact and looked awful, On removing the screen protector I was relieved to find the screen was totally unmarked. I got 3 protectors for around £7 off amazon - one of the best things I have bought for such a cheap price!

  • @simonatkinsonlandscapephot9523
    @simonatkinsonlandscapephot9523 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What an incredible coincidence, I picked up a Canon 5DSR for myself just before Xmas for £900. It seems with everyone rushing over to mirrorless, its become the forgotton camera.

    • @PhotographyOnline
      @PhotographyOnline  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Well you got yourself a bargain Simon as they have shot up in value now. Great camera.

  • @carlosm9323
    @carlosm9323 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great tips and professional advise, thanks for sharing.

  • @markhinds.belfast
    @markhinds.belfast 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Brilliant As Always

    • @PhotographyOnline
      @PhotographyOnline  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Cheers Mark. Thanks for the continued support.

  • @andrewreardon9400
    @andrewreardon9400 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Brilliant show once again. Gutted my lone tree wasn't picked.

    • @PhotographyOnline
      @PhotographyOnline  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi Andrew. We had so many lone tree photos that we could only show a small percentage of them, but we really appreciate you getting involved by sending us your photo. We will do another one next month so keep a lookout for that.

  • @joemalone7385
    @joemalone7385 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great show guys, thanks very much for including my Lone Tree image at Lynn Padarn in Wales.

  • @artnapjr
    @artnapjr 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    As usual great show!

  • @donridgway7269
    @donridgway7269 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Well, congratulations to Tim Dowd, who got that wonderful light and the amazing rock field. Mighty fine.
    And absolutely, used is often, maybe usually the smart way to go unless you're stinking rich. Same with cars, actually.

  • @peacockmick2
    @peacockmick2 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi Marcus i would like to know what tripod head you use on your kingjoy tripod Thank you

    • @PhotographyOnline
      @PhotographyOnline  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Mick. I use a Manfrotto 322RC2 head. They don’t make them new any more but you can usually find many good used ones on eBay. Hope this helps.

  • @allenpoulson6203
    @allenpoulson6203 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thx to you all; yet again a great production👍👍

  • @ryandedominicis7005
    @ryandedominicis7005 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great show as always. Quick question, how do you submit a photo for the clinic? In the show you say the details are in the description but I can't see any info there. Thanks :)

  • @beckyholub7467
    @beckyholub7467 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for the wonderful tips and fabulous content. I learn so much from watching your channel.

  • @eddiehenrik4869
    @eddiehenrik4869 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Another great show. Well done guys. Hopefully when all the restriction end and we can travel. Would you be doing a feature on one of my favourite genres, Aircraft Photography?

    • @PhotographyOnline
      @PhotographyOnline  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi Frank. We had planned to do a feature at an airshow this year, but not sure if that's going to happen or not. We will if we can.

    • @eddiehenrik4869
      @eddiehenrik4869 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@PhotographyOnline That would be fantastic. Or at a local airport.

  • @stevengraham5229
    @stevengraham5229 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great show as always, I was find one thing that will make a difference to my photography

  • @Lindsay_Brunton
    @Lindsay_Brunton 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    An excellent channel thats maintained its high standards from the beginning. Uber informative and packed with great tips and fun. Great work folks.

  • @chrisjacksonmakesstuff
    @chrisjacksonmakesstuff 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Another fantastic episode, loved the new features too! Hi from the Borders!

  • @xkawi543x
    @xkawi543x 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Loved the February episodes! The Show has gotten better and better! I was wondering also about your music. Where can I find some of the tracks?

    • @PhotographyOnline
      @PhotographyOnline  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi Kevin. Thanks for your question. Most of our music is from a site called Epidemic sound. If you search for it then you should be able to find it.

  • @martingrossniklaus
    @martingrossniklaus 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    finally found time to watch the second part ... thanks for another great video with lots of useful tips. keep it up! I'm already looking forward to next months content...

  • @ianlogan3979
    @ianlogan3979 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Another great show and I always pick up some new tips and tricks from the team. I know the team are big advocates of the Kase Filter system and I would like to see one of the team members try and review the Kase Wolverine magnetic filter system. I recently purchased a set. and I am very impressed with their quality and ease of use. I won't abandon my Nisi filter system but the Kase Wolverine is my new favorite travelling companion.

    • @SteveP_2426
      @SteveP_2426 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'm thinking about these to replace my screw-ins.

  • @leemetcalfephotography7849
    @leemetcalfephotography7849 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yet another top episode guys. Keep up the great work and content, looking forward to March's episodes..!

  • @mikegoodchild6129
    @mikegoodchild6129 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just love the series but now confused ? I have a Nikon D7200 + Nikon 35mm1.8 and a Nikon 18-300 3.5-6.3 but now I would like to do some wild life and feel that a 500/600mm would fit the bill. Do I just buy a Sigma 150-600 for example and sell the 18-300. Any advice is more than appreciated. Thanks Mike

    • @PhotographyOnline
      @PhotographyOnline  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi Mike,
      It obviously depends on how much you're willing to spend. The big prime lenses on offer from Nikon (as well as Sigma) are phenomenal but you will pay much much much more. The Sigma superzooms 150-600mm, and 60-600mm are excellent, and for the everyday user should offer enough quality. I reviewed the 60-600mm Sigma in an episode last year - th-cam.com/video/OZrDis__mOw/w-d-xo.html
      For the money those superzooms are great value. My best advice is often, you might be able to spend £4K on a big pro telephoto, but then you can't afford anywhere to go and use it! Hope that helps.
      - Harry, PO Team

  • @comeraczy2483
    @comeraczy2483 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks a lot for yet another fantastic episode! Out of curiosity, at 3:15 why not remove the guess work about correct exposure and use a custom unity white balance (where each channel uses a relative coefficient of 1) to get the RAW histogram on the back of the camera? With many cameras, a dark frame (or a white frame) could be an excellent approximation.

    • @PhotographyOnline
      @PhotographyOnline  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Come. It wouldn't make any difference to change the white balance as I was shooting in RAW. The white balance only affects the jpeg file which is used for the camera's display. It's the RAW capture which you need to be careful not to blow the highlights on - not the resulting jpeg. White balance only takes place after the RAW capture, so it will make no difference in this regard. Hope that makes sense.

    • @comeraczy2483
      @comeraczy2483 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@PhotographyOnlineHi Marcus, thanks for the reply. Very much appreciated. Re-reading my comment, I realize that it is a nerdy confusing mess and that the unity WB won't bring anything to experts like you who know their camera in and out. However, with an unfamiliar camera it can help optimizing the exposure without any risk of clipping. Let me try and clarify what I mean. The unity white balance is a white balance that applies the coefficients (1,1,1,1) to the (R,G,G,B) values from the raw image. This produces a jpeg where the red, green and blue channel are the same as in the RAW image (except for the debayering). If you were using a unity white balance, the channel histogram on the back of the camera would technically become a RAW histogram. From that raw histogram you would know exactly if the raw image is clipped or not (as opposed to guessing from the histogram of a jpeg created with a more traditional WB). With many cameras, creating a unity white balance is very easy: create a custom WB using a dark frame (body cap on or f/32, ISO 100 and 1/4000s in the shades) or a white frame (all channels blown). Of course you would still need to use a reasonable white balance for composition because unity WB is very green. For the red channel, this technique can really make a substantial difference because the WB coefficients for the red channel are often well above twice the green coefficients. This means that in some cases, for the red channel, there can be well over 1 stop of difference between clipping in the jpeg and in the RAW. I hope I didn't only add a layer of confusing nonsense.

    • @PhotographyOnline
      @PhotographyOnline  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Comy. I hope your info might be useful to some of our viewers. Thanks for taking the time to explain it.

  • @raymorgan4337
    @raymorgan4337 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks. I got a new Fujifilm X-T3 for a good price when the X-T4 came out. I waited a few months and it paid off handsomely.

  • @alisonfairley5444
    @alisonfairley5444 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Another great show with thanks - enjoyed Marcus at the 'ol man' ;-)

  • @matssandquist9258
    @matssandquist9258 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Regarding buying used cameras. How many exposures can you accept before you have to consider if it´s worth buying?

    • @PhotographyOnline
      @PhotographyOnline  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Not sure we understand the question Mats. Can you explain differently please?

    • @matssandquist9258
      @matssandquist9258 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@PhotographyOnline If I remember right you can see somewhere in the camera how many photos you have took in total, how many times you pressed the shutter button and took a picture. If you then look at the total number, is there a limit to each camera when things start to get worn out and may need to be replaced. E.g. if I see that the camera I am going to buy there are 500.000 times when the shutter button is pressed, is that much and is it expensive to fix if parts in a DSLR like the mirror stops working? I guess in a mirrorless camera it is another 50p.

    • @PhotographyOnline
      @PhotographyOnline  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Got it! Most pro spec shutters are engineered to do around 250-300 thousand actuations so you wouldn’t want to buy a camera which was already edging 200,000. Consumer cameras are rated at around 150,000, so you wouldn’t want to get one over 100,000. A shutter can fail at any time though, so it’s always going to be a lottery. Many shutters will last well behind their engineered life.

  • @bobtaylor364
    @bobtaylor364 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi, Marcus made a point in his section on shooting early sunrises about the image you see on your rear screen is jpeg, is this common to all cameras? I use a Fuji XT-2, and generally always shoot in raw, so this was news to me. Great program again, especially liked the Aurora setup section. I've never seen the aurora, which is strange as I live in Aberdeen, Scotland, but if I ever do, at least I now know how to set up camera! Thank you all, please keep up the great work.

    • @NickHansonPhotography
      @NickHansonPhotography 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Hi Bob, yeah the image you see on the screen is JPEG representation of the image you have captured in RAW and is based on settings you have chosen such as white balance, picture style etc. As you will see your RAW files won't look like what you see on the back of the camera once imported and viewed in your RAW processing application.

    • @bobtaylor364
      @bobtaylor364 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@NickHansonPhotography Thanks Nick, every day a learning opportunity!

  • @dezfranklin5182
    @dezfranklin5182 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Another great episode guys. One question - you always refer to Canon, Sony and Nikon but never Fujifilm. Is there a reason?

    • @PhotographyOnline
      @PhotographyOnline  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi Dez. Thanks for your comment. We have featured the Fuji GFX100 and the X-T4 in previous shows, not to mention at least 2 Fuji film cameras too, so we certainly don’t ignore Fuji. Maybe you missed those shows so you can go back and watch them if you like. Hope this helps.

  • @ReeceCaruso
    @ReeceCaruso 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    These are really great suggestions! and this is such an important topic to be discussing at the moment, I really enjoyed the video!

  • @georgepansiol
    @georgepansiol 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks guys for never letting me down with such a fantastic content.

  • @1kayalea
    @1kayalea 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks again for an other informative and interesting show, love that it is now 2 episodes a month. I never fail to learn something each and every episode. I have especially enjoyed the wildlife tutorials, your wildlife is so different to ours here in Australia. Keep up the amazing work :-)

  • @AndrewMacdonaldPhotography
    @AndrewMacdonaldPhotography 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    WOW, two videos in a row that I have had images featured on this channel. Thanks very much guys :)

  • @dongoldney
    @dongoldney 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for including my one tree shot

  • @rrblint
    @rrblint 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Where else can you get such great advice on a number of subjects, including aurora. I Love Photography Online!

  • @edcook3040
    @edcook3040 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    First photo video that I’ve seen that discusses “dew point” issues...good job. I can go to Mt. Rainier in Washington (the state, not the zoo) and deal with condensation at 6,600’ in August and temps in the high 30’s - low 40’s (Fahrenheit). Thanks!

  • @JohnHPettigrewFujishooter67
    @JohnHPettigrewFujishooter67 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Guys just wondering if you can recommend any of the other Kingjoy tripods like the A83 for example.

    • @PhotographyOnline
      @PhotographyOnline  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi John. This is Marcus. I use the A83 when I need to travel light, so I often take it on planes etc. It's a great travel tripod which also converts into a monopod if desired. I have a few in stock, along with the A63 which is the alloy version - cheaper but heavier. You see see details here - www.skyephotoacademy.com/shop/equipment/professional-carbon-travel-tripod

    • @JohnHPettigrewFujishooter67
      @JohnHPettigrewFujishooter67 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@PhotographyOnline Thanks Marcus, I am in Canada, so shipping from Scotland might be a bit pricey. I have a Manfrotto 055 but want to replace it with something really solid without breaking the bank, I shoot Fujifilm XT30 hope to upgrade later this year.

    • @PhotographyOnline
      @PhotographyOnline  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi John. I’ll be amazed if you can find an A83 in Canada but let me know if you do. Bento make a very similar tripod to the A83... I think it’s the TMA28C so see if you can get that more easily where you are.

    • @JohnHPettigrewFujishooter67
      @JohnHPettigrewFujishooter67 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@PhotographyOnline Thanks Marcus, I appreciate the feedback, still not sure if I need a larger tripod like the A 86, Like you said in the video buy once. Keep up the great content.

    • @JohnHPettigrewFujishooter67
      @JohnHPettigrewFujishooter67 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@PhotographyOnline Hey Marcus, the ball head you are using on the Kingjoy, how do you find it, it looks different to what I see most pro's using.

  • @tanweercaa
    @tanweercaa 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent show but SPENDING MONEY WISELY was superb. You people are really doing great, congrats.

  • @peterkin1000
    @peterkin1000 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Entertaining and informative - as always. Thank you. My best wishes to the team.

  • @jonathanjones4566
    @jonathanjones4566 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    A used gear top tip is to look in classified adds in cities that your friends and family live. If you see a great deal, have them buy it and mail it to you or just hold it as a good excuse to visit.

  • @eddelarie8161
    @eddelarie8161 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    2 things :
    a. WOW and all that on Skye !!!! ( and some Harris and Lewis :)
    b. What videohead is Marcus using while photograping the Cathedral?

    • @PhotographyOnline
      @PhotographyOnline  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Ed. There is no video head. Do you mean the tripod head? If so, it’s a Manfrotto 322RC2. Hope this helps.

    • @eddelarie8161
      @eddelarie8161 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@PhotographyOnline you guys are quick, for the friday night, what happened, did Talisker burn down :P
      Grab a wee dram on my account !
      Thanks for the feedback, that was what I meant, and to explain my question, it is a bit of a hibrid between video and tripod. Just what I was looking for.

  • @MarkRLeach
    @MarkRLeach 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My Aurora tip would be to use an iPad, linked to the camera over WiFi. There are three huge advantages. 1, use the iPad to trigger the shot, 2, review the image on the iPad and 3, many settings such as exposure time and ISO can be set without touching the camera. While this takes a moment to set up, there are advantages in many types of photography. I hardly ever see this option mentioned.

  • @wjgraham63
    @wjgraham63 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    20:46 caused my heart to skip a beat. Only because I had a lens hit the ground a few weeks ago in heavy wind. Bye, bye lens. Costly 300 dollar set back.

    • @PhotographyOnline
      @PhotographyOnline  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      We like to keep our audience on the edge of their seats! Thanks for watching James

  • @ThePinoyAggie
    @ThePinoyAggie 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Another awesome episode! Thank you very much for the tutorials. Especially, the Aurora one. I loved the sunrise tutorial as well. The histogram tips are very helpful. The gear acquisition recommendations on which to get and not to get were very helpful. Harry throwing down that pro camera and lens to a rock made me cringe! Lol!

  • @GkPhotographic
    @GkPhotographic 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    thank you from Dublin
    stay safe

  • @irwinstaples2203
    @irwinstaples2203 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    What spot meter was Markus using for his sunrise shots on the February 14th Photography Online show?

    • @PhotographyOnline
      @PhotographyOnline  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Irwin. It’s a Polaris Dual 5. They are not easy to find but are good if you can get one.

    • @irwinstaples2203
      @irwinstaples2203 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@PhotographyOnline Thank you very much. Great program!

  • @grahamkeegan2706
    @grahamkeegan2706 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome show as usual. thank you for helping me through lockdown !
    One important tip that was missed (well i didn't spot it) in the aurora shooting section was to turn off any form of image stabilisation on the lens, but otherwise superb presentation !!

    • @PhotographyOnline
      @PhotographyOnline  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi Graham. Yes you are right that IS should always be turned off when using a tripod (unless it’s super windy), but this isn’t a Astro/Aurora issue, but any photo taken on a tripod. Thanks for mentioning it.

  • @johnlochness
    @johnlochness 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    If you're new to photography vintage lenses are a cheap way to experiment with different focal lengths and lens types before opting to purchase expensive modern quality lenses. And they tend to hold their price so can often be sold on for the same price they were purchased for.

  • @pracquet
    @pracquet 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Terrific show as usual.... great info, tips, features etc. And visually impeccable to view. The feature about the 'lone tree photos' showed images which looked more like paintings than photos... too much editing methinks!

    • @PhotographyOnline
      @PhotographyOnline  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Paul. Thanks for your kind comments. We wouldn’t show a photo which we considered to be over-edited but it’s down to a matter of opinion ultimately. We showed the ones we thought had the best creativity and subject to fit the project. Hope you enjoyed some of them.

  • @kapilbhallafoto
    @kapilbhallafoto 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent stuff

  • @oranbalazs1419
    @oranbalazs1419 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    About camera and lens why show only Canon? what about other?

    • @PhotographyOnline
      @PhotographyOnline  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Oran. If you would like to send us other cameras and lenses then we’ll show them! We can only show what we have and we all use Canon. We try to feature other brands where possible but the truth is that it shouldn’t matter what camera you have - they all allow you to do that same things and we only use our own cameras to demonstrate this. Hope that makes sense.

  • @ridealongwithrandy
    @ridealongwithrandy 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    So enjoyable to watch your photo magazine! I think that MAYBE you could branch out to other cameras, I feel like a Canon commercial .... even tho cameras are just tools ... no mater the make. I shoot Nikon and Olympus. I am going to purchase the 150-400 Olympus lens to mate to my EM1X, what a setup

    • @PhotographyOnline
      @PhotographyOnline  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi. We can only feature the cameras that we have. We often use our own cameras which are all Canon. If we had other cameras then we would feature these too, but we can't go and buy one of everything just to keep the balance neutral. We do try to feature other brands where possible though. Hope this makes sense. Thanks for your continued support and glad to hear you still enjoy the show. All the best.

  • @gusmcewan
    @gusmcewan 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is fast developing into one of the best photography shows on TH-cam - well done guys. I considered becoming a supporter but the nonsensical carbon intensive gas guzzling countrywide road challenge put me off entirely - please, please, please, the world is burning, act responsibly!

    • @PhotographyOnline
      @PhotographyOnline  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Gus. We’ve done far less travelling than we would usually do in a typical year so it’s unfair to make that claim. It was done in one of the cleanest vehicles on the road.

  • @shamilmalinda8928
    @shamilmalinda8928 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Can't wait!!!

    • @PhotographyOnline
      @PhotographyOnline  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hopefully it was worth the wait Samael. Thanks again for watching.

  • @martinbyrne6643
    @martinbyrne6643 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I can’t wait another minute

    • @PhotographyOnline
      @PhotographyOnline  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Patience Martin! Good things come to those who wait. Thanks for watching.

  • @riddles1137
    @riddles1137 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I wait for this eagerly every month and that first minute alone with Marcus covering off the histogram was worth the wait, but I’m not happy guys, in the preview I saw a camera deliberately dropped onto a rock, arghhh!, I still wake up in a cold sweat in the middle of the night after doing the same thing (not deliberate) to a brand new 6D a couple of years ago on the Beacons! Shudder emoji! 😂

    • @PhotographyOnline
      @PhotographyOnline  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Don't worry Rhidian - if you see us throwing equipment, it means it's already broken! You didn't throw a working 6D did you?!!!

    • @riddles1137
      @riddles1137 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@PhotographyOnline I guessed that, no, fell off tripod and landed on the only rock on the mountain, still those lovely Canon folk sorted it quick as a flash - keep up the good work guys, love the show, should be on TV 👍

  • @cerealkiller4248
    @cerealkiller4248 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Never got to participate in the tree project, the police are everywhere here pulling drivers over to see if your journey is essential. ( I wonder how this will read in 10/20 years time ). I had several trees in mind, but, unfortunately not within an ‘essential journey’ parameter. ☹️. Never mind, your videos are keeping me sane ❤️❤️❤️

  • @nigeldalton2561
    @nigeldalton2561 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    When shopping for "used" gear, there is a great alternative to actual used items. I use Fuji Shop for Refurbished lenses which are absolutely as new and still save decent money.

    • @PhotographyOnline
      @PhotographyOnline  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks for the tip Nigel. We hadn't heard of this before.

  • @thegreatestlight1
    @thegreatestlight1 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Was that Marcus using an EVF at the end?!

    • @PhotographyOnline
      @PhotographyOnline  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      You mean for next month’s Leica feature?

    • @thegreatestlight1
      @thegreatestlight1 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@PhotographyOnline yes, he refused to use one last year

  • @marcsawian
    @marcsawian 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Now that's what I call Valentine Date ❤️❤️

    • @PhotographyOnline
      @PhotographyOnline  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      We'll tell Harry to clear his dairy!

    • @kevinclancy6938
      @kevinclancy6938 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@PhotographyOnline didn't know he had a 'dairy'!.....He might be too busy with that to have any space in his 'DIARY' ;) anyway, looking forward to Sunday's episode :)

    • @PhotographyOnline
      @PhotographyOnline  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Harry loves his milk!

    • @chrismagnus7705
      @chrismagnus7705 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Is it OK that I love my camera more than my other half?

  • @612morrison
    @612morrison 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Another great show but what have you guys got against Nikon, you seem to be bias towards Canon 😖

    • @PhotographyOnline
      @PhotographyOnline  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi 612. We have nothing against Nikon, but we don't have Nikon cameras. I don't recall us ever saying anything negative about Nikon? All of the technique features we do, we use our own camera equipment, and this happens to be Canon. However, the same technique can be applied to any camera, so the fact that we demonstrate it on Canon cameras doesn't mean you can't do exactly the same with any other brand. Hope that makes sense. Thanks for watching.

  • @cdduffy
    @cdduffy 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great job guys 👏👏👏

  • @troporobo
    @troporobo 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    My biggest photography expense isn't gear, it's traveling to exotic locations. Last year was great for saving money on that aspect but does the team have any advice for me once the world reopens?
    Just kidding. Thanks for another great episode!

  • @neilcole3406
    @neilcole3406 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Why did you say the histogram was to the right when it was to the left?

    • @PhotographyOnline
      @PhotographyOnline  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi Neil. The histogram was positioned to record maximum highlight detail which means it was calibrated to the right hand side. As I mentioned in the feature, the left hand side was irrelevant as I didn’t care about shadow detail. Hope this makes sense.

    • @neilcole3406
      @neilcole3406 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@PhotographyOnline thank you