3 Camera Budgets Compared, How To Use Your Tripod Like A Boss, And A Photography Workshop.
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- Опубликовано: 8 фев 2025
- In this commercial-free episode of Photography Online we show you how to use a tripod (properly!), we see what 3 different budgets can buy in used camera gear and compare the results, plus we tag along on a 1-to-1 photography workshop to see what goes on.
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Another great show ... in fact, my favorite thus far. Hard to believe, but just yesterday I deleted the Feisol/King Joy examples I sent you thinking Marcus wouldn't be using them! What a surprise to actually see them on the show. BTW, my Feisol is now a lamp stand!
Hi Marvin. I don't think the Feisol you had was that bad, but those were extreme conditions. It's just that the Kingjoy A86 is a beast. Thanks for watching and thanks for the photos.
@Marvin Moriarty What model of Feisol did you have? I have the Feisol CT-3442 Tournament and have never had a problem with it. I live near the windy west coast of England and have done quite a few long exposures. It wasn't down to your ball Head was it?
@@Gazzab6 it was definitely the tripod Gary, as Marvin used his ball head in the Kingjoy. The Feisol legs were simply too flimsy.
@@PhotographyOnline Just because of this video I bought a Kingjoy K528. The A-Series is not available here in Germany and they cannot import it at the moment. Just for comparison the lower leg diameters: A86: 26mm, A85: 26,6mm, K528: 28mm. The upper diameters are also wider at the K528 at 39mm. The weight of the K528 is 2,18KG. I was in touch with the German distributor and after I was reassured that the K528 for 400 Euros has the same level of biuld quality as the A-Series (more differentiators were not provided) I ordered the K528. I was told that Kingjoy even thinks about merging the naming of different series. The first look and touch was very good. Solid materials, solid joints and a good height. After setting the tripod up to maximum height of 156cm I wanted to compare it to my other tripods.
And there it was: a really big disappointment. Even at the lightest touch of a leg the whole tripod is wobbling heavily. You can even see it with your eyes and the resulting images are horrible. Nowhere near as stable as I expected. I made several shots with three tripods (Gitzo 5543LS, Gitzo 3540LS and Kingjoy K528) and the Kingjoy delivers the worst results. It might be that my "test-scenario" was not suitable but if you can see the whole thing wobbling after a slight push with your fingertip I do not have much trust in the camera support.
I used the same head (Markins Q20i with BV-24) on all tripods and the same camera lens combination (Nikon Z7 with 1.8/85mm at F10 and 1/5th of a second, ISO100). The whole scenario was lit with a LEDGO 2880 LED Panel at 90% power and 5000K color temperature. I made one picture without touching the tripod and using a 1 second shutter delay. After that I made several shots with giving the tripod a touch with my fingertip from light to middle. The Gitzo 5543LS shows itself totally unimpressed whereas the Gitzo 3540LS started to show blurry images with the harder pushes - the lighter ones were acceptable. None of the Kingjoy images were usable.
Maybe the A-series is better but my disappointment with Kingjoy is hughe. I will give them a call on Monday and probably will send the tripod back. If I was able I would post some pictures for comparison here. I will send you some via e-mail if you are interested.
@@LightTheShadows Hi Peter. It would seem as though the German distributor wasn’t telling you the truth. Kingjoy have no intention of merging any models. The Aurora series was their only pro- spec range until the recent Solid Rock series was released. This will eventually phase out the Aurora series but not for a while. The K series is really nothing special - it is basically their OEM tripod which they mass produce for other brands. I wish you had asked me before buying the tripod. Marcus
Thank you for this! I've been photographing over 40 years and I use exactly the same techniques right down to the "joystick" ball head. At workshops, I could easily spot the amateurs who spend tons of money on camera gear but buy "toothpick" tripods. Once, there was this kid who bragged about his--then--new Canon 50D and tried to shoot waves on the beach, only to come back after half an hour with a totally soaked camera because his tripod folded under the weight of a 300mm f/4 lens!
I have an ancient Manfrotto which serves me to this day. Bought it brand new in 1991!
Just came here to show appreciation for the absolutely incredibly well done HDR filming in these shots. Absolutely done in well taste, never exaggerated, and actually adds to the images we see with the landscape around the presenter. Top notch!
Thanks Stefan. We hope you enjoy our future shows too.
Favourite show so far, because of no commercials ;).
We haven't had commercials for a long time now. Hope it helps you enjoy the show.
Personally for me, this was one of the best so far, really enjoyable across all topics, however, of course, all shows have something for everyone! Thank you.
Glad you enjoyed it!
To all involvd in thos project, what a treat of a show..the 3 camera shoot was eye-opener. Well done!!
Thanks Subroto. Welcome to our channel
This show gets better and better!
Thanks Neil
"You can leave it on 'P' for 'Pro'"...hilarious. Poor Harry.
He deserves it for having such a silly hair style!
@@PhotographyOnline You always pick on Harry and you looked so much better with that blonde wig!!
I think this is the best episode yet. Good banter and a lot of hints. Keep up the good work guys and gal.
Cheers George. Thanks for your continued support.
well ruth you took a big chance letting the three boys out to play what fun that was and great advice from them all loved the show cheers from trev in sussex
Thanks so much
You three guys are truly characters that mesh well together and never cease to put a smile on my face, excellent info on a tripod and NOT putting the bag on the bottom of the tripod exactly what was previously suggested as the perfect fix as well and using the centerpiece...if only you were here in the USA as far as one on one lessons, looks like my dream of visiting the Misty Isle will have to wait for now ...although we are blessed to still see your excellent program and learn as much as we can LONG DISTANCE...THANK YOU again and stay blessed one and all.
Hi Isabella. Thanks for watching and for taking the time to comment. It’s great to hear you are enjoying the shows. All the best.
Brilliant as always - the 3-set comparison was hilarious! "P for Pro"!!! I wait with baited breath for each new edition of Photography Online, and it never disappoints! Best greetings from western Canada - stay safe over there!
Glad you enjoyed it Tanya. Thanks as always.
Great show, thank you, without doubt this deserves to be seen beyond the web and on TV. Please keep up the great work.
Cheers Jonathan.
Great segment on "How to use a tripod". I watched Marcus a few years ago with his tripod and it convinced me to buy a really good one. Best thing I ever did. Loved the budget section. Very funny!
I love this show! Not only do I learn something every single time but you make me laugh out loud too - perfect ingredients for a perfect show!
Thanks very much Helen
Been away with the family so catching up on episodes. Loved it, learnt a lot as always, lots of interesting stuff. Marcus's impression of Harry was just too good
Welcome back!
Another brilliant episode! Much thanks, to you all. 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
Glad you enjoyed it
this was on of the best shows so far!great work
Cheers Mark. Thanks for your support.
Some excellent info in these videos really worth watching. I think I will just watch one every time the day before I go out to get my mind into the zone.
Thanks Keith. Glad you enjoy the show.
Great show! Marcus...you're stint in Ffordes was very funny as was the banter when you were all out on location, keep up the good work.
Cheers John. Thanks for watching
Very useful and fun video, I can’t believe this was the first time I’ve come across your channel.
The first part on tripods was interesting, having recently returned from a photo trip to Cornwall with friends, it became apparent that a cheap tripod can be more of a hindrance, wasting valuable time and light.
The budget camera piece was fun too but one thing to also consider here, especially given the environment, was clothing. I appreciate that in its self could be another video entirely but you can’t skimp on good wet weather gear and that doesn’t come cheap either, so that’s something else to budget for when going out into the wilds.
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I'm still using the same Gitzo tripods that I've had for about 20 years. My main tripod is the G1325 which was the standard back in the day. I also have a G1548 which I used with a gimbal and 600mm lens. The gimbal and lens are long gone, but the tripod still does studio work. Never a minute of trouble from either tripod. I would agree, buy the best you can afford. Trade up if you need to. You won't regret it and a quality tripod will last a lifetime. The same applies to tripod heads. When I first started doing photography I had a Slik pistol grip head which I liked very much. These days I prefer Really Right Stuff heads. Nice to have professional looking photography shows on every month. Well done.
Thanks Photo Trekr. Good to hear at least one Gitzo hasn’t fallen apart! Glad you enjoyed the show.
What a great show .... as usual. A gift. So many good points and tips. I am prone to getting to a scene and dragging out my camera and starting to snap before I think about composition. When I listen to what I have been told time and time again .... get the composition first .... I end up with much better pictures and a lot less editing when I get home. That was a great reminder. Thanks so much for doing this - I know it takes work to make these things. Much appreciated.
Great to hear Iyare. Many thanks
Very well done, enjoyable from start to finish! I only stumbled on to this video when I was researching tripods! Haha
Welcome to our channel
I was such a tripod Noob! I got the tripod out after watching the show and practiced. I will be using my tripod more often now that you showed me how to use it effectively. Thanks!
Haha - no more the Noob! Glad it was helpful Mary.
Hi Ruth and team another great show even with Marcus in a wig then the three of them with their cameras being the Clarkson, Hammond and May of the photography world 😂😂 best show so far they get better and better. Best wishes guys keep up the great work!!
Cheers Mark. Thanks as always for watching and for your support. All the best.
Fantastic show!! I love your shows and always look forward to them. I learn something new with each and every show and always have my pen and notebook ready to take notes. This show taught me more about tripods than I ever knew and there is almost a full page of notes to show for it. When Marcus walked into the camera shop dressed as Harry I nearly fell out of my chair laughing. I had to stop the video to wipe my face because I was laughing so hard I was crying. I loved the detail you went into in the kit comparisons and watching Harry "get a lift" from Marcus with that tall tripod. Watching the amount of help Nick was giving his client shows just how much you can learn from another photographer no matter how long you've been shooting. Your show is so entertaining as well as informative and I can hardly wait for the next one. By the way, I was one of the lucky (and very happy) Spudz lens cloth winners. It arrived last week and I can't wait to show it to my friends. Thank you for all the great information!!!
Hi Dodie. Great to hear that your prize arrived. It’s also great to hear that you enjoyed the show so much. Sorry got making you cry! We hope that wasn’t your first use of the lens cloth! See you again next time.
This was awesome.... the best was coming along with Peter's private tour. I'd love to watch more of 'inside the mind of the professional photographer'
Thanks Peter and Mia. Glad you enjoyed it. We do lots of features with professional photographers at work, so check out some of our other shows if this is of interest. More to come too!
Marcus with blond curly hair. World class. You made my day!! Keep up your perfect show and have a nice day!
Thank you! You too!
What a fantastic episode. Great info combined with some great laughs. Really enjoyed watching it. 💪
Cheers Rob. Glad you enjoyed it
Wonderful.. including kudos to the videographer...I thot I was on the Promethus set!!!
Very good fun to watch and as always some very helpful information as well. Thanks very much!
Thanks Isi. Glad it was helpful
Absolutely brilliant... Marcus the impressions were 👌👌. The whole show was awesome . Thank you for doing what you do 👏
Cheers Ian. Glad to hear you enjoyed it. Thanks for your continued support.
Excellent as always, team. Thank you for your great humour as well as the education
Glad you enjoyed it Mark. Many thanks
Fantastic! I love the Isle of Skye.
I love the show and look forward to new episodes each month, this is no exception, always something for everyone. It's been quite a while since I won anything but today my Photography Online lens cloth arrived, thank you so very much, it's going straight on to my camera bag :)
Great to hear Paul. All the best
Thanks for the video. I found it interesting and informative. I’ve subscribed.
Re: tripods with centre columns:
I have half a dozen tripods of various sizes. I’ve two that remain in my studio (as grand name for about a third of my garage, not yet converted) both of which are over 20 years old and weigh about the same as my car. I have three ‘mini’ tripods of slightly different sizes and functions. My last is a cheap 3-Legged Thing with a centre column that I take with me when photographing wild flowers and fungi. In order to get same-level images as, for instance, fungi, I invert the column with my camera on top (on the bottom?). I use a geared tripod head which obviates using a mini tripod.
I don’t use the 3-LT frequently and so it stays (I’m now ashamed to say) in its case slung across my back for much of a shoot.
The two studio tripods were bought second-hand, the dearer at only £11 and some pence despite being in its original unopened packaging, albeit covered in dust. I look after my gear, and as so do many other people, second-hand makes sense.
I tend not to take a backpack. I have a ‘fisherman’s jacket’ (I apologise for the sexism) and I spread the bits around in the pockets.
I’ve been a keen semi-professional photographer for all my life, and old habits don’t die. I used a 6x6 twin lens reflex for a number of years and the limited availability of 620 meant I normally had just 12 shots per roll. Despite going digital in 2001, I’m still frugal with the shutter button. I will spend a long time setting up a shot and I’ll take one, check the result, and then, if I’m feeling extravagant, take two more with fractional changes. The rapid fire of you and your colleagues seemed quite shocking, especially those of the model.
Thanks again for the video. I’ll now research your other posts.
@@WritewheelUK - welcome to our channel. We hope you continue to enjoy our other content.
Thank you for another great show, with lots of useful advise.
Last week I recieved my A86 tripod, which I bought from you. I am really happy with how solid, this tripod is, yet not too heavy.
Thanks again for all the advise you all give us in a really enjoyable show.
Great to hear!
You nicked Nick's jacket! and that Wig !!! hahaha.... great show again guys thank you!
Glad you enjoyed it Ali. Hope you are well.
A most entertaining show, I did like the humour and the camera gear comparison was enlightening.
Thanks for watching Wallace. Cool name by the way!
Great show as always, two takeaways for me, 1. When it comes to Tripod use, I'm a Noob, and 2. when it comes to photography, it's true that you get what you pay for! Might look at a 1-1 in new year after Skye week in November.
Cheers Bob. Hopefully you can now be a tripod boss! See you in Novemeber.
Great episode. One consideration on the Kit test is that I think was overlooked is build quality. A pro camera and lens will last far longer and hold up under extreme conditions MUCH better than the low and mid budget kits. For pros and amateurs alike this is a huge consideration when buying expensive gear. Cheers!
You make a valid point Liam but this is difficult to test without breaking gear!
Yet another great show with several good learning points. Thanks again guys !
Glad you enjoyed it
Excellent advice on tripod use, and love the banter between the boys, Marcus suits the wig
Thanks for watching Howard
I really enjoyed the show. The segment on the tripods was excellent and the info is well presented, wish it was available to me earlier in my career! The episode with the various great setups at different costs was amusing, informative, and illustrative of the different captures. Quote of the show goes to the salesman, "You can leave it on P mode for Professional"! I think the boys need to swap and see how they each do with the different setups. I have been considering a workshop for years. While I am in the US and won't be able to travel overseas anytime soon it appears, it did encourage me to look into one a bit closer.
Glad to hear you enjoyed the show Christa. Thanks for watching and for taking the time to comment. We do a couple of trips to the US, so if you can't travel to the UK, this could be another option. All the best.
Out on the end of Hirta for a tripod video, what a lucky job :)
Absolutely brilliant.
Couldn't stop laughing at the camera equipment kit comparison. 👍
Glad you enjoyed it
Loved the show ... the 'naughty boys' are getting more confident in their banter and it works. Great tips on tripod use. Keep up the good work.
Thanks, will do!
Just found your channel, it's excellent. Once observation is, Marcus shows us undoing a tripod by twisting all locks, in other videos he does it each section at a time.
Hi Stephen.The twist locks need to be done separately when they are not together. They can only be twisted as a group when your hand can cover all of them. Thanks for watching and welcome to our channel.
Excellent episode!
Thank you for sharing this quality content set in some beautiful locations. For someone in a Sydney Covid lock down it brightens my day!
Glad to be of help Colin. Hope you are free soon!
Just received my Spudz Lens Cloth, thanks guys! 4 weeks to get to Australia "Par Avion"! We are in a 5km lockdown in Melbourne again but luckily we have a park nearby with lots of birdlife and occasional wildlife.
Great to hear about the lens cloth, but sorry about your imprisonment! Hope you can be free soon.
Great stuff ! Always something interesting and educational ! Keep it up !
Much appreciated!
Great stuff guys and fantastic acting by Marcus. I really thought it was Harry in the shop!
He was! That was really him! Honest.
Great show, fun, entertaining and informative. Really enjoyable.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Aww what a great show. Loved the info on tripods with Marcus, and the great interaction between the guys for the comparison shoot on used gear. Thank you, what a show.
Thanks very much Lynn. Great to hear you enjoyed it.
I love these shows and try to make sure I never miss any.
I normally watch on a smart TV rather than this laptop because it has a larger screen, but that does mean that when you say "you can see this below" of course I can't, nor can I add comments. Otherwise I' d often be telling you more about why I enjoy your shows. I find all your shooting techniques and equipment reviews interesting, and for me your team has just the right mix of seriousness and humour. And I love the scenery too. Please keep the shows coming.
Thanks very much Simon.
I know 'good' tripods assist making considered compositions. But even the 'flimsy' sort can be useful; I inherited a RoTu brass ca1939 multi-telescoping tripod that easily slides (at 19cm, in its flat leather pouch) into a trousers pocket (or sporran..). With a small ball head it benefits from some steadying but the help in removing slight movements makes a very useful difference to image sharpness. It can reach about 5 feet tall (to mix units) and its retracted length is much less than most travel monopods.
Great show again.
Hi Alex. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment. You are correct that all tripods can be useful in some situations, but only the best tripods are useful in all situations. Your one sounds fascinating. All the best.
Fantastic episode guys. Nice to see the budget challenge and Marcus using a Nikon! Keep up the amazing work.
Glad you enjoyed it Lee. Marcus uses another Nikon in the next show too. Something must be wrong!
@@PhotographyOnline I know he sent me a pic of it, I told him he'll be surprised how good the D850 is.! He'll be switching gear next month. 🤣
I wouldn't hold your breath Lee!
@Lee Metcalfe Photography Nice one Lee. Do you think Marcus' Canon 5D Mk4 is as good as the Nikon D5200? ;-)
I never thought tripod needs to learn to use. Great content.
A fantastic episode, i’ve been to Skye in 2018 ( from Australia) The weather was “interesting “ 😄
Loved the tripod review 👍🏻
Thanks Phil.
Amazing episode, I enjoy your content so much!! Loved every segment.
The banter between the guys doing the comparison was hilarious while informative and seeing Peter out getting some one on one coaching at his young age truly inspirational.
Keep up the great work, can't wait for more content.
Stay safe, all the best from Aus. ;)
Thanks a lot Shane.
Excellent stuff as always. Informative and inspiring. Well done team!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Krakatoa lawn mower - that was up there with the Gods as being informative,funny,well produced and a pleasure to watch !
Thumb Zupped and Sub'd Dudes.
A superb show once again. Loved the kit corner bit with 'Freeman Hardy and Willis' congratulations to whoever came up with that one. I think you should make Marcus's wig available in the shop! I always look forward to each episode - thankyou.
Glad you enjoyed it
Another good program
Cheers David.
Absolutely brilliant show. 👏
I really enjoy watching you shows but for some reason this one was something extra. Really funny aswell with the budget testing.
Well done on a great show guys n Ruth😉
Thank you very much!
Another great and informative programme. Shared and spreading the word.
Much appreciated Gerard. All the best.
Some interesting viewpoints on the tripod. I use the smaller Olympus M4/3 cameras and my folding travel tripod works great and meets my needs. I find the pro's and con's of tripods always sparks robust debate down the pub. Great show as always.
Cheers Andrew. Glad you enjoyed it.
Yet another really great show.
Thanks for sharing again .
Stay safe 🇦🇺
Thanks 👍
Surprisingly, the Tripod item was really helpful! Thanks Marcus.
Glad it was helpful!
Truly another great show! Thanks again for all of your help!
Cheers Jon
Thanks guys another great show.
Cheers Michael
Great show again. I have the Nikon 5200 as a backup body and figured you might hate it. I often wish for the articulated screen but not much else.
Another great episode, the tripod section was excellent. Thank You for the nice surprise I received in the mail, that is a dead handy cloth that I can clip on to the inside of my jacket for those misty morning shots.
Glad you got your prize. Thanks for watching again.
Loved the humor on this one!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Always amazes how i learn things from the essentials part of the show, bad habits remedied
Good to know Gerard. Thanks for watching
Many thanks for the free lens cloth you gave away. Its on my camera bag. Keep up the good work with the show.
Awesome! Thank you!
Another very enjoyable and educational video! Well done. Alun
Thank you! Cheers!
First time watching your video. Great one!
Welcome to our channel Lenie. Hope you enjoy our other shows too
Excellent stuff once again. Can't wait for my 1-2-1 with Nick in October 😊
Looking forward to meeting you.
Good show! Great job by Peter, both getting great images and getting up those hills!
Glad you enjoyed it
WOW! Posted on my anniversary date to boot.
Tripod info was very helpful. Thanks.
Great video! Love it all!
Great show guys, so informative it just makes you want to get out there.
Cheers Tony
Thank you the Spudz cloth. Came to me today here in Winnipeg Canada. Wish I had it last winter when I had to wipe snow my camera's lens with a face mask after a falling in snow. It will come in very handy.
Good to bar you received your prize Stephen.
Hi Team: Another great video! I am sorry that I couldn't join this release in 'real-time' but we were out camping for 2-weeks. As always, I liked all segments of the video but I was most interested in the 'Location' segment with Nick. While this was very bitter-sweet to watch as we will not be able to join you in person this fall, it only makes out desire to get to Skye even stronger. Cheers, Keith
Hope you had a good vacation Keith.
Great Show, 1 on 1 workshop, and photoshoot in Scotland is something that really interests me. Looking forward to being able to travel again. I have got quite a few tripods sitting in a corner that I have gone through. Would have prefered to buy just once, however... we seem to enjoy doing things the hard way sometimes. I Have an FLM that I love, I just got that a few months ago. and a Benro for travel, both very sturdy.
Sounds good Richard. Glad you enjoyed the show.
The used kit segment was hysterical; loved it! Appreciate the practical comparison. Also, the tripod segment: apparently I've been doing it wrong. :-/ Thanks so much for that. Another brilliant epidose. Keep it up!
Cheers Gary. You've been busy watching our channel recently!
@@PhotographyOnline Decided I had to catch up on the last few months!
I was thinking of replacing my Benro tripod with something a bit more substantial so after seeing this video I took a punt and ordered the Kingjoy A86 Tripod. First trip out with it tomorrow but first impressions are good. It's a beast of a tripod.
Hope you have a good time with it. All the best
As always, interesting, informative and entertaining. My best wishes to all the team. :)
Thank you! You too!
Great episode guys! Love the humour....! 👍☺️
Thanks very much. Glad you enjoyed it.
very helpful and professional. 🙏
Thanks Carlos
Nice!! Enjoyed it. Learned something too.
Enjoyed and learnt - that’s all we aim to do, so mission complete.
My favourite show so far, both witty and informative! 3 guys going out together doing a kit comparison and having a laugh, wonder if you could try it with cars :-)
Cheers Simon. Glad you enjoyeded the show.
I just buy Sirui Traveller 7c and I like mine and seems to build with quolity that last for my rest of my life.
Hello Hello!!!! We meet again photoholics. Looking forward to the show 💛🇮🇳💛
Cheers Marc
Great show as always. I particularly enjoyed the gear comparison, which clearly showed that a good photographer can take a good photo with any gear, but having better gear does make a difference, which is what I have always believed. However, having great gear doesn't make a poor photographer great!! Keep up the great work.
Cheers Chris
I still use my old Slik 88 with a Linhof ball head. The low feature is great with a tripod connection on the leg that splays out. All aluminium, much lighter than my friend's Manfrotto.
Great show! You squeezed 45 mins into 30 mins as well 😉 I’ve been doing photography for nearly 20 years and still picked up some tripod tips, thank you. I have tickets for the Photography Show, so hopefully see you there!
Looking forward to meeting you Ian. Glad you like this episode