Thanks for taking the time for this video. 👍🏼 I’m really jealous that you are shooting the olympics. Please provide some vlog style content on location. I’d love to know how it is and what you do there.
Jerry, love the videos as always. Great job and very helpful. My question for you is this, do you shoot Raw or JPEG or both? And what’s your reasons behind it? Look forward to hearing your response.
@Dean Foote and @Syd0618. Thanks for watching! I almost always shoot in JPG for two reasons. 1) it takes up far less storage space and 2) it’s a little faster to process (there are fewer steps involved). Obviously you have to be pretty confident and consistent with dialing your settings to shoot in JPG but if I’m somewhere that the white balance or lighting is particularly challenging I may shoot in RAW. But for me 95%+ of my shoots are in JPG.
Hey Jerry, great video! I noticed you brought up the Yodobashi website during your video. If you don't mind me saying, one of the best places in Tokyo for camera shopping is Map Camera. It is in Nishi-Shinjuku. You might find they are cheaper for cameras and lenses (accessories is another story). Enjoy your trip!
Great tip, thank you! Yes when I was using Google to get a picture of a 100-400, since I was in Japan while making the video Yodobashi came up as the top result. I know of Yodobashi and Bic camera, but actually have not heard of Map Camera. I'll have to check it out when I am allowed!
Have fun in Japan. I like that you love doing things that you find challenging. That's how I added concert photography to my sports. It's always a challenge shooting a show. Still baseball is my favorite. It's been challenging shooting from the stands for Milb but I'm glad to just be shooting.
Yeah for sure. It’s easy to just fall into a habit and go through the motions, but where’s the thrill in that? Concerts are definitely another one of those things that seems like it should be easy but isn’t always. Thanks for watching!
Great video! For those longer events where you get a lot of photos, what does your image processing workflow look like? I've been finding it can take me a week or so just to go through, say like 4,000 images. I currently do a first pass in Lightroom and delete the bad photos, ones that I know won't work, and rate the ones that I like and try to filter the rest out.
It does sound a little bit daunting, but for us who work for these print and news deadlines, yes it's all about workflow. I think I'll have to do a future video on how I go through this during an event.
Very keen on seeing the R3 and if any prototypes appear during this time. Mostly as an editor, but should have opportunity throughout the Games to get to some events. Stay tuned!
Hey Steve - yes I use SSD for portable storage. Truth be told they are cheap enough and reliable enough to be your full time storage too... although I shoot only JPG so if you shoot in RAW perhaps it is not nearly as economical. I've had good luck with the Western Digital ones.
Historically I have used Western Digital. But truth be told I just get whatever happens to be the best deal at the time of purchase. I figure they all come out of the same factory anyways 🤷♂️
I've been wanting to buy a nikon d850 for a while, but I'm afraid I won't be able to see the difference in the pictures compared to the ones of my d3500. Mostly because I've never used a higher end camera. But having to shoot indoors at 400iso is a bit of a pain, do you think it's worth it?
Hi Lucas, thanks for watching. I am not a Nikon user so I am not familiar with the D3500 but I have seen a number of pros and semi pros use the D850 with good results. I am pretty certain you will see more consistent results with the D850... there is denying it: the "higher end" cameras will make your life easier. The more expensive camera will have faster autofocus and better high ISO characteristics. But my channel has always been about overcoming (or at least understanding) those technological challenges with good positioning and knowledge. I think if you have the budget, it's a worthwhile upgrade but also only if you already have a good lens to go with it. If it is a decision between upgrading your camera body vs upgrading your lens, I always say upgrade the lens.
@@JerryTLai For sure! I've been upgrading my lenses, I now have a 17-50 f2.8 and a 70-200 f2.8 as I mostly shoot basketball! They were a great improvement but the grain i get with d3500 at medium iso is unbearable! I've following all you tips on positioning as well which have improved immensely my results, so I would like a nice camera body to go with the decent photos!
Thank you for this video, really useful content!
Thanks for taking the time for this video. 👍🏼
I’m really jealous that you are shooting the olympics.
Please provide some vlog style content on location. I’d love to know how it is and what you do there.
You're welcome! I am very fortunate to be able to travel there for it again next month. It will be one for the history books, that's for sure.
Jerry, love the videos as always. Great job and very helpful. My question for you is this, do you shoot Raw or JPEG or both? And what’s your reasons behind it? Look forward to hearing your response.
Now two are waiting.!
@Dean Foote and @Syd0618. Thanks for watching! I almost always shoot in JPG for two reasons. 1) it takes up far less storage space and 2) it’s a little faster to process (there are fewer steps involved). Obviously you have to be pretty confident and consistent with dialing your settings to shoot in JPG but if I’m somewhere that the white balance or lighting is particularly challenging I may shoot in RAW. But for me 95%+ of my shoots are in JPG.
Stay safe, can't wait to see some of your Olympic shots, if it takes place!
After spending a week in that quarantine hotel, it better lol!
Hey Jerry, great video! I noticed you brought up the Yodobashi website during your video. If you don't mind me saying, one of the best places in Tokyo for camera shopping is Map Camera. It is in Nishi-Shinjuku. You might find they are cheaper for cameras and lenses (accessories is another story). Enjoy your trip!
Great tip, thank you! Yes when I was using Google to get a picture of a 100-400, since I was in Japan while making the video Yodobashi came up as the top result. I know of Yodobashi and Bic camera, but actually have not heard of Map Camera. I'll have to check it out when I am allowed!
Have fun in Japan. I like that you love doing things that you find challenging. That's how I added concert photography to my sports. It's always a challenge shooting a show. Still baseball is my favorite. It's been challenging shooting from the stands for Milb but I'm glad to just be shooting.
Yeah for sure. It’s easy to just fall into a habit and go through the motions, but where’s the thrill in that? Concerts are definitely another one of those things that seems like it should be easy but isn’t always. Thanks for watching!
Always brilliantly informative
Much appreciated, thanks for watching!
I'm loving your videos Jerry. As usual, this one was very informative. Waiting for the next one.
Thanks for watching! I am back from Japan and out of quarantine, but I did make another one while I was stuck in there so stay tuned! :-)
Hi Jerry awesome video as usual. Are you in Japan for Olympics prep?
Yes this is all for pre Olympic prep. I will have 5 weeks at home before it starts though so I’m not there all summer.
Have you ever photographed rally events? Do you have any hints or tips for it?
I've not had the opportunity to photograph any rally events! I will say photos do look pretty awesome from them though, so hopefully some day!
Great video! For those longer events where you get a lot of photos, what does your image processing workflow look like? I've been finding it can take me a week or so just to go through, say like 4,000 images. I currently do a first pass in Lightroom and delete the bad photos, ones that I know won't work, and rate the ones that I like and try to filter the rest out.
It does sound a little bit daunting, but for us who work for these print and news deadlines, yes it's all about workflow. I think I'll have to do a future video on how I go through this during an event.
Awesome video brotha
Appreciate it, thanks for watching!
I started following on Instagram
Thanks for the upload! Can anyone please explain to me... if my camera is capable of taking 10 fps, why do I only get about 3 shots at 1/10? Thanks!!
R3? Are you there to shoot or as an editor or yes? Stay safe and good shooting.
Very keen on seeing the R3 and if any prototypes appear during this time. Mostly as an editor, but should have opportunity throughout the Games to get to some events. Stay tuned!
What portable storage do you use, have you gone to SSD
Hey Steve - yes I use SSD for portable storage. Truth be told they are cheap enough and reliable enough to be your full time storage too... although I shoot only JPG so if you shoot in RAW perhaps it is not nearly as economical. I've had good luck with the Western Digital ones.
@@JerryTLai Which brand do you use, I have started to use them, much smaller and definitely more portable. I started with Tough Nano from CalDigit,
Historically I have used Western Digital. But truth be told I just get whatever happens to be the best deal at the time of purchase. I figure they all come out of the same factory anyways 🤷♂️
I've been wanting to buy a nikon d850 for a while, but I'm afraid I won't be able to see the difference in the pictures compared to the ones of my d3500. Mostly because I've never used a higher end camera. But having to shoot indoors at 400iso is a bit of a pain, do you think it's worth it?
Hi Lucas, thanks for watching. I am not a Nikon user so I am not familiar with the D3500 but I have seen a number of pros and semi pros use the D850 with good results. I am pretty certain you will see more consistent results with the D850... there is denying it: the "higher end" cameras will make your life easier. The more expensive camera will have faster autofocus and better high ISO characteristics. But my channel has always been about overcoming (or at least understanding) those technological challenges with good positioning and knowledge. I think if you have the budget, it's a worthwhile upgrade but also only if you already have a good lens to go with it. If it is a decision between upgrading your camera body vs upgrading your lens, I always say upgrade the lens.
@@JerryTLai For sure! I've been upgrading my lenses, I now have a 17-50 f2.8 and a 70-200 f2.8 as I mostly shoot basketball! They were a great improvement but the grain i get with d3500 at medium iso is unbearable! I've following all you tips on positioning as well which have improved immensely my results, so I would like a nice camera body to go with the decent photos!
I want to be a sports photographer for agencies but it's hard in my city.
It is quite a competitive business for sure. Keep your head up and hope you get a lucky break soon!
@@JerryTLai thank you, i am working on getting on at our local university. Cal State Bakersfield of California. They are D1 in all sports.
I'm sad sir jerry lai 😥