I'm in my 30's (thank you for calling me "younger" 🙃) and looking at my keepers, they are about 35% vertical, but I can tell you that it has nothing to do with social media since I've never used it, nor do I look at content on my phone. My eyes are usually on the real world (if not on the back of my eyelids.) Sometimes the subject/composition requires some good old verticality!
Yeah same... I don't shoot based on where people will see it. Some nice horizontal pictures will look like crap on a phone and I'm fine with that. I'll just not share those and just print them. Sometimes you don't have to get confirmation :P
Hi Omar! I got my Nikon Z6iii 2 days ago and I've done 2 photoshoots already and man oh man... I love this camera! The new flip screen is really an amazing feature and yes... shooting vertical is so much fun now!
I literally shoot my Zf with the screen turned in and only open it like this to shoot vertical from the hip. Flippy screen for street photos muy bueno.
Thank you for this video. An eye opener. I’m much older than you are but I found myself shooting more vertically recently. The esthetics of the iphone photos did change the way I look at the world.
Can I just say how much I always enjoy your videos. You are so creative, you bring us into whatever your focus is and you make it all fun. Love this one, loved the pizza video and especially loved the road trip. I have a Z6iii and I love it. Cheers to you Omar!
I'm with you, Omar. Open to experimenting. I'm a horizontal shooter as well but next gig, I'll try the vertical on my Z6iii and see how it goes. I do wish my Zf had a tilt screen though for street photography.
Complete mix for me. I love unexpected angles and compositions (why I loved Calvin & Hobbs, and Rose is Rose comic strips). A variable tilt LCD is a deal maker/breaker for me. My A7R5 has the best of both worlds… would be very cool of Sony if they very inexpensively licensed that particular patent :-). Was glad to see a variable variant on the Z6iii!
Hi Omar, I know you hated the flippyfloppy screen of the Fuji X-T4. And I hated that also, but get used to it. And now I sometimes love the flipflop usability. It is a little bit a rehabilitation in a way. Great video with a smile and fantastic results with that Nikon Z by the way.
They should have made two variants of this camera. I'm the antithesis of the young ones you talked about. I've been shooting for over 35 years and NEVER shoot vertical. If I want vertical, I crop. I shoot two Z6ii's for all my paid shoots and personal stuff. I shoot 85% of the time from the hip, so a screen hanging out the side is worse than ridiculous. Love the Zii's to bits, but was waiting for the Z6iii so I could update the AFC. Once I saw that horrible screen on there, I knew I'd been thrown under the bus. I don't know what to do because I'm locked into the Z system with 7 of their lenses. The Z 9 is too huge and heavy, the Z8 is too big and expensive (6.5K here in Australia), but these are the only two Z cameras with the screen that I need. I would try a Zf but it still has that ridiculous screen. Oh boy??
I turned 40 last year, I'm a portrait shooter and I rarely do horizontal photos. My portraits are always vertical because for portraits it's the way to go I think.
I struggle with the same thing! I tend to photograph horizontally but IG especially prefers the vertical format. When I remember I try to hedge both ways but it’s easy to forget.
I'm 30, I shoot mostly horizontal. I find even when i shoot compositions and subjects that make sense to me in a vertical layout, i tend to prefer a horizontal shot that gives space on either side or cuts off part of the subject. I'm really not sure why. I should try using a 5x7 or 8x10 crop like you do, I might prefer that.
I noticed the remote flash use. What set up were you using for those shots? I use z9 and the vertical grip is helpful for vertical shots. Also recently got z6iii and it’s an improvement over z6 especially focusing. I agree flipping screen tougher to get use too. I like your images and style of photography. You do great job nailing white balance and composition. Keep up the great work.
Being 43 I'm not that young anymore, but as I restarted doing family photography (3 little girls) again with a real camera, I also find myself doing a lot of my shots in vertical. Maybe because the last 5 years without a camera I used my phone a lot for photos 😅 BTW., thank you Omar for your nice content and that you made my decision for the X-T20 easier, except spending way more money in a newer model!
Fantastic compositions all around. I use a grip, so naturally I am always shooting vertical. Only time i use horizontal when i want to showcase the background also.
Very nice video, very good idea to practice more vertical compositions, cool photographer and excellent/lovely model, really felt like wanted to be on location for this video and see it all happening.☺
Like always boricua! Great video! Can you please create a video to show your Nikon z6iii settings and how do you shoot photos and videos at the same time? Take care! WEPAAAA!!!
I agree with you on being open. I am not a younger photographer myself and I shoot horizontal AND vertical depending on the situation. By the way, I loved the photos and the clips. Thx
I literally just had that same revalation a couple days ago. I was at a concert and shot video clips and photos vertically with the intention of posting it on socials.
I don't know who said it, I think i was Peter Hurley, Anyways he said he shoot only in horizontal and then he could choose to make it a portrait. If you shoot only in portrait mode you can't make it a horizontal. Of course you can't make that a binding law but it's worth reflecting on. I like your photos and your channel. Keep it up. Best wishes from Sweden
Not a fan of the flippy screen, but do love the screen on the Z8. The X-T2 had that option, I miss my X-T2. The line drawing option for the border of your video fill was very cool, like that a lot.
I'm 25. Hobbyist who may try part-time gigs at some point. I shoot mostly horizontal, like 70-75% horizontal. But when I'm using my phone that ratio flips over, simply because it's easier and you don't think about it. I don't personally have a preference either way, just whatever composition works best
I'm 25 and I'm shooting mostly horizontal, but I'm starting to include more and more vertical as well since I bought a micro 4/3 camera. The 4:3 aspect ratio for verticals is simply awesome and the camera has a flip out screen, so much easier to do. I will admit most of my Z6 shooting is horizontal because the screen does not articulate for vertical view
I'm definitely NOT a young photographer, but I'd like to think that I am young in mind and open to new experiences :) My work is primarily published to Flickr, which I guess counts as social media. Most folks on Flickr consume the photos via their phones. (I think around 85% from stats). I shoot both vertical and horizontal, depending on the scene. I try not to restrict myself to specific aspect ratios, so I crop whichever way the image "wants it". Lastly, the screen on the Z6 III is something I've ALWAYS been looking for. I love to have both options!
It isn't bad, just lower than it was in the Z6ii and other cameras with slower sensors like the A7 series. It's a tradeoff for getting fast sensor readout (required for high framerate video, bursts, etc). Other brands have to make the same tradeoff if they want faster sensor readouts. Some have argued that APSC crop sensor dynamic range values (which this has) gives up too much IQ in the pursuit of speed., while others feel it's more than enough DR and worth it for the speed.
I found it really advantageous recently, I was on the edge of a cliff with my camera horizontal on a tripod pointing to the right at the waterfall I was shooting (my no water video), I couldn't stand behind the camera either (another cliff)...but I could have the screen flipped out and stand to the side of the camera and compose/take the shot. (If that made sense) I'm finding more and more uses for the flip out screen. 📷😎
I don't think it's an age thing, it's the social media thing. I started shooting way more vertical photo/video for rock/metal bands because of insta! Since younger folks live there too, it makes sense. Plus, not only that, they like video in vertical to so it doesn't force weird crops on their social media pages when they just want to post a bunch of stuff at same time. So now bands might ask for video that "looks big on phone", after a while I just started shooting that way 90% of time.
Omar, please tell me how you solved AF assist in the flash during a party or when it's just dark. old lamb sb models have red diodes that do not work. Do you use AF assist from your camera? thank you for your answer :)
We OGs must move with the times! I have always shot stills in both orientations but I still only shoot video horizontally but I shall get round to shooting Open Gate on my other cameras systems to train myself into eventually letting go and shooting pure vertical video on my Z6III or Z9!😎
I am older, but have always preferred horizontal. Primarily because I do most of my viewing on a 16x9 monitor and I love to fill the whole screen (those black margins don't do it for me). However, if I plan to print, then I'm indifferent.
I'm not a young photographer, but my cell phone did dominate the early slope of my learning curve. I probably take more vertical photos than landscape. I think it makes sense when the subject is taller than it is wide, which (most) people are.
I have been asked by clients to shoot more and more vertical video specifically for use on social media platforms. It felt a bit weird at first because my 25 years of muscle memory shooting video was horizontal. I have managed to adapt. Having a 2nd monitor I can flip vertically for editing has been super helpful. I also have the DJI RSR and transitioning between horizontal and vertical shooting on that is really quick and simple. I have also had clients that wanted both vertical and horizontal video. Mostly, I have just been shooting everything twice for them. I will be experimenting with shooting in 8k and framing to be able to crop for both. I am hoping to get the Z6iii soon to pair with my Z8 , but sadly my car needs a Z6iii with a 50mm 1.4 worth of repair work at the moment.
I think it would be cool for a camera maker to make a square sensor camera, in combination with a dedicated crop toggle button. Press the button to toggle between horizontal and vertical crop. Hold the button and spin a command dial to switch aspect ratio. That way you would never have to rotate the entire camera to switch from horizontal to vertical orientation.
I am in the mid 30's, hobbyist since 20'ish. Vertical for me works great if the background can be used (even if blurred) to be part of the composition with leading lines. Also as a way to get close to the subject allowing to show more of the bust section since horizontal and close proximity will crop a lot of the person's body and have more background. Also, just like your photos of the model seating with the 2 rows of trees, it's great to show depth in the picture. Horizontal here would not be as interesting. I do use both horizontal and vertical, mostly horizontal but I try both
I work clubs and my work is going to be shown on social media, mostly IG. So I'm shooting vertical photos 99.9% of the time. That practice has bled into the way I take photos in general and I find myself doing a lot of vertical shooting even outside the club.
I'm in my 30s and some time ago I checked what fraction of my keepers are in each orientation, the divide was roughly ~55% horizontal and ~45% percent vertical (at capture time, ~5% of my keepes I edited as 1:1).
Omar, thinking that shooting vertically is the new thing and horizontal shots are for dinosaurs, means you truly believe people will spend more time looking at a vertical than a horizontal shot. In a world of tiny screens, which allows the consumption of several photos per second, nothing about your photo matters. Most people can't distinguish between a professional photo, taken on a five digit DSLR, versus one taken on a cheap Chinese phone with crap "AI" blur around the subject. Nether colors, sharpness, distortion, fringing - anything really - matter anymore. At this point, photographers are taking photos for photographers and they will view and enjoy them on a large horizontal screen at home - as outrageous as this sounds. So keep shooting horizontal, if that's your thing, unless you think the vertical tiny screen ADD people are your target audience.
When I switched from a fully articulated screen (X-T200) to flip screen (X-T30 MK. II) I pretty much stopped taking vertical images. I usually take pictures of nature and landscapes and to take a picture of a mushroom or just something laying on the ground... doing this vertical with the X-T30 MK. II would mean either laying down in the mud or just guess it (take a lot of images, without seeing the display, then check the results). So, with the X-T200, going through my older images, I'd guess about 35% of them are vertical. With the X-T30 MK. II I only get about 5% of vertical images and those are mainly taken standing upright.
The only trouble with vertical stills is that Instagram still hasn't figured out that most standard photos are 2x3 rather than 4x5 because it's the fucking worst
I decided to change my Z50 for my new Z30 only because of the tilting screen. Yes it doesn't have a view finder and I mostly do Photography over video but it really is more comfortable to use! Plus, without the eve it's smaller to carry in a small pocket or bag
Ironing ;) - ohhh I know the pain. And btw, I'm 57 and I make 90% vertically. I come from film photography and used to only shoot my portrait and fashion photos vertically.
Instead of taking a billion shots per second as many photographers do i typically take a shot horizontal and if it looks good turn and take a shot vertical so typically have one of each and then can choose which suits best later.
A few old man thoughts, most young people, like older people have 2 eyes placed horisontally to each other, this gives them a wide field view horisontally, making most vertical pictures and video very limiting. I've also heard that you can tilt your phone 90 degrees without it exploding, but I'm not sure if that is true though.
funny, I also shot mostly people since 2007 and 99.8% is vertical. This flip out screen make so much sense … or as dumb as it sound, a portrait mounted sensor… a bit like the film in this new pentax this would give far better ergonomics. And yes I always had grips for the cameras but I really hate them
Older shooter (even older than you! But not dirt, not that old.....); I let the subject dictate - for the most part - to shoot vertical or horizontal. Alas; I favor horizontal. Hey, my computer screen is horizontal! And who can use those damn small screens on a phone?! Yikes!
Vertical shooting? On a Nikon? I didn't even know my Nikon Zf and Fuji X100VI, COULD be used if you turn them on their sides. Won't all the inks used to produce those JPG images just pour out of the sides? More seriously, great video but as a (much) older subscriber/photographer, the vast majority of my photos are taken horizontally.
Great shots sir. You made her look really good. I shoot vertical but use the viewfinder still... but then I'm 62 so I think I missed the mark on the aim of your question 😅
Your model was such a natural in front of the camera! Posing, expressions, and wardrobe were all on point. Kudos to her!
Great to see you on the B&H video about the z6III
That music bro! I was torn between watching and dancing, LOL. Eventually I had to mute the vid during the beats interlude. 🤣 Great stuff as usual!
I'm in my 30's (thank you for calling me "younger" 🙃) and looking at my keepers, they are about 35% vertical, but I can tell you that it has nothing to do with social media since I've never used it, nor do I look at content on my phone. My eyes are usually on the real world (if not on the back of my eyelids.) Sometimes the subject/composition requires some good old verticality!
Yeah same... I don't shoot based on where people will see it. Some nice horizontal pictures will look like crap on a phone and I'm fine with that. I'll just not share those and just print them. Sometimes you don't have to get confirmation :P
Hi Omar! I got my Nikon Z6iii 2 days ago and I've done 2 photoshoots already and man oh man... I love this camera! The new flip screen is really an amazing feature and yes... shooting vertical is so much fun now!
I literally shoot my Zf with the screen turned in and only open it like this to shoot vertical from the hip. Flippy screen for street photos muy bueno.
Gracias thanks for everything, omar I learned a lot with you
Thank you for this video. An eye opener. I’m much older than you are but I found myself shooting more vertically recently. The esthetics of the iphone photos did change the way I look at the world.
Thank you for all your videos Omar! I was able to shoot a nighttime cyclocross race using flash with confidence because of your videos on flash!
I love both, horizontal & vertical, and I actually also love square!
Can I just say how much I always enjoy your videos. You are so creative, you bring us into whatever your focus is and you make it all fun. Love this one, loved the pizza video and especially loved the road trip. I have a Z6iii and I love it. Cheers to you Omar!
I'm with you, Omar. Open to experimenting. I'm a horizontal shooter as well but next gig, I'll try the vertical on my Z6iii and see how it goes. I do wish my Zf had a tilt screen though for street photography.
Nice Seiko dude, I love the hand design, would look good on a dark/chocolate brown leather strap ;)
Great photos Omar
Omar discovers fully articulated screen! 😂
I'm 67 and I shoot vertically most of the time. I also have a camera with a flip out screen and I rarely use it.
Honestly I mostly don't flip it out because I forget!
i love seeing that cart in action
The cart is a legend...working on an updated video!
Great pictures!
And great model!
:)
2:07 what lens did you use to shot ? Stunning shot bro
Complete mix for me. I love unexpected angles and compositions (why I loved Calvin & Hobbs, and Rose is Rose comic strips). A variable tilt LCD is a deal maker/breaker for me. My A7R5 has the best of both worlds… would be very cool of Sony if they very inexpensively licensed that particular patent :-). Was glad to see a variable variant on the Z6iii!
Hi Omar, I know you hated the flippyfloppy screen of the Fuji X-T4. And I hated that also, but get used to it. And now I sometimes love the flipflop usability. It is a little bit a rehabilitation in a way. Great video with a smile and fantastic results with that Nikon Z by the way.
Thanks...yes..you do get used to it a bit. but I find I forget and close the screen, so I have to use the viewfinder
They should have made two variants of this camera. I'm the antithesis of the young ones you talked about. I've been shooting for over 35 years and NEVER shoot vertical. If I want vertical, I crop. I shoot two Z6ii's for all my paid shoots and personal stuff. I shoot 85% of the time from the hip, so a screen hanging out the side is worse than ridiculous. Love the Zii's to bits, but was waiting for the Z6iii so I could update the AFC. Once I saw that horrible screen on there, I knew I'd been thrown under the bus. I don't know what to do because I'm locked into the Z system with 7 of their lenses. The Z 9 is too huge and heavy, the Z8 is too big and expensive (6.5K here in Australia), but these are the only two Z cameras with the screen that I need. I would try a Zf but it still has that ridiculous screen. Oh boy??
I turned 40 last year, I'm a portrait shooter and I rarely do horizontal photos. My portraits are always vertical because for portraits it's the way to go I think.
Well done!
I struggle with the same thing! I tend to photograph horizontally but IG especially prefers the vertical format. When I remember I try to hedge both ways but it’s easy to forget.
I'm 30, I shoot mostly horizontal. I find even when i shoot compositions and subjects that make sense to me in a vertical layout, i tend to prefer a horizontal shot that gives space on either side or cuts off part of the subject. I'm really not sure why. I should try using a 5x7 or 8x10 crop like you do, I might prefer that.
I noticed the remote flash use. What set up were you using for those shots? I use z9 and the vertical grip is helpful for vertical shots. Also recently got z6iii and it’s an improvement over z6 especially focusing. I agree flipping screen tougher to get use too. I like your images and style of photography. You do great job nailing white balance and composition. Keep up the great work.
I did totally think you burned your arm making pizza!
Being 43 I'm not that young anymore, but as I restarted doing family photography (3 little girls) again with a real camera, I also find myself doing a lot of my shots in vertical. Maybe because the last 5 years without a camera I used my phone a lot for photos 😅
BTW., thank you Omar for your nice content and that you made my decision for the X-T20 easier, except spending way more money in a newer model!
Fantastic compositions all around. I use a grip, so naturally I am always shooting vertical. Only time i use horizontal when i want to showcase the background also.
Nice video as ever, thanks! Such a pretty and natural model, she must have liked your jokes!
I love shooting in vertical, even for landscapes.
Nice Video Omar....loving my Z8 and excellent video as always. B & H is my candy store on the weekends.
Nice!!
the veriticle grip makes it a lot better
Very nice video, very good idea to practice more vertical compositions, cool photographer and excellent/lovely model, really felt like wanted to be on location for this video and see it all happening.☺
Many thanks!
Like always boricua! Great video! Can you please create a video to show your Nikon z6iii settings and how do you shoot photos and videos at the same time? Take care! WEPAAAA!!!
I agree with you on being open. I am not a younger photographer myself and I shoot horizontal AND vertical depending on the situation.
By the way, I loved the photos and the clips. Thx
Love It . . Thank You !
I literally just had that same revalation a couple days ago. I was at a concert and shot video clips and photos vertically with the intention of posting it on socials.
I don't know who said it, I think i was Peter Hurley, Anyways he said he shoot only in horizontal and then he could choose to make it a portrait. If you shoot only in portrait mode you can't make it a horizontal. Of course you can't make that a binding law but it's worth reflecting on. I like your photos and your channel. Keep it up. Best wishes from Sweden
Omar...please share your method for attaching the light stand to your Rock N Roller. 🙂
Portrait, Landscape.. whatever fills the frame.
One of the reasons I like my XT3 is the vertical option on the screen
I wonder which manufacturer will be the first to put out a camera with the sensor mounted vertically.
Not a fan of the flippy screen, but do love the screen on the Z8. The X-T2 had that option, I miss my X-T2. The line drawing option for the border of your video fill was very cool, like that a lot.
love the post processing 😍 . how did you edit these Nikon files?
Lightroom raw files
I started in landscape, the switched to portrait/vertical orientation and now I always forget to go back to landscape lol.
The neck straps is a nuisance for vertical shooting, isn't it, O? Great images as always btw - vertical or horizontal.
I'm 25. Hobbyist who may try part-time gigs at some point. I shoot mostly horizontal, like 70-75% horizontal. But when I'm using my phone that ratio flips over, simply because it's easier and you don't think about it.
I don't personally have a preference either way, just whatever composition works best
When I saw the burn on your arm the first thing I thought was: Omar's been making pizzas again! :)
I'm 25 and I'm shooting mostly horizontal, but I'm starting to include more and more vertical as well since I bought a micro 4/3 camera. The 4:3 aspect ratio for verticals is simply awesome and the camera has a flip out screen, so much easier to do.
I will admit most of my Z6 shooting is horizontal because the screen does not articulate for vertical view
Great video, you've put me in the mood for pizza now, though! 😆
Always horizontal... Let them flip their phones! 😂
I'm definitely NOT a young photographer, but I'd like to think that I am young in mind and open to new experiences :) My work is primarily published to Flickr, which I guess counts as social media. Most folks on Flickr consume the photos via their phones. (I think around 85% from stats). I shoot both vertical and horizontal, depending on the scene. I try not to restrict myself to specific aspect ratios, so I crop whichever way the image "wants it".
Lastly, the screen on the Z6 III is something I've ALWAYS been looking for. I love to have both options!
Why the reviews said that Z6III dynamic range is bad?? Your pictures look great!
Spec chasing. It's the worst way to view a camera.
It isn't bad, just lower than it was in the Z6ii and other cameras with slower sensors like the A7 series. It's a tradeoff for getting fast sensor readout (required for high framerate video, bursts, etc). Other brands have to make the same tradeoff if they want faster sensor readouts. Some have argued that APSC crop sensor dynamic range values (which this has) gives up too much IQ in the pursuit of speed., while others feel it's more than enough DR and worth it for the speed.
Born in 1977 and feel almost boomerish, even shoot my phone photos horizontal 99% , yes on PHOTOS, no vertical video for me.
I work with high schoolers they want EVERYTHING in vertical. SO heck it I'm a vertical shooter now
omg!! you just invented fujis new half frame camera by accident 😂😂😂
I found it really advantageous recently, I was on the edge of a cliff with my camera horizontal on a tripod pointing to the right at the waterfall I was shooting (my no water video), I couldn't stand behind the camera either (another cliff)...but I could have the screen flipped out and stand to the side of the camera and compose/take the shot. (If that made sense)
I'm finding more and more uses for the flip out screen. 📷😎
I don't think it's an age thing, it's the social media thing. I started shooting way more vertical photo/video for rock/metal bands because of insta! Since younger folks live there too, it makes sense. Plus, not only that, they like video in vertical to so it doesn't force weird crops on their social media pages when they just want to post a bunch of stuff at same time. So now bands might ask for video that "looks big on phone", after a while I just started shooting that way 90% of time.
Omar, please tell me how you solved AF assist in the flash during a party or when it's just dark. old lamb sb models have red diodes that do not work. Do you use AF assist from your camera? thank you for your answer :)
We OGs must move with the times! I have always shot stills in both orientations but I still only shoot video horizontally but I shall get round to shooting Open Gate on my other cameras systems to train myself into eventually letting go and shooting pure vertical video on my Z6III or Z9!😎
I am older, but have always preferred horizontal. Primarily because I do most of my viewing on a 16x9 monitor and I love to fill the whole screen (those black margins don't do it for me). However, if I plan to print, then I'm indifferent.
I'm not a young photographer, but my cell phone did dominate the early slope of my learning curve. I probably take more vertical photos than landscape. I think it makes sense when the subject is taller than it is wide, which (most) people are.
I have been asked by clients to shoot more and more vertical video specifically for use on social media platforms. It felt a bit weird at first because my 25 years of muscle memory shooting video was horizontal. I have managed to adapt. Having a 2nd monitor I can flip vertically for editing has been super helpful. I also have the DJI RSR and transitioning between horizontal and vertical shooting on that is really quick and simple. I have also had clients that wanted both vertical and horizontal video. Mostly, I have just been shooting everything twice for them. I will be experimenting with shooting in 8k and framing to be able to crop for both. I am hoping to get the Z6iii soon to pair with my Z8 , but sadly my car needs a Z6iii with a 50mm 1.4 worth of repair work at the moment.
thanks for sharing!
I think it would be cool for a camera maker to make a square sensor camera, in combination with a dedicated crop toggle button. Press the button to toggle between horizontal and vertical crop. Hold the button and spin a command dial to switch aspect ratio. That way you would never have to rotate the entire camera to switch from horizontal to vertical orientation.
Yet again great video, What are your video settings for the pizza video? Cheers G
I’m 66 and tend to favour shooting vertical. I think we all have our own preference, I’m not sure age comes into it.
I am in the mid 30's, hobbyist since 20'ish. Vertical for me works great if the background can be used (even if blurred) to be part of the composition with leading lines. Also as a way to get close to the subject allowing to show more of the bust section since horizontal and close proximity will crop a lot of the person's body and have more background.
Also, just like your photos of the model seating with the 2 rows of trees, it's great to show depth in the picture. Horizontal here would not be as interesting.
I do use both horizontal and vertical, mostly horizontal but I try both
thanks so much!
I work clubs and my work is going to be shown on social media, mostly IG. So I'm shooting vertical photos 99.9% of the time. That practice has bled into the way I take photos in general and I find myself doing a lot of vertical shooting even outside the club.
I'm in my 30s and some time ago I checked what fraction of my keepers are in each orientation, the divide was roughly ~55% horizontal and ~45% percent vertical (at capture time, ~5% of my keepes I edited as 1:1).
Omar, thinking that shooting vertically is the new thing and horizontal shots are for dinosaurs, means you truly believe people will spend more time looking at a vertical than a horizontal shot. In a world of tiny screens, which allows the consumption of several photos per second, nothing about your photo matters. Most people can't distinguish between a professional photo, taken on a five digit DSLR, versus one taken on a cheap Chinese phone with crap "AI" blur around the subject. Nether colors, sharpness, distortion, fringing - anything really - matter anymore.
At this point, photographers are taking photos for photographers and they will view and enjoy them on a large horizontal screen at home - as outrageous as this sounds.
So keep shooting horizontal, if that's your thing, unless you think the vertical tiny screen ADD people are your target audience.
Question , Nikon z6iii or zf…. Which one do you prefer?
hey! Omar amigo, what strap are you using with the Z6 III? By the way, very good pizza!
Thanks. Optech usa
When I switched from a fully articulated screen (X-T200) to flip screen (X-T30 MK. II) I pretty much stopped taking vertical images. I usually take pictures of nature and landscapes and to take a picture of a mushroom or just something laying on the ground... doing this vertical with the X-T30 MK. II would mean either laying down in the mud or just guess it (take a lot of images, without seeing the display, then check the results). So, with the X-T200, going through my older images, I'd guess about 35% of them are vertical. With the X-T30 MK. II I only get about 5% of vertical images and those are mainly taken standing upright.
5:00 Z9 is calling ;-)
The only trouble with vertical stills is that Instagram still hasn't figured out that most standard photos are 2x3 rather than 4x5 because it's the fucking worst
I decided to change my Z50 for my new Z30 only because of the tilting screen. Yes it doesn't have a view finder and I mostly do Photography over video but it really is more comfortable to use!
Plus, without the eve it's smaller to carry in a small pocket or bag
Ironing ;) - ohhh I know the pain. And btw, I'm 57 and I make 90% vertically. I come from film photography and used to only shoot my portrait and fashion photos vertically.
Nah...over broiling chicken. lol
I am older and not a fan, but it is what it is. Forever landscape.🖼👍
Instead of taking a billion shots per second as many photographers do i typically take a shot horizontal and if it looks good turn and take a shot vertical so typically have one of each and then can choose which suits best later.
smart
A few old man thoughts, most young people, like older people have 2 eyes placed horisontally to each other, this gives them a wide field view horisontally, making most vertical pictures and video very limiting. I've also heard that you can tilt your phone 90 degrees without it exploding, but I'm not sure if that is true though.
Looks like you’re moving to z9 territory lol. Btw, most of my shots are vertical and I’m just passed 58. Go figure ;)
Isn’t it something you ask your model/client what he/she wants? What does he/she do with the pictures
👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
I am 23, I mainly shoot Horizontally but sometimes I shoot vertically - like 10% of the time
I'm in my 60s and probably shoot 25%+ in vertical (portrait) orientation.
I'm a 90s kid and I do it 50/50 horizontal/vertical
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I flip the camera the other way when I shoot vertical. Grip at the bottom.
funny, I also shot mostly people since 2007 and 99.8% is vertical. This flip out screen make so much sense … or as dumb as it sound, a portrait mounted sensor… a bit like the film in this new pentax this would give far better ergonomics. And yes I always had grips for the cameras but I really hate them
I'm still in the womb and shoot vertical otherwise I might get stuck!
Older shooter (even older than you! But not dirt, not that old.....); I let the subject dictate - for the most part - to shoot vertical or horizontal. Alas; I favor horizontal. Hey, my computer screen is horizontal! And who can use those damn small screens on a phone?! Yikes!
Vertical shooting? On a Nikon? I didn't even know my Nikon Zf and Fuji X100VI, COULD be used if you turn them on their sides. Won't all the inks used to produce those JPG images just pour out of the sides? More seriously, great video but as a (much) older subscriber/photographer, the vast majority of my photos are taken horizontally.
Do you have her IG - Would like to work with her on a shoot. Thanks.
Dear.. That screen sucks.. Really. Great hug! D.
Where is the pizza video????
My gush... I've just realized i'm a boomer 😮
Haha
Great shots sir. You made her look really good. I shoot vertical but use the viewfinder still... but then I'm 62 so I think I missed the mark on the aim of your question 😅