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David Akoubian
Добавлен 7 окт 2011
The Kase Close up filter
In this video I talk about the advantages and versatility of the Kase Close up filter. Simply put, it converts any lens into a macro lens with high quality and sharpness. It is simple to use as you will see in the video.
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Wide angle view of TSE2024
Просмотров 1694 месяца назад
This is a wider view of the TSE2024 made from the Insta360 One RS. I thought this one really shows the shadow of the moon moving across the landscape and gives the viewer a better overall feeling of the event. Cool stuff!
The Total Solar Eclipse with my Insta360 Ace Pro
Просмотров 1774 месяца назад
I set 2 Insta360 cameras out for the eclipse, one my One RS, and the other this one, the Ace Pro. This video shows about 90 seconds prior to totality to about 15 seconds after totality. It was a super fun event and seeing the video brings back a lot of memories!
Photographing the Total Solar Eclipse 2024
Просмотров 3584 месяца назад
I decided to put out the Insta360 One RS and record our attempts at photographing the TSE 2024. We were at Liberty Oaks in Ada, OH for the event on April 8, 2024. This is about 90 seconds prior to, and continues thru totality, and ends a minute or so after totality.
How to Properly install the Kase Revolution Inlaid Ring
Просмотров 8255 месяцев назад
I have had a lot of questions as to how to properly install the Kase Revolution Inlaid Ring and in this video I show you how to do it easily and correctly. There are even instruction manuals included with the rings! I also talk about how I use the filters for convenience.
Firmware update for the Tamron 50-400mm Di III VC VXD lens and Tamron 150-500mm Di III VC VXD lens!
Просмотров 3,2 тыс.Год назад
I was able to do some testing on the new firmware update (V2) for the Tamron 50-400mm Di III VC VXD lens, Model A067 (here is a link to the update: www.tamron.jp/en/product/software/lensutility.html) the past few weeks. I was completely happy with the original firmware performance...or so I thought. The new firmware, locks on quickly, and tracks EXTREMELY well. I tested it with my Sony a1 in va...
My new travel tripod - the Leofoto Ranger LS 224CL and LH25 head
Просмотров 5 тыс.Год назад
In this video I talk about my new lightweight travel tripod that will double as a video tripod especially for vlogging. The weight, size and price make it a great choice for me to throw into my backpack or bag.
Leofoto pan head vs Acratech pan head
Просмотров 20 тыс.Год назад
In this video I compare the $225 Leofoto VH-30 to the Acratech $500 Panoramic head. I did a hack on the Leofoto head to allow me to use the long lens head as a Panoramic head. Is the engineering of the Acratech worth the price difference, and does this give photographers a viable alternative at a lower price? I have used the Acratech for several years and love it, but just recently began using ...
The Leofoto Ranger LS 285CEX tripod
Просмотров 4 тыс.Год назад
Let's take a look at my newest purchase, the Leofoto Ranger LS 285CEX tripod. I fell in love with the 365CEX tripod and decided I also wanted a smaller one to travel a little lighter. It is pretty much the same tripod, just smaller!
Could the Leofoto Ranger LS 365CEX tripod be the perfect tripod?
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In this video I talk about the versatility of the tripod and using it with Panoramic heads. I think I have found the perfect tripod finally!
My new tripod - the Leofoto Ranger LS 365CEX plus PG-1 Gimbal head
Просмотров 14 тыс.Год назад
I have started using a new tripod kit. I have really grown to love a leveling base and having one built in on the tripod is fantastic. Combine that with great sturdy 5 leg sections and a very sturdy gimbal head and it becomes a fantastic kit. In this video I take a look at the overall features of the tripod and gimbal head, and a detailed look at some of the reasons I really like it so much. It...
Tamron 20-40mm f2.8 Di III VXD lens Model A062
Просмотров 1,3 тыс.Год назад
In this video I take a first look at the new Tamron 20-40mm f2.8 Di III VXD lens. I share a few images as well from a couple recent outings with the lens.
My new Kase Filters!
Просмотров 4,4 тыс.Год назад
I've recently switched from all my previous filters and have landed on using Kase Filters. In my over 30 years of professional photography, I have tried hundreds of filters, some really good, some really bad, but I finally feel I have found the filter system that best suits my needs as a professional nature photographer. I can and will build on the system, but I am starting with the basic filte...
Second Impressions of the new Tamron 50-400mm Di III VC VXD e-mount lens!
Просмотров 7 тыс.Год назад
In this follow up video, I have returned from Alaska and I am thrilled to share my experiences with the lens in real world nature photography settings. From photographing bears at Crescent Lake, landscapes across the Kenai Peninsula, Aspen Leaf macros and even landscapes from boats in Kachemak Bay, I put the lens through some pretty tough situations with completely satisfactory results. I share...
The new Tamron 50-400mm Di III VC VXD lens
Просмотров 7 тыс.2 года назад
This is a quick first look at the new Tamron 50-400mm Di III VC VXD lens for Sony E mount. I was able to get one of the lenses for some testing and shooting. I look at what I feel will be some huge benefits of the lens, lighter, smaller, sharp and fast! In this video I do some images in my yard and at a local garden. There will be a follow up video with scenic and wildlife images from Alaska in...
A little Backyard Birding this morning
Просмотров 3422 года назад
A little Backyard Birding this morning
The Tamron 35 150mm f2-2 8 Di III VXD lens
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The Tamron 35 150mm f2-2 8 Di III VXD lens
Tamron's 28-75mm f2.8 Di III VXD G2 lens!
Просмотров 7652 года назад
Tamron's 28-75mm f2.8 Di III VXD G2 lens!
Gibbs Gardens Fall Colors in the Japanese Gardens
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Gibbs Gardens Fall Colors in the Japanese Gardens
I took the new Tamron 18-300mm Di III-A VC VXD to Iceland!
Просмотров 20 тыс.2 года назад
I took the new Tamron 18-300mm Di III-A VC VXD to Iceland!
Sirui ST 125 waterproof travel tripod
Просмотров 7 тыс.3 года назад
Sirui ST 125 waterproof travel tripod
The Tamron 150-500mm Di III VC VXD in Alaska
Просмотров 5693 года назад
The Tamron 150-500mm Di III VC VXD in Alaska
Tamron 11 20mm f2 8 Di III A RXD lens
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Tamron 11 20mm f2 8 Di III A RXD lens
First Impressions of the new Tamron 150-500mm Di III VC VXD lens A057
Просмотров 3,9 тыс.3 года назад
First Impressions of the new Tamron 150-500mm Di III VC VXD lens A057
Getting ready for Spring and a new opportunity
Просмотров 2523 года назад
Getting ready for Spring and a new opportunity
Old Car City in White, Georgia February 2021
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Old Car City in White, Georgia February 2021
Go to about 9min in the video to learn about the doing the update.
I am so tempted to buy this lens for my A6400 to replace a variety of other lenses that I have that cover the range of this one lens
@CampervanTales I keep it attached to my a6600, especially when I am limited on lens size, but I need the versatility
What if you use a step up ring? My lens has a 82mm thread and I’m using a 82-95mm step up ring (Ive ordered the 95mm ND revolution filters to prevent vignetting) do I even need the inlaid ring? Because A the inlaid ring will just stick to the step up ring (can’t tighten it because there’s nothing to screw) and B all the filters will just snap onto the step up ring itself. And what’s the meaning of the adapter ring that comes with it? I’m so confused 😅
So my understanding is that with the Revolution series step up rings don't really work. There is space beyond the inlaid ring that you can use an adapter, or step up ring for either the traditional Wolverine filters or for instance the Close Up filter. I have found that even with 17mm filters I get no vignetting with the inlaid ring as it sits so far into the lens front.
thanks for the vid... just got one for only 135 US on Amazon. I have a tiny tripod and an extra large then a massive one but needed something solid but portable, this looks like the ticket!
ah... very interesting and I am so pleased I saw this video.. thank you.
Just saw this - 4 years later still some good advice for some more intimate and creative shots. Thanks!
Good Job and a Commi for the Algo, lets get some Views :)
Thanks for showcasing this. Seems like a high quality product!
@@kbarrett1844 I am really loving it!
Great Review! Thanks!
How many elements does this filter have?
@lesberkley3821 I have been trying to find that information, but I am going to guess at least 2. The weight is substantial, and it is probably at least a 1/2 inch thick. The multi coating is great.
Informational, thanks David!!
The best Combi is 365 cex Puls G4 Pro great Video thanks.
The better head is Leofoto G4 pro.
Thanks for the very informative video. I am looking at getting the PG-1 and LB-65 leveling base. Everything that I have read and watched indicates that the PG-1 is a very good value. I have an LS-284C tripod. I know it may be a bit on the light side. I also have a Bogen 3021. Its a beast. Okay if I am not moving around a lot. I believe that the PG-1 should work on either one. Early in the video you mentioned that you liked to have the pan and tilt control knobs on the right side. I don't recall seeing the reason for that. Can you enlighten us? Thanks!
@bentleydawg8573 thanks, it is just easier for me to reach my lens zoom ring and switches with the knows positioned on the right.
@@davidakoubian3025 Ah yes, that makes perfect sense. And I just ordered my PG-1. 🙂
A little late to the game but I thought it's worth mentioning that the Leofoto VH-30R (which I own) has a rotating Arca clamp on top. Orienting the clamp fore and aft or port and starboard is effortless.
Hello, sir! Is it possible to connect several such cetnral columns to each other to get a longer column?
They have 3/8 screws and 3/8 receiver, so I don't see why it couldn't be done.
@@davidakoubian3025 Nice. So I dont need ordinary big tripod anymore as I can attach this columns to each other.
@PlayGameToday the big tripod will definitely be more stable though.
Move from tax rich state of cali and cut the price n we'll all buy one!!
Hi David, nice video. But just assume I have a friend who’s having trouble getting an inlaid ring out from a Nikkor 135mm lens. He recently got his first set of Kase filters, in practising their insertion / removal he fitted the ring easily just as you describe. In trying to remove it he used the 3D ring tool, got it engaged on the inlaid ring with no problem, but then was unable to turn it. He applied a little pressure and it started to unscrew, but then became stuck. The inlay now looks slightly skewed - misthreaded. How would you proceed to remove it from here on?
In the past, when I would have a filter get stuck, I would put the entire lens in a freezer for a little while. The metal should contract and loosen it up. Try gently going in bothe directions to see if it frees it.
Thanks David. I tried that today. There was only slight movement of the ring. I’m now at the stage of feeling any more straining on the ring tool on my part may risk damage to the lens. I’m going to try my local Wex photo store as next step.
Thank you for effort!
This setting is truly amazing for night photography.. I had actually forgotten about it since moving into the city a couple years ago and not having close access to the beach I used to shoot astrophotography at. Slightly different from night photography, ive been looking at getting an ND1000 filter and a photographer friend of mine (a Canon shooter though, so he doesnt know about BM) kept saying youre not going to be able to see anything through the viewfinder, which made me think back on this setting which i'm almost positive would do the trick for composing shots with the ND1000.
I haven't tried it, but it should work fine with an ND filter as it is simply slowing down the refresh rate making more visible in low light. If you try it before I do, please let me know how it worked. Thanks.
that was incredible to see
I read the article in Smoke Signals that linked to the RUclips video. The video certainly verified what I read at the end of the article: "(You are) probably one of the most professional, most experience artists in our community." I agree and I thank you for sharing.
Thank you for the very kind words
That shadow at 5:00 is cool!
I wish the videos could show all the cool stuff we saw at our feet and around us too!
So amazing! We were there with you at the same place!
Cool!
Thanks for sharing. So glad you and Cecil got to experience this! I was in South Texas and had cloudy skies.
Sorry to hear about the clouds. We were looking at Clarksville at one time.
Great job! Thanks for sharing!
So cool to see how dark it gets ❤❤❤ Thanks for sharing!
It was really cool. It dropped 20 degrees during the eclipse.
Very cool! we didn't have an app, so this is interesting. Also had just over 2 min of totality so had to move fast!
We had almost 4 minutes, and it flew by, I would have panicked with only 2.
@@davidakoubian3025 lol! I guess that may be the upside of having only having one setup?!
Very cool!
Thanks Mark!
Congratulations and thanks for sharing this. Next best thing to being there. Looks like a beautiful area to photograph the eclipse. With the water and trees it invites for a nice landscape photo.
It was magical to say the least. The venue, Liberty Oaks in Ada, OH, did a first class job of having food trucks and anything you needed. It sure beat camping out, which was Plan B.
i am a amateur photographer. To bad you don't show the movement you can do with this pan heads ..your opinion does not help to much
I didn't think I needed to explain the concept of a pan head...pans left and right...pretty simple. I would think a video of such a simple concept would be kind of a waste of your time.
@@davidakoubian3025 and your time too !?
@@davidakoubian3025 sorry i was in a bad mood ..thank you for your review ..i was curious if possible to tilt camera with big lenses 90degre with ease ..without using a l braquet....
@@michelterral5907 I haven't gone to quite 90 degrees, but I haven't had any issues.
What makes this so good for the over priced head i can't see it.
It is very well made, very precise.
I like the Revolution Kase filters, but I do have the Wolverine filters at this time. I have some pretty huge lenses and I buy one 112mm filter kit and use step up rings and use the 112 mm filters on all lenses. Pretty simple and I love them. So easy to use. A kit for me in the Revolution filters cost about $1200.00 and that's not cheap. Thanks for sharing...Peace
That is the only bad thing. The Wolverine series works so well. A $1200 expense can be tough for sure.
Ordered the Kase Revolution filters to replace my way-to-weak Freewell magnetic filters, and they are so much better. I use permanent screw in UV filters and the inset ring allows me to use any UV or Clear filter as a base for the Kase Revolutions magnetic filters. (I don’t put a UV or clear filter on the 200-600 as it affects IQ. Not so with my other lenses). The Kase Revolution magnets are strong enough, I may swap the screw in UVs for magnetic ones. Just ordered some ND100000 for the eclipse. The only issue I have come across with Kase is the CPL filter seems to scratch very easily. I’m on my second one.
I've not had any issues with scratching. Does it happen while photographing or transporting them? I used UV filters on the windy beaches in Iceland, and surprisingly, they didn't scratch.
@@davidakoubian3025 I find that while using a CPL filter with a magnetic cap, it is rather difficult to get the cap off without pulling the CPL filter off with the cap. I stack the filters for carrying like you do, and I’ve never had the bundle fall apart, so I doubt it got scratched in transit. More likely during use, but I’m not sure how.
When all else fails, read the manual. 😜
But only when all else fails...LOL!
Ok it’s been over a year now, how is the Leofoto functioning compared to the Acratech?
I've had no issues using the Leofoto. For me saving the money has been good!
Wow, great photos. I love Iceland. What camera and settings did you use for the night shot at 08:53?
Thanks! The camera was the a6600, it should have been around 5 seconds, ISO 2500, and 18mm, f3.5 or f4.
I have a Acratech GV2 ballhead and the Acratech long lens/pano head. Also, the Acratech leveling head that I occasionally use with the pano head. They were pricy but worth it every dollar. I actually called Acratech when I was shopping for the pano and they had a cosmetic reject (can’t tell where) that gave me a quick significant discount. You get what you pay for.
For me the easiest to level my camera is to have a panning clamp on my ballhead, or geared head , that way I don't even care to level my tripod, I do have leveling bas on all my tripod but I really hardly need to mess around with it, just look at the bubble level on the Panning clamp, and use the head to level it, once that's is done. I can pan all day and the camera wil remain level, makes things super easy.
Hey yo David !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Time for another new tripod review!!!!!
Could you please explain us the hack you did on the Leofoto head? I'm interested on buying it, but the issue of the orientation is critical for me
I used a hair dryer to slightly warm up the screw in the center of the base, just a little heat, then using a hex key, loosened it enough to lift the base and rotate it. I simply tightened it down after that, again not too tight. When I need to reorientate it, I simply use a hex key. You don't need to warm it after the first time. It just takes a little heat to break loose the screw.
The real difference is strength. Acratech will take 12kg. Leo will break at 6kg…. I learnt that
How has this tripod held up? I am thinking about getting one for backpacking and when needing a lighter setup. Thanks!
Awesome! Thanks David!@@davidakoubian3025
Thank you so much for visually setting the camera and showing us how the lens works through the camera truly appreciated
This is the exact struggle I’m having rn whiling planning my trip to Alaska, Brook’s camp. Thank you !!
Would you still recommend Shimoda after 4+ years. I'm thinking of getting the Shimoda Explorer v2.
I switched over to f-stop Gear. Shimoda is very nice, I just liked the design and size on a few of the f-stop bags better.
I use the a6400 with the tamron 18-300 and the 150-500. They are the only lens I need on a daily basis.
Hi David, just stumbled onto your channel after recently buying the 50-400. Great video and really appreciated your insight. I am really liking this lens so far. The sharpness really impressed me as well as the weight. If i may ask you a question about filters. In your personal opinion are you for them or against in general? I've always had filters but this is the first lens i haven't bought one for. Seond part of the question is if you are not in favor of them do you think cleaning the lens over time(with the right cleaning product and cloth) will remove any coating they apply to the lens. Any insight and opinion would be greatly appreciated. Thanks so much and i look forward to your next video's. Forgot to add which stabilization would you recommend more for wildlife? Thanks David
I just received mine and I find the twist locks and sections very tight. Is this normal. Should the sections just fall out after loosening or do you have to pull each one out?