3 THINGS you SHOULD LEARN when you FIRST GET A CAMERA
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I finally got out and photographed today for the first time in a long time. Such a joy and totally inspired by watching a bunch of your videos. Thanks Henry
In my opinion the first thing anyone should learn is the exposure triangle and how aperture, shutter speed, and iso work together to give a proper exposure. I learned that from Mike Browne’s channel several years ago. He’s really good at explaining the fundamentals.
I completely agree. Composition makes the difference between photograph and a snapshot. Useful video. 👍
Totally agree with your points Henry. I've had my D500 for a year now and I love it and I know there are some functions that I've never used but all the functions I do use, suit my photography. Great shots by the way and I'm also looking forward to getting up on Dartmoor for all the Autumn colours. 🙂🙂
Hi Henry, I hope you're keeping well. Nice bit of woodland photography and I always enjoy your enthusiasm, even when it might be tipping it down. I've been using a Panasonic Lumix Bridge camera for about three years now, maybe a bit longer. I've learned a lot over those years with this camera especially getting around some of its wee limitations. But I think I've become a better photographer. I wouldn't say I'm brilliant by any stretch of the imagination, but I've seen over the years that I've learned something because I'm not the same photographer I used to be. Using a simpler camera and learning to get the best out of it and of me has taught me much. The purchase of a pretty expensive camera as my first camera would have made me very nervous. The commitment of parting with a lot of hard earned money at the beginning of a hopefully enjoyable and rewarding experience may be overshadowed with the concern that " Have I taken too big a step at the start?". I'm an introvert so I naturally err on the side of caution. Cheaper cameras are pretty good these days and they have many of the basics that are integral within the higher group cameras. I have learned a lot from my wee bridge camera and I now feel in a better frame of mind to start think about my next camera, the one I've been working towards. It's a journey and to start a long way along the trail you may miss the adventure of getting to that point.
One way of exploring the possibilities of composition a little further that I like is to get the camera angle lower. That can change the whole atmosphere of a scene - if shot at knee level rather than at eye level. It's a nice reminder also of how we viewed the world as young children.
And the 4th important thing..... don't forget the rain cover for your bag. 😅 Great video Henry. Love this location - especially the last spot. Looks like the potential for a few shots in there! Keep up the good work mate! Cheers.
Good call!
You clearly had a vision for that first shot. I wasn't convinced from the live-view, but you turned that into a beautiful woodland shot, Henry. Great post processing.
Enthusiasm that is what your about Henry, it keeps us all locked into great videos until the end. The woodland photos are great and the lone birch with that little bit of light on was well spotted just love it. Keep up the good work.
Composition is number 1.
I’ve seen many successful RUclips photographers with zero natural affinity for composition. So called experts and pros, time and time again making glaringly obvious compositional mistakes. I never have the heart to point it out…’he who casts the first stone’ and all that. But my god I want to!
Composition is a dark art.
Nice photo's Henry, I can say that all the time to myself too.😎
Endless scenery's in woodlands.
They both have a beautiful kind of fairy tale sphere, with a kind of mystical light from the back.
However I do have to admit that I also follow Adam Gibbs channel, he's always talking about how to separate trees or hide them behind each other, and now on the right site of the first one I see why.🙁
I should add now, maybe there is a troll hiding behind that tree? 😐
I'm not quite eager to go out when it's raining, but yes wet conditions do play an interesting role on colors.
Photographing is indeed for 99% a mental proces. 1% is enough for the camera.
I usually work manual, but knowing the depth's of your camera is indeed important.
Just playing around with al these settings makes one familiar with its complexity.
anyway still beautiful photo's, let's enjoy autumn.
Hi Henry, and thanks for the video and commentary. How do you like your 24-200 as far as manual focus is concerned? I am currently renting one and find the motor struggles to keep up with my turning the focus ring. Mind you, I am not turning it 100MPH or anything like that. Cheers!
Well said about what to learn and shooting in manual. I think back when I started out on my Nikon D5000, actually never used auto but went straight to aperture priority and shot mostly on f/22 because I thought that was best for getting the best shot...🙈.
Hi Henry. I'm gonna start with an apology. I asked you a question and you responded, but I can't remember nor find the comment I made. What tripod have you got? Don't blame you if you don't answer it again lol
Using manual is common advice but if all it means is using manual controls to set the aperture and speed that the camera meter suggests you aren't gaining anything. It's really about learning how and when to override the metered settings. Either using manual, or more usually in my case, by using the EV compensation control. I only use manual nowadays for panos or extreme exposure brackets. Mostly I live in Aperture Priority auto mode but at least 50% of shots have some kind of EV compensation applied.
Absolutely love your videos, love your energy and very inspirational. Beautiful woodland shot 👍
They looked very much like paintings rather than photos. Would love a post pro walk through of how you treated those
If one shoots in total manual mode.. do you really need the expensive AF systems, burst rates, and buffers that the top new cameras have and keep improving upon?
Another interesting video Henry.
Do you ever use auto ISO.
Nice image's as usual mate.
Nailing it? that's a sprinkle for those of us in the tropics. Lol. Love your channel and enjoyed the van build (will be building mine at some point in near future). Please keep us up to date if you make any changes to the van.
How do you do it? You are so enthusiastic all the time. As ever, brilliant explanations and energy. Cheers Chap!
Lovely early autumn shots Henry together with some sound advice, especially the second nugget I think back now and how did I let the camera store salesman sell me a UV filter! 😆
Thank you so much Henry! I really enjoy your videos! I also get excited to download my photos to see my pictures!
My ‘normal’ photography is motorsport so very different to landscape but composition is still very important. You have though given me pause for thought and I shall be wandering around some local woodlands this autumn (with a tripod) 😮 and seeing what I can achieve. Thank you Henry as always, for sharing your passion which is always inspirational and somewhat infectious. ❤ 👍🏼
Sometimes it’s good for the creativity to totally try something you usually never do!
F16, god choice on the silver birch shot... nice. Look forward to true autumn shots
Fantastic woodland scenery! The fourth thing for a beginner photographer is to just get out there- even if it’s chucking it down!
Henry, I wear a “bucket hat” when I am shooting outdoors. Fisherman wear them.
I learned to shoot in manual by photographing baubles on my Xmas tree lol. All your points very valid. Keep up the great work
More fabulous pics Henry. I love this time of year it’s stunning
Not even 7 minutes and I'm diving onto the web to see what famous classical composition that is! Whew!!
Thanks Again Henry! I really appreciate your work and enthusiasm! Keep it up!
I just love your common sense attitude and enthusiasm. Inspires me to get out and also not spend money on gear, thanks you.
You are the most weatherproof photographer known to modern man. ☔️👍🏻
This forest is magical! And the photos are great! Thanks for the trip!
Another great video, also good to hear you also lose yourself in the woods, especially at this time of year
Great compositions Henry, love the colours.
Another classic video ! Love the warmth in your pictures..and it's great to see you enjoying getting soaked in our British weather..thanks Henry ! 👍
Thanks 👍
Nice shot, definately not rubbish
Henry,it seems there are some mist in the picture of 1st, is there some magic?🤔
As always, thanks for bringing us along!
Thank you for the wonderful inspiration once again Henry ! I'm from British Columbia Canada and love all your videos ! I've felt more creative this year than any other year in my photography career so far thanks to you !
Love that silver birch shot, Henry.
I thought the first shot was pretty good Henry!
Fairplay for getting out in that weather !!
Hi Henry. Brilliant video as always. love the photos. Now say if you look at a composition of a photo then I look at one would we both pick the same or would they be different. Is there a set rule for it ? or is it just up to the photographer. 👍
I reckon it’d often be different mate!! Cheers Andrew 👍🏼
Thank you. All the best. 👍📷😎
Why was the first photo shot at ISO 5000? That seems ridiculously high.
Hiya mate! It was very slightly breezy and I needed a quick shutter speed to freeze the foreground ferns 👍🏼
Agree on composition, mate. No doubt
As always Henry great video!
That shot at 13:30 is just beautiful, Henry. This is a good all around video; I like the tips.
Thanks a lot!
Fab video again stunning location
Hi Henry, totally agree with you especially regarding gear. What I dont understand is why you use such long exposure times, can you maybe explain your approach? I feel like the modern cameras can easily get around with higher ISO, did you ever put this on a field test with the Z7?
I always choose lowest ISO for cleanest image quality where possible 👍🏼
@@HenryTurnerphoto Was just wondering how you could do such long exposure times while it was raining :D I only have the Z50 but can bump up the ISO to about 3000 without noticing a loss in quality, was wondering what the borders of the Z7 are
Another great post and agree with the points. Having had a Z7II for just over 6 weeks and now have the 24-200, it’s been a fun learning cycle. Great fun and some stunning results. Thanks again 👏👍
You are my daily fix of good vibes! Your enthusiasm is beyond description. Keep it up, mate! Thank you.
A good video! 👍
Thanks again Henry for sharing your experience with great comments & tips .... magnificent location and pics...yes I got caught up in buying additional lenses for my D500 that I really could have done without....I love using my D500 & will not be upgrading to mirrorless gear at the moment....I need to learn more about composition & using manual mode to advantage with my photography.... cheers from Australia 😀
Thanks Henry I’m going to have another crack at woodland photography. I watch Nigel Danson too and have always been put off because I’ve always thought I can’t ever be that good. Having seen your beautiful shots I’m going to keep trying. Loving my new Z7 so much lighter than my D500
I love how you took that seemingly crowded woodland space and brought focus and depth to it. I will remember this when I'm in the woods next time.
The point you make about learning about your camera is a great one, I have had my 90D for about 4mths now, and I do not think I have looked at the manual to be honest, as for the shooting in manual, I shot in auto for 2wks with my 80D before I jumped straight into manual mode, the process was a steep learning curve ( everyday is a learning day still) even now I still make silly mistakes, but I agree with you that the No1 thing to get a grasp of is composition, yes having good gear is an advantage, but if you cannot compose an image then in my opinion the image will be a waste of time and energy, to me irs about quality, not quantity, as I did back at the start
Well done Henry your enthusiasm for photography shines through like a beacon of light, l agree with all your points, getting to know your camera is most important, I had to smile when you retold about sitting in your dining room with your camera with different objects, that is exactly my approach! your 1st image when I saw it from your vlogging camera didn't look to me as if there was a composition there but changed my mind when I saw the actual image
Good stuff. I've had my x-t3 for 2 years and not once have I tried the film simulations. I "just" shoot raw - weird. Could be fun to do jpg for a bit, might learn something. Thanks for the inspiration.
Another lovely video! I agree 100% about composition being vitally important in photography. A camera can be set up to do just about everything else, but not that. For a while I was part of a photography group that spoke nothing about composition, had no courses about composition, and when I'd ask questions about composition the response was a blank stare. Can you imagine?! Yikes.
Hi Henry, a bit of a soggy one but still a grand day out, thanks for sharing. All good points well made. Super images once more.
Thanks again. This was an awesome watch and very helpful! 👍🏽🙂
Completely agree about the kit thing. If you look at the specifications of the camera used to capture famous, inspirational, truly gobsmacking images of old, the specifications of that kit is laughable compared with even basic modern cameras. It's the MK 1 eyeball and the brain and process undertaken that makes the image. Once you have a skill set, better gear helps, but it doesn't make the shot.
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Very beautiful First Woodland Photograph.
Great shot! The second shot of the trees looks very much like a drawing, beautiful work Henry!
If you ever run out of rain, we have plenty to spare here in Wales 🙂
Another splendid video Henry, thanks mate.
I'm not new to photography but I've only started getting serious within the last year. Should have started years ago. However, about the same time I purchased a Fuji X-T3 and a couple of lenses. It's amazing to me the amount of features and what it's capable of. I'm still learning it. As far as shooting in auto goes, when I'm driving or hiking (I use the Peak Design Capture Clip) I set the camera up in auto so that if a fleeting image pops up I can at least get the shot. Then, if I have time, I'll switch to manual and properly set it up. Lastly, woodland photography is a nightmare for me. I see you and others on RUclips find these great comps in the woods. When I go out I rarely see more than a complicated mess. It's something I really need to work on. Thanks for another great video.
Hi Henry loved the first shot first thoughts not enough braken in view but then changed my mind. Like you I can spend hours walking around with my camera at the end of the outing it feels iike minutes
Lovely early Autumnal shots Henry. I’m two years into my journey, spent the first 3 months or more learning how to use the camera before taking any serious shots, if you could see my first Moon shots you would laugh (white discs) the next learning process was the exposure triangle and grasping a basic understanding of it. Now I’m more proficient it is 1 Composition 2 Balance, 3 Light. I have not used “auto” mode from day one, using manual is a must if you want to understand the art of photography and it is great experimenting with it 😉👍
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composition is definitely one of my biggest struggles. what I see with my eye's just doesn't quite transition into an image or photograph.
Yet another great video, great explanations. Watching your photography journey has certainly enhanced mine and friends alike. We were dubious of getting out in such conditions but are adamant that this Autumn/Winter we are going to get out far more.
Cheers Henry 👍🏻
Lovely images this week Henry, hopefully autumn will be a productive season for you too. Definitely agree with your final bit advice about knowing your camera. I learned a hard lesson by shooting in jpeg before I became aware of the world and the options that Raw offers
Really enjoyed this one Henry. Always enjoy them but this one spoke some truth and it helps just to remind us all, even if we aren’t beginners, we should always return to the basics once in a while.
Shapes. I really like the Shapes the woodlands and landscapes.
Have you seen you can now get a mini umbrella that fits into the hotshoe?
Henry, I always enjoy watching your videos for your tips, your adventures and your enthusiasm! Do you ever use a polarizer when photographing the wet greenery? It would really cut down the glare (on the leaves) and make the colors more vibrant. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks Darren!! I actually briefly tried the polariser in the first image but didn’t like it
The first image feels very “full” and rich. The bracken image is gorgeous and the the final image is very beautiful! Good advice!
Thank you so much 😀
Do you always hold your video body on top of a tripod when you're carrying the camera around talking to it?
Yes mate my tripod is pretty light 👍🏼
Thank you Romans 10:9-13
Great woodland scenes as the season turns.
Great video once again Henry!
What a great looking location Henry. Looked spoilt for choices for compositions there. The rain certainly added something to the days photography.
Liked both the shots but must say the first shot was was stuning, whatever you did in post really made it look masterfull, looks like you shot it using ISO 5000 from your info, did this help in getting the fnished effect in post, as compared to using ISO 64 for 2nd shot even though this was 2.5 sec.
Cheers David. ISO 5000 was for a quicker shutter speed in the end as it was quite windy!
@@HenryTurnerphoto ah, that makes sense, cheers.
I try and keep my ISO below 1600, not sure how high my camera ISO goes.
Great video
Great video, Henry! I love the pictures you got! Couldn't agree more on reading the manual first and also learning about the exposure triangle, this is so important for photography! And also of course composition, although that took me a while to really get in to. Looking back at my old pictures, I am wondering what I was thinking back then 🙈